Try Scuba

Take your first breaths underwater with the SSI Try Scuba program — a safe, relaxed introduction to scuba diving for complete beginners.

Curious about scuba but not ready to commit to a full certification course? Tas Divers' experienced SSI professionals will help you discover the underwater world in a calm, supportive environment. With one short academic briefing and one pool/confined-water session, you'll learn how scuba equipment works, practise simple skills and enjoy the nearly weightless feeling of breathing underwater.

Course Outline | 2 Components | 1 Session

1. Academic Briefing: learn the basic safety concepts, hand signals and how your scuba equipment works

2. Pool/Confined-Water Session: take your first breaths underwater and practise simple skills under the close supervision of an SSI Professional

Choose Your Location

• North: Launceston Aquatic Centre
• South: Kingston Beach, Blackmans Bay or Tinderbox
• East Coast: Waubs Bay, Bicheno (Available on limited course dates. Participants are responsible for transporting their scuba gear to the dive site)

Your exact site and session time will be confirmed after booking and are subject to facility, instructor and weather conditions. 

Training Prerequisites

• Minimum age | 8 years old
• Fit to swim and comfortable in the water
• No prior scuba certification required

Important Information

Try Scuba is a pool/confined-water experience and is not a scuba certification. The maximum training depth is 5 metres. Each participant must complete the required SSI training record forms before taking part; forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian.

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Please review the Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire before booking. If you answer “Yes” to any question, you may need written approval from a physician before participating.

Please contact us if you're unsure or would like to discuss a group booking.