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Basic Diver: Your Next Step Underwater

Basic Diver is designed for participants who want to take the next step after their first introduction to scuba diving. This program provides the essential basic knowledge and skills to make open water dives under the direct supervision of an SSI Open Water Instructor.

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What can you expect?

Basic Diver is an entry-level program and does not lead to an independent diving certification, but a certificate valid for 6 months. The focus is on developing comfort, safety, and confidence in using diving equipment and basic skills.

The training takes place in a controlled environment, where participants gain practical experience in our aquarium.

All components are focused on safety, control, and a structured first diving experience. The program is suitable for participants who want a structured introduction to diving.

  • 23-26°C

    heated water

  • 10m

    maximum depth

  • 5.000

    tropical fish

  • SSI

    certified dive center

Practical info

Participation requirements

  • No diving certification required
  • No prior diving experience required
  • Basic comfort in the water is sufficient
  • Minimum age: 15 years

Duration

In practice, the program typically lasts 4 hours.

This includes the theory lesson, briefing, preparation, in-water session, and debriefing.

Price

In a group
€119
Private*
€169

Included in the price:

  • Use of diving equipment
  • Practical training
  • Guidance by an SSI Professional
  • Registration of participation

What's included & what to bring

We provide the basics – you bring your personal gear or rent it on-site.

Included

  • Buoyancy Compensator / BCD
  • Dive tank
  • Weights

Rent or bring your own

  • Wetsuit
  • Regulator set
  • Computer
  • Mask
  • Snorkel
Rental prices

How your dive proceeds

Check-in

Check in at the counter 15 minutes beforehand. You’ll receive a colored wristband – always wear it visibly, it grants access to the Experience Zone. Your 2-hour dive session starts now.

Change clothes

  • Put on your swimwear
  • Store your belongings in a locker (opened with your wristband)
  • Go barefoot to the fourth floor (stairs or elevator)
  • Bring your own dive gear with you

Disinfect gear & shower

  • Go through the foot bath and take a shower
  • Pick up rented gear
  • Disinfect it in the sink and rinse.
  • Shower again before entering the water

After your dive

  • Disinfect your gear
  • Return the gear
  • Change clothes
  • Deposit your wristband in the box – within 2 hours.

Validity and Progression Options

After completing the program:

  • The participant may dive anywhere in the world for six months under the direct supervision of an SSI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
  • The participant can progress to advanced courses that build on the acquired skills and lead to your Open Water Diver certification.

If you complete your Open Water Diver course at TODI, you are entitled to a €49 discount!

Scuba Diver

Behaal je Scuba Diver-brevet en duik tot 12 meter diep onder professionele begeleiding.

€ 399

Open Water Diver

Behaal je Open Water Diver-brevet en duik zelfstandig met een buddy tot 18 meter diep.

vanaf € 599

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