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Scuba Diving Courses in Rangiroa

Earn your first certification or take it further, in the warm water of the passes.

Two pathways: SSI and FFESSM

SSI logoFFESSM logo

Earn your first certification or take it further, in the warm water of Rangiroa's passes. Y AKA Plongée teaches two pathways, SSI and FFESSM (the French federation), with training dives adapted to your pace.

Divers next to a coral head

The SSI pathway

Certifications recognised worldwide.
Discover Scuba+ pack (Try Scuba SSI)
Down to 12 metres with an instructor. From age 12.
 28'000
Open Water SSI pack
20 metres. 3 days. From age 12.
 70'000
Advanced Open Water SSI pack
30 metres. 3 days. From age 14.
 67'000
Deep Diving SSI pack (2 dives)
40 metres. 1 day.
 32'000
Nitrox SSI pack (2 dives)
Nitrox specialty.
 32'000
Nitrox SSI certification only 12'000
Drift Diving SSI pack (2 dives)
Drift specialty.
 32'000

The FFESSM pathway (French federation)

Level 1 pack / PE20 FFESSM
20 metres. Four training dives after the discovery dive, the theory, the logbook and the certification. 2 days. From age 12.
 60'000
PE40 FFESSM pack
2 days. From age 14.
 60'000
Level 2 pack / PA20-PE40 FFESSM
40 metres. Eight training dives, two two-hour theory sessions and the certification. 4 days. From age 14.
 95'000
FFESSM certification 5'000

Minimum age and pace

Try Scuba, Open Water and Level 1 are open from age 12; the other courses from age 14.

Need more time? You can add training dives (14'000) and extra theory hours (2'500 / Hour). All equipment is provided during your course, and the Y AKA logbook is available at the center (2'500).

Green turtle swimming in the blue
Napoleon wrasse on the coral reef
Grey reef shark above a school of soldierfish
Manta ray above the reef
Trevallies and fish in the blue of the pass

Frequently asked questions

Which courses do you offer?

Two pathways. SSI: Try Scuba (12 metres), Open Water (20 metres), Advanced Open Water (30 metres) and the Deep specialty (40 metres), plus the Nitrox and Drift specialties. FFESSM: Level 1 (20 metres), PE40 and Level 2 (40 metres). Minimum age: 12 for Try Scuba, Open Water and Level 1, 14 for the other courses.

What does the Level 1 course include?

Four training dives after the discovery dive, the theory, the logbook and the FFESSM certification.

What does the Level 2 course include?

Eight training dives, two theory sessions of two hours each and the FFESSM certification.

How many days should I plan?
  • Level 1: 2 days;
  • Open Water: 3 days;
  • PE40: 2 days;
  • Level 2: 4 days;
  • Advanced Open Water: 3 days;
  • Deep: 1 day.
Is the SSI Open Water certification recognised abroad?

Yes, the SSI Open Water certification is recognised worldwide. It lets you dive down to 20 metres.

Can I add extra dives or theory?

Yes: additional training dives and extra hours of theory, so you can progress at your own pace.

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