Diving is more than just a sport—it’s an adventure that connects you with the beauty of the underwater world. Heading on vacation? Our SSI  Referral Diver Program is the perfect way to begin your journey in becoming a certified scuba diver while completing your dives in tropical waters. With world-class instruction, personalized training on your schedule, and unparalleled diving experiences, we ensure that you gain the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to comfortably, safely explore, while having fun in the aquatic world. 

The Referral Diver Program consists of 2 parts:

Academics

The SSI Digital Training program is designed to give students the flexibility to study scuba diving theory at their own convenience. To get started, visit my.DiveSSI.com and register to create a new diver profile with SSI. You can also affiliate yourself with Groundhog Divers and preview some course materials before officially enrolling.

Once you've completed your home study, you'll participate in a gear fitting / orientation followed by a review of academic material.  Our Professional Instructors will guide you through the theory, ensuring you're well-prepared for the next steps in the course. .

Confined Water 

Pool sessions are where you will develop your scuba skills in small class sizes with the help of your instructor in preparation for Open Water Check-out dives. 

Open Water Dives

To finalize your certification, you'll need to complete four open water dives, where you'll showcase the skills you've acquired in an open water setting. The Groundhog Diver professionals will ensure you have the skills needed to be successful wherever your travels are taking you. 

Prerequisites:

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• Medically cleared to dive (if applicable)

Course Includes:

• Online Digital Program
• Classroom Session(s)
• Pool/Confined Water Sessions (2 or 3)
• Use of BCD, Scuba Tank, Regulator

Not Included:

• Personal Dive & Safety Gear (mask, snorkel, fins, boots, regulator mouth pieces)