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PADI Open Water Course in Taganga & Tayrona
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- 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.
Activity location
- Santa Marta
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Cl. 15 #1b-14, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia | Ocean Lovers Taganga - PADI Dive Center & Hostel
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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PADI Open Water Course in Taganga & Tayrona
- 5h
Activity duration is 5 hours 5h - English
What's included, what's not
- 3 days of personalized instruction with certified and experienced PADI instructors
What's included What's included - 2 nights in our dormitory
What's included What's included - PADI Open Water Diver e-learning & certification
What's included What's included - Dive logbook
What's included What's included - Full scuba equipment rental incl. dive computer
What's included What's included - Equipment practice in confined water
What's included What's included - All necessary boat trips for your training dives
What's included What's included - Fresh fruits & water during boat breaks
What's included What's included
What you can expect
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 half 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.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Santa Marta
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Cl. 15 #1b-14, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia | Ocean Lovers Taganga - PADI Dive Center & Hostel
- Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia