Resort FAQ

SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. As a SCUBA diver, you carry your air supply in a high-pressure tank, allowing you to explore underwater without any air supply lines to the surface.

Two-thirds of our planet’s surface is covered by water, and diving allows us to experience this incredible environment up close. Diving also brings together a community of warm and friendly people from all walks of life, creating an opportunity to meet and share wonderful experiences and adventures with new friends.

The underwater world is a wondrous realm of nature, wildlife, stunning scenery, vibrant colors, and even shipwrecks. Words can hardly describe the experience, but once you try diving, you’ll likely become completely hooked.

Professional training is essential for your safety before diving with SCUBA gear. Our certified instructors, trained by internationally recognized organizations, will provide a comprehensive program that includes both theory and practical water sessions to ensure you enjoy diving safely.

You don’t need to be an Olympic swimmer, but it’s essential to be comfortable in water over your head. Treading water and having confidence in your ability to stay afloat are necessary, as well as being relaxed when your head is underwater and being able to swim approximately 150 meters.

The length of our open water courses varies based on individual needs. The minimum requirement is 20 hours of formal instruction, including both lecture and water sessions, all supervised by a certified instructor.

Basic training covers theory, pool work, and open water diving. You’ll learn about pressure, diving equipment, clearing your mask, and other essential skills. Classroom learning is followed by practical sessions in a pool or sheltered shallow water, culminating in ‘real’ dives in the sea.

Our diving training is affiliated with PADI, NAUI, SDI, and TDI, providing you with the best and most recognized certifications necessary for diving anywhere in the world.

It’s a good idea to do the theory work and training beforehand in Lebanon, so you can fully enjoy your vacation without spending it in a classroom.

For certification courses, you only need to have fins, a mask, and a snorkel. Abyss provides these items and other major equipment like tanks, regulators, and buoyancy compensators as part of the course.

While it’s recommended to have your own equipment for comfort and confidence, you can rent all or part of the diving gear at Abyss, ensuring you have perfectly maintained equipment.

Diving equipment varies in price based on its quality and functions. It’s a good decision to buy the best you can afford for the best diving experience.

Yes, you’ll need to produce proof of certification for air station fills, renting equipment, and purchasing diving services. It’s a common-sense rule to maintain safety in the sport.

Prescription lenses can be added to your mask, or you can wear contact lenses while diving. Various options are available to ensure you have a clear vision underwater.

Some medical conditions may not preclude you from diving, but it’s essential to consult a doctor specialized in diving medicine. Medical referees can provide a certificate that states your fitness for diving.

Disabilities can often be overcome, and as long as you have written consent from your doctor, you can take up diving.

Like any adventure sport, SCUBA diving has risks, which is why proper training is crucial. However, with training and practice, diving is safe and enjoyable.

Our diving adventures begin on Lebanon’s shores, exploring Tripoli, Chekka, Sidon, and more. Beyond Lebanon, the world’s waters become your playground.

Come visit our training facility, meet our friendly staff, and let’s begin your diving adventure together!