SSI Discover Scuba in Cyprus — Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Discover Scuba in Cyprus
Price: 5400 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Experience scuba for the first time with the SSI Try Scuba programme in Cyprus, a guided introduction that requires no certification or experience. An instructor leads you through a few simple skills in the calm shallows of Green Bay before a gentle Mediterranean dive among reef fish and octopus.

What you’ll learn

Breathe underwater on scuba with an instructor's guidance
Equalise ears and clear your mask
Recover and clear your regulator
Maintain basic buoyancy and movement underwater
Enjoy a supervised shallow Mediterranean dive

Prerequisites

Minimum age 10
No experience or swimming certification required
Reasonable health and comfort in the water
Short medical questionnaire (doctor sign-off if needed)

What's included · What's not

Included

Safety, equipment and skills briefing with an instructor
Basic scuba-skill practice in shallow, confined water
Guided shallow dive to a maximum of 12 metres
All scuba equipment provided
Close instructor supervision throughout
Skills may credit toward the SSI Open Water Diver course

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Discover Scuba pathway

SSI Try Scuba is an introductory experience rather than a certification. Completed skills can be credited toward the SSI Open Water Diver course through the SSI digital training record if you continue.

Where you'll dive in Cyprus

SSI Try Scuba takes place in sheltered, shallow sites like Green Bay near Ayia Napa, where calm Mediterranean water and clear visibility offer a relaxed first dive across the April-to-November season.

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Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Briefing and skills

Meet your instructor, get fitted with gear and practise a few basic skills in the shallows.
Day1

Guided dive

Explore the calm shallows of Green Bay with your instructor, watching for reef fish and octopus.

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Frequently asked questions

Is SSI Try Scuba a certification?

No, it is a guided introductory dive; the experience can be credited toward the SSI Open Water Diver course if you decide to certify.

Do I need experience or to be able to swim?

No prior experience or swimming certification is required, just reasonable health and comfort in water.

How deep do we go?

Try Scuba dives stay shallow, to a maximum of 12 metres, with direct instructor supervision.

What will I see in Cyprus?

Shallow Cyprus reefs are home to reef fish and octopus, with occasional turtles passing through.

When is the best time to dive Cyprus?

Peak season is May–Oct — clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Apr, Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Cyprus?

eVisa. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

8-10 hours · one-way fares around ₹30K-50K.

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