PADI Open Water Diver Course in Playa del Carmen
Overview
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular and internationally recognized scuba diving course. It will open an entirely new and adventurous world to you. The certification entitles you to discover the beautiful underwater world in depths of up to 18m/ 60ft together with your dive buddy. You can complete theory and exam at your own pace from the comfort of your home, after we registered you with PADI e-learning.
What's Included
- Drinking water at center and on boat
- Professional PADI Instructor (Eng/ Spa/ other languages on request)
- Full scuba diving equipment
- 4 open water boat dives along the Riviera Maya
- PADI Touch e-learning registration & fee (all languages)
- 5 confined water sessions (pool)
- PADI certification
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular and internationally recognized scuba diving course. The certification entitles you to discover the beautiful underwater world in depths of up to 18m/ 60ft together with your dive buddy. Start today with PADI Touch - eLearning!
Save time during your vacation and complete the theory and exam online at your own pace prior to arrival. As soon as you have purchased the PADI Open Water Diver course and provided the following details, we will register you with PADI for e-learning, so you can dive right in. This will save you at least 1-1.5 days. The practical part can be completed within 2.5-3 days.
1. Full name incl. middle initials:
2. Date of birth:
3. Preferred language:
4. Valid email address:
5. Fit for diving? YES/ NO (preview our medical questionnaire)
As soon as registered, PADI will send you a welcome email with instructions and digital documents.
The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:
1. Knowledge development to understand the basics of scuba diving
2. Confined water/ pool dives to learn basic scuba skills
3. Open water dives to use your skills and explore
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
- PLEASE, CONTACT SCUBACARIBE AT LEAST 1 DAY PRIOR TO ACTIVITY
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended.
- Please preview ScubaCaribe's medical questionnaire to ensure that you are fit for diving, in case you require a medical statement from your doctor.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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-32516P3
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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 PADI Open Water Diver Course 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).
- 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.
- Drinking water at center and on boat.
- Professional PADI Instructor (Eng/ Spa/ other languages on request).
- Full scuba diving equipment.
- 4 open water boat dives along the Riviera Maya.
- PADI Touch e-learning registration & fee (all languages).
- 5 confined water sessions (pool).
- PADI certification.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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. 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 PADI Open Water Diver Course in Playa del Carmen 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 PADI Open Water Diver Course 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
- Drinking water at center and on boat
- Professional PADI Instructor (Eng/ Spa/ other languages on request)
- Full scuba diving equipment
- 4 open water boat dives along the Riviera Maya
- PADI Touch e-learning registration & fee (all languages)
- 5 confined water sessions (pool)
- PADI certification
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
- PLEASE, CONTACT SCUBACARIBE AT LEAST 1 DAY PRIOR TO ACTIVITY
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended.
- Please preview ScubaCaribe's medical questionnaire to ensure that you are fit for diving, in case you require a medical statement from your doctor.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
