SSI Open Water Referral course
Complete your SSI Open Water Referral course
If you’ve already completed your SSI Open Water Diver theory and confined water dives, take the next step in your diving journey with us!
- 4 open water dives at the stunning Catalina Islands, where you’ll complete the required course exercises to validate your certification.
- Course duration: 2 days with experienced bilingual instructors.
- Certification SSI Open Water Diver, recognized worldwide.
Get your SSI Open Water Diver certification
Ready to get your Open Water Dives licence with SSI in Tamarindo? Our course includes everything you need: eLearning, top-quality gear, bilingual instructors,reduced groups for personalized attention, transportation, and snacks. Let’s dive in and start your adventure today!
To complete your SSI Open Water Diver certification, you’ll join us for four open water dives at Catalina Islands. During these dives, we’ll go through the necessary exercises to finalize your certification. Plus, you’ll get to explore the amazing marine life around Catalina Islands, including rays, manta rays, sharks, turtles, moray eels, and schools of fish! It’s the perfect way to gain experience while diving in one of the most beautiful underwater environments.
To begin the SSI Referral Open Water Course, you must have already finished the online theory and the confined water sessions with an SSI instructor.
To participate in the course, you’ll need to bring:
- Referral form from your previous instructor or dive center
- Medical form – Check HERE
Once you have everything ready, you can join us for four open water dives in Tamarindo to finalize your certification!
PRICE: $380 USD
(All taxes included, for credit card payments 3% fee applies)
- 4 open water dives at Catalina Islands
- Maximum depth: 18 meters / 60 feet
- Prerequisites: 10+ years old, completed SSI Open Water Diver theory and confined water dives, Referral form and medical form required.
- Course includes: All materials, diving equipment, bilingual SSI instructors
- Fruits, drinks, and snacks provided on the boat
- Next step: SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact us. We’re here to help!
No fly for 24h after diving is mandatory
FAQ - SSI Open Water Referral course
No, as long as you’ve already finished the theory and confined water dives, you’re ready for the referral course. You’ll just need to bring your referral form and medical form, and you’re all set.
Absolutely! Once you complete your certification, you’re qualified to dive anywhere in the world, up to 18 meters (60 feet), as long as local laws allow it. You’ll be ready for exciting dive trips wherever you go!
Yes! Our instructors speak both English and Spanish, so you can feel comfortable asking questions and getting all the support you need during the course.
Simply review the theory you’ve already learned, and get ready to apply it in real dive situations. If you’re unsure about any of the theory, let us know—we’re happy to help!
Yes, absolutely! As long as you’ve completed the theory and confined water dives with a recognized diving organization, we can continue with the referral course. You’ll just need to bring your referral form and medical form.
Once you’ve completed the referral course and received your SSI certification, you can dive anywhere in the world within the limits of your certification. You’ll be ready to explore new dive sites right after!
Our referral courses typically have small groups to ensure personalized attention. You’ll likely be diving with a small group of fellow students, with a maximum of 3 divers per instructor.
