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Pricing

Key info

  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 3 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 7days notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Escape the Weight. Master Your Dive. Become a Streamlined Sidemount Pro!! Sidemount configuration is not just for technical divers anymore; it offers significant advantages in comfort, safety, and versatility for all recreational divers

  • Say goodbye to the heavy gear weighing down your back and shoulders.
  • Upgrade your emergency protocols and gain immediate access to vital equipment
  • Superior Streamlining and Versatility
  • Dive Deeper, Longer, Master Your Trim, Explore Confined Spaces, Travel Light, Dive Technical

Dive center

Blue Magic Scuba

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

At Blue Magic Scuba, we offer our guests a truly unique “Valet Dive Experience.”

From the moment you arrive, we take care of everything:
Our team of PADI Instructors will set up your equipment, assist you with gearing up, and once your dives are over, we rinse, dry, and prepare your gear for the next day — so all you have to do is relax and dive! All of this at no additional cost.

Our fast and comfortable boats get you to the best reefs quickly — often before other divers even arrive! We visit some of Cozumel’s most stunning and less crowded dive sites, bursting with marine life. If you come from Playa del Carmen or Cancun our afternoon dives are a perfect option for you to enjoy a day on the island.

Every boat is fully equipped with:
✔️ Marine radios
✔️ Canopies for shade
✔️ Fresh fruit

Join us for the ultimate Personal Valet Dive Experience and discover why so many divers choose Blue Magic Scuba!

PADI 5 Star IDC Wi-Fi (FREE) 8 PADI Instructors Max. 8.0 divers / guide

Address: 2180 Km from your location
Calle 4 Norte #71, Entre Rafael E Melgar Y 5 Av, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77600, Mexico

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 3 open water dives
  • 1 confined water dive (pool or shallow water)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Mask/snorkel
  • Fins (full foot)
  • Wetsuit (shorty)
  • Wetsuit (3mm)
  • BCD
  • Regulator
  • PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
  • Open water dives
  • Confined water dives

Not inclusive of

  • Dive computer  ( USD 30 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Flashlight (torch)  ( USD 10 ) - bookable in checkout
  • Nitrox  ( USD 30 )

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 15+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: 4 logged dives required
  • Please note that completing a theory portion is mandatory for this course (via eLearning or paper materials). If you haven't purchased the required materials or if they are not listed in the inclusions above, please ensure you add them at checkout.

What to expect

Your PADI® Sidemount Diver training begins with completing the PADI eLearning® course Sidemount Diver online. Through independent study, you'll learn about sidemount diving equipment and safety procedures. 

Your first day starts in our classroom, you'll work with your instructor and learn how to set up sidemount diving equipment. Once done in the classroom, its off to a local beach club to practice cylinder handling, how to switch from one regulator to another when diving with two tanks, safety procedures and problem management.  With your sidemount instructor you will find the right placement for your dive weights so you can comfortably maintain a streamlined position.

On day two you, along with your instructor will do your first full sidemount dive on one of our local reefs!

On your third day, you will enjoy two more dives either from shore or from one of our boats.

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

Blue Magic Dive Center is located a half block from the Ocean on 4th Street, two blocks from the ferry pier, a 5 minute walk

Address: Calle 4 Norte #71, Entre Rafael E Melgar Y 5 Av, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 77600, Mexico

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the activity
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