TagangaScuba Diving Courses in Taganga & Prices
Six PADI-certified courses with training in Tayrona National Natural Park. All include boat, gear, guide, photos and videos. Prices per person in Colombian pesos (COP).
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Choose your diving course
Each course opens the door to the next. Open each course page to see what's included, the day-by-day plan and available dates.
- Never dived before and have one dayTry Scuba Mini-Course
- You want to get certifiedOpen Water Diver Course
- Already a certified diverPADI Advanced Course
First timeTry Scuba Mini-Course
Enjoy a fun day underwater with our Try Scuba Mini-Course in Taganga.
- 1 day
- 2 dives
- Requirement: none
$365.000$395.000per personSee the course
CertificationOpen Water Diver Course
The PADI Open Water Diver course is your gateway to scuba diving.
- 3 days
- Down to 18 m
- Requirement: none
$1.550.000$1.600.000per personSee the course
Next levelPADI Advanced Course
Already an Open Water diver? Take your diving to the next level.
- 2 days
- Down to 30 m
- Requirement: Open Water
$1.450.000$1.550.000per personSee the course
Next levelRescue Diver Course
Gain more experience and confidence as a diver.
- 3 days
- Pool + ocean
- Requirement: certified diver
$1.400.000$1.700.000per personSee the course
ProfessionalDivemaster Course
Become a certified PADI dive leader.
- 8 days
- 20 dives
- Requirement: Rescue Diver
$3.800.000$5.000.000per personSee the course
FreedivingFreediving Course
Explore your limits with freediving.
- 3 days
- Pool + ocean
- Requirement: none
$1.300.000$1.400.000per personSee the course
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Price and duration comparison
The same details for every course, in the same order.
| Course | Days | Dives | Max. depth | Requirement | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try Scuba Mini-Course | 1 day | 2 dives | — | None | $365.000 |
| Open Water Diver Course | 3 days | 5 pool + 4 ocean | 18 m | None | $1.550.000 |
| PADI Advanced Course | 2 days | 5 adventure dives | 30 m | Open Water | $1.450.000 |
| Rescue Diver Course | 3 days | Pool + ocean | — | Certified diver | $1.400.000 |
| Divemaster Course | 8 days | 20 dives | — | Rescue Diver | $3.800.000 |
| Freediving Course | 3 days | Pool + ocean | — | None | $1.300.000 |
Book with a $30,000 COP deposit per person and pay the balance at the school.
30 m Your questions
Questions about our diving courses
Not sure which one to choose? Tell us whether you've dived before and how many days you'll be in Taganga.
How much does a scuba diving course in Taganga cost?
From $365,000 COP per person for the one-day Mini-Course. The PADI Open Water Diver Course costs $1,550,000 COP and includes certification. You can see all prices on the courses page.
Can I dive if I've never done it before?
Yes. The Try Scuba Mini-Course and the Open Water Diver Course require no previous experience. The mini-course is one day with two guided dives; Open Water certifies you in three days.
How long does a scuba diving course take?
From 1 day (Mini-Course) to 8 days (Divemaster). Open Water, Rescue and Freediving take 3 days; Advanced takes 2.
How do I book and how much do I pay upfront?
Choose your course and date and pay a $30,000 COP deposit per person, or the full amount if you prefer. You can also book by messaging us on WhatsApp.