PADI OPEN WATER COURSE

9,000.00 MXN


DESCRIPTION

The PADI Open Water Diver is the first level of scuba diving certification. Is the world's most popular diving program. A qualified PADI instructor will guide you in a relaxed and safe learning environment. 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVE

This program is designed to transform you into a competent, confident and safe diver.

  1. Develop Fundamental Skills: Teach participants the basic skills needed for safe and effective scuba diving.

  2. Understand Diving Principles: Provide knowledge about diving theory, including the effects of pressure, buoyancy, and safe diving practices.

  3. Promote Safety Awareness: Emphasize the importance of safety procedures, including the buddy system, emergency protocols, and equipment handling.

  4. Gain Practical Experience: Allow students to apply learned skills in both confined water and open water environments.

  5. Prepare for Independent Diving: Equip participants with the confidence and competence to dive independently or with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet).

  6. Encourage Environmental Awareness: Foster an appreciation for the underwater environment and responsible diving practices to protect marine life.

 

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of this course, you will obtain the PADI Open Water Diver certification, which will allow you to dive independently with a partner to a maximum depth of 18 meters. 

 

ORGANIZATION

Please arrive at the dive center La Perle Noire by 8:30 a.m, where the instructor will welcome you. 

Day 1 (approximately 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.): Theoretical review and exercises from the beach.

Day 2 (approximately 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.): 2 training dives from the boat in the marine reserve

The theory is done online via the PADI platform before the course. Certification is validated at the end of the course, after validation of the final exam. 

Course duration: 2 days (without theory)

Prerequisites: Be able to swim and fit to dive

Minimum age: 10 years

Maximum depth: 18 meters 

 

INCLUDED

  • E-learning theory

  • Certification

  • 2 dives from the beach
  • 2 dives from boat in the Cozumel Marine Reserve on 2 different sites
  • Certified instructor
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Complete equipment 
  • Bottles and weights
  • Lunch and drinks on the boat
  • Entrance fees to the beach and marine park