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PADI Open Water Diver

Available on 9 Apr

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Key info

  • 4 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 4 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Other languages on request
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Instant confirmation
  • Free Cancellation - 48hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular and internationally recognized scuba diving course. The certification entitles you to discover the beautiful underwater world in depths of up to 18m/ 60ft together with your dive buddy.

  • 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

ScubaCaribe offers world-class scuba diving and water sports experiences in 10 countries. Our Playa del Carmen Dive Center is your gateway to unforgettable underwater adventures, from beginner scuba diving lessons to advanced certifications like the PADI Advance Open Water Diver course.


Dive into breathtaking cenotes or experience the thrill of bull shark season (November – March). Led by expert instructors, our programs prioritize safety, conservation, and community engagement. Customize your scuba diving package and explore the magic of the Caribbean Sea’s rich marine life.


Book today and discover why Playa del Carmen is one of the best diving destinations in the world!

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort 11 PADI Instructors

Address: 2181 Km from your location
Riu Hotel And Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico

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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
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Confined water dives

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 to understand the basics of scuba diving
2. Confined water/ pool dives to learn basic scuba skills
3. Open water dives to use your skills and explore

Watch, listen, read, scroll, tap and interact while you learn to scuba dive with PADI TOUCH. It’s fun, it’s easy, it’s portable and it’s your entry to the underwater world as a scuba diver. It integrates the manual with the video into a powerful, tablet and smartphone based learning experience. When you dive in, you’ll:

- Learn diving facts, principles and safety concepts in preparation for your confined and open water dives.
- Watch video clips that show you the world of scuba diving.
 - Take simple quizzes to make sure you understand the material as you progress.

The PADI Open Water Diver certification will open an entirely new and adventurous world to you, which you can boost by upgrading your skills through the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, adventure dives and specialty courses.

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

If you are a guest of RIU, please meet us at the dive center on the beach of your hotel. If you are not a guest of RIU, ScubaCaribe will send you the instructions after booking.

Address: Riu Hotel And Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity
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