SSI Recreational Sidemount Diver Course

Sidemount diving involves carrying tanks at your sides rather than on your back. This configuration offers improved balance, enhanced flexibility, and better access to your tanks, making dives more comfortable, streamlined, and safe—especially in tight spaces.

While beginners can learn sidemount, we strongly recommend having solid buoyancy and trim skills beforehand. Completing our Extended Range Foundations course first is ideal to ensure you have a solid foundation.

Yes, sidemount diving requires a specialized harness and setup. At XR Explorers, we provide premium DIR sidemount equipment during the course, so you'll train with the best gear available.

Absolutely not. Many recreational divers choose sidemount diving because it offers greater comfort, increased safety through redundancy, easier entries and exits, and improved gas management—even if they have no technical diving aspirations.

Yes, you're welcome to use your personal sidemount gear, provided it meets our DIR-based configuration requirements. If you're uncertain, we’ll help you evaluate and set up your gear correctly.

Yes. At XR Explorers, we teach using the DIR methodology, emphasizing precision, efficiency, and detailed skills development. You'll experience at least 30% more in-water practice, personalized feedback, and rigorous training compared to other traditional dive schools courses.

Our instructors are more than just certified—they are highly experienced professionals in both recreational and technical diving, including deep exploration and cave diving. You’ll be learning from divers who operate at the highest levels, and who are dedicated to ensuring your success. Our small class sizes guarantee personalized, one-on-one coaching, so you build confidence and mastery from day one.

DIR-Based, Precision Training.

We exclusively teach the Doing It Right (DIR) system—the most advanced, streamlined, and safety-focused approach to diving in the world. DIR training requires more in-depth instruction, more water time, and greater attention to detail, which is why our programs are longer and more comprehensive. The result? You’ll finish with superior buoyancy, perfect trim, and flawless team diving skills—setting you up for a lifetime of safe, efficient, and enjoyable diving.

We Use Only the Best Equipment. Period.

While other dive centers use basic, entry-level gear, we provide our students with the same equipment trusted by professional explorers. Every XR Explorers student trains with Halcyon dive systems and Seacraft DPVs, the world’s best and most advanced scooters. This isn’t casual rental gear; it’s top-tier equipment used by elite divers on deep exploration dives around the world. You’ll train with it, master it, and we recommend it for your future diving because it delivers unmatched performance, reliability, and safety.

Long-Term Success, Not Just a Certification.

At XR Explorers, we’re not just interested in helping you pass a course—we’re preparing you for a lifetime of diving at the highest level. Our training lays the groundwork for more advanced exploration, whether that’s deep diving, sidemount, DPV, or even technical and cave diving. You’ll be ready to progress with confidence and competence, knowing you were trained the right way, with the right gear.

Smaller Classes. Tailored Training.

We keep our classes intentionally small to provide maximum in-water time, focused personal attention, and a customized learning experience. You’ll never be rushed or overlooked—you’ll be coached and mentored every step of the way by instructors who are invested in your development.

The XR Explorers Difference.

This is not recreational, factory-style training. This is elite-level instruction, using professional equipment, and methodical training philosophy, designed for divers who want to lead, explore, and master their craft.

When you choose XR Explorers, you’re making an investment in your diving future—with the best instructors, the best training system, and the best equipment on the market.

At XR Explorers, we believe in offering exceptional value for the highest quality training in Kuwait. While we don’t cut corners, we do offer exclusive ways to save on your diving education:

Bundle Discounts:
Enroll in one of our Explorer Bundles (Prime, Limitless, Master Explorer, or Masterclass) and save up to 30% compared to booking courses individually. These bundles are carefully designed to maximize your skills and offer incredible value.

Bring a Friend or Family Member:
Sign up with a buddy and you both save up to an extra 10% on your courses. Train together, save together, and dive as a team.

Exclusive Offers for Returning Students:
If you’ve trained with XR Explorers before, you’ll be eligible for loyalty discounts and special offers on advanced courses and specialty programs.

Seasonal Promotions:
We occasionally offer limited-time discounts during our high season (May to October). Follow us on social media or get in touch to find out about current promotions.