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The SSI Advanced Adventurer is a non-linear, experience-based program made up of five open water dives, each taken from a different SSI Specialty. It’s designed to give you practical exposure to new types of diving, rather than assess mastery. You’ll work closely with an SSI Professional who will guide each dive and help you reflect on what you’ve learned.
Unlike traditional courses, the Advanced Adventurer requires minimal academic work. You’ll review key concepts for each chosen dive via SSI’s online training platform or during onsite briefings. Topics include dive planning, environmental awareness, and safety considerations unique to each specialty.
This is a non-exam-based certification. Your performance is informally assessed by your instructor, who will focus on your comfort, safety, and ability to follow procedures during each dive. There’s no pass/fail—just a focus on progressive skill development.
adventuro lists hundreds of SSI courses, guided dives and kit rentals across the UK and beyond—so you can keep building your skills after certification.
Completing the SSI Advanced Adventurer course opens up a wider range of diving opportunities and helps you identify which specialty areas you'd like to explore further. While it is not a full specialty certification, each dive counts as the first dive of a corresponding SSI Specialty Program—making it easier and more efficient to continue your training later.
After certification, you're qualified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 m / 100 ft (if your Deep Dive is included), under conditions similar to those in which you were trained. This means you can join more adventurous dive trips, including deeper reefs, wrecks, and night dives where appropriate. It’s also a helpful stepping stone toward becoming an SSI Specialty Diver or continuing on to the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue program.
Dive centres around the world recognise the Advanced Adventurer as evidence of your growing experience and commitment to safe diving practices—so it’s a great way to build confidence and credibility as a recreational diver.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer typically takes 2–3 days to complete, depending on conditions and your chosen specialties. You’ll complete five open water dives, each focusing on a different specialty area, with dive briefings and debriefs before and after each session. Some dive centres may offer the course over a weekend, or spread across multiple days to suit your schedule.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer program is performance-based, meaning you’ll be assessed on your ability to demonstrate safe diving practices, buoyancy control, and navigation skills during five specialty dives. There's no final exam—instead, your instructor evaluates your practical application of each dive's objectives. Typical dives include Deep Diving, Navigation, and Perfect Buoyancy. You’ll receive feedback throughout and must complete each dive to a satisfactory standard. Most divers complete the course in two days, but some centres may extend this to suit conditions or student needs. Once completed, you’ll be certified to dive to 30 metres, opening up a wider range of dive sites. You can explore and book SSI Advanced Adventurer courses on adventuro’s dedicated diving pages.
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Find activitiesThe SSI Advanced Adventurer is a flexible program designed to give certified Open Water Divers a taste of five different diving specialties. It’s a great way to build your experience and discover new areas of interest, like deep diving or underwater navigation. Unlike a traditional course, you don’t have to decide which specialty to pursue—you try five and can later complete full specialty certifications if you like.
No, the SSI Advanced Adventurer course does not require a written exam. Assessment is based on your performance during each of the five adventure dives. Your instructor will observe how well you demonstrate the required skills and ensure you understand the safety procedures for each dive type.
Upon successful completion of the SSI Advanced Adventurer program, you’ll be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30 metres (100 feet). This allows access to deeper recreational dive sites and prepares you for more advanced training or specialty courses.
You must be at least 10 years old and hold an Open Water Diver certification from SSI or another recognised agency (e.g., PADI, NAUI, CMAS). Some dive sites or specialties may have age restrictions or require additional dives, so check with your chosen dive centre before booking.
The course typically takes two days to complete, with five open water dives conducted under instructor supervision. Some centres may extend the schedule based on local conditions or student availability. Be sure to confirm the timetable when booking through adventuro.
Your instructor will help you select five specialty dives from options like Deep Diving, Navigation, Night Diving, Wreck Diving, and Perfect Buoyancy. Availability may vary depending on centre location and conditions. Each dive includes a skills briefing and post-dive debriefing to reinforce learning.
Most centres include basic scuba gear rental in the course price, but this can vary. Some may charge extra for items like dive computers or torches for night dives. Always confirm what’s included when booking through adventuro’s course listings.
Yes. Each dive in the Advanced Adventurer course can count as the first dive of the corresponding full SSI specialty course. If you enjoy a particular area—like Night Diving—you can build on it with further training without repeating content.
Absolutely. SSI (Scuba Schools International) is a globally recognised training agency. Your Advanced Adventurer certification will be accepted by dive centres and liveaboards around the world. You’ll receive a digital certification card through the MySSI app.
If you have difficulty with a particular dive or skill, your instructor will provide extra coaching and may offer a repeat dive. The course is designed to be supportive and flexible. Safety always comes first, and there’s no penalty for taking an extra dive to get it right.
