SSI Emergency First Response in Galapagos - Price, Duration & Booking

Course overview

Build the emergency-response foundation behind dive leadership with the SSI React Right course in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. This non-diving programme covers CPR, first aid and the use of emergency oxygen to internationally recognised standards, important preparation for diving the remote, current-prone Galapagos. It satisfies the first-aid and CPR requirement for SSI Diver Stress & Rescue and the Divemaster rating.

What you’ll learn

Perform CPR and primary assessment on a non-responsive patient
Deliver first aid for common injuries and illnesses
Manage scene safety and bystander response
Administer emergency oxygen where appropriate
Recognise and respond to dive-related emergencies

Prerequisites

No prior experience or certification required
No swimming or diving ability needed
Open to all ages

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI React Right CPR and primary-care module
First-aid and secondary-care module
Emergency oxygen provider component
Hands-on skill practice and scenario assessment
SSI digital React Right materials
SSI React Right certification on completion

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Emergency First Response pathway

SSI React Right is the SSI CPR, first-aid and emergency-oxygen programme. It meets the first-aid prerequisite for SSI Diver Stress & Rescue and the Divemaster rating, and is recognised internationally.

Where you'll dive in Galapagos

This is a classroom-based course at the Puerto Ayora dive centre on Santa Cruz, with no in-water requirement. It is commonly bundled with Diver Stress & Rescue and Divemaster training because Galapagos dive sites are far from hospitals.

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Getting there

Fly into Galápagos (GPS) · 24-30 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

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React Right skills

Complete CPR, first-aid and emergency-oxygen theory, skill practice and scenario assessment in one classroom day at Puerto Ayora.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a diving course?

No. React Right is a non-diving first-aid and CPR programme open to everyone, with no swimming or scuba prerequisite.

Does it include oxygen training?

Yes. SSI React Right covers emergency-oxygen provision in addition to CPR and first aid.

Will it count toward my Divemaster?

Yes. React Right satisfies the first-aid and CPR requirement for SSI Diver Stress & Rescue and the Divemaster rating.

How long does it take?

It is usually completed in a single classroom day.

When is the best time to dive Galapagos?

Peak season is Jun–Nov, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (May, Dec) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Ecuador?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

24-30 hours · one-way fares around ₹100K-150K.

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