Discovery Scuba Diving

PADI dive courses for beginners.

DETAILS

FOR BEGINNERS WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE DIVING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE 2ND LARGEST REEF SYSTEM IN THE WORLD.

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (DSD) – this is how your diving career begins.

With our DSD PROGRAM you will dive up to 40 feet (12 meters) into the world of reefs full of colorful corals and fish in their natural habitat.

📋 PROGRAM DETAILS:

You’ll start by meeting your instructor for introduction, theory, exercises and equipment handling in the pool, and then you’ll do 1 or 2 open water dives.

  • Meeting Time: 8:00 AM (For introduction with our instructor)
  • Location: Dive Center Playa del Carmen: Ocean Riviera Paradise and Ocean Maya Royale Puerto Morelos National Park: Ocean Coral & Turquesa
  • Duration: Half-day experience
    • First dive departure: 9:00 AM – Second dive: 10:30 AM
    • Approximate return: 12:30 PM to dive center
  • Maximum Depth: 12 meters (40 feet) – According to PADI standards
  • Dive Duration: 25 – 45 min. per tank (varies depending on each person’s breathing rate)
  • Maximum 4 participants per PADI instructor
  • Tanks: 1 or 2 tanks by participant’s choice

WHY DO WE RECOMMEND 2 TANKS?

1st factor: Normally all beginners adapt during the first tank and really enjoy the second one.
2nd factor: If you book only one tank, you would have to wait on board for those who booked 2 tanks to finish their 2nd tank

💰 RATES: 🌟 WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 Tank $139 USD
2 Tanks $189 USD
+ $16 USD Reef tax (one-time fee during your stay)
  • Theoretical information (30 minutes minimum according to PADI)
  • Complete diving equipment AT NO ADDITIONAL COST
  • Basic skills in pool or confined water
  • One or 2 open water dives in the barrier reef with our certified PADI instructors
  • Direct supervision from your instructor throughout the entire experience.

 

⚠️ IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO PADI:

Complete the PADI medical form before booking and send it to: DOWNLOAD PDF NOW
salesonline@diveitmexico.com.
Be sure to include your requested diving dates so we can reserve your spot on our diving calendar.

 

OBJECTIVE: Ensure you don’t have any type of respiratory difficulty such as bronchitis, diabetes, asthma, or recent surgery

Questions about the forms? Request personalized assistance through the same email salesonline@diveitmexico.com with a dive concierge for immediate assistance

🌊 REEF SELECTION: 🎯 IF YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH DIVING AFTER THIS PROGRAM: TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
The certified PADI instructor decides the appropriate reef based on:

  • Daily visibility conditions
  • Weather and sea conditions
  • Depth limits according to PADI standards
  • Group experience level
  • Participant safety
Ask your instructor about:

  • PADI Open Water Certification
  • Special packages to continue your dive education.

📍 OUR DIVE CENTER LOCATIONS 📍

Ocean Maya Royale (Playa del Carmen)
Ocean Riviera Paradise (Playa del Carmen)CLICK TO SEE OUR DIVING MAP
 Ocean Coral Turquesa (Puerto Morelos)

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If you’re staying at other hotels, we can still provide our services – you can either take a taxi to our locations or we can arrange transportation for an additional fee

🏊‍♂️COURSE CONTENT (ACCORDING TO PADI STANDARDS):

THEORY SESSION (30 MINUTES MINIMUM):

  • Equipment operation and handling
  • Regulator functionality
  • BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) usage
  • Mask techniques
  • Proper propulsion methods
  • Basic diving signals
  • Safety procedures
POOL/CONFINED WATER SKILLS:

  • Regulator clearing
  • Regulator recovery
  • Mask clearing
  • Buoyancy check
  • Underwater breathing
  • Basic buoyancy control

 

REEF DIVE:

  • Depth: Maximum 12 meters (40 feet)
  • Duration: Maximum 40 minutes per dive
  • Supervision: PADI instructor within immediate physical reach
  • Descent: With safety line when required
  • Ratio: Maximum 4 participants per instructor

 

📝 RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • No excessive drinking the day before to help avoid seasickness
  • Light breakfast: fruit, bread and coffee
  • Minimum age: 10 years (with additional restrictions according to PADI)
  • Physical condition: Suitable for aquatic activities

🌊 “We speak water language, selecting the best day for you is our specialty”

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations received 1 day before the scheduled tour will cause a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations received on the same day of the excursion will be considered non-refundable. Cancellations due to extreme weather conditions or due to medical issues (proof of medical certificate) will cause no cancellation fee.

WHERE ARE YOU STAYING AT?

WE'LL PICK YOU UP!

FROM CANCUN, PUERTO MORELOS, PLAYA DEL CARMEN AND TULUM CITY