Dry Suit Diving

Continuing education in scuba diving - specialties

SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification card

3 Dives

Requirement: Open Water Diver

Minimum age: 15

Extend Your Dive Season with Dry Suit Training

Discover the freedom of year-round diving with the SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty! This course teaches you the skills to safely and comfortably dive in cold water environments using a dry suit. Perfect for those looking to extend their dive season, enhance their buoyancy control, and explore colder waters without getting chilled.


Please note: All students must have their own dry suit for the course. A properly fitted dry suit ensures maximum comfort, better buoyancy control, and reduces the risk of leaks—helping you focus on your dive rather than gear issues. We provide all other necessary dive gear.

  • How To Book The Course

    1. Pick any three (3) Daily Dive Trips from the calendar, selecting the upgrade option for each dive. These dives can be scheduled at any time and do not need to be booked all at once.

    2. Successfully complete all three (3) dives and the additional e-learning (online theory).

    3. Receive your Dry Suit Diver qualification!


    Note: During these upgraded dive trips, full dive gear is included except dry suit.

  • What's Included

    - Specialty Instructor dedicated to your training

    - Access to the SSI eLearning platform for self-paced study

    - Course processing fees

    - Digital certification card upon completion

  • Course Schedule
    • Day 1: 11:3 - 17:30

    Confined Water Training & Theory


    Introduction to Dry Suit Diving: Benefits, types of suits, and thermal protection


    Dry Suit Handling & Buoyancy Control – Practice skills in confined water


    Emergency Procedures: Managing a flooded suit, inverted positions, and safe ascents

    • Day 2 (08:00 - 15:00)

    Open Water Dives & Certification


    Dive 1: Mastering buoyancy, descents, and managing air in the suit


    Dive 2: Applying skills in real conditions and handling emergency scenarios

    Course Review & Certification


Popular Questions

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  • Who is this course for?

    This course is for certified divers who want to learn how to dive in cold water using a dry suit. It’s ideal for those looking to extend their dive season or improve comfort in colder conditions.

  • What certification will I receive?

    Upon successful completion, you will receive an SSI Dry Suit Diving Specialty certification, allowing you to rent and dive in a dry suit worldwide.

  • Do I need my own dry suit?

    Yes, all students must bring their own dry suit. A personal suit provides a better fit, minimizes leaks, and helps with buoyancy control. We provide all other dive gear.

  • Can I rent a dry suit if I don’t have one?

    No, we do not provide dry suit rentals. However, we can recommend local dive shops where you can purchase or rent one.

  • What type of dry suit should I use?

    A well-fitted neoprene or membrane dry suit with appropriate thermal undergarments is recommended. If unsure, ask us for advice before purchasing one.