
SSI Try Scuba — Your First Dive
Try scuba diving for the first time! SSI Try Scuba with a certified instructor on the Black Sea, Constanța. From age 8. No experience required.
About the program
Have you ever dreamed of flying? Just a few meters beneath the surface of the Black Sea, you'll feel exactly that — complete weightlessness, a silent and fascinating world where color, light and marine life surround you from every direction.
SSI Try Scuba is the perfect program if you want to try scuba diving for the first time, with no previous experience required. Accompanied throughout by a certified SSI instructor from the ALPHAMARIN Dive Center team in Constanța, you'll discover your first basic techniques in a controlled and safe environment — and go home with a huge smile and your SSI Try Scuba digital recognition card.
What you'll experience
The unique sensation of flying underwater — complete weightlessness
Your first breath underwater — a moment you will never forget
The underwater world of the Black Sea — local fauna and flora off Constanța
Basic diving techniques, explained simply and clearly by your instructor
The confidence that you can do this — because you absolutely can!
How the program works
Theory session — We explain the fundamentals: how the equipment works, breathing techniques and underwater communication signals. Quick, simple, no complicated theory.
In-water session — Fully equipped and accompanied by your SSI instructor, you descend below the surface and experience the magic of diving to up to 5 meters depth.
SSI Try Scuba digital card — At the end, you receive your SSI recognition card — proof that you've taken the first step into the fascinating world of diving!
Participation requirements
Minimum age: 8 years (minors require parental or guardian consent)
No prior diving experience required
Good physical condition and basic swimming ability
No major medical conditions (a standard health questionnaire is completed)
Next step
If you're captivated by the underwater world — and we're confident you will be! — you can immediately enroll in SSI Basic Diver (minimum age 10) or SSI Open Water Diver for the internationally recognized certification. Your first plunge into the world of scuba diving is waiting for you in Constanța!
What's included
- Complete diving equipment (wetsuit, cylinder, regulator, mask, fins)
- Dedicated certified SSI instructor throughout the program
- SSI digital study materials
- SSI Try Scuba digital recognition card
- Full pre-dive briefing and post-dive debriefing
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Course details
Minimum Age
8
Amount of Academic Sessions
1
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
1
Maximum Training Depth
5 m / 16 ft
Certification Prerequisites
No prior experience required. Good physical condition and basic swimming ability.
Continue your Training
Upgrade your training experience by taking more Specialty Programs. These are a perfect match for your current training! When you complete a certain number of Specialty Programs paired with Logged Dives, you will also automatically earn the SSI Recognition Ratings.

SSI Open Water Diver — Full Scuba Diving Certification
Earn the world's most popular scuba certification — SSI Open Water Diver! 6 academic sessions, 6 pool trainings and 4 open water dives to 18m in the Black Sea, Constanța. Recognised in 100+ countries.

