Enroll in SSI open water diver course in Andaman to complete your certification

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Be Certified With SSI Open Water Diver Course in
Andaman
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The almighty Andaman Islands are wrapped with a
lot of wonders, opportunities, and a completely
whole new world. Where lies countless species of
sea dwellers, coral reefs or creeks, and marine
flora and fauna. The marine ecosystem is very
complicated and vast which lies to unimaginable
deepest points. Recreational scuba diving lets us
explore magnificent marine life beneath the sea
surface. It allows us to freely explore coral
reefs, wrecks, and underwater caves to witness
even rare and hidden marine life. The virgin
beaches, untouched marine life, crystal clear
waters, and colourful species of sea animals are
quite tempting to learn scuba diving in Andaman.
SSI open water diver course (OWD) allows you to
freely dive up to a depth of 18 meters with a
dive buddy. It is the entry-level scuba diving
course and after completing it you are eligible
to enroll for advanced dive courses. Basic
swimming skills are required to enrol for the
course. The SSI OWD course is divided into 3
parts, e-learning academics, confined water
sessions actual dives, and scuba dive
certification. Lets discuss each part in detail
one by one. E-Learning
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It is an important part of the open water diver
course to learn and understand the basics of the
course. The digital learning material has 6
sections and you can complete it at your home,
office or at your comfort zone. It is advised to
complete the online learning material before
visiting the Andaman Islands for practical
sessions. You will need to register yourself
with the SSI app and pay INR 2500 per person to
unlock your e-learning material. After that, you
can start your digital learning and ask for any
questions or doubts to our dive
instructors. Actual dives On arrival to the
Andaman Islands after completion of your digital
learning, you will be briefed about the course
and a better plan for your upcoming dives. On the
next morning, you will have to pass a simple
test of 200 meters of swimming and 300 meters of
snorkelling and float test to ensure you are
capable enough for the course. We will start
with the equipment briefing on how different
parts of scuba gear work and how to use them
during the dive. The course will include 6 open
water dives out of which 2 will be shallow
dives. You will learn 20 skills in confined water
that are crucial to being a confident and
comfortable diver. The SSI open water diver
course will take 5 days to complete considering 1
day as a buffer. You will be provided 2 shallow
dives in 2 days, 2 deep dives in day 3, and last
2 deep dives on day 4. Your dive instructor will
be with you during the whole learning process
and wisely teach you to be a confident diver. The
learning process per day will take 6-8 hours
leaving plenty of time to explore the
Island. Certification On completion of all 6
dives, you will take to pass a simple test to be
eligible for the SSI open water certification.
Your dive instructor will assess your overall
performance and provide scores on such a basis.
Your dive instructor will issue a soft copy of
the SSI open water certification within 2-3
working days. Now with the certification, you
will be eligible to dive anywhere in the world
within your experience and limits. Inclusions
and Exclusions of the OWD Course The SSI open
water diver course includes and excludes the
following Inclusions Digital learning material
cost Scuba dive equipment Personal instructor
and students (12 Ratio) Instructor
fees Complimentary photos and videos
Certification cost Pick up and drop (Between
Havelock Jetty to Beach No. 5)
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Exclusions Food and stay Inter-Island
transportation Local sightseeing (Havelock)
Other miscellaneous expenses Cost of open water
diver course in Andaman The SSI OWD course costs
INR 29000 per person excluding an additional 18
tax. Scuba diving course fees include 6 open
water dives, equipment rental, instructor fees,
and all other charges directly or indirectly
associated with the course. There are no
additional or hidden charges over and above INR
29000 per person.