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PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity

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Overview

Why Choose Coconut Divers for Your PADI Open Water Diver Certification Course?
Because your first certification should be fun, safe, and unforgettable! At Coconut Divers, we don’t just teach you to dive—we inspire you to become a confident explorer of the underwater world.
✔ Expert PADI Instructors – Patient, professional, and passionate about teaching, our team will guide you step by step.
✔ Small Groups, Big Experience – We keep classes small so you get personalized attention and feel comfortable every moment.
✔ The Perfect Classroom – Learn in the warm, crystal-clear waters of Cancun, surrounded by colorful reefs and amazing marine life.
✔ Adventure with Confidence – We focus on safety and fun, making sure you finish your course feeling prepared to dive anywhere in the world.

What's Included

  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Theory and Pool Class
  • PADI Open Water Certification valid lifetime World Wide
  • Natinal Marine Park Tax
  • Wetsuit rental
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Meeting Location

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Blvd. Kukulcan Km 5.8
Kukulcan Boulevard, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

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What To Expect

Are you ready to transform your life with adventure? The PADI Open Water Diver Course is your ticket to explore the oceans of the world with freedom and confidence. With this certification, you’ll be able to dive independently with a buddy to depths of up to 18 meters / 60 feet, unlocking a world full of vibrant reefs, exotic marine life, and unforgettable underwater experiences.
Your journey starts in Cancun’s warm, turquoise waters, where our PADI-certified instructors will guide you step by step through engaging theory lessons, fun skill sessions in the pool, and incredible open-water dives in the Caribbean Sea. Each session is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for the adventure of a lifetime.
At Coconut Divers, we make learning to dive fun, safe, and stress-free, with personalized attention and small groups that allow you to progress at your own pace. By the end of the course, you won’t just be certified—you’ll be part of a global community of explorers who call the ocean their second home.
It’s more than a course—it’s the start of a new lifestyle. Adventure, freedom, and a whole new world are waiting beneath the waves.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Recent surgeries
  • Under 10 years old
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity 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. Read more Jun 2024

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Participants in the PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity 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 2024
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Use of SCUBA equipment.
  • Theory and Pool Class.
  • PADI Open Water Certification valid lifetime World Wide.
  • 4 Ocean dives including the Under Water Museum of Art.
  • PADI materials.
The following is NOT included:
  • Natinal Marine Park Tax.
  • wetsuit rental.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 15..

Apr 2025
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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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • High or low blood problems
  • Recent surgeries
  • Under 10 years old
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PADI Open Water Diving Certification Course Activity will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Cancun. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Theory and Pool Class
  • PADI Open Water Certification valid lifetime World Wide
  • 4 Ocean dives including the Under Water Museum of Art
  • PADI materials
  • Natinal Marine Park Tax
  • Wetsuit rental

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • High or low blood problems
  • Recent surgeries
  • Under 10 years old
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Classroom
  • Safe place for personal belongings
  • Safe and clean place to storage your personal gear
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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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