PADI certification · first levelDuration: 2 days
Open Water Diver
Scuba course with an instructor, pool and open-water practice, and an internationally valid PADI certification.
An introductory scuba course with an instructor, in a safe and relaxed environment. Once completed, the certification lets you dive safely and explore the underwater world. The course also aims to turn you into a protector of marine ecosystems.
What is included
- Study materials (8 to 10 hours of independent study)
- Theory and practical classes
- 5 dives in confined water (pool)
- 4 dives in open water (sea)
- Full diving equipment rental
- Round-trip transport from the Club Náutico de Cartagena to the dive sites
- Snacks and drinks
- Photos and videos of the experience
- PADI certification, internationally valid
Not included
- Other expenses not specified
Requirements
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Meet the established medical requirements
- Complete the theory and practical modules
Itinerary
Pool1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Ribeira Building pool
- Introduction to the course and the equipment
- 24 diving skills developed over 5 pool dives
- Equipment breakdown and maintenance
Open water · first session7:00 AM to 1:00 PM · Club Náutico de Cartagena
- Equipment setup
- 20 to 30 minute boat ride to the first site
- Two dives of 40 minutes to 1 hour, with a rest on the boat
- Equipment breakdown
Open water · second session7:00 AM to 1:00 PM · Club Náutico de Cartagena
- Equipment setup and a 20 to 30 minute boat ride
- Two dives; the second is devoted to independent exploration or ecosystem identification
- Dives logged in your logbook
Meeting point
First session: Ribeira Building pool. Open water: Club Náutico de Cartagena.
