Categories: Recreational diving beginner courses

Try Scuba Pool Experience in Koh Lanta

Take your very first breaths underwater in the safety, comfort, and controlled environment of a swimming pool.

1. Why Take the Try Scuba (Pool Only) Experience?

Take a fresh look at breathing underwater for the very first time Curious about scuba diving but not quite ready to jump into the open ocean? The SSI Try Scuba (Pool Only) program is the perfect, low-pressure introduction to the underwater world. Under the direct supervision of an experienced SSI Instructor, you will learn basic diving concepts, get comfortable with the gear, and experience the weightless sensation of swimming underwater in a clear, shallow pool. It is safe, fun, and the ideal first step before deciding to dive in the ocean.

First Underwater Breaths: Discover the unique and thrilling sensation of breathing smoothly beneath the surface.
Safe & Controlled Environment: Practice at your own pace in a calm, clear swimming pool where you can stand up at any time.
Gear Familiarization: Learn how comfortable and easy it is to use a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, and BCD.
Open to Absolute Beginners: No prior diving experience or advanced swimming skills required.

2. Course Curriculum (Half-Day)

The experience combines a brief safety orientation on land with a fun, hands-on pool session with your instructor:

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

Brief Safety Orientation: Basic dive rules, equalizing your ears, hand signals, and how scuba gear works.
Equipment Fitting & Setup: Getting fitted with comfortable, properly sized diving gear.
Pool Exploration & Fun: Breathing underwater, swimming weightlessly, and playing interactive games at shallow pool depths.

3. The Apo Dhatu Divers Advantages

Safety & Supervision: A maximum of 2 participants per instructor for dedicated attention at every moment.
Stress-Free & Relaxed: A patient, passionate instructor committed to your total peace of mind.
Learning Materials in Your Preferred Language: Smooth online theory accessible via the MySSI app prior to your session.
Transfers: Hotel pickup and drop-off included (additional surcharges may apply depending on your accommodation location).
Full Equipment Provided: Regularly maintained diving gear for maximum safety.
Insurance: Complementary coverage included for the duration of your activity.

4. Prerequisites

None! Accessible to non-divers and absolute beginners.

Minimum Age: 8 years old.

5. Your International Certification

Official digital SSI Try Scuba recognition card registered in your MySSI profile.
Can be easily upgraded to an open ocean dive or credited toward your SSI Open Water Diver course.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

You don’t need to be a strong swimmer, and a reasonable level of physical fitness is enough. Your instructor stays right by your side at all times to manage your buoyancy and ensure your comfort underwater.

Can I go to the ocean right after my pool dive?

Yes! If you enjoyed the experience, you can head straight out on an ocean trip (Basic Diver or Scuba Diver), and your initial pool training will already be credited.