Scuba Diving Lovers Lebanon - SDLL, sdll-club.com

Scuba Diving Lovers Lebanon (SDLL) operates along the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, primarily serving the Jounieh and Keserwan regions. While the administrative offices are located in Sin El Fil, the heart of the operation is on the water, with diving activities managed from Tabarja and Safra, covering the coastline from Zouk to Halat.

Since its establishment in 2017, the centre has built a reputation for professional diving and high-standard instruction. As a NAUI Platinum Pro and SSI Dive Centre, SDLL offers a structured environment for both recreational divers and those pursuing professional certifications.

The team is led by founder and principal instructor Wael Azar, working alongside co-founder Diala, a Divemaster, and Michel, also a Divemaster. This small, dedicated team ensures that divers receive personalised attention and a high level of supervision during every session.

SDLL focuses on small group sizes to maintain safety and quality, particularly during training programmes. The team is trained to the latest standards, including the updated SSI course structures, ensuring that students receive current and accurate instruction.

SDLL offers a comprehensive curriculum through NAUI and SSI, ranging from the initial Open Water Diver course to professional levels such as Divemaster and Instructor. For those looking to refine their skills, they provide various specialties including Deep Diving, Navigation, Wreck, and Perfect Buoyancy.

Safety and rescue training are central to their offering, with courses such as Rescue Diver, Stress & Rescue, and specialized modules like Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries and Diving First Aid for Professional Divers. They also provide Basic Life Support (First Aid and CPR) training.

The centre provides a full range of rental equipment for divers who do not wish to carry their own kit. This includes regulators, wetsuits, fins, and masks, as well as torches for night diving and dive computers.

Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom times. The centre is equipped to handle the specific needs of both recreational and professional divers, ensuring all necessary kit is ready for the day's sorties.

The local marine life is characterized by various reef fish that inhabit the rocky plateaus and artificial structures. You will find these species throughout the different reef systems and around the various wrecks.

In the more complex habitats, such as the canyons and caves, the biodiversity increases. The artificial reefs, created from military equipment, have become highly productive environments for local marine populations.

The region offers year-round diving opportunities. The coastline from Zouk to Halat provides a variety of environments, from shallow beach entries at Safra to deeper offshore wrecks and walls.