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SSI Open Water Diver training in Athens

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SSI Open Water Diver

Train with our partner SSI Diamond Center in the Athenian Riviera. Book the diving only, or the complete package with your stay in Athens.

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Diving
4 days, 4 dives
Level
Entry-Level
Prerequisite
None — no experience required
Complete package
6 Days / 5 Nights
The course

About this programme

Experience the perfect combination of scuba diving, Greek hospitality, and the cultural highlights of Athens with our 6-day SSI Open Water Diver package. Our dive sites lie in the crystal-clear waters of the Athenian Riviera, where the Mediterranean Sea stays warm and inviting even through the winter months.

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Choose your option

Both options include the same SSI training and certification with our partner SSI Diamond Center.

Option 1 · Diving & certification only

Book the diving only

For divers who arrange their own accommodation and transport.

Price per person€450
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Included

  • 4 dives and professional guidance from a Diamond SSI Dive Center
  • Theoretical training and exam by e-learning (SSI digital learning materials and online exam)
  • Full equipment gear rental except dive computer
  • SSI Open Water Diver certification
  • Snacks and refreshments after the dives

Not included

  • Dive Computer – mandatory for all dives. Bring your own, or rent one from us for €10 per day (on request and availability). Cost for this package: 4 diving days × €10 = €40 per person
  • Accommodation – not included, but can be arranged separately on request
  • Any transportation services (airport and hotel transfers, transfers to and from the dive sites) and sightseeing tours – not included, but can be arranged separately on request
  • Anything not specified as included

Option 2 · Complete package in Athens

6 Days / 5 Nights

Diving, 4-star hotel with breakfast, transfers and an Athens sightseeing tour.

Per person, double / twin room€1,500
Single supplement€550
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Included

  • Arrival transfer from Athens International Airport to the hotel
  • 5 nights’ accommodation at a 4-star hotel on Bed and Breakfast
  • 4 dives and professional guidance from a Diamond SSI Dive Center
  • Theoretical training and exam by e-learning (SSI digital learning materials and online exam)
  • Private round-trip transfers from/to hotel for diving activities
  • SSI Open Water Diver certification
  • Snacks and refreshments after the dives
  • Athens sightseeing tour with Acropolis (shared)
  • Entrance fee to Acropolis archeological site
  • Departure transfer from the hotel to Athens International Airport

Not included

  • Dive Computer – mandatory for all dives. Bring your own, or rent one from us for €10 per day (on request and availability). Cost for this package: 4 diving days × €10 = €40 per person
  • Climate Crisis Resilience Fee (accommodation tax), payable directly at the hotel.
  • Anything not specified as included
Requirements

Requirements & important information

Prerequisites

  • Minimum certification required: None — this is an entry-level course; no prior diving experience is needed.
  • Minimum age: 10 years old. Divers aged 10–14 are certified as Junior Open Water Diver, with depth limits and a requirement to dive with a certified adult; full certification without junior restrictions applies from age 15.
  • Participants must be able to swim 200 meters without swimming aids (or 300 meters using mask, fins, and snorkel) and float or tread water for 10 minutes.

Health & Fitness to Dive

  • Diving is a physically demanding activity. Participants must be in good general physical health and fit to dive.
  • All participants must complete and sign the SSI Medical Statement (Diver Medical Questionnaire) prior to the start of the course.
  • If the participant answers “yes” to any question on the medical statement, written medical clearance from a physician (preferably one familiar with dive medicine) is required before participation. This must be provided prior to arrival.
  • We recommend disclosing any relevant medical history in advance, including cardiac conditions, ear/sinus problems, recent surgery, medication use, or pregnancy.

Liability & Insurance

  • A signed liability release and assumption-of-risk form is required from all participants prior to any in-water activity.
  • Participants are strongly advised to hold valid dive accident and travel insurance covering the training activities and depth range of this program.

Practical Notes

  • The program includes 4 open water training dives to a maximum depth of 18 meters.
  • Participants under 18 years old will need a parent or guardian to review and sign the required SSI training and medical forms.
  • If a participant does not meet the certification, age, or medical clearance requirements above, the agency reserves the right to deny participation in the certification activities without a refund of the certification/diving portion of the package.

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Seasons

Weather & diving conditions in Athens

  • Spring (Mar–May)Air 15–25°C · water rising. Stable, light winds, good visibility — ideal for moderate diving activity.
  • Summer (Jun–Aug)Air 28–35°C · water 24–28°c. Sunny and stable with minimal winds — excellent visibility, perfect for all diving.
  • Autumn (Sep–Nov)Air 21–27°C · water 22–25°c. Mild weather, good visibility — ideal for training and recreational diving.
  • Winter (Dec–Feb)Air 10–15°C · water 15–18°c. Colder water, occasional winds — more preparation needed; visibility remains good in sheltered areas.
Theory

How you learn

Theoretical Training & Online Learning

The theoretical component of the SSI Open Water Diver program will be completed online through the SSI e-learning platform, allowing participants to study the course material at their own pace prior to and during the course.

The diving center will also provide online webinars with professional SSI instructors, offering participants the opportunity to review the course material, ask questions, clarify concepts, and prepare for the practical training.

In addition to the online theoretical training, a theoretical briefing and debriefing will be conducted before and after each dive. The relevant theoretical concepts, procedures, safety considerations, and practical skills will therefore be reviewed and reinforced throughout the diving program, immediately before each practical session.

This combination of e-learning, instructor-led webinars, and continuous pre-dive briefings and post-dive debriefings ensures that the theoretical knowledge is continuously reinforced and directly connected to the practical diving experience.

Optional In-Person Theoretical Training

Participants who prefer to complete the theoretical training in person at our diving center may request an additional classroom-based theoretical session.

The cost for this optional service is €100 per person.

This service is optional and must be requested and arranged in advance.

Policies

Cancellation & booking conditions

Diving & certification only

Cancellation & Refund Policy

To ensure smooth arrangements for the diving and training activities, the following cancellation policy applies to the SSI Open Water Diver course:

TimingRefund
More than 45 days before arrivalFull refund, less any non-refundable fees or costs already incurred by service providers
15–44 days before arrival50% of the total package price will be refunded
Less than 15 days before arrivalThe booking is non-refundable
No-show or cancellation after arrivalNo refund for unused services (diving, certification)

Diving, Weather & Operational Changes

Diving activities are subject to the diving center’s schedule, weather conditions, and sea conditions. If diving activities must be postponed or adjusted due to unsafe weather or sea conditions, the diving center may reschedule the activities where possible.

If the SSI Open Water Diver course cannot be completed because the participant does not meet the required certification, age, or medical-clearance requirements, the diving/certification portion of the package is non-refundable.

Medical & Participant Restrictions

Participants who are unable to dive due to medical reasons, lack of required certification, failure to provide required medical clearance, or failure to meet the program requirements are not entitled to a refund of the diving or certification portion of the package.

We strongly recommend that all participants purchase travel and dive accident insurance that includes coverage for cancellation, medical issues and diving activities.

Changes to a Booking

Any request to change the dates, participant details, or other booking arrangements will be subject to availability and may result in additional charges or cancellation fees imposed by the relevant service providers.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and will be considered effective on the date they are received and confirmed by Diving Journeys.

By confirming the booking, the participant acknowledges and accepts the above cancellation and refund conditions.

Complete package

Cancellation & Refund Policy

To ensure smooth arrangements for accommodation, diving activities, transfers, and sightseeing, the following cancellation policy applies to the SSI Open Water Diver course:

TimingRefund
More than 45 days before arrivalFull refund, less any non-refundable fees or costs already incurred by service providers
15–44 days before arrival50% of the total package price will be refunded
Less than 15 days before arrivalThe booking is non-refundable
No-show or cancellation after arrivalNo refund for unused services (accommodation, diving, transfers, sightseeing, certification)

Diving, Weather & Operational Changes

Diving activities are subject to the diving center’s schedule, weather conditions, and sea conditions. If diving activities must be postponed or adjusted due to unsafe weather or sea conditions, the diving center may reschedule the activities where possible.

If the SSI Open Water Diver course cannot be completed because the participant does not meet the required certification, age, or medical-clearance requirements, the diving/certification portion of the package is non-refundable.

Medical & Participant Restrictions

Participants who are unable to dive due to medical reasons, lack of required certification, failure to provide required medical clearance, or failure to meet the program requirements are not entitled to a refund of the diving or certification portion of the package.

We strongly recommend that all participants purchase travel and dive accident insurance that includes coverage for cancellation, medical issues and diving activities.

Changes to a Booking

Any request to change the travel dates, participant details, accommodation, or other package arrangements will be subject to availability and may result in additional charges or cancellation fees imposed by the relevant service providers.

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing and will be considered effective on the date they are received and confirmed by Diving Journeys.

By confirming the booking, the participant acknowledges and accepts the above cancellation and refund conditions.

Questions about Open Water Diver?

Ask us about dates, combining courses, or adding accommodation and transfers to the diving-only option.

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+30 693 239 8258 · info@divingjourneys.com