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PADI Open Water Diver - Breathe. Explore. Begin.

Available on 9 Jan

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Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, French, Czech
  • Max. 2 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 30days notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Learning to Scuba dive is a bucket list adventure for many people. Let us be your Guru´s and guide you into learning more about the underwater world and make your experience not just enlightening but awakening too.

  • Become a licensed scuba diver in just a few days, no prior experience required.
  • Breathing underwater for the first time is something you'll never forget.
  • Meet like-minded people who care about the ocean and see our ocean planet with new eyes.

Dive center

The Dive Gurus

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

 🌊 Welcome to The Dive Gurus!
We’re La Paz’s only PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center your go-to spot for unforgettable dive adventures and top-notch scuba training, from beginner to Instructor and technical diving.

💎 Small groups only (4 to 6 divers per boat) for safe, personal, and breathtaking underwater experiences. Plus, Nitrox is included on all guided dives and courses always.

🌱 Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do no single-use plastics on board, and eco-friendly dive practices. We’re proud winners of the PADI Eco Award with Green Fins, the first in La Paz!

📸 Looking for more than just fun dives? We also offer courses with DAN, IANTD, and TDI, and provide expert support for film crews, scientists, and CCR divers. We’re known for our epic expeditions and photo/video workshops perfect for adventurous souls and creative minds alike.

🎥 Trusted by the BBC, Netflix, Disney, and National Geographic, we’ve been part of major productions like Netflix Our Planet, BBC Planet Earth, and Postcards from Earth at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.

🚤 Premium gear, world-class instructors, and legendary dive sites — this is diving, done right.

Ready to dive in? Join us for unforgettable adventures and stories you’ll be telling forever!

PADI 5 Star IDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 4 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide Nitrox (for a fee)

Address: 1915 Km from your location
Local 1 & 2 Marina Palmira, Lomas del Palmira, Carretera a Pichilingue Km. 2.5, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23010, Mexico

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Open water dives
  • Lunch
  • Confined water dives
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Confined water dives
  • Dive computer
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Open water dives
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Lunch
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • Able to swim; medically fit for diving

What to expect

Schedule for Open Water Course

Complete online eLearning training on laptop, phone or tablet.

We suggest at least 5 – 10 days to complete this while at home.

Day 1: 10 am – 4 pm
Quick Review & Equipment fitting
Complete Confined water training with us in La Paz in swimming pool.

Day 2: 08.30 am – 4 pm
Complete Open Water dives 1 & 2 in the Marine Park of Espiritu Santo.

Day 3: 08.30 am – 4 pm
Complete Open Water dives 3 & 4 in Marine Park of Espiritu Santo.

Your open water dives will be at the world-famous Espiritu Santo Marine Park. A protected area that serves as the perfect location for your first experience in the ocean. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful and charismatic Californian sea lion as you develop greater mastery of your diving skills. This unique opportunity to complete your open water course surrounded by some of the most playful and curious marine mammals is what makes training with The Dive Gurus so special.

Other Information

Confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

We are situated in Marina Palmira.

Address: Local 1 & 2 Marina Palmira, Lomas del Palmira, Carretera a Pichilingue Km. 2.5, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23010, Mexico

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the activity
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