Discover Scuba Diving: An Introduction to the Underwater World in a Safe and Controlled Environment
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115 Ratings
San Miguel de Cozumel
Experience the thrill of scuba diving in a safe and controlled environment. Dive into the underwater world and explore its wonders. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tikila Bar - Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. If you are not quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you.

DIVE BOUTIQUE COZUMEL/Cozumel Dive Academy offers this experience daily in the crystal clear shallow waters right off our dock with one of our experienced and patient PADI Instructors. While not an actual scuba certification, during your Discover Scuba Diving experience, you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment while enjoying a fun and easy introduction to exploring the underwater world.

Get ready to:

Go over the scuba equipment you use to dive and how easy it is to move around underwater with your gear.

Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater.

Learn critical skills that you’ll use during every scuba dive.

Enjoy swimming and exploring as you complete an open-water dive on our house reef directly from Tikila Beach.

All the scuba and snorkeling equipment you need is included. Please contact us once you sign up so we can send you the digital eLearning portion of your experience.

What's Included
  • PADI Digital DSD e-Learning provided in advance upon contact.
  • All necessary equipment included.
  • Guidance by a PADI Instructor.
Additional Information

Experiencing your inaugural breath submerged in water is incomparable. It might take some adjustment, but most people find scuba diving quite intuitive after just a few minutes.

The principal hurdle for instructors in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is not encouraging the participants to get into the water, but persuading them to exit upon concluding the course. This initiation into scuba diving takes roughly 2.5 hours. The process includes an online theoretical session, a practice segment in our confined water area, and learning of vital skills. After fulfilling these components, you will engage in a supervised open water dive at our fantastic local reef.

Embark on this underwater adventure and unveil the wonders of the oceanic realm.

  • All participants are required to complete a required Medical Statement. Please note that a “YES” answer on the Medical Statement will require clearance by a Medical Doctor.
Location
Cozumel Dive Academy
Carretera Costera Sur
We meet at Cozumel Dive Academy on Palmar Condominiums, which is conveniently located a short walk from your dive site at Tikila Beach, directly across from Paprika's Restaurant. Your guide will be waiting at the entrance to meet you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cynthia_s
Mar 19, 2024
Don't settle for snorkeling when you can scuba dive! - This was the highlight of our trip! Marcello and Ramon were awesome and very patient with us as it was our first time scuba diving with our older teenage kids. It was an incredible morning that left us wanting more scuba diving experiences. We dove 20-25 feet and felt like we were in another world. The water was very clear and there were plenty of fish and coral to see. Thank you again to Marcello and Ramon... and thank you to Rayanna the underwater photographer who captured it all for us!
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Michelle_s
Mar 11, 2024
This is fun, everyone needs to try! - Gael was extremely kind and patient. It was me and my two kids, age 21 and 17. I'm 55, so it takes me a minute longer to catch on to new things. Gael kept his eye on me to make sure I understand everything and was comfortable. My son had already taken this course in Monterey, CA and he told me that Gael did a better job of teaching that the instructors in California. We enjoyed it!
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Mikepp1584qd
Feb 1, 2024
Great staff! - Unfortunately I didn’t get to actually scuba dive due to weather restrictions. But I had scuba diving booked for 3 people and had to cancel. The staff here is 10/10 super friendly and was able to get my return processed right away with super fast responses!
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John_b
Jan 8, 2024
Great Father/ Daughter Experience! - I booked this trip my 13 yr old daughter and myself. She wanted to snorkel in Belize, and I asked her if she would want to try Scuba instead. She jumped at the opportunity. The shop staff were great, the equipment was clean and in very good condition, and most importantly our Divemaster named "Pachi" was excellent. He made my daughter feel very calm & confident as he led us on her first dive. It is a PADI certified "Introduction to Diving" course and she absolutely loved it. Thanks again for the great Cozumel diving experience!
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T_c
Dec 28, 2023
Perfect for a family of teens - The experience itself was awesome for our family of four ages 14-46! Things I wish I knew beforehand: the walk to the shop is about 15 minutes outside the port and different from the place where you dive, so read the directions for the meeting point thoroughly. Each person has to complete official PADI training before you can start, but they don’t send you the link until a day or two before, and we were already on the cruise ship without service, so we showed up an hour before our appointment and completed it at the dive shop. Gael was so patient, thorough, and made the experience beautiful. He provided waters and carried all the equipment to the dive spot. There were lots of dive companies using the spot to learn, but they didn’t go on the extended 30 minute dive outside the practice area like Gael took us. My 73-year-old mom was able to sit and watch us the whole time right on the water…there is a restaurant above the dive spot to eat before or after. The experience itself was intimidating, as we had never been scuba diving (or even snorkeling) before, but are avid swimmers…Gael taught you everything you needed to know from hand signals, to removing water from your mask underwater and replacing your mouthpiece, and you earn your first dive for scuba certification. I would highly recommend this activity for a family of teens and Gael was amazing and keeps you calm underwater while showing you the beauty of the fish and coral, plus it was just our family with him instructing.
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Eric_h
Dec 27, 2023
Great Scuba Experience!! - Upon arrival at the shop, everyone was so friendly and helpful. We were quickly fitted and went over the dive area. Renata was our instructor and she is AWESOME!! Renata carefully took about 45 minutes to explain all of the details, do's and don'ts. We entered the water by walking into a shallow area to begin practice. One of our tour divers had severe fright and decided not to continue, Renata took care of getting her out of water and out of her equipment. Once we were all ready, we dove in over 40 feet of water! It was amazing and the dive shop owner, Phil is a super nice guy. Highly recommend.
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Chris_s
Dec 24, 2023
Two cheeseheads - Bethany was awesome! We enjoyed our dive! It was cool seeing all the ocean creatures and plants. Swimming under the pier!
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837leis
Dec 23, 2023
Amazing experience - The experience was so amazing! The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient. The view under the water was unbelievable. I fell in love with scuba diving.
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Cjdennett
Dec 2, 2023
Careful and thoughtful instructor. - Bethany did a great job looking after my 13yr old first timer and I! She was patient and made sure we had fun.
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Chip_g
Nov 23, 2023
Wow, amazing... Ask for Guillermo! - Wow, what an amazing experience. And Guillermo our guide was absolutely incredible. He taught us so well, made the experience so enjoyable and we always felt safe. Definitely use discover scuba and ask for guillermo.
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