Advanced Open Water Diver course PADI in Playa del Carmen
Overview
This course is designed to advance your diving. The course helps build confidence and expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives. You try out different specialties while gaining experience. You log dives and develop capabilities as you find new ways to have fun scuba diving.
According to National Geographic, water covers more than 70% of the surface of our planet and only 2 to 5% of the oceans have been studied. There are more than 2.2 million species of organisms living in the oceans, of which only 194,400 are known. The advantage of carrying out this certification in Mexico is the great diversity of diving sites present. There are millions of animals, plants, caves and cenotes that can only be seen in Mexico.
Advanced Open Water Diver is the second level of certification. This worldwide certificate allows you to dive up to 30 meters. This 2-day course includes a theoretical and a practical part with 5 dives in the sea or in the cenotes.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
- All equipment
- Professional multilingual PADI-certified scuba diving instructor
- 5 dives in the sea or in the cenotes
- Diving insurance (optional)
What To Expect
Course content:
- 5 Open Water Dives
You will plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a long list of Adventure Dives.There are two required dives:
- Deep Adventure Dive: you will learn how to plan dives to dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving
Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive: you will refine your compass navigation skills and helps you better navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time
You will choose the other three for a total of five dives.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical
- Evidence of dive certification is required (Open Water Diver or analog)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Participants in the Advanced Open Water Diver course PADI in Playa del Carmen 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).
- Bottled water.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
- All equipment.
- Professional multilingual PADI-certified scuba diving instructor.
- 5 dives in the sea or in the cenotes.
- Diving insurance (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Advanced Open Water Diver course PADI in Playa del Carmen is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Advanced Open Water Diver course PADI in Playa del Carmen 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
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
- All equipment
- Professional multilingual PADI-certified scuba diving instructor
- 5 dives in the sea or in the cenotes
- Diving insurance (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical
- Evidence of dive certification is required (Open Water Diver or analog)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
