MALEZA ALTA SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
From Shoreline to Sixty Feet: SSI Open Water Certification in Maleza Alta
A three-day SSI Open Water Diver course in Maleza Alta combining interactive digital learning with four ocean training dives and small-group instruction.
From Shoreline to Sixty Feet: SSI Open Water Certification in Maleza Alta.
Off the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, Maleza Alta is the launching point for an immersive SSI Open Water Diver course that moves students quickly from digital study into real ocean conditions. Small classes and instructor-led ocean sessions make this a focused, safety-first route to a globally recognized certification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ocean training from day one
This SSI course skips the pool and puts you in the ocean immediately, practicing core scuba skills in real-world conditions across the training dives.
Small classes, expert instruction
Personalized attention and hands-on guidance from SSI-trained instructors keep the focus on safety, skill progression, and building confidence beneath the surface.
A certification that opens the world
Complete the course and earn the SSI Open Water Diver endorsement, permitting dives to 60 feet (18 meters) and recognized at dive centers worldwide.
What the day feels like
What the three-day progression feels like
The course begins with interactive digital lessons and a knowledge review, then moves into four ocean training dives spread over three days—two dives per day—where you practice skills, build buoyancy control and confidence, and explore local underwater landscapes under instructor supervision.
THE ROUTE
Ocean training from day one
This SSI course skips the pool and puts you in the ocean immediately, practicing core scuba skills in real-world conditions across the training dives.
THE TEACHING
Small classes, expert instruction
Personalized attention and hands-on guidance from SSI-trained instructors keep the focus on safety, skill progression, and building confidence beneath the surface.
THE OUTCOME
A certification that opens the world
Complete the course and earn the SSI Open Water Diver endorsement, permitting dives to 60 feet (18 meters) and recognized at dive centers worldwide.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is for — and who should take extra precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course spans three days of diving, with two dives scheduled per day.
Meet at PR-110 Km. 32.9 (int, C. Anegada, Maleza Alta, 00603) for check-in and orientation with your instructor.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen and sun protection, water and snacks, a change of clothes, a reusable water bottle, and motion sickness medication if you are prone to seasickness.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the SSI Open Water Diver course take?
The course is three days of diving with two dives per day.
Where and when do I meet for the course?
Meet at PR-110 Km. 32.9 (int, C. Anegada, Maleza Alta, 00603) for check-in and orientation with your instructor.
Do I need prior scuba experience to enroll?
This is an entry-level SSI Open Water Diver course that begins with interactive digital learning and proceeds to supervised ocean training—suitable for beginners who complete the required coursework.
Will training take place in a pool or the ocean?
Training takes place in the ocean from day one—there are no pool sessions in this program.
Can someone with a disability participate?
The operator strives to accommodate divers with disabilities whenever possible; please contact them in advance to discuss any specific needs or medical considerations.
Is scuba diving allowed for pregnant participants?
No—scuba diving is not suitable for pregnant individuals and they are not permitted to participate in diving activities.