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PADI Open Water Diver

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Key info

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

If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts.

  • 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

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: 2182 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

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

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 consists of three main phases: 1) Knowledge development: your dive center will provide you with all the material to start learning. It covers 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. Your PADI Instructor will schedule time with you to check your progress and make sure you understand important scuba diving information. 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

  • 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

The beach 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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