4 Reasons to take an SSI specialty

4 Reasons to take an SSI specialty

Why Specialty Courses Might Be the Best Choice for You After getting SCUBA certified, most divers assume they need to complete the Advanced Open Water course immediately after Open Water, but that’s not true! At Crystal Dive, you can skip the Advanced Open Water and...
Crystal Dive, One month in to SSI

Crystal Dive, One month in to SSI

We’re Loving It! What a ride! It’s been just over a month since Crystal Dive has left PADI and made the switch to Scuba Schools International (SSI), and the journey has been nothing short of exciting. Change always brings new challenges, but after a month of SSI...
Why Crystal Dive Koh Tao Transitioned to SSI

Why Crystal Dive Koh Tao Transitioned to SSI

At Crystal Dive Koh Tao, we’re proud to have certified over 100,000 divers during our 26 years of operation, providing the highest quality dive training and exceptional underwater experiences. Over the years, we’ve seen scuba certification systems evolve to meet the...
Discover the Underwater World with Scuba

Discover the Underwater World with Scuba

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the waves? Scuba diving offers a unique opportunity to explore the mesmerizing underwater world, and it’s more than just an adventure—it’s an experience with incredible benefits for both mind and body. Whether you’re an...
Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout

Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout

Combating Scuba Instructor Burnout: From Repetition to Rejuvenation By: Nina Horne, Assistant Instructor Trainer As the allure of the aquatic world continues to captivate the hearts of many, scuba instructors find themselves at the forefront of this fascination,...
The Evolution Of Dive Equipment

The Evolution Of Dive Equipment

THE EVOLUTION OF DIVE EQUIPMENT By: Bob Murphy, Course Director The Background Story It is by no means a coincidence that we find ourselves scouring the internet for the latest SCUBA regulator that breathes the easiest, is the lightest or is super technical. Or the...