Take Your First Breath Underwater – SSI Try Scuba

Curious about diving? Start here. Have you ever looked at the ocean and wondered what it’s like to breathe beneath the surface? The SSI Try Scuba program is your chance to find out—without committing to a full certification course.

In just a few hours, you can experience the weightless freedom of scuba diving in the safety of a pool or confined water. It’s the perfect "test drive" for anyone who wants to dip their toes into the underwater world before diving in headfirst.

Why Try Scuba?

• No Certification Needed: You don’t need any prior experience. If you can swim, you can try scuba!

• Low Commitment: Not ready for a multi-day course? Try Scuba takes just an afternoon.

• Pure Fun: Experience the sensation of zero gravity and the magic of breathing underwater for the first time.

• Safe & Controlled: You will be under the direct supervision of an SSI Professional the entire time, starting in water shallow enough to stand up in.

What You Will Experience

We keep it simple and fun. There is no heavy studying—just diving.

• Gear Introduction: Learn how the equipment works and how it feels to wear a BCD and regulator.

• First Breaths: The unforgettable moment when you put your face in the water and realize... you can breathe!

• Basic Skills: Learn a few essential safety skills, like how to clear water from your mask and how to move effortlessly underwater.

• Play Time: Once you are comfortable, we spend the rest of the session swimming around and enjoying the weightlessness.

Expand Your Range

Hooked? We thought so. If you love your experience (and we know you will), your Try Scuba dive can often be credited toward the full SSI Open Water Diver certification. You are already one step closer to becoming a certified diver!