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Open Water Diver with e-learning

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Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, French
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Open Water no es solo un curso. Es una transformación. En tres días intensos, vas a pasar de "¿cómo funciona esto?" a bucear de forma independiente hasta 18 metros de profundidad en cualquier lugar del mundo. Para siempre.

  • 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

Oceano Scuba

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

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.

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) 8 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 3296 Km from your location
Cra 2 #17-46 Esquina, Taganga, Santa Marta, No State, Colombia

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Open water dives
  • Fins (full foot)
  • Confined water dives
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Wetsuit (3mm)
  • Regulator
  • BCD
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • You will need to have completed the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning programme before arrival and bring your eRecord along. This is the theory and knowledge development part of your PADI Open Water Diver course.

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver [eLearning] course consists of three main phases: 1) Knowledge development: you will complete this at your leisure at home, using PADI's elearning system. This will cover everything you need to know about basic techniques, terminology and safety procedures in scuba diving. For each concept, you read the explanations and watch the demonstration on a video. You'll get the support of your local PADI Instructor via telephone or email through the eLearning system and can schedule an in-person orientation with them. 2) Confined water dives: these are training sessions conducted in a pool or water with pool-like conditions. You’ll learn and practice the basic skills of diving as well as techniques to keep you safe and you’ll run though how to deal with a range of emergency situations should they occur. The sessions in the swimming pool are a lot of fun and give the opportunity to get familiar with the gear and techniques in a safe environment. 3) Open water dives: This is what it’s all about – making your first dives in the ocean! During the four open water dives, you will perform various dive skills both under water and at the surface to make sure that you are a competent and safe diver. The training portion usually only takes up the first part of the dive, meaning that you will get to spend a big part of your time diving with your instructor and exploring the underwater world. As soon as your open water training dives are approved by your instructor you will be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver! This means you will be allowed to rent diving equipment and dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters, lifelong!

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 can arrange transportatión from and to your place. Just ask for info.

Address: Cra 2 #17-46 Esquina, Taganga, Santa Marta, No State, Colombia

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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