PADI Open Water Course in Taganga & Tayrona｜Colombia

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.

Cancellation Policy:
If an activity or trip is canceled due to bad weather or rough sea conditions, safety always comes first. We will offer to reschedule your dives or provide an alternative option. If we are unable to reschedule, 100% of the unused portion of your course or dive package will be fully refunded.