with Mim & Mark, in Jervis Bay
Just breathe.
Learn to scuba dive in calm, clear water with two instructors who love first breaths. One-to-one courses. Heated pools to start. The gentlest beach on the day.
- SSI Dive School
- one-to-one courses
- ages 8+
- pool or beach
Start here
Three steps from curious to certified
Most people start with a Try Dive. If you love it — and you will — the next two steps turn it into a real certification.
- 1Try Dive$150 · 1 hYour first breath underwater — one hour, calm water, one of us right beside you.
- 2Basic Diver$295 · 2 sessionsTwo sessions, one-to-one — a pool session to learn the skills, then a real beach dive in Jervis Bay.
- 3Scuba Diver$695 · 5 sessionsYour first real certification — one-to-one, over five sessions, to dive to 12 m with a dive professional.
Everything we offer
Pick your kind of day in the water
Basic Diver
Two sessions, one-to-one — a pool session to learn the skills, then a real beach dive in Jervis Bay.
Scuba Diver
Your first real certification — one-to-one, over five sessions, to dive to 12 m with a dive professional.
Skills Update
Certified but rusty? An hour and a half in the pool and you're ready for the ocean again.
Snorkel trip
Explore Jervis Bay… under water! A guided hour at a local beach, no experience needed.
Scuba Wellness
Always one-to-one and designed around you — discover the feeling of breathing underwater at your own pace.
a quieter way in
Scuba Wellness
Always one-to-one and designed around you — discover the feeling of breathing underwater at your own pace. It's less about learning to scuba and more about disconnecting and finding peace — just by breathing.
Meet Mim & Mark
The two M's
“I've been diving for over 30 years and still get excited every time I'm underwater! I love helping people discover the fun, calm and confidence that comes with exploring the underwater world.”
“I've been diving for years and still reckon there's no better office than the water! I love sharing a laugh, helping people feel comfortable in the water and showing them why diving is so good fun.”
- SSI Classified Diving Instructors
- First Aid certified
- Working with Children Check
Where we meet
No shop, no rush
We don't have a counter to stand behind. We meet you at the pool or the beach that suits the day — and the weather.
How booking works
Book, chat, dive
- 1
Pick a time — or ask for one
Request a time online, or tell us when suits you and we'll make it work. Nothing is charged yet.
- 2
Mim calls you
A quick chat about what to expect and where we'll meet. Then she accepts your request and sends a secure Square invoice. Paying it confirms your booking.
- 3
Forms, then the fun
A short fit-to-dive questionnaire before the day — in the free MySSI app for adults, on paper signed by a parent for under-18s. Then: just breathe.
Good questions
Things people ask before their first dive
Do I need any previous diving or snorkelling experience?
Not at all! Many of our experiences are designed for complete beginners. We'll explain everything beforehand and take you through the experience step by step, at a pace you're comfortable with.
What do I need to bring?
Just your swimwear, a towel, a water bottle and a positive attitude! We provide the scuba and snorkelling equipment you need, and we'll let you know if there's anything else to bring for your particular experience.
What happens if I'm nervous or don't feel comfortable in the water?
That's completely okay — and actually one of the reasons we created M&M. There is never any pressure to continue. We'll take our time, explain things clearly and work at your pace. Our private sessions let us adapt the experience to you.
What is the minimum age?
It depends on the experience. Try Dives in the pool and Scuba Wellness sessions are available from 8 years old; for Basic Diver, Scuba Diver and snorkel trips the minimum age is 10, and 12 for a Skills Update. If you're booking for a child, contact us and we'll help you choose the right experience.
Is Scuba Wellness suitable if I have anxiety, autism, ADHD or other individual needs?
Our Scuba Wellness sessions are designed to be flexible and person-centred, with a calm environment and plenty of time to build confidence. We can discuss your individual needs before booking to make sure the experience is appropriate and that we can provide the right level of support. Scuba Wellness is a recreational experience, not therapy, and it isn't a medical or psychological service. It's still scuba, with the same risks as any dive.