Become a certified dry suit diver Drysuit diving opens up a world of opportunities, including diving remote Arctic destinations and exploring cold-water dive sites teeming with life. Dry suit diving also keeps you warm on multi-dive days when you do not want to spend your time getting in and out of a cold wetsuit. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty program is the best way to become a dry suit diver and teaches you all the knowledge and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment, like dry suits and BCs, the benefits of dry suits and how to deal with dry suit emergencies – which are unique to this type of diving. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certification.

Minimum Age: 15
Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver
Academic Sessions: 2
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 1 mandatory before Open Water Dive
Open Water Dives: 2
Maximum Training Depth: 30 meters / 100 feet (12-14 year-old: 18 meters / 60 feet)

How can you start learning now?

Step 1. Create your free diver profile with SSI. Click on the SSI Online Registration link located here.
Step 2. Purchase your Open Water Diver Class. Click on the SEE SCHEDULE button located above to select the class that best fits your schedule.
Step 3. Download the SSI digital application for your smart device. Android Download or IOS Download