Start scuba diving

Start scuba diving

Your first steps into the underwater world - with personal guidance, safe and unforgettable

No experience needed

Introduction dive

Always one-on-one with an instructor. No experience needed.

A try-dive is the perfect way to find out whether diving is for you and to experience the fascinating underwater world of Zeeland. An experienced dive instructor guides you step by step and takes you underwater at your own pace.

We dive at our regular dive site, Kerkweg in Den Osse, on the Grevelingenmeer. Calm water, no currents, excellent facilities. Ideal for your first dive.

  • One-on-one with an experienced dive instructor
  • Full use of dive equipment included — bring your own swimwear
  • Kerkweg dive site, Den Osse — ideal for beginner divers
  • Open to everyone aged 14 and up with no medical contraindications
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Instructor and guest in the water during an introduction dive at Dive School de Grevelingen
Open Water Diver students during the pool session
Beginner course

Open Water Diver (OWD)

Your first dive certification. After the OWD course you can dive worldwide to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

The SSI Open Water Diver course consists of three parts: theory (mainly online via the SSI app or website), pool sessions and at least four open water dives in the Grevelingenmeer. We always work in small groups — a maximum of two students per instructor in open water.

After completing your certification you can dive worldwide. Your SSI certification is recognised by all major dive organisations.

What's included?

  • ✓ Online theory lessons on phone, tablet or desktop (at your own pace)
  • ✓ Pool sessions
  • ✓ Four open water dives in the Grevelingenmeer
  • ✓ Full use of dive equipment, including dive computer
  • ✓ Internationally recognised SSI certification
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Why SSI?

SSI (Scuba Schools International) is one of the world's largest dive organisations. We chose SSI for the quality, the flexibility for students and the international recognition.

Internationally recognised certification Your SSI certification is recognised worldwide by all major dive organisations.
Learn online at your own pace Theory via the SSI app — at home, in your own time, at your own pace.
Quality and safety first A proven curriculum, well-trained instructors and a focus on building real experience.
More about our choice for SSI
Drone shot of Kerkweg dive site at Den Osse with cafetaria Even Pause

Our regular dive site: Kerkweg, Den Osse

Our home dive site is just a few minutes' drive from Scharendijke. Excellent facilities: a dive jetty with entry platform, toilets, changing room, outdoor shower and parking. Cafetaria Even Pause is right there for a drink or snack after your dive.

The Grevelingenmeer has no tidal currents, so you can dive here all day long. Ideal for both beginners and experienced divers.

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Student during a private Open Water Diver course in the pool

Private OWD course

Prefer to have the instructor all to yourself, even in our small groups? That is possible. You can take the full course — both the pool sessions and the open water dives — completely privately. A private course gives you the most personalised guidance, fully tailored to your pace and wishes. Ideal if you have a busy schedule, want to learn quickly, or simply prefer one-on-one attention.

Get in touch for availability and a personalised quote.

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Diver with a disability entering the water via the chair lift at Het Koepeltje
SSI Classified Diving Center

Diving with a disability

Dive School de Grevelingen is an official SSI Classified Diving Center. We are trained to dive with people with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities.

The Classified Diving programme focuses on what is possible. Skills that someone cannot perform independently are supported by specially trained buddies. This way, participants can earn the full Open Water Diver certification based on standard SSI requirements.

Our home site Het Koepeltje is easily accessible for divers with limited mobility — including a chair lift to the water.

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