Scuba World Arnhem
Markt 17, Arnhem, Gelderland, NLD
About the Center
Scuba World Arnhem, located in Arnhem, The Netherlands, is an SSI-certified dive center with over 20 years of experience. It offers a comprehensive range of courses for all levels, from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver to advanced training like Advanced Open Water and Divemaster, including specialties such as Enriched Air Nitrox and Marine Ecology.
Scuba World Arnhem's facilities include equipment rental, a well-stocked dive shop, changing rooms, and a bar for diver convenience. They also have a swimming pool for training and practice, and offer services such as air fills (including nitrox), the possibility of shore diving, and night diving.
The Scuba World Arnhem shop also stands out for its online offering, with free shipping from €65 and secure online payment. Customers rate the establishment positively with an average rating of 5.0. In addition to courses, the center organizes diving activities and trips, such as expeditions to Todi or trips to Egypt, as well as special events like Mermaid Events and explorations for children.
The center also caters to snorkeling and swimming needs, offering related equipment and activities. Customers can easily access equipment servicing, cylinder inspections, and medical dive check-ups required for diving. The physical shop in Arnhem, situated in the city center, also offers savings opportunities with discounts on selected equipment sets.
Available Courses
4 cursosOpen Water Diver
The SSI Open Water Diver course at Scuba World Arnhem is the first full certification the center offers, priced between €445 and €499 depending on the package. It's the primary entry route for beginners in the region and the most-booked course on their schedule. Theory and pool sessions take place at the Arnhem base. The open-water qualifying dives are completed in Zeeland, the Dutch coastal province that serves as the default local open-water training ground for most centers in the Netherlands. Diving Zeeland means cold water, wetsuits, and often limited visibility — conditions that shape divers early and prepare them well for a range of environments. All training is conducted under SSI standards by the center's instructors. The course has been a core offering at Scuba World for over two decades, and the team has trained a large portion of the active dive community in the Arnhem area through this program. Passing the Open Water Diver course opens access to the full SSI specialty curriculum the center offers, including Marine Ecology and Enriched Air, as well as the organized travel program to Zeeland, Egypt, and Todi.
Enriched Air Nitrox
The SSI Enriched Air course at Scuba World covers the theory and practical skills for diving with nitrox mixes. With the center's own Vulstation on site providing nitrox fills, students can move from course completion to actual use immediately without needing to source fills elsewhere. For divers already doing day trips to Zeeland or planning the center's Egypt trip, nitrox is a practical upgrade rather than a theoretical exercise. Extended bottom times and reduced nitrogen loading are relevant on multi-dive days, which is how most of the center's organized travel is structured. The course is run under SSI certification. It's one of the specialty courses available individually or as part of a bundled package with other specialties, which the center offers to reduce the per-course cost for those working through multiple certifications. No price is listed on the main course page; pricing should be confirmed directly with the center at the Arnhem shop or via the online registration system.
Divemaster
The Divemaster program at Scuba World is the first professional-level qualification on the SSI track, sitting between recreational certification and instructor-level training. It's the course for divers who want to work in the industry or who simply want to deepen their involvement in dive operations beyond just being a guest. Training takes place through the Arnhem center and draws on the full range of the center's infrastructure — pool, rental equipment, the Vulstation, and access to open-water sites via the center's organized dive calendar. Candidates work with the existing instructor team during the program. Scuba World has been training divers at all levels for over twenty years, so the Divemaster track runs alongside the recreational course schedule rather than being an isolated program. Candidates get exposure to how an established, multi-service dive center actually operates — retail, servicing, training, and travel all in one place. For pricing and current intake dates, the center publishes a course schedule and start dates are listed in the activity agenda. Contact through the shop or online for current availability.
SSI Try Scuba Diving
The Try Scuba session at Scuba World is the entry point for anyone who has never been underwater with a tank. At €65, it's a single guided experience run by the center's SSI instructors in a controlled environment — this is where the pool setup in Arnhem becomes the practical classroom. No certification is issued, but the session gives a real feel for breathing underwater and using basic equipment before committing to a full course. The format suits adults and older children who want to test the water before investing in an Open Water course. For the Arnhem region, where open water means lakes or the Zeeland coast hours away, starting in a pool makes sense. The center has been running these intro sessions as part of their SSI program for over twenty years, so the briefing and in-water supervision are well-practiced. If the intro session goes well, the natural progression is the SSI Open Water Diver course, which the center also offers. The same team and facility carry through the full certification track from this first taste to a recognized dive qualification.
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The course is priced between €445 and €499 depending on the package. The Try Scuba intro session, which is a single guided experience with no prior experience required, costs €65.
Yes. There are dedicated children's scuba courses and pool sessions, plus the Mermaid Explorers program specifically for kids. Adults have a separate Mermaid Events program as well.
Yes, the center has a rental department covering dive equipment. This is useful for students working through a course who haven't yet purchased their own gear.
Yes. The Vulstation on site handles both air and nitrox fills, so you don't need to travel elsewhere for enriched air before a dive.
Yes, medische duikkeuringen (medical dive exams) are carried out on site, so you can sort the medical requirement without going to a separate physician.
Yes. The 2026 activity calendar includes a dive trip to Egypt and the Todi Ultimate Dive Experience. Zeeland is also on the schedule as a local open-water destination.
All courses are run through SSI, from the entry-level Open Water Diver up to Divemaster and Dive Pro level. The Marine Ecology and Enriched Air specialties are also SSI programs.
Scuba World is an official dealer for Aqua Lung and BARE. The shop also stocks Beuchat, Tusa, Oceanic, and Cressi. There's an online store as well for those who can't visit the Arnhem location in person.