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Open Water Diver 2-Day PADI Course in Playa del Carmen

11 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 11 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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Overview

The PADI Open Water Diver course is a first level certification that teach you step by step all the necessary skills and give you the informations to became a responsible and safe diver. If you are at least 15 years old (10 for the Junior certification), are in good physical health, have adequate swimming skills and you love nature and the ocean, scuba diving is one of the best manner to start to be a part of it.
Start doing bubbles with us ... choose to be safe and have fun!!

What's Included

  • Log book
  • 4 open water dives by boat
  • Padi diver certificate
  • Photos
  • Lunch
  • Digital materials (ebook, videos and certificate) 199 usd
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Meeting Location

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Calle 4 Nte Manzana 3 entre 5a avenida y zona federal maritima
Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

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Opening Hours • Daily | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What To Expect

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

Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course. Adequate swimming skills, good physical health and 15 years old are the requirements to earn an Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 15 years old or have a child between these ages, there is a Junior Open Water Diver program available. The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
1.Online theory Knowledge to understand the principles of scuba diving
2. Confined water dives to learn scuba skills
3. Four open water dives to practice what you’ve learned and to explore the underwater world.

The PADI video and emanual and our PADI Instructor will help you, step by step, to master the theory and the techniques of scuba diving and become a qualified diver able to dive all around the world with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 mt/60ft. After your online theory review 2 mornings for the pool training and two afternoons for 4 ocean dives is the time you’ll need to goal the certification

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: If you'd like to take the course at Sandos Hotel, there is a 50 USD boarding fee
  • Minimum age for the PADI course is 10 years

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the Open Water Diver 2-Day PADI Course in Playa del Carmen cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive. The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS. Read more Jun 2024

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-34882P3

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What's Included

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  • Log book
  • 4 open water dives by boat
  • Padi diver certificate
  • Pool training
  • Full dive equipment & dive computer rental
  • Photos
  • Lunch
  • Digital materials (ebook, videos and certificate) 199 usd
  • Sandos Hotel boarding fee 60 USD

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: If you'd like to take the course at Sandos Hotel, there is a 50 USD boarding fee
  • Minimum age for the PADI course is 10 years
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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