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PADI Open Water Diver

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Key info

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

With the PADI Open Water Diver course you will learn basic dive theory and practice equipment use in confined water. Together we will then explore the beautiful underwater world of Tayrona National Park to do the four mandatory open water dives.

  • 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

Ocean Lovers Taganga

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Discover the ultimate scuba diving adventure on Colombia’s Caribbean coast with Ocean Lovers Taganga, a trusted PADI 5-Star Dive Resort recognized for its exceptional service and professionalism. Ocean Lovers is also known for its warm hospitality, personalized service, and passion for the underwater world. The experienced team is committed to delivering a safe and memorable diving experience in Tayrona National Park and the surrounding waters.

Ocean Lovers Taganga emphasizes individual attention, offering small group sizes to ensure that each diver’s needs and preferences are fully addressed. This approach guarantees a unique and highly personalized underwater adventure.

For added convenience, guests can enjoy the Dive & Stay experience by staying at the Ocean Lovers hostel, located adjacent to the dive center and only a few steps from Taganga beach. The hostel combines comfort, accessibility, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Ocean Lovers Taganga is also deeply committed to environmental stewardship. In partnership with Proyecto Marea Recicla, the center organizes regular beach and underwater clean-up events in Taganga and Tayrona National Park, reinforcing its dedication to marine conservation.

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) 7 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 3295 Km from your location
Calle 15 No 1B-14, Taganga, Santa Marta, No State, Colombia

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Package description

Inclusive of

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

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is required. You must be in good physical health and be able to float for 10 minutes and swim 200 m unaided and without stopping.

What to expect

The PADI Open Water Diver course takes three days to finish and we start courses every day with maximum four students per group. 

Our team speaks Spanish, English and German and all course materials are available in many different languages. To save the environment we only work with digital materials.

The course consists of basic dive theory, practical training with the scuba equipment in shallow water (lagoon in Taganga) and four open water dives in Tayrona national park.

The training in the water is in general in the mornings and afternoons you have time to complete the required theory through e-learning. The schedule for the PADI Open Water Diver course looks like this (but is subject to change due to availability of instructors and weather conditions; this means your dives can be mornings or afternoons)


Day 1:
Confined water training in shallow water, including learning about equipment, set up, performing skills and general practice

Theory

Day 2:
2 training dives, maximum depth 12 meters/40 feet

Theory

Day 3:
2 training dives, maximum depth 18 meters/60 feet
Theory


The theory will be studied with PADI e-learning (through the PADI App or from a web browser) and you can choose from different languages. Access to the theory will be sent to you after we have received the deposit. Before starting with the training in the water you must have completed 3 out of 5 sections of the theory (this will take about 3-4 hours).


The boat departures for the morning trip around 8:30 am. We  meet at 7:30 am in the school, and we will be back in the dive shop around 12:30. Depending on your personal course schedule we can also offer diving for course students on the afternoon trip.

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

There are signs outside of the dive center, you can't really miss it.

Address: Calle 15 No 1B-14, 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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