Scuba Diver Certification Course
Overview
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Unlike Discover Scuba Diving, you will walk away from this experience with your Scuba Diver Certification though PADI. This experience is the best option for those who wish to become certified divers but want to save the time and money that the PADI Open Water Certification would cost.
What's Included
- Snacks Water, cookies and/or fruit
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Location
Av Benito Juárez 13 Centro across from Javi's Cantina
Centro, 77409 Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This is a two day certification including knowledge development in the classroom, confined water skills and a boat dive.
Day 1: Knowledge Development: You will learn the basic principles of scuba diving in our classroom using a manual, videos and your instructor.
Day 2: Confined Water Dives: You will learn and practice the basic dive skills that you briefed on day 1. These include mask clearing, checking your buoyancy, alternate air-breathing and other safe diving practices.
Day 2, Part 2: Dive in the National Marine Park: You and your instructor take a 20 minute boat ride to participate in a 2 tank scuba dive in the Marine National Park where you get to use your skills and explore! (
This certification allows you to scuba dive all over the world under the supervision of a PADI Professional in a local shop or resort. If you’re interested in becoming PADI Open Water Certified, talk to your instructor about completing the full course.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-195092P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Participants in the Scuba Diver Certification Course cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Water, cookies and/or fruit.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- All Fees and Taxes.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scuba Diver Certification Course is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scuba Diver Certification Course will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksWater, cookies and/or fruit
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
