SSI Discover Scuba in Perhentian - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Discover Scuba in Perhentian
Price: 7100 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

SSI Try Scuba on the Perhentian Islands gives complete beginners their first breaths underwater, no certification needed. After a relaxed briefing you enter the warm, calm shallows off Long Beach with an instructor beside you to explore coral full of clownfish, parrotfish and the occasional turtle.

What you’ll learn

Breathe and relax underwater on scuba
Equalise ears and clear the mask
Handle basic scuba gear with instructor help
Move gently through shallow water
Use simple hand signals to communicate

Prerequisites

No experience or swimming certification required
Minimum age 10
Reasonable health and comfort in water
Complete a brief medical questionnaire before diving

What's included · What's not

Included

Short safety and skills orientation with an instructor
Basic skill practice in confined or shallow water
Guided shallow open-water dive to a maximum of 12 metres
All scuba equipment provided
Optional credit toward the SSI Open Water Diver course

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Discover Scuba pathway

SSI Try Scuba is an introductory program rather than a certification. The experience can be credited toward the SSI Open Water Diver course through the SSI digital system if you decide to continue.

Where you'll dive in Perhentian

Beginners dive the sheltered, shallow bays off Long Beach and Coral Bay on Perhentian Kecil, where warm water and gentle conditions through the March-to-October season make a calm first experience.

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Getting there

Fly into Kota Bharu (KBR) · 5-6 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Try scuba

Safety orientation, basic skills in the shallows, then a guided dive off Long Beach over reef full of colourful fish.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to swim well?

No swimming certification is needed; basic water comfort is enough and an instructor stays with you the whole time.

How deep does Try Scuba go?

It stays within a maximum of 12 metres in calm, shallow water.

Will it count if I want to certify?

Yes. The skills can be credited toward the SSI Open Water Diver course later.

What will I see?

Shallow Perhentian reefs hold clownfish, parrotfish and other reef fish, with turtles frequently around.

When is the best time to dive Perhentian?

Peak season is Mar–Oct, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Feb, Nov) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa-free. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

5-6 hours · one-way fares around ₹16K-24K.

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