PADI Open Water Course in Taganga & Tayrona

Highlights

• Small groups for more personalized service.
• Expert, multilingual PADI instructors (Spanish, English, German, French)
• Swim alongside turtles and tropical fish in crystal-clear waters.
• Enjoy the unique sensation of floating and breathing underwater.

Description

What You’ll Learn & Experience Theory & Knowledge Development • How pressure affects your body underwater • How scuba equipment works and how to use it • Dive planning, including air management and safety procedures • Basic understanding of marine life and the underwater environment • How to avoid and handle potential problems • Start Learning Before You Arrive: We’ll send you PADI eLearning so you can study at your own pace with videos, readings, and quizzes. Just complete the first 3 sections (about 3–4 hours) before your first dive, and you’ll be ready to jump in! • During your course, you’ll finish the remaining sections, and your instructor will review the key concepts with you to make sure you’re confident and ready for the final multiple-choice exam. Confined Water Sessions (Pool or Pool-like Conditions) • Breathing underwater for the first time • Clearing your mask and regulator • Controlling your buoyancy (one of the most important skills!) • Assembling and checking your gear • Basic underwater navigation • Emergency procedures (sharing air, controlled ascents, etc.) Open Water Dives (4 Dives) • Apply everything you’ve practiced in real diving conditions • Explore local dive sites (like coral reefs, marine life, and underwater landscapes) • Gain confidence diving to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) • Always under the supervision and guidance of a certified PADI instructor Course Details Duration: Typically 3 days Small groups: Max 4 students per instructor for a personalized experience PADI e-learning: Study at your own pace assisted with audiovisual material and available in multiple languages Daily Schedule 7.30 – 12.30 (Depends on weather & availability) Day 1 – Basics & Skills Learn your gear, practice breathing, mask clearing, buoyancy, and safety in shallow water. Start building confidence! Day 2 – First Ocean Dives 2 open water dives (up to 12m). Apply your skills, control buoyancy, and explore real dive sites. The day many fall in love with diving! Day 3 – Final Dives & Certification 2 more dives (up to 18m). Practice emergency skills, explore new spots, finish theory, pass the exam, and get certified as a PADI Open Water Diver! Who Can Join? Age 10+ Comfortable in the water with basic swimming skills Reasonable physical health: you must not have any medical restrictions unless you have prior authorization from a physician. No prior diving experience is required, but you must be in reasonably good physical health.

Includes

3 days of personalized instruction with certified and experienced PADI instructors 2 nights in our dormitory PADI Open Water Diver e-learning & certification Dive logbook Full scuba equipment rental incl. dive computer Equipment practice in confined water All necessary boat trips for your training dives Fresh fruits & water during boat breaks

Important Information

• ✓ Age 10+ ✓ Comfortable in the water with basic swimming skills ✓ Reasonable physical health: you must not have any medical restrictions unless you have prior authorization from a physician. ✓ No prior diving experience is required, but you must be in reasonably good physical health.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund