SSI Scuba skills update
Refresh your scuba skills and get back underwater.
The SSI Scuba Skills Update course is perfect for certified divers who want to refresh their diving skills and regain confidence underwater.
- Includes eLearning and pool session
- 2 open water dives at Catalina Islands, where you’ll practice essential scuba skills in real diving conditions.
- Course duration: Typically completed in 2 days, with expert bilingual instructors.
- Ideal for divers who haven’t dived in a while and want to brush up on safety procedures, buoyancy control, and underwater communication.
- SSI certification update: Ensures you’re prepared for your next diving adventure with renewed confidence and proficiency.
Refresh your scuba skills with Be Water Diving
Haven’t been diving in a while? No worries! Our SSI Scuba Skills Update course is the perfect way to refresh your diving knowledge, practice essential skills, and regain confidence in the water. This program includes eLearning, a pool session, and two open water dives at Catalina Islands, everything you need to get back to diving safely and comfortably.
The SSI Scuba Skills Update is designed to help certified divers review their skills in a structured and stress-free environment.
Step 1- eLearning (before arrival):
Start with SSI digital learning, allowing you to refresh your knowledge from home. You’ll review dive planning, safety procedures, equipment use, buoyancy control, and emergency protocols.
Step 2 – Pool session (day 1):
Once you arrive, you’ll begin with a pool training session under the guidance of an experienced instructor. This session covers:
- Equipment setup and use
- Buoyancy control techniques
- Mask clearing and regulator recovery
- Safe ascents and descents
- Emergency procedures
Step 3 – 2 open water dives (day 2):
The next morning, you’ll head out on a two-tank dive trip to Catalina Islands, where you’ll put your refreshed skills into practice. With volcanic rock formations and vibrant marine life, it’s the perfect environment to regain confidence while exploring beautiful dive sites.
To enroll in the SSI Scuba Skills Update, you must:
- Be a certified Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Have proof of an entry-level scuba certification with at least four open water dives
- Bring your dive certification card or e-card.
If you haven’t dived in over 12 months, this refresher course is strongly recommended before joining regular dive trips.
PRICE: $250.00 USD
(All taxes included, for credit card payments 3% fee applies)
All included!
- SSI eLearning – Review dive theory at home before arrival
- Full equipment rental – Including dive computer
- Pool training session – Practice essential skills in a controlled setting
- 2 open water dives – Enjoy guided dives at Catalina Islands.
- Snacks & drinks – Stay energized throughout the day
- Updated SSI certification eCard – Proof that you’ve refreshed your skills for SSI divers.
No fly for 24h after diving is mandatory
FAQ - SSI Scuba skills update
This course is ideal for divers who:
- Haven’t been diving in 12 months or more
- Want to refresh their skills before a dive trip
- Feel nervous about diving again and want extra practice
- Need to review basic scuba techniques in a structured environment
Yes, if you haven’t dived in over 12 months, we highly recommend taking this refresher before joining any dive trips. Scuba diving requires specific skills and muscle memory that can fade over time. A refresher helps you regain confidence, improve your buoyancy control, and review essential safety procedures, reducing the risk of accidents. It also ensures that you feel comfortable with your equipment, breathing techniques, and underwater communication, allowing you to fully enjoy your dives without stress. Plus, many dive centers require a refresher if you haven’t been diving for a year or more to ensure both your safety and that of your dive buddies.
Yes! Whether you’re certified through PADI, NAUI, SDI, RAID, CMAS, or any other recognized diving agency, you can take the SSI Scuba Skills Update. Scuba diving certifications are universally respected across different training organizations, and this refresher course is designed to help all certified divers, regardless of their initial certification provider. The skills and safety procedures covered in the course are standard across agencies, ensuring you can refresh your knowledge, practice essential techniques, and regain confidence underwater, no matter where you were originally trained.
If you haven’t dived in over 12 months, we highly recommend taking the Scuba Skills Update, especially if you have limited experience (for example, if you’ve only completed a few dives after your certification). Refreshing your skills ensures your safety and helps you feel confident underwater.
However, if you’re a highly experienced diver with 100+ dives and strong proficiency in diving techniques, you likely won’t need a refresher unless you personally feel the need to review skills. Ultimately, it’s about your comfort level and readiness to dive safely.
For the SSI Scuba skills update, you’ll have to bring:
- Your scuba diving certification card
- Towel & dry clothes
- Reef-safe sunscreen and a sun hat
- Cash or credit card for payment, tips, or extras
Our dive center is located in Tamarindo, making it a convenient starting point for your scuba adventures in Costa Rica. From here, we organize daily dive trips to some of the best dive sites in the region.
For the Scuba Skills Update course, we conduct the pool training session in a controlled environment to refresh your skills before heading to the ocean. The open water dives take place at the Catalina Islands, a world-famous dive destination known for its rich marine life, volcanic rock formations, and frequent sightings of manta rays, turtles, and reef sharks.
