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Open Water Course – Dive Machine Experience

By The Dive Machine
Free cancellation available
Price is $536 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • 3-day scuba diving certification course
  • Theory and skill exercises in a pool
  • Open water dives in Playa del Carmen
  • Experienced instructors for a seamless learning experience
  • Theory and pool training included

Activity location

    • Playa del Carmen
    • Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Calle 6 Nte Bis. 227, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
    • Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Open Water Course – Dive Machine Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$535.60 x 1 Adult$535.60

Total
Price is $535.60
Until Sun, Nov 30

What's included, what's not

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    Study Digital Material
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    Full Dive Gear
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    Boat transportation
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    Snacks / Water and Fruits
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    Towels
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    5 Tanks
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    Photos
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    Tips
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    Ecotax $500 MXN pesos per person

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years

What you can expect

Start your diving journey and earn your first scuba certification in just 3 unforgettable days in the turquoise waters of Playa del Carmen. ✨

The Open Water Diver Course is your passport to the underwater world — an internationally recognized certification that allows you to dive anywhere in the world up to 18 meters (60 feet).

Your adventure begins at our Dive Machine center, where our certified instructors will guide you through every step of the learning process.

Day 1: Theory and confined water training in the pool. Learn the fundamentals of buoyancy control, equipment use, underwater communication, and safety procedures.

Days 2 & 3: Four open water dives on Playa del Carmen’s coral reefs, where you’ll apply your skills in real conditions and experience the thrill of breathing underwater surrounded by colorful marine life.

By the end of the course, you’ll have not only earned your certification but also the confidence and skills to dive safely and independently anywhere in the world.

At Dive Machine, we are proud to be the only dive school in Playa del Carmen designed with Universal Inclusion, offering adaptive scuba programs so that divers with any physical or cognitive condition can achieve their certification in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our experienced instructors, small groups, and personalized attention ensure a fun, safe, and truly life-changing experience.

It’s more than a course — it’s the beginning of a new adventure beneath the waves.

Why Choose the Dive Machine Open Water Course?
✅ Full certification in 3 days: Learn, train, and dive with expert instructors.
✅ 4 open water dives: Practice real skills in Playa del Carmen’s coral reefs.
✅ Small groups: Personalized learning and close supervision.
✅ All equipment included: Professional and well-maintained gear.
✅ Adaptive diving: Accessible certification programs for divers of all abilities.
✅ International certification: Valid worldwide up to 18 meters (60 ft).
✅ Eco-responsible school: Promoting ocean protection and sustainable diving.

What’s Included
All course materials and certification fees
‍♂️ Pool training and confined water sessions
4 Open Water Dives in Playa del Carmen
‍ Professional instructor guidance
Full dive gear
Boat transportation
Fruits, snacks, and water

What’s Not Included
Fee Tax: $500 MXN per person
Transportation: Hotel to Dive School
Tips and Photography Services

Location

Activity location

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    • Playa del Carmen
    • Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Calle 6 Nte Bis. 227, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
    • Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico