SSI Courses Curacao

We organise SSI scuba dive courses daily on Curacao. From beginner classes where no experienced is needed up to SSI instructors courses and internships. An ideal location in the center of Curacao where anyone starts a SSI scuba dive course at their own pace.

The SSI Training Center of Curacao

Our training starts at 09:00am or at 12:30pm in the afternoon, but if you book in advance, we can always be flexible. We teach all our scuba dive theory on our sunny balcony overlooking the Piscaderabay and our house reef. To save time, you can also decide to complete the theory at home.

The combination of our SSI Instructors that master the knowledge and skills about all the scuba dive courses offered and the absolute friendly and relaxed vibe, we can provide a relaxed learning environment for young and old.

Please find all our SSI scuba dive courses below.

Choose your course

Try Dive

Discover Scuba Dive

Open Water Course

Referral Open Water

Advanced Adventurer

Rescue Diver

CPR / First Aid

Scuba Refresh

What people say about us

star rating  What a great time diving with Thor at THE DIVESHOP. Wife and I visited Curacao many times while cruising. Thor picked us up from the cruise ship right on time.... read more

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January 1, 2023

star rating  Loved everything about our diving experience with The Diveshop Curaçao Excellent guidance for our teens taking their open water course. Professional, relaxed, safety first and above all fun. Highly recommended!... read more

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November 1, 2022

star rating  I dove with various instructors at the diveshop through my time in curaçao and did several courses, mainly with Thor and Pleunie, but I also had the chance to dive... read more

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October 26, 2022

Try Dive Curacao

Have you always wanted to try scuba diving but you don’t want to be bothered with all the theory and skills. Then the try dive is perfect for you! Your instructor will take care of all the technical stuff so the only thing that you have to do is swim, breath and enjoy! After the Try Dive you can check out the coral reef with the Discover Scuba Dive or become a certified diver and complete the SSI Open Water Course.

Minimum requirement is 8 years old, you are reasonable fit and able to swim.

$39.00 incl. tax
Every day - 1hr
Every day 12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
Minimum age 8 years

Discover Scuba Dive

Your SSI instructor will cover the basics of diving during a small theory session on our beautiful sea-view balcony. When basic knowledge is explained, he will cover your scuba equipment and its time to jump in. All the time you need, with a small group you start taking your first breaths in our shallow bay. When you feel comfortable, our instructor will take you out for your first SSI Discover Scuba Dive on the reef that will change your life. After the Discover Scuba Dive you become a certified diver and complete the SSI Open Water Course.

Minimum requirement is 10 years old, you are reasonable fit and able to swim.

$99.00 incl. tax
Every day - 2hrs
12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
Minimum age 10 years

Save money!

Looking to save some money and become a great diver? We offer the chance to combine SSI courses and save money.

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Open Water Course

Learn how to scuba dive during the SSI Open Water Diver Course, the most popular scuba course in the world. The Open Water Diver Course in Curacao consist of theory sessions, confined water dives and 4 open water training dives. During the SSI Open Water Diver Course you will learn how to use scuba equipment, plan and conduct your own dives safely. At the end of the course you will be certified as a SSI Open Water Diver, a lifetime certification that is recognized worldwide and allows you to dive anywhere in the world up to a maximum depth of 60 feet (18 meters).

Minimum requirement is 10 years old, you are reasonable fit and able to swim.

$449.00 incl. tax
Every day - 2 days
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Minimum age 10 years

Referral Open Water

You have completed the theory and confined sessions in your hometown. Please visit us to finish the course and start your 4 open water training dives in Curacao. Your first 2 dives are on our house reef to a maximum of 12mtr/40ft. For the last 2 open water dives we are able to take you for a dive to a maximum of 18mtr/60ft. After your 4th open water dive you will receive the SSI Open Water Diver certification and will be valid for the rest of your life.

Minimum requirement is 10 years old, you are reasonable fit and able to swim.

$299.00 incl. tax
Every day - 2 half days
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Minimum age 10 years

Live in Curacao!

Join the nicest team on Curacao and become a certified SSI Divemaster during your internship.

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Advanced Adventurer Course

Achieve a boost of experience during the Advanced Adventurer Diver Course in Curacao. Excitement, adventure and a lot of experience will simple cover the Advanced Adventurer Diver certification. Go explore the island at 30mtr/100ft, dive big ship wrecks, fine tune your body position and breathing and many more adventure dives you can choose from.

Minimum requirement is Open Water Diver, 12 years old, you are reasonable fit and able to swim.

$349.00 incl. tax
Every day - 2,5 days
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minimum age 12 years

Stress & Rescue Diver Course

Fun and exciting are the best way to describe the SSI Rescue Diver Course. You will gain more experience and develop skills to help out other divers as a SSI Rescue Diver. Important for you as a SSI Stress & Rescue Diver that you feel comfortable with the basic diving skills, but also master new Rescue Diver skills that will help you in all kinds of situations.

You will finish the SSI Stress & Rescue Diver Course with final scenario’s where we simulate real diving problems.

Minimum requirement is Advanced Adventurer Diver, 12 years old, you are reasonable fit and able to swim.

$449.00 incl. tax
Every day - 2 days
9.00 AM - 4:00 PM
Minimum age 12 years

React Right!

The Emergency React Right Course covers primary and secondary care. During the 1 day class you will cover theory, final exam and hands-on training. The course is for diver and non-divers but mandatory for the SSI Rescue Diver certification. After the course you will receive a certification that will be valid for 2 years.

$99.00 incl. tax
Every day - 1 day
9.00 AM - 4:00 PM
Minimum age n/a

Scuba Refresh

Has it been a while and are you ready to jump back in again? Join our scuba refresh program. After a theory session you will start setting up your dive equipment with your instructor. Jumping into confined getting comfortable with the most important diving skills, you are ready to dive our house reef. The entire experience is under direct supervision of SSI professional.

Minimum requirement is a valid dive certification, 10 years old, you are reasonable fit and able to swim.

$99.00 incl. tax
Every day - 2 hours
12:30 PM & 2:30 PM
Minimum age 10 years

Official SSI Dive Center

An SSI Dive Center (Scuba Schools International) is a certified scuba diving facility that offers a range of diving courses and activities, adhering to the international training standards established by SSI, while encouraging aquatic environmental responsibility.

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