Open Water Diver Course
Overview
This course is the first certification for people without experience in the world of diving.
With it you will obtain an international certification card, which will allow you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters in total comfort, starting to become an independent diver.
3 days of theory and practice are carried out in confined waters and open waters.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- International Open Water Certification
- Health insurance
- Digital Theory Kit
Meeting Location
Avenida 20 entre Benito Juarez y 2 Nte
Centro, 77600 Cozumel, 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
If you really want to learn to be an independent diver and be able to dive anywhere in the world, this is the first official and international certification.
With this course you will get a card with which you can dive up to 18 meters anywhere in the world (10 and 11 year olds only go down to a depth of 12 meters)
The course consists of a theoretical part (online and in person) and another practical part in order to be independent and autonomous divers, getting to know our equipment, our body and the marine environment.
This course consists of 3 days, in which the first two days we will do some theoretical and practical classes on the coast in a shallow area full of corals and marine life. On the last day we will go out by boat to do two dives in the reefs of the Cozumel marine park and reach a depth of 18 meters.
Each day we will be doing the activity for about 5 hours.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Minimum age 10 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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-344417P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the Open Water Diver 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).
- Lunch.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- International Open Water Certification.
- Health insurance.
- Digital Theory Kit.
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 12..
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 Open Water Diver Course is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Minimum age 10 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Open Water Diver Course will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Lunch
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- International Open Water Certification
- Health insurance
- Digital Theory Kit
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Minimum age 10 years
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
