Colombia's most active PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center and the country's premier diving destination for 38 years. Based in Santa Marta with exclusive access to Tayrona National Natural Park, we combine world-class Caribbean diving with professional training standards that have certified over 10,000 divers globally.
What Makes Us Different:
We're not just another beach dive shop – we're the only center in Colombia that trains dive instructors at the highest PADI standards. Recognized by PADI as Certificate of Excellence winners and TOP PRO Producers Colombia 2023, 2024 & 2025, our team doesn't just teach diving; they shape the next generation of dive professionals.
The Tayrona Advantage:
Dive one of the Caribbean's healthiest reef systems. While elkhorn corals are nearly extinct elsewhere in the Caribbean, they thrive here in massive three-dimensional structures. Brain corals form some of the world's largest underwater sculptures. Soft corals add color and movement to every dive. 500+ species of fish, sea turtles, rays, and occasionally sharks make every immersion unique.
Infrastructure That Matters:
El Robert, Colombia's finest dive vessel – a Bertram yacht offering unmatched stability and comfort with space for sunbathing, onboard facilities, and wide diving platforms. Plus modern speedboats for smaller groups, well-maintained and constantly renewed equipment. Open 365 days a year.
Exclusive Specialties:
Home to DIVE LIKE A GIRL, the world's first and only PADI distinctive specialty for women divers (created by PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Sabrina Monsalve), and BUZO PARA LA CIENCIA, training recreational divers in scientific methodology for marine research contribution.
Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or advancing toward instructor level, Oceano Scuba delivers world-class training in one of the Caribbean's most pristine marine environments.
All level of courses are offered: from beginners to professional levels as well as technical courses.
