The Mermates Scuba Diver program is the ideal foundation for anyone ready to become a confident and safe diver. Through a blend of online learning, confined sessions, and open water dives, you’ll gain the core skills needed to dive up to 12 meters deep under the guidance of an SSI Professional.You’ll complete nearly half of the Open Water Diver course, making it easy to upgrade your certification later. Just finish the remaining academic and confined water sessions, along with two additional open water dives. Whether you’re looking to try scuba for the first time or become a diver, swimming underwater with confidence, this course is your gateway to a deeper world.
What You'll Learn
Dive up to 12 meters with a professional
Complete theory, pool, and open water sessions
Gain key safety and equipment handling skills
Earn your SSI Scuba Diver certification card
Facts and Training Standards
Minimum Age
10
Amount of Academic Sessions
3
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
2
Open Water Dives
2
Suggested duration (h)
10 – 16 hours
Maximum Training Depth
12 / m / 40 ft
Certification Prerequisites Fit to swim, No certification prerequisites
