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Your first certification

PADI Open Water Diver

Learn the knowledge and skills to dive safely in Cozumel and anywhere in the world—in just three days.

Start your underwater adventure with the PADI Open Water Diver course. Complete the theory before arrival, learn the core skills in calm ocean water, then put everything into practice on Cozumel’s reefs.

Duration
3 days
Open-water dives
4
Languages
EN · FR · ES

The course

  1. Part 1 · Before arrival

    Online theory

    Complete five chapters of online theory before coming to Cozumel. You’ll cover the basic rules of scuba, equipment use, dive planning, physiology, physics and essential safety techniques.

  2. Part 2 · Day one

    Confined-water training

    Your first dives take place in confined water, in the ocean with pool-like conditions. Your instructor guides you through the core skills and teaches you how to handle common situations underwater with confidence.

  3. Part 3 · Days two and three

    Open-water dives

    Finally, you’ll complete four open-water dives on Cozumel’s most famous reefs. You’ll put what you’ve learned into practice while enjoying the island’s marine life.

  4. Personal instruction

    Why choose CozuDive

    At CozuDive, we work with small groups—a maximum of four students per instructor—for personal attention. Our team focuses on safety and an enjoyable learning experience, supporting you until you are ready to dive independently.

What’s included

  • All equipment
  • Certification
  • Logbook
  • Marine Park fees
  • eLearning materials
  • Boat refreshments and snacks
  • Tanks
  • Weights
  • Temporary insurance

Course options

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Option one

2 shore dives + 2 boat dives

Four training dives across beach and boat sessions.

MX$9,000eLearning included · per person

Option two

4 boat dives

Four open-water training dives from the boat on Cozumel’s reefs.

MX$10,400eLearning included · per person

Already completed part of your training?

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Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • Ages 10–14 receive the Junior Open Water Diver certification
  • A medical questionnaire is required. Check whether you need medical clearance: View the medical questionnaire (PDF).

Courses run around your travel dates

Tell CozuDive when you want to start and the team will arrange your three-day course.

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