Your Journey to Becoming a Certified Diver Starts Here
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most recognized scuba certification. Once you earn this license, you are certified to dive with a buddy to 60 feet (18 meters) anywhere on the planet.
Why spend your vacation in a classroom? By choosing our Cozumel PADI course, you’ll swap a chlorinated pool for the vibrant Caribbean Sea and finish your certification in as little as 2–3 days.
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Why Cozumel is the Best Classroom on Earth
Unlike other locations that use swimming pools, our confined water training takes place at Tikila Beach or Sunset Beach.
- Real Ocean Experience: Learn your skills in shallow, crystal-clear water where you’ll see colorful fish and coral before you even start your deep dives.
- No Pool Walls: Get comfortable with buoyancy and gear in a natural environment that mimics real diving conditions.
- Perfect Conditions: Cozumel’s western shore offers calm, current-free waters that make learning easy and stress-free.
The 3 Phases of Your PADI Certification
Phase 1: Knowledge Development (Theory)
We highly recommend PADI eLearning. Complete your lessons, videos, and quizzes online at home.
SEO Note: Using eLearning saves you 8+ hours of classroom time in Cozumel, giving you more time to explore the island!
Phase 2: Confined Water Training
Master 20+ essential scuba skills at Tikila or Sunset Beach. Under the guidance of our professional PADI instructors, you’ll learn everything from regulator recovery to clearing your mask while surrounded by tropical marine life.
Phase 3: Open Water Dives
Put your skills to use during four spectacular open water dives on Cozumel’s world-famous reefs. You’ll demonstrate your proficiency while exploring the incredible biodiversity of the Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park.
Course Prerequisites & Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
| Minimum Age | 10 years or older |
| Physical Health | Must be in good health (Medical Questionnaire required) |
| Swimming Skills | Comfortable in water; able to swim and float/tread water |
| Study Options | PADI eLearning (Digital) or Manual & DVD Package |
What Gear Will You Use?
We provide all the professional-grade equipment you need, including:
- Mask, Snorkel, & Fins: For vision and movement.
- BCD (Buoyancy Control Device): To float or sink at will.
- Regulator & Tank: Your life-support system for breathing underwater.
- Dive Computer: To monitor your depth and time safely.
Watch the latest PADI Go Dive Video about learning to dive!