{"id":393,"date":"2017-10-16T11:05:08","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T11:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/?page_id=393"},"modified":"2026-05-15T21:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:08:30","slug":"scuba-diving-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/courses\/scuba-diving-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Water Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Get Your Scuba Diving Certification in Tulum with Koox Diving<\/h1>\n

Scuba diving opens up an entirely new world for you. Just imagine your next vacation in the tropics and the opportunity to go sea diving or reef diving, explore cenotes, meet bull sharks, or admire majestic whale sharks while in the ocean. It\u2019s a whole new world, that welcomes you in, the underwater environment of colorful corals and friendly reef fish, once you get your Open Water scuba diving certification.<\/p>\n

Koox Dive Masters are happy to introduce you to scuba diving, teach you the basics of Open water dives and make it all a fun and jolly experience. Scuba Diving Certification organization<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Learn to Scuba Dive – Choose a Course<\/h2>\n

Recreational Diving Courses<\/h3>\n

Small group courses – every day: from Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel or Cancun<\/p>\n

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COURSES from Tulum<\/b><\/th>\nPRICES in USD<\/th>\nDURATION<\/th>\nLet’s Go!<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Dive (in Casa Cenote)<\/td>\n$234<\/b><\/td>\n1:30pm – 4pm<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discover Scuba Diving in Casa Cenote + Snorkel in Dos Ojos<\/td>\n$249<\/b><\/td>\n8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive<\/td>\n$244<\/b><\/td>\n8am – 1pm \/ 2 try dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scuba Diver up to 12m (1 cenote + 2 ocean dives)<\/td>\n$454<\/b><\/td>\n2 days \/ 3 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PADI Open Water course: 5 dives + E-learning<\/td>\n$684<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water: 5 dives (1 confined + 4 open water dives)<\/td>\n$584<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water: 4 open water dives<\/td>\n$484<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 4 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Open Water up to 30m + E-learning SSI<\/td>\n$584<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water + Advanced Open Water Package<\/td>\n$1108<\/del> -> $1008<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n7 (6 days diving + 1-day break)<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rescue Diver<\/td>\n$709<\/b><\/td>\n3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dive Master<\/td>\n$2044<\/b><\/td>\n3 weeks \/ 20 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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COURSES from Playa del Carmen<\/b><\/th>\nPRICES in USD<\/th>\nDURATION<\/th>\nLet’s Go!<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive<\/td>\n$234<\/b><\/td>\n1:30pm \u2013 4:30pm<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discover Scuba Diving in Casa Cenote + Snorkel in Dos Ojos<\/td>\n$249<\/b><\/td>\n8am – 2pm<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive<\/td>\n$244<\/b><\/td>\n8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scuba Diver up to 12m (1 cenote + 2 ocean dives)<\/td>\n$454<\/b><\/td>\n2 days \/ 3 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water course: All 5 dives + E-learning<\/td>\n$684<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water: All 5 dives (1 confined + 4 open water dives)<\/td>\n$584<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water: 4 open water dives<\/td>\n$484<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 4 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Open Water up to 30m<\/td>\n$584<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water + Advanced Open Water Package<\/td>\n<\/del>$<\/b>1108<\/del> -> $101<\/b>8<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n7 (6 days diving + 1-day break)<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Courses from Cozumel<\/th>\nPrices in USD<\/th>\nTour Duration<\/th>\nLet’s Go<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Discover Scuba Diving: 2 Dives Cozumel reef from Cozumel<\/td>\n$234<\/strong><\/td>\n8:30am – 2pm<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full Open Water Course: All 5 dives + E-Learning from Cozumel<\/td>\n$684<\/strong><\/td>\n3 days<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water All 5 Dives: 1 Confined + 4 Open water dives from Cozumel<\/td>\n$584<\/strong><\/td>\n3 days<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open Water: 4 Open Water Dives from Cozumel<\/td>\n$484<\/strong><\/td>\n3 days<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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COURSES from La Paz, B.C.S<\/b><\/th>\nPRICES in USD<\/th>\nDURATION<\/th>\nLet’s Go!<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Open Water Course up to 18m<\/td>\n469-709USD<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Open Water up to 30m<\/td>\n$619<\/b><\/td>\n2-3 days \/ 5 dives<\/td>\nBook Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u2757E-learning materials are included only for the Full courses & sent before the actual booking time, to be completed in advance
\n\u2757Please make sure to complete the E-learning in advance.
\n\u2757If an extra day of training is needed due to student performance, an extra cost of 150 USD per day is applied.
\n\u2705Guided dives with a highly skilled professional instructor
\n\u2705Full Dive Equipment Rental & Tanks included
\n\u2705Guidance by an instructor – Your instructor will help you master the essential scuba skills in confined waters, making sure you are comfortable and confident enough, and then introduce you to open water diving.
\n\u2705Dive locations entrance fees
\n\u2705Water to refill your reusable bottle
\n\u2705Healthy snacks
\n\u2705Round transportation from our dive shops, to the dive locations and back, is included.<\/p>\n

All prices are per person, in a group of 1-4 people. All courses include theory, written materials, practice in Casa Cenote \/and in the Sea, a practical exam by a certified instructor, all equipment. Certification documents are sent by mail.<\/p>\n

For private courses, please contact us<\/a>, so we can provide an exclusive offer for you.<\/p>\n

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How to become scuba certified<\/h3>\n

1. Dive manuals and theory – online\/offline sources:<\/strong> Your adventure of becoming a scuba diver usually starts with online or home preparation – studying valuable theory materials in the dive manual and watching scuba skills videos before the practice course.<\/p>\n

2. Your first confined water dives<\/strong>: The basic scuba skills are practiced first in confined water: off a calm beach, or in a shallow cenote. There is nothing better than learning to scuba dive while on your Mexican-Caribbean holiday. Luckily Tulum offers excellent beginner divers conditions: cenotes, reefs, crystal clear seawater, so that you will not have to learn to dive in a boring pool.<\/p>\n

3. Your first open water dives<\/strong>: Upon completing your confined water dives, you will proceed to open water dives – exploring the sea underwater world and fully admiring what Riviera Maya\u2019s local environment has to offer.<\/p>\n

Physical requirements and documentation for scuba diving<\/h3>\n

Minimum age:<\/strong> the minimum age is 10 years old (usually children under the age of 18 can register for online courses with parent or guardian permission).<\/p>\n

Maximum age: <\/strong>there is no maximum age, as long as you are in a good health condition and have a medical statement.<\/p>\n

Medical conditions statement: <\/strong>you sign a scuba medical form that confirms you\u2019re fit to dive. If you are not sure whether your medical condition allows you to enter a scuba diving course, please consult your physician.<\/p>\n

Performance requirements for scuba diving course:<\/h3>\n

All these should demonstrate that you are maintaining yourself comfortably in the water. Your scuba instructor will ask you to demonstrate a minimum fitness level and basic swimming skills, such as:<\/p>\n