SSI Refresher / ReActivate in Cyprus - Price, Duration & Booking

Course overview

Returning to diving in Cyprus? The SSI Scuba Skills Update rebuilds your confidence after time away from the water. A short digital review followed by a skills session in the calm shallows of Green Bay gets you ready to safely enjoy the island's reefs and the famous Zenobia wreck.

What you’ll learn

Refresh core dive theory and planning
Rehearse skills such as mask clearing and regulator recovery
Rebuild buoyancy control and water comfort
Review safety procedures and signalling
Prepare to dive confidently again

Prerequisites

Existing SSI (or equivalent) certification
No minimum number of prior dives
Recommended after 6-12 months or more out of the water
Diver medical questionnaire (doctor sign-off if needed)

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Scuba Skills Update digital review
Confined-water skills refresher session
Buoyancy and safety-procedure practice
Use of training equipment
Updated SSI digital record on completion
Optional transition into guided fun dives

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Refresher / ReActivate pathway

SSI Scuba Skills Update is a refresher rather than a new certification, designed for inactive divers. It is logged in your SSI digital record and often leads straight into guided fun dives.

Where you'll dive in Cyprus

The SSI Scuba Skills Update runs in sheltered, shallow Cyprus sites such as Green Bay, where calm Mediterranean water makes an easy place to rebuild skills before diving sites like the Zenobia wreck.

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Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Larnaca (LCA) · 8-10 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Knowledge and skills refresh

Complete the SSI digital review, then rehearse core skills and buoyancy in the calm shallows of Green Bay, ready to dive.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SSI refresher called?

SSI calls it the Scuba Skills Update; it refreshes your existing certification rather than issuing a new one.

Who should take it?

Certified divers who have been inactive for roughly 6 to 12 months or more benefit from updating their skills.

How is it delivered?

A short digital review followed by a confined-water skills session, often completed in part of a day.

Can I dive afterwards?

Yes, many divers move straight from the update into guided fun dives on Cyprus's sites.

When is the best time to dive Cyprus?

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

Do Indians need a visa for Cyprus?

eVisa. Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

8-10 hours · one-way fares around ₹30K-50K.

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