Start Your Diving Journey with SSI
SSI Certification Courses
SCUBA DIVER
Start your diving adventure. The SSI Scuba Diver teaches you the basics getting an idea of what becoming a globally recognized diver means.
• Classroom Sessions
• Online study
• Confined water training session
• Open water dives up to 12 m with an SSI Instructor
• Clear, simple skills for new divers
ADVANCED
OPEN WATER DIVER
Take your diving to the next level with the SSI Advanced Open Water course. Whatever you are interested in there is a SSI Specialty course for it. Choose to tailore your goals and interest.Â
• Completed in 3–4 days
• 5 Specialty adventure dives
• Includes Deep & Navigation training
• Classroom sessions
• Online study
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DIVER STRESS
&Â RESCUE
Accidents can happen at anytime, be prepared to act and learn how to prevent, recognize and manage diving emergencies with the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course.
• 3‑day program
• Academic sessions and online study
• Open water rescue scenarios
• Confined training
• Rewarding, chellinging and fun
DIVEMASTER
Do you dream of leading certified divers underwater, or like to go further an become even a scuba instructor in future, like to improve your skills. Whatever your reason, becoming a Dive Guide/ Dive Master is your first step to becoming a dive professional.Â
• 2‑week professional training program
• learn to lead and guide certified divers with confidence
• Plan and manage safe, fun dive activities
• Get hands‑on experience assisting SSI Instructors
• Degital learning
• Academic sessions
• Practical application sessions
Specialty Programs &
Recognition Levels
2 Specialties
+ 12 Dives
4 Specialties
+ 24 Dives
 Deep Diving and Diver Stress & Rescue
+ 3 Specialties
+ 50 Dives
Specialties we offer:
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• Deep Diving
• Enriched Air Nitrox
• Navigation
• Night & Limited Visibility
• Perfect Buoyancy
• Science of Diving
• Search & Recovery
• Diver Stress & Rescue
• Waves, Tides & Currents
• Wreck Diving
• Photo & Video
• Fish Identification
• Manta & Ray Ecology
• Marine Ecology
• Marine Mammal Ecology
• Sea Turtle Ecology
• Shark Ecology
Discover our Diving PackageÂ
Open Water Diver +
 Ecology Specialty
Aware Package
Perfect for beginners who want to learn diving while also understanding marine life and conservation. Combine your Open Water course with an Ecology specialty to identify species, explore ecosystems, and dive with purpose.
Includes:
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SSI Open Water Diver
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SSI Ecology Specialty of your choice
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4 Open Water training dives.
565 $Â
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Navigation +
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Zero Gravity Navigration
Improve your control and confidence underwater. Learn precise navigation and mastering buoyancy control, allowing you to move responsibly through the reef and get closer to marine life in a safe way.
Includes:
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SSI Navigation Specialty
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SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty
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3 Training Dives
375 $Â
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Advanced Open Water Diver +
 Ecology Specialty
Advanced Diver Package
Expand your diving skills and explore different specialties while becoming an Advanced Open Water Diver. Discover new areas of diving through a variety of specialty experiences.
Includes:
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SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
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Navigation Training +dive up to 30m
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3 Additional Specialty Dives of your choice
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1 Ecology Specialty Course
515 $Â
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Enriched Air +
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Photography Fun
Extend your dive time with enriched air, improve your underwater photography, and learn how to contribute to turtle conservation as a citizen scientist.
Includes:
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SSI Enriched Air (Nitrox)
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SSI Sea Turtle Ecology Specialty
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SSI Photography Specialty
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2 Training Dives
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Turtle ID information with the option (additional fee) to adopt or name a turtle through the Olive Ridley Project.
350 $Â
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All packages can be extended with accommodation and meals. We can also tailor your program with additional courses and fun dives. Just contact us and we’ll create the perfect package for you.
Deep Diving +
 Tides, Waves & Currents + Shark Ecology
Deep Pelagics
Get the essential training to dive safely and confidently in Maldivian waters. Prepare for channel and thila dives, where encounters with different shark species are common.
Includes:
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SSI Deep Diving Specialty (up to 40m)
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SSI Waves, Tides & Currents Specialty
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SSI Shark Ecology Specialty
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5 Training Dives
499$
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Continue your adventures and advance your skills
Passport To The Planet
Get prepared to dive worldwide and earn your Advanced Specialty Diver recognition. Gain experience in a variety of conditions, refine your skills, and become a confident diver ready for liveaboards and global dive sites.
Includes:
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Deep Diving
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Navigation
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Perfect Buoyancy
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Night Diving
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Wreck Diving
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Waves, Tides & Currents
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12 Dives Total
1050$Â
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your fist steps as a
Conservation DiverÂ
Eco Explorer
Become a citizen scientist while advancing your diving skills. Learn more about the marine environment and how you can actively contribute to ocean conservation both underwater and in everyday life.
Includes:
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SSI Deep Diving Specialty
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SSI Navigation Specialty
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SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty
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3 SSI Ecology Specialty Courses
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8 Dives Total
915 $Â
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Dive Master +
 Science of diving
Become a pro
Start your professional diving journey with our 30-day Divemaster program. Train alongside experienced instructors, gain real-world experience, and develop the skills and confidence to become a dive professional.
Includes:
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30-Day Divemaster Program
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SSI Science of Diving Specialty
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Equipment, additional dives, and training
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Join dive trips and courses (as available)
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Accommodation + breakfast, and lunch on diving days
2550 $Â
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All packages can be extended with accommodation and meals. We can also tailor your program with additional courses and fun dives. Just contact us and we’ll create the perfect package for you.
The Art of Diving:
Our Training Philosophy
At Ayala Bubbles, we are committed to creating real divers. Our approach is built on the SSI Diver Diamond, ensuring you develop the perfect balance of Knowledge, Skills, Equipment, and Experience to become a confident, safe and responsible diver. We go beyond standards, doing more than just certifying divers.Together with SSI's eLearning, we include comprehensive classroom sessions led by experienced diving professionals to ensure deep understanding for well-informed divers.In the water, your training will never be rushed; we prioritize quality and lower ratios over speed and profit.If you want meaningful, thorough training, you're at the right place.We follow the SSI training approach "Comfort Through Repetition" and focus on essential skills like Perfect Buoyancy. We will practice consistently and correctly to help you achieve a state of weightlessness that protects the reef, saves your air and makes every dive smoother and more fun.
SSI Ecology Specialties
"No one will protect what they don't care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced."Â
We believe that understanding the underwater world is key to it's protection. Deepen your connection with the ocean through our specialized SSI ecology courses. Enhance your marine awareness, a foundation for responsible diving and stewardship of our underwater ecosystems.
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Go beyond just diving, dive with purpose.
At Ayala Bubbles, we believe every dive is an opportunity to connect with and protect the ocean we love.
Join the movement by adding an ecology specialty course to any dive or training program at a special discounted rate. It’s your chance to deepen your knowledge while making a real difference beneath the surface.
Discover our ecology programs and learn how you can enrich your diving experience while actively contributing to ocean conservation.
Fish Identification
The oceans are home to a incredible diversity of fish. How much do you really know about the creatures you see every time you dive. Learn to categorize and identify fish species by their families and behaviors. Understand their role in the ecosystem will make you appreciate more of them then just their beautiful colors. This knowledge is essential for monitoring reef health and supporting marine biodiversity.
Manta & Ray Ecology
Manta Rays gliding next to you, watch Eagle Rays drifts smoothly in currents, spotting a Stingray or be surrounded by Mobula rays, An experience divers dream of.
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Dive into the world of rays, their biologyand how to distinguish species. Learn how to protect these graceful creatures is vital for a balanced pelagic ecosystem.
Marine Ecology
The oceans have your heart. Gain understanding of the complex interactions within marine ecosystems. Discover fascinating facts and become a underwater naturalist. This course provides the foundation for becoming an effective advocate for global ocean conservation.
Marine Mammal Ecology
The wonders of the ocean. Who ever did dream to see a Whale or being next to a dolphin pod, playfully passing by?! Explore the fascinating lives of whales and dolphins and about modern threats. You will discover how to support global efforts to protect these majestic ocean giants.
Sea Turtle Ecology
Discover the ancient history of sea turtles and their role in maintaining reef health. Understand about their interesting live circle and skills and how to differentiate sea turtle species from each other. We support the Olive Ridley Project in Maldives as citizen scientist contributing directly towards turtle conservation, by collecting sea turtle date. Learn how you can use your diving skills to more than just dive, to dive with propose. Â
Shark Ecology
There a so many "fake news" about sharks, learn real facts about these awe- inspiriting creatures. Understand why sharks are indispensable to reef stability and their urgent need for protection. And get the knowledge how to dive safely with them.
