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

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
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
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

 

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

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)
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)
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)
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

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
Theoretische Ausbildung zu den Themen: Sauerstoffproblematik, Physiologische Folgen, CNS- und MOD-Berechnungen, Stickstoffproblematik (Henry und EAD), Nitroxtabellen und -tauchcomputer, Ausrüstung, gesetzliche Grundlagen, Gasanalyse und Kennzeichnung der DTG.
 
Included services - theory course:
Theory and certification
 

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

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
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
Theorie: Psychologie, Luft,- Zeit- und Dekompressionsberechnung für das Tieftauchen, Deep Stops, Sicherheitsstopp, Gesetze und technische Voraussetzungen zum Tieftauchen, Tiefenrausch, Organisation und Absicherung von Tauchgängen Praxisausbildung: Durchführung von 2 Tauchgängen zwischen 20-40m, Briefing, Tauchcomputer und Beobachtung von Sättigung und Entsättigung, Sicherheitsstopp, Deep Stopp, Deko Stopp
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)
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 Theoretische Ausbildung: natürliche und technische Orientierungshilfen, Verhalten und Maßnahmen bei Verlust der Orientierung, Orientierung in der Gruppe, Orientierung bei Nacht Praxis: Einhalten eines Kurses, natürliche Orientierung, Umkehrkurs, Viereckkurs, Kombination aus natürlicher und Kompass-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)
Course objective
This course provides the knowledge required to independently lead a diving group.
Course content Theoretische Ausbildung: Elemente der Gruppenführung, Kommunikation in der Gruppe, eingehen auf die Gruppenteilnehmer und diese einschätzen, Briefing und Nachbriefing, Beobachten, entscheiden & reagieren bei Zwischenfällen, Orientierung als Sicherheitselement und deren Rolle, Führen von Tauchgangslisten Praktische Ausbildung: Organisation der Tauchgruppe, Durchführung der Briefings, Verantwortung für die Gruppe tragen, Kennenlernen und Beobachten der Gruppe, Entscheidungen treffen und umsetzen, Boje setzen, Nachbriefing
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)
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 Theorie: Ausschalten von Risikosituationen, Erkennen und beurteilen von Stress und Unfallsituationen, Rettungs,- Berge und Transporttechniken, Erste Hilfe, Rettungsmaterial und Signalmaterial, Rettungskette. Praxisausbildung: Simulation von Rettungsszenarios (Taucher in Panik), Hilfeleistung bei erschöpften/verletzten/bewusstlosen Taucher unter Wasser, an der Wasseroberfläche und Bergung an Land, Diagnose von Krankheitssymptomen sowie Erste-Hilfe-Maßnahmen bis hin zur Reanimation und Auslösen der Rettungskette
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)
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 Theoretische Ausbildung: Auswahl und Bewertung von Tauchplätzen, Planung und Vorbereitung, Ausrüstung, insbesondere Lampentechnik, Veränderte Bedingungen bei Nachttauchgängen, Sicherheitsvorkehrungen & Notfallplan, Tauchgänge vom Boot aus, Hilfsmittel für die UW-Orientierung, Biologische Besonderheiten, Gewässerschutz Praktische Ausbildung: Auswahl des Tauchplatzes, Uferverhältnisse, Planung vor Ort, Sicherheitsvorkehrungen, Orientierung (Kompass, Gelände, Mond, Lichtsignale)
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)

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)
Course objective
This course teaches you how to dive safely on wrecks. From preparation and planning to execution.
Course content Theoretische Ausbildung: Auswahl und Bewertung von Wracks, Planung und Vorbereitung, Ausrüstung, Erkunden von Innenräumen, Sicherheitsvorkehrung, Notfallplanung, Auffinden von Wracks, Echolots, Orientierung Praktische Ausbildung: selbstständige Planung des Tauchganges, Einsatz von Lampen, Erkunden des äußeren Wrackbereiches, anbringen von Sicherheitsvorrichtungen, vorsichtiges betauchen ungefährlicher Innenräume inklusive aller erforderlichen Sicherheitsmaßnahmen
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)
Course objective
The course is designed to familiarise you with the theory and practice of planning, preparing and conducting safe cave dives.
Course content Theorie: Kriterien für betauchbare Höhlen, veränderte Bedingungen, Probleme und Gefahren, Ausrüstung, Sicherheit, Planung, Vorbereitung, Durchführung, Verhalten in Höhlen, Biologische Besonderheiten von Meereshöhlen, Umweltschutz Praxis Ausbildung: Erkennen geeigneter Höhlen, Vergleich und Einschätzung verschiedener Höhlen (Besonderheiten,Schwierigkeitsgrad), Planung des Tauchganges, Sicherheitsvorkehrungen und Gruppeneinteilung, Sorgfältiges und langsames Erkunden, Erkennen von eventuellen Gefahrenpunkten, Tarierung in der Höhle, Umgang mit Lampen, Tampen und Reserveflaschen
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)
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 Theorie: Grundlagen der Navigation  und Standortbestimmung, Hilfsmittel zum Suchen (Kompass, Leinen, Karabiner, Suchstangen, etc.), Suchmethoden, weitere Suchmethoden,Ausrüstung für die UW-Suche, Gefahren bei der UW-Suche, Suchhilfen, Bergen und Heben mit Weste bzw. Jacket und Auftriebskörper, Gefahren beim Bergen mittels Auftriebskörper, Umweltschutz und Verhalten beim Fund von archäologischen bzw. gefährlichen Gegenständen Praktische Ausbildung: Tauchgang mit Standortbestimmung vom Taucher aus (auftauchen, peilen), UW-Suche mit größer werdenden Quadraten, UW-Suche mit Leine (verschiedene Methoden), Gegenstand unter Wasser an Hebesack befestigen, dann heben und bergen
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)
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)