Open Water Diver 2-Day PADI Course in Playa del Carmen

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

2 days (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn to dive in Playa del Carmen, where you'll get your first scuba experience in a gorgeous location on the Caribbean Coast. This 3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course covers scuba diving theory and technique, and includes classroom work, confined water dives, and open water dives, where you'll put to use your new skills. Upon completion of the PADI Open Water Diver Course, you'll be qualified to dive to 60 feet (18 mt.) at sites around the world.

Learn the basics of scuba technique and safety
Open water dives in a scenic location
Includes all necessary equipment
Finish the course with a PADI certification

What's Included

Log book
Full dive equipment & dive computer rental
Pool training
4 open water dives by boat
Padi diver certificate

Photos
Lunch
Digital materials (ebook, videos and certificate) 199 usd
Sandos Hotel boarding fee 60 USD

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Scuba Libre
Calle 4 Nte Manzana 3 entre 5a avenida y zona federal maritima, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Schedule will be planned at the moment of the reservation. We are located on the 4th street between the 5th av. and the beach. From the 5th Av. you walk down towards the beach on the 4th street (Calle 4 Norte); our dive center Scuba Libre is on the left side of the street few steps from the beach.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What To Expect

Scuba Libre

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Note: If you'd like to take the course at Sandos Hotel, there is a 50 USD boarding fee
Minimum age for the PADI course is 10 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 16 reviews

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Great diving experience with Sam

Anant_M, Oct 2025

Scuba Libre is a good diving company, Sam our instructor was very knowledgeable. The open water certification was for my wife, and I took a refresher course. There wasn't much visibility in my first dive as the currents were strong, so they took us to a different location for the next dive, which had better visibility. Overall we both enjoyed our second dive. As an open water diver, I wanted to go for better sites, but came to know, those sites are near to Cozumel.