SSI Open Water Scuba Diving Course

5.0 ★ · 129 reviews · from USD549

Becoming an SSI Open Water Diver is the best way to start your scuba adventure due to worldwide recognition! With personalized training and attention, your guides make sure you are truly comfortable underwater with the skills and equipment you will use. In general, an Open Water Diver course consists of 3 parts: Academics, Confined and Open Water Sessions.

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What Travelers Say5.0 ★ · 129 reviews

Van de Ven Dive Center earns consistent praise for calm, patient instructors (Gerard, Monique, Maaike) guiding nervous first-time divers through Open Water certification.
Reviewers highlight clear, thorough explanations that ease anxiety before entering the water.
Multiple reviewers call it the best diving school they've used on the island.
Small-group, family-style instruction is repeatedly cited as a key strength.

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor.

What's Included

✓ Application for Certification (D-Card)

✓ Transportation Dive school to Dive Location

✓ SSI Training Material (SSI App)

✓ Certification at the end of the course

✓ Dive Equipment

✓ Diving instructions

✕ Hotel accommodations

✕ Food and drinks

✕ No Pick-up

Meeting Point

Dive center van de Ven is located in the same building as Foodies, Jan Thiel Security & Curblue. Parking is located in front of the diving school.

Good to Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 10 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.