Course overview

SSI's Try Scuba experience on Neil Island gives first-timers a taste of the underwater world, beginning in shallow water before a supervised dive to about 12 metres over the island's clownfish-rich reefs. No swimming ability is needed to give it a go.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • Safety briefing and orientation
  • Shallow-water skill familiarisation
  • Guided dive to a maximum of 12 metres
  • Equipment introduction
  • SSI Try Scuba acknowledgement (credits toward Open Water)
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The SSI Discover Scuba pathway

SSI Try Scuba is a digitally supported instructor-led experience (not a certification) that can credit toward the SSI Open Water Diver course if you continue your training.

Where you'll dive in Neil Island

The dive takes place on Neil's gentle shallow reefs such as Nemo Reef (5-12 m), where anemone clownfish and small reef fish are easy to spot. Calm November-May seas and warm 27-30C water make this a comfortable introduction.

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