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PADI
Open Water Course

Start your journey beneath the surface.

Get ready to explore a whole new world! The Open Water Diver course is your first step into scuba diving—and it's a lifetime certification that opens the door to dive adventures around the globe.

You'll learn the basics through PADI eLearning theory section, master key skills with your instructor, and complete four open water dives to become a certified diver.

No experience needed—just a love for the ocean and a sense of adventure.

What You'll Learn

A comprehensive course designed to make you a confident, certified diver

PADI Open Water Course training in Cozumel
Minimum age: 10 years old

Course Structure

PADI eLearning Theory

Complete the knowledge development online at your own pace before arriving

Confined Water Training

Master essential scuba skills in a controlled pool environment

Four Open Water Dives

Apply your skills in Cozumel's crystal-clear waters with your instructor

Lifetime Certification

Receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification card

Choose Your Course Option

Flexible scheduling options to fit your vacation timeline

3-Day PADI Course with boat diving

3-Day Course

1 Shore Day + 2 Boat Days + Bonus Dive

Start your diving journey with a lifetime certification—and a little extra adventure. Perfect if you're ready to dive in and get certified over three exciting days.

Day 1Shore dive with essential skills and first open water dive
Day 2Boat dives 2 and 3
Day 3Final dive 4 + bonus fun dive on the house!
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3-Day Course

2 Shore Days + 1 Boat Day + Bonus Dive

Ideal if you'd like to build confidence gradually with more time from shore before heading out to the open sea.

Day 1Shore dive with essential skills and first open water dive
Day 2Shore dives 2 and 3 for more comfort building
Day 3Boat dive 4 + bonus fun dive on the house!
Videos IncludedPrice TBC
3-Day PADI Course with shore diving focus
2-Day intensive PADI Course

2-Day Course

1 Shore Day + 1 Boat Day

Get certified in just two action-packed days—perfect if you're short on time but ready to dive into something amazing.

Day 1Shore skills session + dives 1 and 2
Day 2Boat dives 3 and 4 to complete certification
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PADI Open Water Referral

2 Boat Days

Finish your certification in paradise. Already started your Open Water Course at home? Complete it with us in just two amazing days, right from the boat.

Day 1Boat dives 1 and 2
Day 2Boat dives 3 and 4 to complete certification

Required: Valid PADI referral form from your previous dive center (issued within the last 12 months)

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PADI Referral completion boat diving

Why Get PADI Certified?

Dive Anywhere

Your PADI certification is recognized worldwide, opening doors to dive sites across the globe.

Safety First

Learn proper safety procedures and emergency protocols from certified PADI instructors.

Lifetime Achievement

Once certified, you're certified for life. No need to retake the course—just keep diving!

Ready to Become a Certified Diver?

Join thousands of divers who have started their underwater journey with PADI Open Water certification in the beautiful waters of Cozumel.

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