PADI Open Water Diver Course
Become a PADI Open Water Diver in Taganga in just three days. Learn essential dive skills, explore Tayrona’s reefs and earn worldwide scuba certification!
Original price was: $ 1.650.000.$ 1.550.000Current price is: $ 1.550.000.
Indicated price only applies to cash payments.
Important
Indicated price is our promotion price which only applies when paying in cash. For card payments, original price applies. To be eligible for the cash discount:
- Reserve your spot with a deposit online
- Upon arriving, pay with cash at the counter
VAT: Colombian residents +19% (not included in price). Foreign tourists are exempt. Cash discount available.
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OPEN WATER COURSE AT A GLANCE
| Duration | 3 days | Certification | PADI Open Water Diver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 3 nights included | Minimum age | 10 years |
| Ideal for | Beginners who want to become certified divers | Maximum depth | 18 m / 60 ft |
| Experience | No previous experience required | Training dives | 1 confined water dive + 4 open water dives |
| Location | Taganga & Tayrona National Park in Santa Marta, Colombia | Equipment | Full scuba equipment included |
| Price | 1,550,000 COP (Cash Price) |
PADI Open Water Course in Taganga, Colombia
Start your scuba diving life in the Caribbean.
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular beginner scuba certification and your first step to becoming an independent certified diver. During the course you learn the theory, skills and confidence to dive safely with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18m/60ft.
At Ocean Lovers Taganga, your training combines flexible PADI eLearning, confined-water practice and four open water training dives in the warm Caribbean waters around Taganga. It is a practical, supportive way to get certified while enjoying one of Colombia’s best-known scuba diving towns.
What is included
- PADI eLearning and digital course materials
- Instructor-led skill practice and dive briefings
- Confined-water training sessions
- 4 open water training dives
- Full scuba equipment during the course
- PADI Open Water Diver certification after successful completion
What You Will Learn
- How pressure affects your body underwater
- How to assemble, check and use scuba equipment
- Buoyancy control, mask clearing and regulator recovery
- Dive planning, air management and buddy procedures
- How to prevent and handle common diving problems
- Respectful diving around reefs and marine life
Requirements
- No previous scuba experience required
- Basic swimming comfort needed
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Medical questionnaire required before diving
- Students under 18 need parent or guardian approval
How the course works
1Start online
After booking, we assign your PADI eLearning so you can begin the theory at your own pace before or during your stay in Taganga.
2Practice skills
You train with your instructor in shallow confined water until the main safety and comfort skills feel clear.
3Complete 4 ocean dives
Use your new skills on four open water training dives and build confidence step by step.
4Get certified
After completing the theory, skills and dives, you receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification, recognized worldwide.
Who this course is for
This beginner scuba diving course is ideal if you want a real certification, not just a one-time try dive. It is also a good choice if you are travelling through Colombia and want to learn to dive in Taganga with enough time to practice properly, ask questions and build confidence before joining fun dives after certification.
Diving in Taganga
Taganga is a relaxed Caribbean fishing village close to Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park. The area offers warm water, varied training sites and easy access from the dive center, making it a comfortable place to complete your PADI Open Water course in Colombia.
Course duration
Most students complete the course in 3 to 4 days, depending on eLearning progress, ocean conditions and scheduling. If you have limited travel time, contact us before booking so we can help plan realistic dates.
Course & Stay Packages
Want to keep everything simple? Choose one of our courses and accommodation packages when booking. Reserve your course online, select your preferred start date, and we’ll send you a booking confirmation together with your registration link. Once your registration is complete, you’ll receive your course materials.
Our stay packages are perfect for divers who want to train, sleep close to the dive center, and enjoy Taganga without having to organize accommodation separately.
Why learn with Ocean Lovers?
- PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Resort in Taganga
- Professional training facilities and experienced instructors
- Small-group teaching with a friendly, personal atmosphere
- Dive center and accommodation in one convenient location
Payment and booking
- Reserve your spot online with a deposit
- Pay the remaining balance at the dive shop
- We confirm availability after booking
- Need help choosing dates? Contact us on WhatsApp
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