How Long

3 Hours

Requirements

No Requirements

Min. Age

12

Max in Group

2

Always wanted to know what it feels like to breathe underwater? Our Try Scuba Diving experience is the perfect introduction to the underwater world.

Under the guidance of a professional instructor, you’ll learn the basics of scuba diving, practice a few simple skills, and then enjoy your first real dive in the clear waters around Inishmore.


This experience requires no previous certification and is suitable for complete beginners.


After completing your Try Scuba Diving experience, you’ll receive an SSI recognition card. If you decide to continue with your scuba journey, this can be credited toward your Open Water Diver course.

SSI recognition card after try dive experience with dive aran
  • Digital learning package
  • All scuba equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, tank)
  • Full safety briefing & practice session
  • Experienced instructor by your side at all times
  • SSI recognition card upon completion
  • Swimwear and Towel
  • Warm Clothing

Check-in

08:00 or 11:30 or 14:30 at the Dive Aran (depending on your booked time slot)

Snorkelling

Begin with a fun snorkelling tour, where you'll get comfortable in the water. This part of the program is all about having fun and getting relaxed

Scuba Diving Experience

Directly after snorkelling, you’ll embark on a 45-minute scuba diving session, exploring the beautiful waters of the Atlantic.

Open Water Diver

Your first scuba certification – dive up to 18m worldwide.

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Advanced Open Water Diver

Expand your skills and dive deeper – up to 30m.

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Rescue Diver + React Right (First Aid/CPR)

Learn to prevent and manage emergencies, build confidence and safety.

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Divemaster Course

Step into leadership – guide dives, assist instructors, and start your professional career.

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Assistant Instructor Course

Build your teaching confidence and take the next step toward becoming a scuba instructor.

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Instructor Training Course (ITC)

Take the next leap – become an SSI Instructor and teach scuba diving worldwide.

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Popular Questions


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Yes. SSI (Scuba Schools International) is one of the largest scuba training agencies in the world. Your SSI recognition card is recognised globally, just like PADI or other major agencies.

After completing Try Dive experience, the natural next step is the Open Water Diver course.

No, If you can't swim there is no problem however, to fully enjoy the Try Dive program you should feel comfortable enough in the water in general.

You'll start at 1 meter and can go up to a maximum of 12 meters.

No, you don't need to be a strong swimmer, but you should know the basics and feel comfortable in the water in general.

Yes, only if it is a friend or relavite and they are happy to have a very easy dive.

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

Visibility usually ranges from 5 metres (17 feet) up to 20+ metres, depending on conditions often surprisingly clear for the Atlantic.

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

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