First time

Booking: Try Scuba Mini-Course in Taganga

Your first fin kick. Discover Scuba · your first day underwater

Duration
1 day
Dives
2 dives
Max. depth
—
Requirement
None
Two people smiling underwater on their first dive

Everything included in the Try Scuba Mini-Course. Pick your date in the form and hold your spot online.

About the course

Enjoy a fun day underwater with our Try Scuba Mini-Course in Taganga. Live an unforgettable experience and take home memories from underwater, with photos and videos of Tayrona Park's seascapes. No previous experience or certification needed.

What's included

  • Introductory briefing
  • First dive: practice and swim (40 min)
  • Surface interval (40 min)
  • Second dive: fun and photos (45 min)
  • Edited photos and videos of your experience
  • E-learning materials to prepare the theory
  • Experienced instructors who look after your safety

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Taganga coast

    Briefing, first dive for practice and a swim, surface interval and a second dive to explore and take photos.

What you'll learn and need to know

  • Location: Taganga coast.
  • Duration: 2 dives of 40 and 45 minutes.
  • It counts towards the Open Water Diver course if you decide to continue.

Price and payment

The Try Scuba Mini-Course costs $365.000 per person (previously $395,000), in Colombian pesos. Hold your spot with a $30,000 deposit per person and pay the rest at the school. Includes boat transport, scuba gear, guide, and photos and videos.

Your place on the course path

It's step 1 of 5: your first contact with diving.

  1. Try Scuba Mini-Course1 day
  2. Open Water Diver Course3 days
  3. PADI Advanced Course2 days
  4. Rescue Diver Course3 days
  5. Divemaster Course8 days

Where we meet

The course starts at our school in Taganga, 15 minutes from Santa Marta. Dives in Tayrona National Natural Park leave by boat, 20 minutes away. How to get to Taganga.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience for the mini-course?

No. It's designed for your very first time: the instructor explains everything in the briefing and stays with you on both dives.

How long does the mini-course take?

One day. It includes two dives of 40 and 45 minutes with a 40-minute surface interval.

Does the mini-course count towards certification?

Yes. It's part of the PADI Open Water Diver course, so you can continue your training afterwards.

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Book your course

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Choose a start date to continue.

You won't be charged yet: you'll confirm the details in the next step. Gear, boat, instructor and photos included.

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After you book What happens next

What happens after you book

  1. You receive confirmation

    You'll get an email and we'll message you on WhatsApp with the meeting point.

  2. Study materials

    If your course includes it, we'll send you the PADI e-learning so you can get the theory done in advance.

  3. You arrive at the school

    You meet your instructor, fill out the medical questionnaire and set up your gear.

  4. You dive in Tayrona

    Boat, dives and photos. If you paid a deposit, the balance is paid at the school.

Prefer to talk to someone? Book on WhatsApp · +57 315 568 6343