Our Courses

Dive Terminal offers a complete range of scuba diving courses certified by SSI (Scuba Schools International), designed for everyone—from first-time explorers to seasoned divers aiming to go pro. Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater or advancing your diving career, our expert instructors and globally recognized programs ensure a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience beneath the surface. Dive into a new adventure with us today.

Beginner Scuba Diving

Start your underwater journey with confidence.

Our beginner courses, certified by SSI (Scuba Schools International), are perfect for first-time divers. Learn essential skills, get your official certification, and safely explore the ocean with guidance from our expert instructors.

Open Water Diver

  • SSI Open Water Diver Course
    Your first step into the underwater world

    The SSI Open Water Diver Course is a globally recognized certification that allows you to dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters. This entry-level course combines academic learning, pool training, and open water dives to ensure you build confidence and competence as a certified diver.

    Course Structure:

    • Theory: Learn diving principles, safety procedures, and equipment use through interactive materials and instructor-led discussions.

    • Pool Training: Practice essential scuba skills in a controlled environment under the guidance of certified instructors.

    • Open Water Dives: Apply your skills in real diving conditions at beautiful dive sites in Samaesan, Sattahip.

    What’s Included:

    • Full set of scuba gear for both pool and open water sessions

    • SSI Digital Learning materials

    • Dive logbook

    • Dive Terminal T-shirt

    • Internationally recognized certification upon completion

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum age: 10 years old

    • Basic swimming ability and good health

    Whether you're looking to explore tropical reefs or pursue advanced dive training, this course is your gateway to a lifetime of underwater adventures.

  • 4 days

    Day 1 : Theory and Pool Training

    Day 2 : Pool Training

    Day 3 : Open Water 2 Dives

    Day 4 : Open Water 2 Dives

  • THB 13,500

Continue Your Diving Journey

Ready to dive deeper?

Already SSI certified? Take your skills to the next level with our intermediate and specialty courses. Whether you’re after deeper dives, wreck exploration, or night diving, our programs help you go beyond the basics—while continuing your training under the trusted SSI system.

Advanced Adventurer

  • SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver Course
    Expand your skills. Discover more underwater.

    The SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver Course is the perfect next step after Open Water certification. Designed to help you explore new dive environments and specialties, this course allows you to try out up to five different specialties under instructor supervision — and enhances your confidence, skill, and enjoyment underwater.

    Course Structure:

    • 1 Day of Pool Training: Review and sharpen your diving skills in a controlled environment.

    • 2 Days of Training Dives: Complete five adventure dives each dive focused on a different specialty (e.g., Deep Diving, Navigation, Perfect Buoyancy, Night Dive, and more).

    What’s Included:

    • Full set of scuba diving equipment for both pool and open water dives

    • Dive Terminal T-shirt

    • All instructor fees and dive logistics

    • SSI Digital Recognition Card upon completion

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum age: 10 years old

    • SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)

    Whether you're aiming to deepen your dive experience or prepare for future specialties, the Advanced Adventurer course opens up a world of new underwater possibilities — safely and confidently.

  • 3 days

    Day 1 : Theory and Pool Training

    Day 2 : Training dive 3 Dives

    Day 3 : Training dive 2 Dives

  • THB 12,500 at Samaesan

    THB 7500 at Liveaboard (only Training cost and certificate excluded Rental fee and Liveaboard cost )

Rescue Diver + EFR

  • SSI Rescue Diver + React Right Course
    Become a safer, more confident diver — for yourself and for others.

    The SSI Rescue Diver Course combined with React Right (SSI’s first aid and emergency training program) prepares you to handle diving emergencies with confidence. You will learn to manage stress, assist divers in distress, and respond to real-life scenarios both in and out of the water.

    This is one of the most rewarding and empowering courses in scuba diving — ideal for those looking to continue toward Divemaster level or simply become a more capable dive buddy.

    Course Structure:

    • React Right (1 Day)
      Learn first aid, CPR, oxygen administration, and emergency response techniques through classroom sessions and hands-on practice.

    • Rescue Diver Training (3 Days)
      Includes 1 day of pool-based rescue skill development and 2 days of open water scenarios at Samaesan, Sattahip. You’ll cover self-rescue, panicked diver response, missing diver search, surfacing an unresponsive diver, and more.

    What’s Included:

    • Full set of scuba gear for all in-water sessions

    • SSI Digital Learning materials for both courses

    • Dive Terminal T-shirt

    • Internationally recognized Rescue Diver and React Right certifications upon completion

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum age: 12 years old

    • SSI Advanced Adventurer (or equivalent)

    • Logged at least 24 dives before certification

    • Basic swimming and good health

    The Rescue Diver + React Right program gives you the tools and mindset to stay calm, act fast, and save lives. It's serious training — and seriously rewarding.

  • 4 days

    Day 1 : React Right ( EFR )

    Day 2 : Rescue Theory and Pool

    Day 3 : Training Dive 2 Dives

    Day 4 : Training Dive 2 Dives

  • THB 16,500

Extended Range Sidemount

  • SSI Extended Range Sidemount – The Ultimate in Flexibility and Redundancy

    The SSI Extended Range Sidemount course teaches you to dive safely and efficiently using multiple cylinders in sidemount configuration — not just for comfort, but for true technical performance.

    Whether you're a technical diver looking to maximize gas volume and flexibility, or a sidemount enthusiast aiming to go deeper and longer, this course builds the skills, discipline, and mindset for complex dives with full redundancy.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Advanced sidemount configuration for 3–6 cylinders

    • Gas management, equipment streamlining, and trim control

    • Proper rigging and stowage of stage/deco tanks

    • Emergency procedures and cylinder switching protocols

    • Team diving strategies in technical environments

    Course Details

    • Duration: 3–4 days

    • Dives: Minimum 4 open water dives (some with staged decompression)

    • Depth: Based on your current certification (can be combined with XR/Trimix programs)

    • Configuration: Sidemount harness, 2–4+ cylinders, multiple regulators

    • Certification: SSI Extended Range Sidemount Diver

    Prerequisites

    • Minimum age: 18

    • SSI Extended Range Nitrox or higher (XR 45, Tech XR recommended)

    • Prior sidemount experience or Recreational Sidemount certification

    • Excellent buoyancy, trim, and gas control

    Go further, stay longer, and dive with precision.
    Extended Range Sidemount is where freedom meets function.

  • Course Duration – SSI Extended Range Sidemount

    • Total Duration: 4 days

    Day 1: Extended Theory + Dive Planning

    • Advanced sidemount diving principles

    • Gas management and decompression strategy

    • Cylinder labeling, team protocols, and emergency planning

    Day 2: Equipment Workshop + Confined Water

    • Complete sidemount harness setup and hose routing

    • Buoyancy and trim adjustment

    • Valve drills, regulator deployment, and gas switch practice

    Day 3: Open Water Dives

    • Multi-cylinder dives with focus on stage handling

    • Gas switch execution, team awareness, and neutral buoyancy

    • Emergency skill integration (lost gas, failure drills)

    Day 4: Open Water Dives + Final Scenarios

    • Complex task loading and problem-solving underwater

    • Simulated decompression scenarios

    • Final skills assessment for certification

    Total Dives: Minimum 4 open water dives required
    May be combined with other XR certifications (e.g. XR 45, Trimix)

  • THB 19,500

Enriched Air (Nitrox)

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  • One day course : Enriched Air Nitrox Theory 2 Hours and analyzed gas and Dive computer Setting

  • THB 5,500

Recreation Sidemount Diving

  • SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving – Streamline Your Dive

    Discover a new way to dive with the SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving course — designed to improve balance, comfort, and control underwater by mounting your tanks at your sides instead of your back.

    Sidemount diving reduces back strain, enhances trim and streamlining, and increases gas redundancy — making it ideal for photographers, minimalist divers, or those preparing for technical diving.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Sidemount gear configuration & setup

    • Proper weighting, buoyancy, and trim techniques

    • Gas management & valve control

    • Entry/exit techniques with sidemount tanks

    • Emergency handling & safety drills

    Course Details

    • Duration: 2 days (theory, confined water + open water dives)

    • Dives: 2–4 training dives

    • Max Depth: 30 meters (based on existing certification level)

    • Certification: SSI Recreational Sidemount Diver

    • Equipment: Sidemount BCD, 2 tanks, regulators, and accessories

    Prerequisites

    • Minimum age: 15 years

    • SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)

    • Good buoyancy and trim control recommended

    Free your back. Gain balance. Dive with confidence.
    Sidemount is more than a style — it’s a new mindset underwater.

  • Course Duration: SSI Recreational Sidemount Diving

    • Total Duration: 2 days

      • Day 1:

        • Academic session (theory & online learning review)

        • Equipment workshop and configuration

        • Confined water (pool or shallow water skill practice)

      • Day 2:

        • 2–3 Open Water Dives

        • Focused on buoyancy, trim, gas management, and emergency skills

    Some students may require an additional day depending on comfort level or dive conditions.

  • THB 17,500

Extended Range Nitrox Diving

  • Extended Range Nitrox Diving – Go Deeper. Stay Longer.

    The Extended Range Nitrox course is your first step into the world of technical diving — designed for divers who want to go beyond recreational limits while staying within a single gas configuration.

    You’ll learn to dive up to 40 meters, using enriched air nitrox (EANx) and accelerated decompression techniques, all while maintaining a single tank setup or basic twinset. This course enhances your understanding of gas planning, dive computers, decompression theory, and redundancy — preparing you for deeper, safer, and longer dives.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Dive planning with Nitrox (up to 100% O₂ for deco)

    • Extended no-deco & staged decompression procedures

    • Gas management, SAC rate, and CNS/OTU tracking

    • Equipment configuration (redundant regulators, SMBs, computers)

    • Emergency scenarios and bailout protocols

    Key Details

    • Max depth: 40 meters

    • Gases: Up to 100% O₂ (deco only)

    • Dives: Typically 4–6 dives over 2–3 days

    • Equipment: Single tank with stage, or twinset

    • Certification: SSI Extended Range Nitrox / TDI Advanced Nitrox (depending on agency)

    Prerequisites

    • Minimum age: 16–18 (depends on agency)

    • Advanced Open Water + Nitrox certification

    • Logged dives: ~24+ (with deep/nitrox experience recommended)

    Ready to break through the recreational barrier?
    Extended Range Nitrox lets you dive smarter, deeper, and safer — the technical way.

  • Course Duration:

    • Total Duration: 4 days

    • Dives: 4–6 dives, including at least one simulated or real decompression dive

    • Schedule Breakdown:

      • Day 1: Academic theory + equipment setup + confined water skills

      • Day 2–3: Open water dives (progressively increasing in depth and complexity

  • THB 22,000

Extended Range (TEC 45)

  • SSI Extended Range – Technical Diving to 45 Meters

    The SSI Extended Range (Tec 45) program is a core technical diving course that trains you to dive to depths of up to 45 meters using twinset or sidemount, decompression gases, and accelerated deco procedures.

    You will learn how to plan and execute dives with multiple gases, manage decompression stops, and handle complex technical configurations — all while building precision, confidence, and safety in deep environments.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Advanced dive planning, gas consumption, and decompression theory

    • Use of up to 100% oxygen for accelerated decompression

    • Equipment configuration: backmount twinset or sidemount + deco stage(s)

    • Valve drills, gas switches, stage management

    • Emergency procedures and failure handling

    • Team diving protocols and communication

    Course Details

    • Max Depth: 45 meters

    • Gases: Bottom gas (air/Nitrox/Trimix), Deco gas (up to 100% O₂)

    • Equipment: Twinset or sidemount with stage(s), 2+ regulators, full redundancy

    • Dives: 6+ dives including progressive depth and staged decompression

    • Certification: SSI Extended Range

    Prerequisites

    • SSI Extended Range Nitrox Diver (or equivalent)

    • Minimum age: 18 years

    • Logged at least 50 dives, including deep and nitrox experience

    • Good buoyancy, trim, and gas awareness required

    Take your diving further — deeper, longer, and with total control.
    SSI Extended Range is where real technical diving begins.

  • Course Duration – SSI Extended Range (Tec 45)

    • Total Duration: 4 days

    • Academic Sessions:

      • Extended range dive planning

      • Gas management, CNS/OTU tracking, decompression models

      • Equipment configuration and safety protocols

    • Water Sessions:

      • Minimum 6 open water dives

      • Progressive depth training up to 45 meters

      • Includes simulated and real decompression dives

      • Skills: gas switch, stage handling, valve drills, problem solving

  • THB 27,000

Extended Range Trimix

  • SSI Extended Range Trimix – Dive Beyond Limits

    The SSI Extended Range Trimix program is the highest level of core technical diving within the SSI XR system, designed for divers aiming to explore the depths of 60 meters with helium-based trimix and accelerated decompression using multiple gases.

    This course builds advanced planning skills, precise buoyancy, and team-based procedures needed to safely conduct deep, staged decompression dives using trimix as the bottom gas and up to 100% oxygen for decompression.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Dive planning using helium-based trimix to reduce narcosis

    • Managing extended decompression with multiple gases

    • Use of two stage/deco tanks with gas switches

    • Advanced valve drills, failure management, and lost gas protocols

    • Team positioning, gas sharing, navigation, and ascent strategies

    Course Details

    • Max Depth: 60 meters

    • Gases: Hypoxic or normoxic trimix, deco gases up to 100% O₂

    • Configuration: Twinset or sidemount with 2 deco/stage tanks

    • Duration: days

    • Dives: Minimum 6 training dives, including multi-gas deco dives

    • Certification: SSI Extended Range Trimix (normoxic or hypoxic, depending on region/instructor)

    Prerequisites

    • SSI Extended Range Diver (45m) or equivalent

    • SSI Technical Extended Range Nitrox (recommended)

    • Minimum age: 18

    • Logged 50+ dives, with experience in staged decompression and gas switches

    • Proficiency in twinset or sidemount configuration

    Explore deeper. Think clearer.
    Trimix gives you the clarity, control, and safety to push past 45 meters — and do it right.

  • Course Duration – SSI Extended Range Trimix

    • Total Duration: 5–6 days

    • Classroom / Theory:

      • Advanced dive planning using trimix

      • Decompression models and gas calculations

      • Equipment configuration and safety planning

    • Confined Water (Optional):

      • Trim and buoyancy checks

      • Valve drills and gas switch practice

    • Open Water Dives:

      • Minimum 6 dives, progressively increasing in depth and complexity

      • Includes:

        • Deep trimix dives up to 60 meters

        • Staged decompression with multiple gas switches

        • Simulated failures, lost gas protocols, and emergency drills

  • THB 32,000

Fish Identification

  • SSI Fish Identification – Know What You See

    The SSI Fish Identification course helps divers recognize and understand the fish families they encounter underwater. Through this course, you'll learn how to observe key characteristics such as body shape, fin structure, behavior, and habitat — so you can confidently identify reef fish on your dives around the world.

    Perfect for reef enthusiasts, photographers, marine life lovers, and anyone who wants to deepen their underwater awareness.

    What You’ll Learn

    • How to identify fish families (e.g., butterflyfish, angelfish, wrasse, groupers, snappers, triggerfish, etc.)

    • Key physical and behavioral traits for identification

    • How environment, depth, and region affect species distribution

    • Tips for recording sightings and contributing to citizen science

    Course Details

    • Duration: 1 day

    • Academic Session: Online + in-person review

    • Certification: SSI Fish Identification Specialty

    Prerequisites

    • Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water (minimum age 10)

    • Interest in marine life and observation

    The more you know, the more you see.
    Turn every dive into a discovery with SSI Fish Identification.

  • Course Duration – SSI Fish Identification

    • Total Duration: 1 day

    • Academic Session:

      • Online learning (digital kit)

      • Instructor-led review and discussion 2-3 hours

  • THB 3000

Nudibranch Ecology

  • SSI Nudibranch Ecology – Discover the World of Sea Slugs

    The SSI Nudibranch Ecology course introduces you to the fascinating and colorful world of nudibranchs — one of the most diverse and visually stunning groups of marine animals. You'll learn how to identify key families, understand their unique biology, and appreciate their ecological roles on coral reefs.

    Perfect for macro photographers, marine life enthusiasts, and divers who want to go beyond “just spotting” to truly understanding these miniature marvels.

    What You’ll Learn

    • What nudibranchs are and how they differ from other sea slugs

    • Key families and how to recognize them (e.g., dorids, aeolids, arminids)

    • Their life cycle, defense mechanisms, and food sources

    • Habitat preferences and how to find them during dives

    • How nudibranchs fit into the reef ecosystem

    Course Details

    • Duration: 1 day

    • Academic Session: Digital learning + instructor-led discussion

    • Certification: SSI Nudibranch Ecology Specialty

    Prerequisites

    • Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water (minimum age 10)

    • No previous marine biology experience required

    Tiny. Colorful. Fascinating.
    Dive into the hidden world of nudibranchs and never look at the reef the same way again.

  • Course Duration – SSI Nudibranch Ecology

    • Total Duration: 1 day

    • Academic Session:

      • Digital learning module (self-paced)

      • Instructor-led discussion or classroom session (2-3 hours)

  • THB 3000

DPV Diving

  • SSI DPV Diving Specialty Course

    Dive further. Explore more. Have a blast underwater.

    The SSI DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) Diving Specialty Course equips certified divers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely operate underwater scooters. Enhance your diving experience — conserve energy and explore more in less time.

    Course Structure

    • 1 Theory Session: Engage in an academic session covering essential topics such as types of DPV and its components, safety procedures, maintenance, and environmental considerations.

    • 1 Pool/Confined Water Session: Learn DPV setup, handling, buoyancy control, maintaining buddy contact, and emergency procedures.

    • 2 Open Water Training Dives: Practice real-world DPV dives to a maximum of 30 m (based on previous certification), DPV handling and control, communication, dive planning, navigation techniques, and emergency procedures.

    • Recommended Duration: ~15–20 hours total, typically over 3 days

    What’s Included

    • Digital learning materials via the MySSI platform

    • Pool/confined water instruction

    • Two open water training dives under instructor guidance

    • Full-cycle instructor fees, dive logistics, and certification processing

    • SSI digital recognition card (“DPV Diver”) upon successful completion


    Prerequisites

    • Minimum age: 12 years old (12–14 becomes Junior DPV Diver with 18 m max depth) 

    • SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent) 

    The SSI DPV Diving Specialty empowers you to venture farther, dive smarter, and experience the ocean in an exhilarating new way. Whether you're chasing wrecks, reefs, or underwater panoramas, this course unlocks thrilling possibilities — safely and confidently


  • Course Duration:

    • 1 Theory Session: Engage in an academic session covering essential topics such as types of DPV and its components, safety procedures, maintenance, and environmental considerations.

    • 1 Pool/Confined Water Session: Learn DPV setup, handling, buoyancy control, maintaining buddy contact, and emergency procedures.

    • 2 Open Water Training Dives: Practice real-world DPV dives to a maximum of 30 m (based on previous certification), DPV handling and control, communication, dive planning, navigation techniques, and emergency procedures.

    • Recommended Duration: ~15–20 hours total, typically over 3 days

  • Pricing

    Group: THB 15,000 (excl. DPV rental - THB 1,500/day)

    Private: THB 25,000 (excl. DPV rental - THB 1,500/day)

Dive Master

  • SSI Divemaster Course

    Lead with Confidence. Guide with Skill.

    The SSI Divemaster course is your first professional step in the scuba diving industry. As a certified Divemaster, you'll be qualified to lead certified divers, assist instructors in training, and be a role model in the diving community. This program builds your leadership abilities through classroom sessions, in-water skill development, and real-world experience with student divers.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Dive theory and physics, decompression models, and environment

    • Effective dive planning and site management

    • Professional guiding and briefing techniques

    • Problem prevention and risk management

    • Supervision of certified divers and dive activities

    • Assisting instructors during training courses

    Course Structure

    • Academic Sessions: Dive theory, leadership, and environmental knowledge (online & in-person)

    • Pool Training: Demonstration-quality skills and scenario-based training

    • Open Water Sessions: Leading dives, assisting instructors, and real-world application

    Prerequisites

    • Minimum age: 18 years old

    • Certified as:

      • SSI Stress & Rescue Diver (or equivalent)

      • React Right / First Aid & CPR (within 24 months)

    • Logged at least 40 dives to begin the course, and 60 dives to certify

    • Medically fit for diving (signed medical within 12 months)

    What’s Included

    • SSI Digital Learning Materials

    • Pool & Open Water Sessions

    • Dive Guide Kit / Divemaster Tools

    • Supervised internship or practical experience

    • Internationally recognized SSI Professional Certification

    Why Choose SSI?

    • Flexible digital learning and global recognition

    • Lower renewal fees and accessible continuing education

    • Strong support system for dive professionals

    • Part of a progressive path to become an SSI Assistant Instructor and Open Water Instructor

  • At least 1 year Training

  • THB 40000

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