SSI Refresher / ReActivate in Hikkaduwa - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Refresher / ReActivate in Hikkaduwa
Price: 1100 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Ease back into diving with the SSI Scuba Skills Update in Hikkaduwa, well suited to certified divers returning after a break. You review key safety knowledge and rehearse essential skills in shallow water before a relaxed dive on the calm house reef. It is the simplest way to restore your confidence on Sri Lanka's gentle south coast before exploring the reefs and wrecks.

What you’ll learn

Refresh core dive-safety and planning knowledge
Rehearse mask clearing, regulator recovery and buoyancy
Re-establish steady air management
Review buddy procedures and signals
Rebuild confidence in shallow water
Apply refreshed skills on a guided reef dive

Prerequisites

Existing entry-level certification (e.g. SSI Open Water or equivalent)
No minimum logged dives, but suited to inactive divers
Reasonable health and comfort in water
Diver medical questionnaire on the day

What's included · What's not

Included

Scuba Skills Update digital knowledge review
Shallow-water skill refresh session
One guided refresher dive on the house reef
Equipment familiarisation and setup review
Updated record in the SSI app on completion
All scuba equipment provided

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Refresher / ReActivate pathway

The SSI Scuba Skills Update refreshes existing divers rather than awarding a new certification, and is logged in the SSI app. SSI certifications do not expire, but a skills update is recommended after time away from diving.

Where you'll dive in Hikkaduwa

The skills update uses Hikkaduwa's sheltered house reef in warm 27-29°C water, where calm conditions and good visibility through the November-to-April season give a stress-free environment to return to diving.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Skills update & dive

A digital knowledge review and shallow-water skill refresh, then a relaxed guided dive on Hikkaduwa's calm house reef to rebuild confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I take a skills update?

It is recommended if you have not dived for six months or more, to safely restore your skills and comfort.

Is it a new certification?

No. The Scuba Skills Update refreshes your existing certification and updates your record in the SSI app.

How long does it take?

It is typically completed in one session, combining a digital review with a skill refresh and one guided dive.

Where is the refresher dive?

On Hikkaduwa's calm, shallow house reef, a gentle site to ease back into diving.

When is the best time to dive Hikkaduwa?

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

Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?

eVisa (ETA). Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

2-3 hours · one-way fares around ₹10K-18K.

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