Education and training

Immerse yourself in a new world - start your adventure and become a diver!

Do you want to see the world underwater, glide weightlessly through a new element and get up close and personal with fascinating animals? Then take the first step and learn to dive.

Your dive training opens the door to new adventures and amazing encounters with the underwater world. As a qualified diver, you can dive anywhere in the world safely and with confidence.

We have the right course for every diver. From beginner to advanced, from first dive to specialty certification to dive leader.

Prerequisites for all courses are the appropriate minimum age, proof/declaration of swimming ability, a declaration of good health and, if required, a medical certificate from a diving physician (see here).

Depending on the course, additional equipment may be required. Please refer to the course information for details. Additional equipment can of course be hired from us.

Beginner courses

Try Diving - if you would like to try diving

Course objective

This first dive is designed to show you the beauty of the underwater world and the ease with which you can move underwater. Discover Scuba Diving is the perfect choice and a great way to experience your first breath underwater. After an introduction to the necessary diving equipment and the 'do's&don'ts', you will experience your first shallow water dive with an instructor. No two people are the same, so we personalise the process and your experience according to your wishes and comfort level.

Requirements

Minimum age: 8 years (with parental consent)
Proof/declaration of swimming ability
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

You will need swimwear, towels, a change of dry clothes, drinking water and a good mood.

Course duration

You should plan about 2 - 3 hours in total for a try dive.

Course content

The aim is to familiarise the try diver with the basics of diving in theory and practice. This includes pressure equalisation when diving with scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus), breathing when diving with scuba, the diving equipment used during the try dive and the organisation/procedure of the dive.

Included services:
1 confined water dive from the shore, including theory session and equipment hire

Price: 55,00€ per Person

i.a.c. Scuba Diver

Course objective

In the i.a.c. Scuba Diver course we combine practical training sessions with personalised theory lessons. You will gain all the skills and experience you need to become a certified i.a.c. Scuba Diver. The course is designed for teenagers from the age of 15 and adults and is suitable as an intermediate level of training.

Course content
Theoretical training: Equipment, physics of diving, dive tables and dive computers, medicine, first aid, CPR, diving environment and practical environmental training (pool and open water): Equipment assembly, descent and ascent, buoyancy control, pressure equalisation, mask blowing, regulator recovery and much more...

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof/declaration of swimming ability
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

You will need swimwear, towels, a change of dry clothes, drinking water and a good mood.

Course duration

You should plan about 2 - 3 days for the course. In addition to learning the theory, you must complete at least 4 qualifying dives, of which 2 dives are completed in confined water / pool and 2 dives in open water.

Permission

i.a.c. Scuba Divers may dive under supervision to a recommended maximum depth of 12 metres. Two additional qualifying open water dives are required to achieve the i.a.c. Open Water Diver rating.

Included services:
4 dives, theoretical instruction, rental equipment, transportation to the dive sites from land, certification, logbook

Price: 299,00€ per Person

i.a.c. Open Water Diver

Course objective

The Open Water Diver course combines practical training sessions with personalised theory tuition. This will give you all the skills and experience you need to become an i.a.c. OWD certified diver. The course is open to teenagers and adults from the age of 15. Your "driving licence" to start your journey into the diving experience.

Course content

Theoretical training: Equipment, physics of diving, dive tables and dive computers, medicine, first aid, CPR, diving environment and practical environmental training (pool and open water): Equipment assembly, descent and ascent, buoyancy control, pressure equalisation, mask blowing, regulator recovery and much more...

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof/declaration of swimming ability
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

You will need swimwear, towels, a change of dry clothes, drinking water and a good mood.

Course duration

You should plan about 4-5 days for the course. In addition to learning the theory, you must complete at least 6 qualifying dives, of which 2 dives are completed in confined water / pool and 4 dives in open water.

Permission

Open Water Divers are allowed to dive anywhere in the world. The recommended maximum depth is 18m.

Included services:
6 dives, theoretical instruction, rental equipment, transportation to the dive sites from land, certification, logbook

Price: 420,00€ per Person

CMAS * / Bronze

Course objective

In the CMAS * / Bronze course we combine practical training units with personal theory lessons. In this way, you will gain all the skills and experience you need to become CMAS * certified at the end of the course. The course is aimed at young people aged 15 and over and adults.

Course content

Theoretical training: Equipment, physics of diving, dive tables and dive computers, medicine, first aid, CPR, diving environment and environment

Practical training (pool and open water): Assembly of equipment, descent and ascent, buoyancy control, pressure equalization, blowing out masks, regulator recovery, ABC/apnea exercises and much more...

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof/declaration of swimming ability
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

You will need swimwear, towels, a change of dry clothes, drinking water and a good mood.

Course duration

You should plan about 1 week for the course. In addition to learning the theory, at least 7 qualifying dives are carried out, of which 2 dives are completed in confined water / pool and 5 dives are completed in open water / pool dives in open water. There is also an apnea unit with exercises.

Permission
CMAS * divers are allowed to dive anywhere in the world. The recommended maximum depth is 20m.

Included services:
7 dives, apnea unit, theoretical instruction, rental equipment, transportation to the dive sites from land, certification, logbook

Price: 485,00€ per Person

Advanced courses

i.a.c. AOWD - Advanced Open Water Diver

Course objective

Continue your education and explore new areas of diving. While the Open Water Diver course was self-oriented, the AOWD course focuses on diving skills. You will complete 3 full specialities: Navigation and Deep Diving, plus another speciality of your choice. The skills you learn will make diving safer and more enjoyable and bring you one step closer to becoming an i.a.c. Master Diver.

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
minimum of 9 dives at certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

Course duration

You should plan around 3 - 4 days for the course. In addition to learning the theory, you must also complete the 3 specialties. This requires 5 dives.

Course content

Specialty Navigation: you will learn the basics of natural orientation and technical orientation, e.g. with the help of a compass.

Specialty Deep Diving: you learn how to dive safely at depth (up to max. 40m) and delve deeper into the subject of decompression.

As well as another specialty of your choice (e.g. Perfect Boyancy, Nitrox, Night Diving, Advanced First Aid and much more)

Included services:

5 dives, theoretical instruction, transportation to the dive sites from land, certification

Price: 325,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Master Diver

Course objective

On this course the focus is already on other divers. You expand your knowledge and experience. Master Divers learn to look after the safety and well-being of others in addition to their own experience.

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof of an AOWD certificate (complete specialties Navigation and Deep Diving, plus one more)
minimum of 20 dives at certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

Course duration

You should plan about a week for the course. In addition to the theory, you will need to complete the Stress & Rescue specialty and another specialty of your choice.

Course content

For the Master Diver certification, the specialty Stress & Rescue and another specialty of your choice are required (our recommendation: Night Diving or Dive Group Management)

Included services: 6 dives, theory, transport to dive sites from shore, certification

Price: 380,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Dive Leader

Course objective

The Dive Leader is the highest level as a recreational diver and the “stepping stone” to becoming a diving instructor. This level of training entitles you to dive with beginners. Therefore, with the Dive Leader you already take on a high degree of responsibility and are a link between diving instructor and diving student.

Course content

Theoretical training: General, Diving Equipment, Diving Physics, Diving Medicine, Diving Practice: Dive Planning & Management, Diving and the Environment.

Practical training: ABC / Freediving - skills, leading groups of beginners, speed controlled ascents without fins, passing the second regulator to a buddy, setting and retrieving buoys, compass diving, night diving, first aid in the event of an aquatic accident.

Requirements

Proof of a Master Diver or CMAS** certification
at least 18 years old
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
at least 65 logged dives, of which at least 10 between 30 & 40 meters
Specialty Stress & Rescue
First aid or CPR/O2/AED (Advanced First Aid) not older than 2 years

Course duration

You should plan about 1 week for the course. In addition to learning the theory, you must complete at least 5 qualifying dives as well as ABC and freediving units.

Included services:

5 dives, ABC/free-diving unit, theory sessions, transport to dive sites from shore, certification

Price: 380,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Dive Leader Pro

Course objective

As an i.a.c. Dive Leader Professional you are already a fully-fledged member as an i.a.c. Instructor and train your first diving students. You have the knowledge to independently conduct introductory diving and snorkeling courses. Of course, after this seminar you will also be well prepared to work as a guide worldwide.

Course content

Du sollst die notwendigen Zusatzkenntnisse erlangen, um in DiveCentern qualifiziert bei der Ausübung von Tauchausbildung zu assistieren. Die Ausbildung erfolgt in verschiedenen Workshops, welche kompakt oder modular absolviert werden können. Bereits anderweitig erbrachte, äquivalente Leistungen können bei entsprechendem Nachweis anerkannt werden.

Workshop Try-Dives
Workshop Decompression diving
Workshop Skills und Rettung
Workshop Snorkling and Freediving
Workshop Teaching
Workshop assessment

Requirements

Proof of i.a.c. Dive Leader or comparable
at least 18 years old
Declaration of health and, if necessary, diving medical certificate (see here)
First aid or CPR/O2/AED (Advanced First Aid) not older than 2 years
Upon completion: Instructor liability insurance

Course duration

You should plan about 1 week for the course. You must complete 6 themed workshops.

Included services:

6 Workshops, theoretischer Unterricht, Transport zu den Tauchplätzen von Land, Zertifizierung

Price: 350,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

Other fees are payable directly to the association: admission fee of €95 and annual membership fee of €79.

Specialties

i.a.c. Nitrox Basic

Course objective

Diving with a higher oxygen content than 21% O2 is now the norm worldwide. You will learn the basics of how to handle oxygen, what limits and dangers there are, how to carry out an air analysis, what technical requirements you should observe and how to dive with Nitrox up to an oxygen content of 40%.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
For children up to the age of 14, a medical certificate from a doctor is mandatory.

Course duration

You should plan a few hours for the course.

Course content
Theoretical training on the subject of oxygen problems, physiological consequences, CNS and MOD calculations, nitrogen problems (Henry and EAD), nitrox tables and dive computers, equipment, legal principles, gas analysis and SCUBA labeling as well as diving with nitrox.

Included services - theory course:

Theory and certification

Price: 98,00€ per Person
no extra charge for Nitrox on the following dives

i.a.c. Advanced First Aid

Course objective

Here you will learn the basics of first aid with a diving-specific focus. The focus is on recognizing symptoms and dealing appropriately with injured persons as well as taking the next steps in the rescue chain.

Requirements

Minimum age: 10 years (with parental consent)

Course duration

You should plan a few hours for the course.

Course content

General basics of first aid: legal (§ 323c BGB) and medical (self-protection, gloves/mask)
Basic anatomy and physiology of the lungs and cardiovascular system
Rescue chain for BLS (Basic Life Support/First Aid/ CPR)
Secondary care (extended first aid)
Oxygen systems
First Aid Kit
AED
CPR/BLS: Immediate life-saving measures using a resuscitation manikin
Ventilation frequency and depth as well as frequency and depth of chest compressions
Rescue handles, positioning and bandaging
Possible scenarios

Included services - theory course:
Theory and certification

Price: 80,00€ per Person

i.a.c. Deep Diving

Course objective

In this course you will learn how to dive safely to a depth of up to 40 metres and take an in-depth look at the subject of decompression diving.

Course content

Theory: psychology, air, time and decompression calculation for deep diving, deep stops, safety stop, laws and technical requirements for deep diving, rapture of the deep, organization and safety of dives

Practical training: Conducting 2 dives between 20-40m, briefing, dive computer and saturation/desaturation monitoring, safety stop, deep stop, deco stop.

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

Course duration

You should plan about 2 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will do 2 dives deeper than 18m.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 185,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Navigation

Course objective

The navigation course teaches you the basics of natural and technical orientation, including the use of a compass. By the end of the course you will be able to set a course and find your way in and out of the water.

Course content
Theoretical training: natural and technical orientation aids, behaviour and actions in case of disorientation, orientation in a group, orientation at night.

Exercises: course holding, natural orientation, course reversal, square course, combination of natural and compass navigation.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
For children up to the age of 14, a medical certificate from a doctor is mandatory.

Course duration

You should plan about 2 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will carry out 2 dives.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 190,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Dive Group Management

Course objective

This course provides the knowledge required to independently lead a diving group.

Course content
Theoretical training: elements of group leadership, communication in the group, responding to and assessing group members, briefing and debriefing, observing, deciding and responding to incidents, orientation as a safety element and its role, keeping dive lists.

Practical training: organising the dive group, conducting briefings, taking responsibility for the group, getting to know and observing the group, making and implementing decisions, setting SMB's, debriefing.

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Specialty Navigation and Stress & Rescue required
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

Course duration

You should plan about 2 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will carry out 2 dives.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 185,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Stress & Rescue

Course objective

In this course you will learn how to prevent accidents and how to recognise and deal with problems and stressful situations.

Course content
Theory: Elimination of risk situations, recognition and assessment of stress and accident situations, rescue, recovery and transport techniques, first aid, rescue equipment and signals, rescue chain.

Practical training: simulation of rescue scenarios (diver in panic), assistance to exhausted/injured/unconscious divers underwater, on the surface and on land, diagnosis of symptoms and first aid measures up to and including resuscitation and initiation of the rescue chain.

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
First aid or CPR/O2/AED (Advanced First Aid) not older than 2 years

Course duration

You should plan about 3 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will carry out 4 dives.

Included services:
4 dives, theoretical instruction, transportation to the dive sites from land, certification.

Price: 245,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Night Diving

Course objective

Night diving is a very special experience! The bright cones of light in the middle of the dark underwater world give you a sense of excitement and adventure. However, night diving also requires a high level of coordination and skill. Specific skills that this course will teach you.

Course content
Theoretical training: Selection and evaluation of dive sites, planning and preparation, equipment, especially lamp technology, changing conditions for night dives, safety precautions & emergency plan, dives from the boat, aids to underwater orientation, biological features, water conservation.

Practical training: Dive Site Selection, Shore Conditions, Site Planning, Safety Precautions, Orientation (Compass, Terrain, Moon, Light Signals)

Requirements

Minimum age: 12 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
For children up to the age of 14, a medical certificate from a doctor is mandatory.
Sufficient knowledge of navigation

Course duration

You should plan about 2 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will do 2 dives.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 185,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Scooter

Course objective

Riding a scooter is great fun and also has the advantage that you can get from A to B much faster underwater. As is so often the case, you also have to learn how to ride a scooter. The course teaches you the technique, handling and riding underwater. You will also learn about the most important standards and possible sources of danger so that you can become a safe scooter rider.

Course content
Safe planning, preparation and execution of scooter dives in theory and practice.

Requirements

Minimum age: 16 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

Course duration

You should plan about one day for the course. In addition to the theory, we will carry out 2 dives.

Included services:
2 scooter dives, theoretical briefing, transportation to the dive sites from shore and certification

Price: 200,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Wreck Diving

Course objective

This course teaches you how to dive safely on wrecks. From preparation and planning to execution.

Course content
Theoretical training: Wreck selection and assessment, planning and preparation, equipment, interior exploration, safety precautions, emergency planning, wreck location, echosounding, orientation.

Practical training: independent planning of the dive, use of torches, exploration of the outer wreck area, installation of safety equipment, careful diving of non-hazardous interiors including all necessary safety measures.

Requirements

Minimum age: 16 years (with parental consent)
Proof of AOWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

Course duration

You should plan about 2 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will do 2 dives.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 185,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Ocean Cavern Diver

Course objective

The course is designed to familiarise you with the theory and practice of planning, preparing and conducting safe cave dives.

Course content
Theory: Criteria for diveable caves, changing conditions, problems and hazards, equipment, safety, planning, preparation, execution, behaviour in caves, biological characteristics of marine caves, environmental protection.

Practical training: Identifying suitable caves, comparing and evaluating different caves (special features, level of difficulty), planning the dive, safety precautions and group division, careful and slow exploration, recognising possible danger points, buoyancy control in the cave, handling of torches, ropes and reserve cylinders.

Requirements

Minimum age: 15 years (with parental consent)
Proof of AOWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)

Course duration

You should plan about 2 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will do 2 dives.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 180,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Search & Recovery

Course objective

Here you will learn about the different search methods and aids and the conditions under which search dives can be carried out. You will also be made aware of the dangers of such dives and the importance of protecting the environment.

Course content
Theory: Basics of navigation and location, search aids (compass, lines, karabiners, search poles, etc.), search methods, other search methods, underwater search equipment, underwater search hazards, search aids, recovery and lifting with vest or jacket and buoyancy aids, hazards of recovery with buoyancy aids, environmental protection and behaviour when finding archaeological or hazardous objects.

Practical training: Dive with location by the diver (surfacing, taking bearings), underwater search with increasing squares, underwater search with line (various methods), attaching an object underwater to a lifting bag, then lifting and recovering.

Requirements

Minimum age: 12 years (with parental consent)
Proof of OWD certification
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
For children up to the age of 14, a medical certificate from a doctor is mandatory.

Course duration

You should plan about 2 days for the course. In addition to the theory lessons, we will do 2 dives.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 190,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)

i.a.c. Perfect Buoyancy

Course objective

After completing this course you will be able to balance perfectly in a variety of underwater situations and determine the correct weight in a variety of waters with a variety of wetsuits.

Course content
Theoretical and Practical training:

Breathing in connection with buoyancy control
Correct buoyancy weights and positioning of the diver
The different buoyancy control systems
Buoyancy via breathing on the floor (pivoting)
buoyancy via breathing, free-floating
Buoyancy at different depths via the inflator
Buoyancy at different depths in a vertical position via the inflator (hoovering)
Buoyancy at different depths via the mouth

Requirements

Minimum age: 12 years (with parental consent)
Nachweis eines Tauch-Brevets
Declaration of health and, if required, a diving medical certificate (see here)
For children up to the age of 14, a medical certificate from a doctor is mandatory.

Course duration

You should plan about one day for the course. In addition to the theory, we will carry out 2 dives.

Included services:
2 dives, theoretical lessons, transportation to the dive sites from land and certification

Price: 185,00€ per Person
(plus rental equipment, if required)