Course overview

The PADI basic diver path in Cancún and Cozumel - delivered as PADI Scuba Diver - gets you certified to dive to 12 metres under a guide's supervision, perfect if you're short on holiday time. You'll train on calm Mesoamerican reefs before exploring with a professional at your side.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • PADI Scuba Diver eLearning / PADI Touch (subset of Open Water)
  • Confined-water skill sessions
  • Two open-water training dives
  • Knowledge reviews and quizzes
  • Guided-dive practice
  • PADI Scuba Diver certification card
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The PADI Basic Diver pathway

PADI Scuba Diver is a streamlined subset of Open Water using eLearning / PADI Touch; you can later upgrade to full Open Water by completing the remaining modules and dives.

Where you'll dive in Cancun Cozumel

Basic-diver training uses Cozumel's sheltered Paradise and Cielo reefs and Cancún's Manchones Reef and shallow Underwater Museum, all under 12 m with light current. These easy sites let new divers focus on building core skills.

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