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PADI Discover Scuba Diving

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Key info

  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Incl. 1 dive
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Portuguese
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you.

  • Try scuba diving for the first time in a pool or calm water environment.
  • Learn basic scuba diving skills and take your first breaths underwater.
  • Find out if you like scuba diving and decide if you want to become a certified diver.

Dive center

Cozumel Marine World

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Welcome to Cozumel Marine World!

At Cozumel Marine World, we live and breathe the Caribbean! As a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Course (IDC) Resort, and proud partners of conservation programs, we’re more than just a dive shop — we’re your ticket to adventure beneath Cozumel’s legendary blue waters.

Our passion goes beyond diving. We're here to help you build real confidence underwater, explore the reef like a pro, and connect with the vibrant marine world that makes Cozumel a diver’s dream. Along the way, you'll also learn how to protect and preserve this incredible environment for the future.

Every course at Cozumel Marine World is personal, professional, and packed with fun. From your very first breath underwater to advanced courses and specialty training, we customize every experience to match your goals and your style. We don’t just teach diving — we share a lifestyle, a love for the ocean, and a commitment to adventure.

New to diving? Traveling with your family? Or maybe you're already certified and want to take your skills to the next level? No matter where you are in your journey, our team of expert instructors — with decades of hands-on experience — is ready to guide you every step of the way.

Looking to turn your love for the ocean into a career? Our prestigious Course Director and owner Jorge Marin, with more than 30 years of experience, offers world-class professional training, hands-on mentorship, and personalized guidance through our Instructor Development Courses (IDC) to help you succeed as a dive professional anywhere in the world. It's more than a course — it's a launchpad to a new life.

Reaching us is easy! After landing in Cancun, take a 45-minute shuttle or taxi ride south to Playa del Carmen. From there, board a comfortable ferryboat for a 35–40 minute ride across the beautiful Caribbean waters to the island of Cozumel. Once you arrive, you're just minutes away from Cozumel Marine World! We’re located right on the beach at the Casa del Mar Cozumel Hotel, 4 km south of downtown, between Grand Park Royal and Tikila Beach, and next to the Atlantis Submarine.

We have our own pier, making boarding and disembarking from our dive boats simple and easy. Our facilities also include direct access to a confined water training area with a staircase, lockers, toilet, and shaded palapas where you can gear up, receive instructions, or relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the Caribbean and the cruise ships visiting Cozumel.

Whether you’re here for a few unforgettable dives or you're ready to dive deep into a whole new lifestyle, Cozumel Marine World is ready to welcome you to our family. The reefs are waiting — are you ready to answer the call?

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort 5 PADI Instructors Max. 8.0 divers / guide Nitrox (for a fee)

Address: 2192 Km from your location
Carretera a Chankanaab Km 4, Hotel Casa del Mar, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77622, Mexico

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 1 open water dive
  • 1 confined water dive (pool or shallow water)
  • Confined water dives
  • Open water dives
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health and know how to swim.

What to expect

You learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. When you make your open water dive, you’ll practice some more skills in shallow water to prepare for your adventure. Get ready to: 1) Go over the scuba equipment you use to dive and how easy it is to move around underwater with your gear. 2) Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater. 3) Learn key skills that you’ll use during every scuba dive. 4) Have fun swimming around and exploring. 5) Hear about becoming a certified diver through the PADI Open Water Diver course.

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

The beachside of the Hotel Casa del Mar

Address: Carretera a Chankanaab Km 4, Hotel Casa del Mar, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77622, Mexico

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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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