CCR Try Dive

Your first breath on a rebreather. A different way to experience the underwater world.

There’s something special about hearing the sounds of the underwater world without the noisy bubbles. You camouflage with the fish, more marine life approaches you, and you can extend your bottom time safely. 

Our CCR Try Dive Experience gives you the opportunity to experience closed-circuit rebreather diving giving you the time to get comfortable and truly enjoy the experience. At Black & White Diving, we want you to understand what you’re trying. We’ll introduce you to how a rebreather works, explain what changes from open-circuit diving and guide you through your first breaths before exploring underwater together.

Who Is This Program For?

👥 Certified divers curious about rebreathers who want to experience CCR diving before committing to a full course.

📸 Underwater photographers and marine-life enthusiasts interested in discovering a quieter way to dive.

⚙️ Divers considering a CCR purchase (because helium prices are skyrocketing) or training pathway who want a practical introduction and honest advice.

🌊 Divers looking for a new experience, with patient instruction and space to ask questions.

What You Will Learn

🔘 How a Rebreather Works: an accessible introduction to the rebreather world, comparison of rebreathers and how the "live gas blender" works.

🔘 Meet the Unit: get familiar with the main components of the unit configuration you’ll be using.

🔘 Preparation & Checklists: see how careful preparation and a structured approach support every CCR dive.

🔘 Breathing on the Loop: take your first breaths in a controlled setting and become comfortable with the sensation.

🔘 Buoyancy & Trim: discover why buoyancy feels different on a rebreather and practise making gentle adjustments.

🔘 Communication & Safety: review the signals, instructions and responses you’ll need during your supervised experience.

🔘 Your Next Steps: discuss your impressions, equipment options and what a full CCR course involves.

What’s In It For You?

✅ A First-Hand CCR Experience: Discover how rebreather diving feels before deciding whether to take it further.

✅ Personalised Guidance: We adapt the pace to your comfort, experience and questions.

✅ A Better Understanding of the Equipment: Learn what attracts divers to CCR and the preparation, discipline and responsibility it requires.

✅ An Informed Next Step: Leave with a clearer idea of whether CCR diving fits your interests and goals.

This is a supervised, non-certification experience. It does not qualify you to dive a rebreather independently or extend your existing diving qualifications or depth limits.

In-person instruction is available in English, French, Spanish and Japanese. You must be able to understand the briefing and communicate clearly with your instructor throughout the experience.

Program Rate

Training rates start at €220 per person.

Duration

Allow one full day for the briefing, equipment introduction, in-water experience and debrief. We’ll maximise your time in the water so you can get comfortable and enjoy the experience.

What Is Included?

Your program includes a dedicated CCR instructor, the rebreather unit itself, cylinders suited to your configuration, weights and all diving equipment required for the program, excluding drysuit and DPV. Technical facility use and land transport are also included.

Additional costs: Sofnolime, any ferry or boat fees are charged separately.

Prerequisites

✔️ A recognised diving certification

✔️ Comfort in the water and reliable basic diving skills

✔️ Recent diving experience. If you have been out of the water for a while, we may recommend a refresher first.

✔️ A suitable equipment fit and configuration

✔️ A completed diving medical questionnaire (compulsory for all divers in Malta), with medical clearance where required.

Previous CCR experience is not required. Please contact us before booking to discuss age requirements, your diving background and suitability for your preferred configuration.

Ready to Discover the Silent World?

Contact us at blackandwhitediving@gmail.com with your preferred dates, certification level and recent diving experience. We’ll help you choose a suitable configuration and prepare your personalised quote.

Take your first breath. Discover what draws us back to the loop.