Experience Programs

Snorkel Diver

Intent

The SSI Snorkel Diver program provides a basic introduction to the common equipment and skills needed to snorkel safely.

Minimum Instructor Rating

An active status Snorkel Instructor may conduct the Snorkel Diver program.

Student Prerequisites

There is no minimum age for the Snorkel Diver program.

Note | Students do not need to be proficient swimmers to participate in the Snorkel Diver program. They should be comfortable and able to maintain their buoyancy in water too deep to stand in prior to participating in open water sessions.

Duration

There is no recommended duration for the Snorkel Diver program.

Depth Limitations

If breath-hold diving is taught during the Snorkel Diver program, do not conduct training deeper than five (5) meters.

Recommendation | If students are interested in breath-hold diving, they should be encouraged to take the SSI Basic Freediver program.

In-Water Ratios

There is no maximum in-water ratio for this program.

The student-to-instructor ratio should be set by the individual instructor, based on their ability to effectively supervise and respond to their students’ needs.

Decrease this ratio whenever conditions or logistics require.

Minimum Supervision

An active status Snorkel Diver Instructor must directly supervise all academic and in-water activities.

Requirements For Completion

Complete all in-water sessions as outlined in the instructor manual for Snorkel Diver in a pool, confined water, or open water environment.

Issuing a Recognition Card

The Snorkel Diver program is a recognition program only.

Upon completion, process all students in MySSI so that they may receive their free digital recognition card on the MySSI app.