Experience the adventure of a lifetime learning to SCUBA dive in beautiful clear waters of the Caribbean at Cozumel island. Cozumel island is recognized as one of the best places in the world to dive with spectacular coral reefs supporting an abundant array of fish and other marine life.

The 3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course involves approx. five hours a day and is divided into three sections:

• Knowledge development (five sections)
• Confined water training (four dives)
• Open water training (three dive off the shore and two off the boat)

On successful completion of the course you will have qualified for a PADI Open Water Diver Certification Card. This card enables you to enjoy certified dives anywhere around the world on your next vacation. No experience is required to join the 3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily, except Sunday

Departure Point:

Playa Uvas, 8.5 kilometers to Chankanaab National Marine Park from the pier or downtown

Departure Time:

• 9:00am
• 1:00pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not included; however, please provide your hotel details when booking, for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.

Itinerary:

Day 1:         
00:00 Complementary Paperwork
00:10 Suit up for fun (introduction to scuba equipment)
00:30 Knowledge development class
1:50 Confined water training
2:30 Knowledge development class
3:50 Confined water training
4:30 Open water dive

Day 2:
0:00 Knowledge development class
1:20 Confined water training
1:50 Open water dive
2:30 Knowledge development class
3:50 Confined water training
4:20 Open water dive 

Day 3:
0:00 Boat ready to pick you up at Playa Uvas
0:10 Knowledge development class
1:00 Open water dive
2:00 Surface interval
3:00 Open water dive
4:00 Back to Playa Uvas to finish certification

Itinerary is subject to change

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Student manual
• Full scuba equipment
• PADI open water diver certification
• Professional certified PADI instructor
• Beverages and box lunch (third day only)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Meals and beverages (day 1 and 2)
• Marine park fee (USD$2.00 per person per day)

Additional Info:

• This activity must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this activity will be received at time of booking
• Tour is operated in English and Spanish
• Don't forget to bring towel, sunglasses and biodegradable sunblock. Only biodegradable sunscreen is allowed to be used when entering the ocean ocean due to reef damage caused by normal sunscreen
Please advise your wetsuit size at time of booking - XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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