Oxygene Diving

Oxygene Diving is a full-service dive centre based in Göteborg, Sweden, serving as a gateway to both local Nordic waters and tropical destinations. The centre operates out of Sandarna, providing a professional hub for divers looking to explore the unique environments of the Swedish coast or join organised expeditions abroad.

Their local operations frequently head to Gullmarsfjorden, a threshold fjord that offers a rich variety of marine life and diverse underwater topography. For those looking to venture further, the centre organises structured trips to Norway and the Philippines, including destinations like Veiholmen and the waters around Malapascua and Sogod Bay.

Affiliated with SSI, the centre provides a structured learning environment for all levels of experience. The team manages a wide range of training programmes, ensuring that whether you are a novice or a professional, the instruction meets international standards.

The centre's approach covers the entire spectrum of diving, from initial certifications to professional development. They offer specialised training in areas such as sidemount, decompression diving, and instructor training, catering to the needs of the technical and professional diving community.

As an SSI affiliated centre, Oxygene Diving offers an extensive catalogue of courses. Beginners can start with the SSI Open Water Diver or the intensive version of the course, while those looking to advance can progress through Advanced Open Water, Deep Diving, and Enriched Air Nitrox.

For divers moving into technical or professional spheres, the centre provides specialised training including Sidemount Diving, Decompression Diving, and Extended Range (XR). They also support professional candidates through the Divemaster and Instructor Training Course (ITC) pathways, as well as the SSI Professional Crossover.

The centre maintains a well-equipped shop featuring brands such as Scubapro, Apeks, Cressi, Mares, and Dive Rite, alongside technical kit from XDeep and Poseidon. For those who prefer to travel light, a full range of rental equipment is available, including wetsuits, drysuits, regulators, and BCDs.

Beyond retail, the centre provides essential technical services to keep your kit in top condition. This includes regulator servicing, cylinder inspections and maintenance, and minor drysuit repairs. They also offer Suunto computer pressure testing and battery replacements to ensure your electronics are ready for the water.

In the Nordic waters of Gullmarsfjorden and Veiholmen, the marine life is driven by high nutrient levels. You can encounter species such as monkfish, wolffish, octopus, and even sharks like the basking shark (Hågäl) in the Atlantic waters.

The Philippines sites offer a stark contrast, with high biodiversity in both pelagic and reef environments. Divers at Monad Shoal and Sogod Bay look for thresher sharks and whale sharks, alongside a vast array of macro life.

Macro enthusiasts will find plenty to explore, from various nudibranchs to smaller crustaceans and invertebrates. The diversity of the reef ecosystems ensures that there is always something to find on the seabed, regardless of the destination.

Diving in the Swedish and Norwegian regions requires familiarity with cold-water environments and the use of drysuits. The fjord systems can vary in terms of current and visibility depending on the specific location and season.

In the Philippines, diving is generally conducted in tropical conditions, though divers should be prepared for the varied environments of open-water pelagic encounters and reef-based macro diving.