Taganga
01 Introduction
The PADI Open Water Diver course (Open Water Diver) is the certification that makes you a diver. In three days you learn to dive independently with a buddy, down to 18 meters, anywhere in the world.
It's for anyone who has never dived or has done the mini-course and wants their certification. All ocean dives take place in Tayrona National Natural Park, with PADI instructors who have more than 20 years of experience.
02 What you'll learn
- Assemble, use and take apart your scuba gear
- Control your buoyancy and depth in open water
- Use a dive computer and plan your dives
- Handle buoyancy or equipment problems
- Stay safe and respond to emergencies
- Dive with respect for the reef and marine life
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03 Step-by-step itinerary
- 1Day 1 — Confined water
Basic skills
5 confined water sessions down to 5 m: gear setup, breathing, hand signals, entries and exits, and basic skills.
- 2Day 2 — Tayrona Park · 12 m
First ocean dives
2 open water training dives: dive computer, buoyancy control and emergency techniques.
- 3Day 3 — Tayrona Park · 18 m
Dives to 18 meters and certification
2 dives to 18 meters: emergency management, problem solving and buoyancy. You finish certified.
The order may change depending on the weather and the group; your instructor will confirm it when you book.
04 Duration, depth and requirements
- Duration
- 3 days
- Dives
- 5 confined water + 4 ocean
- Maximum depth
- 18 m
- Minimum age
- 10 years
- Requirements
- No previous experience. Normal physical and mental health
- Location
- Taganga and Tayrona Park
05 What's included and what's not
Included
- Study materials, online or in person
- 5 confined water dives
- 2 open water training dives (12 m)
- 2 deep practice dives (18 m)
- Full gear and dive computers
- Boat transport to Tayrona Park
- Snack with fruit, sandwich and drinks
- PADI instructor throughout the course
- Photos and videos of your dives
- PADI Open Water Diver certification
- Dive insurance
Not included
- Accommodation in Taganga
- Transportation to the school (here's how to get there)
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06 PADI certification you'll earn
PADI Open Water Diver
An international certification for life. It lets you dive down to 18 m with a buddy anywhere in the world, and rent gear and tanks at any dive center.
Your place on the PADI course path
It's step 2 of 5.
- Try Scuba Mini-Course1 day
- Open Water Diver Course3 days
- PADI Advanced Course2 days
- Rescue Diver Course3 days
- Divemaster Course8 days
07 Price and booking
$1.550.000$1.600.000per person
The Open Water Diver Course costs $1.550.000 per person (previously $1,600,000), in Colombian pesos. Hold your spot with a $30,000 deposit per person and pay the rest at the school.
08 Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience for the Open Water course?
No. The course starts from scratch, with 5 sessions in the pool or from the beach before heading out to sea.
How deep can I dive once certified?
With the PADI Open Water certification you can dive down to 18 meters anywhere in the world.
How many dives are included?
5 confined water sessions, 2 training dives to 12 meters and 2 dives to 18 meters in Tayrona Park.
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