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

Course overview

The SSI Scuba Skills Update on the Perhentian Islands brings inactive divers back up to speed before they explore the reefs and wrecks. After a digital knowledge review and a skills refresh in the calm shallows off Long Beach, you finish with an easy guided tune-up dive on a gentle coral site to rebuild your confidence.

What you’ll learn

Refresh core dive theory and safety procedures
Re-practise essential skills and buoyancy control
Review dive planning and air management
Restore comfort and confidence in the water
Re-familiarise yourself with equipment

Prerequisites

Existing SSI (or recognised) scuba certification
Suited to divers who have been inactive for a while
Complete a brief medical questionnaire before diving

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Scuba Skills Update digital knowledge review
Confined or shallow-water skills refresher
One guided tune-up dive on an easy coral reef
Equipment set-up and buddy-check review
Updated activity record in the SSI system

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Refresher / ReActivate pathway

The SSI Scuba Skills Update is the recommended refresher for certified divers returning after a break. It is delivered through the SSI digital platform and refreshes your skills and activity record without changing your certification level.

Where you'll dive in Perhentian

The update runs in the sheltered, shallow bays off Long Beach and Coral Bay before an easy reef dive, with warm water around 27-30°C and calm conditions during the March-to-October season for a relaxed return to diving.

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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

Review and tune-up dive

Digital knowledge review and a skills refresher in the shallows off Long Beach, followed by a relaxed dive on a gentle coral reef.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I do a Scuba Skills Update?

If you have been inactive for several months or more, a refresher restores your skills and confidence before diving.

What is involved?

A digital knowledge review, a skills refresh in shallow water and a guided tune-up dive on an easy reef.

Does it change my certification level?

No. It updates your skills and activity record while keeping your existing certification.

How long does it take?

It is typically completed in one day, after which you can join regular dive trips.

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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