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Open Water Diver Course: Explore Underwater Worlds
5.0
8 Ratings
Cancún
Discover the underwater wonders of Cancun with the SDI Open Water Diver Certification. Become a certified diver in just 2 days and explore dive destinations worldwide!
Discover the underwater wonders of Cancun with the SDI Open Water Diver Certification. Become a certified diver in just 2 days and explore dive destinations worldwide!
Duration:
2 days
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hotel Sotavento Cancun - 2-day itinerary
We will reach out to provide the necessary codes for accessing all E-Learning materials and completing the exam beforehand. All theoretical learning and the exam are conducted online. Following this, participants will engage in pool training and diving sessions.
Day 1: From 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,…
- Hotel Sotavento Cancun - 2-day itinerary
We will reach out to provide the necessary codes for accessing all E-Learning materials and completing the exam beforehand. All theoretical learning and the exam are conducted online. Following this, participants will engage in pool training and diving sessions.
Day 1: From 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., participants will begin with pool skill practice in the morning, followed by two dives. The first dive will be at the MUSA Underwater Museum, and the second dive will take place at a reef.
Day 2: From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., there will be additional practice and two more dives. Upon completion, participants will receive their certification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Individuals with asthma, heart or brain conditions, high blood pressure, lung injuries, organ transplants, diabetes, epilepsy, or any surgery within the past year are NOT permitted to dive.
- It is essential to rest for 24 hours after diving before flying.
- Please bring identification, towels, swimsuits, and any personal care items you may need.
- Sunscreen and sunblock are prohibited to protect the coral.
- As the activity takes place on a boat, it is recommended to take anti-nausea medication 1 to 2 hours before boarding for optimal effectiveness.
What's Included
- Full SCUBA equipment: BCD, regulator, mask, fins and wetsuit
- Open Water Diver license and Logbook
- Scuba diving insurance during your certification
- 4 tanks dives
- Material for study: E-Learning book
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tanks & weights
- Full SCUBA equipment: BCD, regulator, mask, fins and wetsuit
- Open Water Diver license and Logbook
- Scuba diving insurance during your certification
- 4 tanks dives
- Material for study: E-Learning book
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tanks & weights
What's Not Included
- Photos and videos (optional)
- Transportation from hotel
- Photos and videos (optional)
- Transportation from hotel
Additional Information
Embark on the journey to become a certified diver and explore global dive sites with a recognized license!
This course equips participants with the essential skills for open water diving, unlocking the door to numerous dive locations and unveiling the marvels of the underwater realm!
SDI is a globally esteemed dive agency, offering top-notch scuba…
Embark on the journey to become a certified diver and explore global dive sites with a recognized license!
This course equips participants with the essential skills for open water diving, unlocking the door to numerous dive locations and unveiling the marvels of the underwater realm!
SDI is a globally esteemed dive agency, offering top-notch scuba training programs governed by the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC).
IMPORTANT:
- Individuals with asthma, heart or brain conditions, high blood pressure, lung injuries, organ transplants, diabetes, epilepsy, or any surgery within the past year are NOT permitted to dive.
- Remember to rest for 18 - 24 hours after diving before boarding an airplane.
- For this activity, participants must demonstrate scuba skills in the water. If unable to do so, diving is not permitted for safety reasons, and refunds are not available as the service is rendered.
- People with asthma, heart or brain problems, high blood pressure, lung lesions, organ transplant, diabetes, epilepsy, or any surgery less than 1 year, CAN NOT dive.
- Keep in mind you need to rest 24 hours after diving before take an airplane
- For this activity people must know how to swim, also consider for this activity you need to perform scuba skills in the water if you are not able to do it, you can not dive for safety reasons, there is not refund back for these reasons, as the service is provided
- Sunscreen/sunblock are not allowed for coral protection
- As the activity is from a boat, we suggest take anti-nauseas pills, 1 or 2 hours before getting on the boat for best effects.
Location
Hotel Sotavento Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan
When you arrive at Sotavento hotel just ask for scuba diving, we will be waiting for you by the pool area of the hotel. (Reference: Sotavento hotel is behind Calypso hotel)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Darrenlud
Aug 20, 2025
Amazing first dive and certification trip with Ah’ Ha Scuba Diving in Cancun - My daughter (15) and I signed up with Ah Ha for our first diving experience, to get our SDI Open Water certification while on vacation in Cancun. We didn’t know exactly what to expect, but Timoteo and Carolina were absolutely amazing to work with! They supported us for two months before the trip as we worked on the online course and exam, and then as we arrived in Cancun with answering all of our questions. Their location is really easy to get to via public busses or Ubers, and after finishing the skills testing in the pool you just walk a few short steps to board the boat.
During the course it was clear how much the ocean, reefs and diving mean to both of them, we loved practicing our Spanish with them and they both spoke great English also. They were very patient with us and made sure we felt safe and confident at every step of the process. I had a small personal issue during the course and they went above and beyond to help me work around it and stay on pace to complete the requirements and obtain my certification.
During our live dives with Timoteo we saw hundreds of fish, nurse sharks, crabs, lobsters, rays, sea turtles and eels, so much life under the ocean around the beautiful reefs. The equipment was all clean, sized correctly for us and plenty of spares in case any issues came up.
In the end, we could not have asked for more, Timoteo and Carolina were just THE BEST and we can’t wait to return and dive with them again soon.
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Ceciliarn8661yf
Sep 21, 2023
Spectacular! - It is the second time I have attended an activity with them and I definitely recommend them. Marin, our instructor was very friendly and professional the entire time, plus he takes incredible photos!! I will definitely return soon.
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Jennyjennyv1
Jul 23, 2023
Awesome - I did the open water certification with Marin and he is a great teacher. I highly recommend him. He took us to such beautiful places to dive. Would definitely go diving with him again. Everything was so well organized by his wife
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Jackhu0514
Jun 21, 2023
Best Life Skills Ever!! - Carolina and Marin are the perfect partners for this job! Caroline initially helped me with all the paperwork, online eLearning, and rescheduling due to the weather. Marin was very thorough in every step for your preparation for the open water dives (4). The assembly of the gear, details of what to do in the water, and made you practice everything in the pool first. It's everything in the eLearning and more, especially provided more info on survival skills.
I wasn't nervous at all when it comes to open water ocean dive in the 1st day afternoon, and that is all because of Marin. He made me assemble the gears myself as part of the course, and I made a rookie mistake already. This shows everything needs practice. The open water dives are amazing, besides the coral reefs, he would practice communication under water with you, and test your skills again in the open water. Marin is made sure you are always next to him and check on your regularly. When water floods your mask, or regulator, or removing regulator from your mouth...think what Marin has taught you in the pool, and repeat it...the only difference is you are 30-55 feet in the ocean. The open water dives is a full boat, therefore don't worry...you are in good hands, and other divers will share their experiences with you including their best dives, locations, different adventures.
BTW, signing up today for tomorrow won't work. eLearning takes time to complete (16 chapters and testing). It took me 3 days in between work to complete it.
I wanted to do this 20 years ago, and only got to complete now. The best part of attaining the SDI Open Water Diver Certificate is you have the opportunity to dive around the world, recreational dives at the moment. I want to complete the advance course if possible, and I would come back to Marin and Caroline should the time and place permits!
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Noemí
Jan 11, 2022
TOTAL TRUST AND BEST SERVICE! - THE TEAM TO DIVE WITH !
Divers or future divers, I strongly recommend A’ Ha’ as your dive center in Cancun. Marin is a very experienced dive master, his recommendations are key, he knows the area perfectly, he has multiple dive zone options and you can go out every day to different Spots as fascinating as the reefs around Tulum or cenotes for more or less experienced people. Caro is super efficient, gives you all the necessary information and quote very formally. Professional, reliable, no surprises and more than fair prices.
I got my OPEN WATER certificate with them and they made it very easy. The sea was very complicated we made a first dive there. And we complete with a cenote to do the navigation and thus have an additional and different spot. You'll be surprised if you haven't tried them.
I'll repeat.
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Maksims
Dec 2, 2021
Hope to come back - I can only join all reviews - great people and 5 star service! Done my certificate at A'HA, reef and cenotes diving. Experience I will remember all my life. Would highly recommed these guys as your instructor or diving master. Thanks again and hope to see you again🤗✌
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Aviator_thomas
Oct 5, 2021
Absolutely professional, very nice people, perfect education - It was so much fun to make that course! Beginning with Carolina who perfectly helped me out before getting to Mexico with all the documents I needed, how to get to the hotel where the course started and much more. She welcomed me with a big smile when I got there. Thank you!
Now to Timoteo Marin: He writes about himself that he's a passionate diver. He's not only that but also a very good teacher! He patiently taught me everything I need to know according to the SDI standards. I could feel his passion for scuba diving and he explained a lot to make sure I get a deep understanding of how things work under water. When we were diving I could see how he interacted with nature under water: calm, respectful, absolutely professional, and always having an eye on me.
I already miss these guys and Mexico. I had a really great time.
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Thewanderingdr
Apr 22, 2021
This was an incredible experance. - The teacher was very knowledgeable and professional! I absolutely had a wounded time learning from him. I would recommend this with all my heart. Also he went above and beyond and not only recommend a nice restaurant but also dropped me of there for free without expecting anything in return. He has integrity on make sure you lean every thing by the book!
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