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PADI Sidemount Diver

Available on 11 Jan

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Pricing

Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Other
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
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Highlights

Discover the balance and efficiency of sidemount scuba diving with your PADI dive instructor. Many divers find sidemount tanks are more comfortable and easier to put on in the water. Sidemount diving is also beneficial for divers who want improved balance and prolonged dives.

  • During the PADI® Deep Diver course, you'll learn how to plan deep dives, manage your gas supply and how to identify and manage narcosis.
  • You'll learn about buddy contact procedures, safety considerations and buoyancy control at depth.

Dive center

Poseidon Dive Center

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

First Class Dive Center of Colombia, the only PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort with Tec Diving Facility and with the most comfortable Dive Catamarans.

 

The staff speaks Spanish, English and German. The center offers dive courses from beginner to pro level and fun dives.

Two comfortable custom made dive boats one for up to 16 divers and the second for up to 18 divers. You can dive with air, Nitrox (for free) and Trimix. Sidemount diving available. 

A PADI course director dedicated  full time at the dive school.

The fun dives are only limited by air consumption, not by time. Depending of the season is offered you 3mm or 5mm wetsuits and dive computer. 

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 4 PADI Instructors Max. 5.0 divers / guide

Address: 3296 Km from your location
Calle 18 #1-69, Taganga, Santa Marta, 470001, Colombia

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 4 open water dives
  • 5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Open water dives
  • Confined water dives
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Private Dive Insurance
  • Shower ( bring your towel with you )
  • Free High Speed WIFI
  • Locker ( Bring your own padlock )
  • Coffee and water free

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 15+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: 4 logged dives required
  • PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification). You must be in good physical health and fitness.

What to expect

First, you'll make a confined water dive to become familiar with sidemount diving equipment. Your PADI Instructor will also teach you sidemount diving skills including: frog kicking, attaching and removing scuba tanks as you enter and exit the water, unclipping a scuba tank and swimming with the tank in front of you, and how to switch second stages and manage your breathing gas when wearing two scuba tanks. When you’re comfortable with these skills, you’ll make three open water dives where you’ll practice your new skills, buoyancy control and problem solving. 

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • 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

Tell your taxi: "llevame a Poseidon en Taganga" (Take me to Poseidon in Taganga). Entering Taganga, the first street on your left (this is the main street), you will see a big sign "Poseidon".

Address: Calle 18 #1-69, Taganga, Santa Marta, 470001, 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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