Boat Diving
Discover pristine dive sites that cannot be reached from shore and experience the excitement of liveaboard diving. Learn all you need to dive from boats with the SSI Boat Diving Specialty. Start today!

Become a certified SSI boat diver
The ocean is filled with dive sites, but many of the best ones can only be accessed by boat. If you want to discover these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn how to dive from different types of boats safely and with confidence.
Course Highlights
- Learn to dive safely from various types of boats
- Gain access to offshore dive sites
- Experience liveaboard diving
- Combine online training with open water diving sessions
Benefits of Boat Diving
- Explore offshore sites with schooling pelagics and marine megafauna
- Experience the excitement of liveaboard diving worldwide
- Enjoy diving away from the crowds
- Cruise and dive as the sun goes down
What You’ll Learn
- Skills and techniques for safe and comfortable boat diving
- Diving from small personal craft
- Liveaboard diving procedures
- Safety protocols specific to boat diving
Course Structure
- Online training: Learn theory and principles of boat diving
- Open water diving sessions: Practice boat diving skills in real conditions
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Divers looking to expand their diving horizons
- Those interested in accessing remote dive sites
- Divers planning liveaboard trips
- Anyone wanting to improve their overall diving skills
Why Choose SSI Boat Diving Specialty?
The SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal craft and liveaboards.
Certification
Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification.
Start Your Boat Diving Adventure!
Ready to discover incredible offshore dive sites and experience the thrill of liveaboard diving? Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialty certification. Get started today and open up a whole new world of diving possibilities!
Minimum Age
10
Amount of Academic Sessions
5
Amount of Open Water Sessions
2
Maximum Training Depth
30 m / 100 ft
Suggested duration (h)
5-10
Certification Prerequisites
Open Water Diver certification