SSI Basic Diver in Tioman - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Basic Diver in Tioman
Price: 5000 INR
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Course overview

The SSI Scuba Diver (Basic Diver) course on Tioman is a shorter entry-level certification that gets you diving under professional supervision in the calm, warm water of this UNESCO marine-park island. You learn the core skills and dive shallow reefs to a maximum of 12 metres, with the option to upgrade to full Open Water later.

What you’ll learn

Assemble and use basic scuba equipment
Master essential safety skills like mask clearing and regulator recovery
Achieve basic neutral buoyancy
Communicate with hand signals underwater
Dive a shallow reef to a maximum of 12 metres under supervision
Understand the foundations of safe diving

Prerequisites

No prior certification required
Minimum age 10
Basic comfort and swimming ability in the water
Completion of a standard diver medical questionnaire

What's included · What's not

Included

Knowledge development covering core diving theory
Confined-water skills sessions
Open-water training dives to a maximum of 12 metres
Equipment and dive-planning basics
SSI digital learning materials
SSI Scuba Diver certification (upgradeable to Open Water)

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Basic Diver pathway

SSI Scuba Diver is a recognised subset of the Open Water Diver certification, letting you dive to 12 metres with a professional. It credits directly toward full SSI Open Water Diver when you complete the remaining modules.

Where you'll dive in Tioman

Training uses Tioman's sheltered bays and shallow reefs, where calm 27-30C water in the March-to-October season makes a gentle environment to learn the fundamentals before progressing.

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Getting there

Fly into Kuala Lumpur (KUL) · 4-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Theory and confined water

Core theory and confined-water skills in a calm Tioman bay, building comfort and basic safety skills.
Day2

Open-water dives

Supervised open-water dives to a maximum of 12 metres on a shallow Tioman reef, then certify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a full certification?

Yes, but a limited one: you can dive to 12 metres under the supervision of a dive professional, and you can upgrade to full Open Water later.

How is it different from Open Water Diver?

It covers fewer dives and a shallower limit. Full Open Water certifies you to 18 metres and to dive with a certified buddy.

Do I need to swim?

Basic swimming ability and water comfort are required for the certification.

When is the best time on Tioman?

March to October offers the calmest, clearest water. The island largely closes during the monsoon.

When is the best time to dive Tioman?

Peak season is Mar–Oct, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Feb, Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

4-6 hours · one-way fares around ₹14K-24K.

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