Founded in 1966 by John Cronin and Ralph Erickson. Operates in 186 countries with over 128,000 members. Sold to Altas Partners and Florac for $700 million in 2017
Both PADI and SSI are internationally recognized by WRSTC. Both offer multiple certification levels and specialty courses. Both provide e-learning options and require dive log keeping. Both require experienced instructors and certification cards
New 48-metre Phinisi yacht accommodating up to 16 guests. Daily prices start from US$481 per person. Features 8 cabins including 4 Master Cabins with private terraces
SSI offers over 3,500 training centers for diving certification. Courses range from beginner to instructor levels. Training centers provide courses, events, and global dive trips
Deep diving is any dive deeper than 20 meters. Recreational diving allows depths up to 40 meters. Technical diving defines deep dive as over 60 meters
SSI offers over 3,500 training centers for diving certification. Courses range from beginner to instructor levels. Training centers provide courses, events, and global dive trips