This dive site, the AMC hyperbaric chamber in Amsterdam UMC, offers a unique 'dry dive' experience, distinct from traditional underwater diving. It simulates the physiological effects of pressure changes encountered during a dive, primarily for educational purposes related to hyperbaric medicine and understanding diving accidents. Visitors experience a controlled pressure environment without entering water, gaining insight into what hyperbaric treatment entails. There is no underwater navigation or specific historical features beyond its function as a medical facility.
Being a hyperbaric chamber, this facility does not host any marine animals or plants. The experience is entirely man-made, focusing on simulating the pressure effects of diving rather than providing an actual underwater ecosystem or opportunities for observing marine life.
For groups of 10 to 20 people, the AMC hyperbaric chamber offers scheduled appointments for this unique educational experience, which includes a presentation on medical aspects of diving. The 'dry dive' is ideal for those interested in the science of diving and hyperbaric treatment, rather than recreational diving. It is not suitable for snorkeling or freediving, as it is a dry, controlled environment focused on the physiological simulation.
