How Long

6 Hours

Requirements

Scuba license

Min. Age

15

Max in Group

2

Brush up on your scuba knowledge and skills. Improve your diving ability and get your scuba gear ready for your next scuba vacation or holiday.

If it’s been a while since your last dive, the Scuba Refresher (SSI Scuba Skills Update) is the perfect way to ease back into the water. In less than a day, Dive Aran will help you brush up on core scuba skills, regain confidence, and enjoy a fun guided dive in the Atlantic.


The experience combines a skills review with real diving: a shore dive for practice followed by a boat fun dive to put your refreshed skills into action.

SSI scuba skills update recognition card with dive aran, inishmore, aran islands
  • Instructor-led skills update
  • 2 dives: 1 shore dive + 1 boat fun dive
  • Full Dive Centre access
  • Full scuba equipment (wetsuit, boots, gloves, BCD, regulator, fins, mask, snorkel)
  • 12L steel air tanks + weights
  • Swimwear & towel
  • Proof of your scuba license & logbook 
  • Warm clothes for surface intervals
  • Any personal dive gear you prefer to use

Check-In

Check-in morning (08:00) or midday (11:30) depends on booked slot.

Shore Dive

Gear fitting + refresher briefing.

Shore dive (09:00 or 12:30) for skills review.

Boat Fun Dive

Boat fun dive (12:30 or 15:30) to complete the refresher.

Debrief & log dives

Popular Questions


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No. The Scuba Refresher is only for certified divers.

The SSI Scuba Skills Update is highly recommended.

In this case, a Scuba Refresher (Skills Update) is mandatory before joining any fun dives.

Yes, full scuba gear rental is included in your refresher.

You’ll practice skills in calm shallow water, then enjoy a guided boat fun dive exploring kelp forests, marine life, and maybe even spot grey seals or basking sharks in season.

No. All scuba equipment is included in your course. If you have your own gear, you’re welcome to bring it.

The Atlantic can be cool, but don’t worry, our high-quality wetsuits (plus boots, gloves, and hoods) will keep you warm and comfortable.

Visibility ranges from 5m to 20m+ depending on conditions. Temperatures vary from 10°C in spring to 18°C in summer.

12L steel tanks with DIN or Yoke fittings.

No, Nitrox is not available at Dive Aran.

Yes. Morning sessions finish by ~15:00 , giving plenty of time to change and catch the 16:00 ferry.

Booking is simple. Just stay on this page, select your dates from the calendar, and confirm your spot online.

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