MEXICO
This is the shortlist you would send a diving friend: 15 padi courses in Mexico worth the airfare, with the price, the certification needed and the one thing to check before you pay.
Learn scuba in Cabo with PADI pool training, a 30-minute ocean session, small groups, and clear advice on extra fees and pickup.
“I had never been scuba diving, but my husband is pretty experienced. The training was good and each person had an experienced diver to help guide them underwater. I never felt unsafe and we had a wonderful time!”
Puerto Vallarta scuba review covering sites, costs, gear, safety, timing, marine life, and whether this PADI excursion is worth booking.
“The water was WAY too cold for the wetsuit thickness provided. Couldn't enjoy the first dive and skipped the second because I wasn't able to warm up during the surface interval! Also visibility wasn't very good... a so-so dive”
Try scuba in Costa Maya with PADI training, shallow-water practice, and a reef visit for $100, guided by patient instructors in small groups.
“This was an amazing diving experience! They really know what they are doing and we're able to calm down a member of our group that was feeling anxious. They went by the ship time so don't stress and our boat docked late and they were understanding and accommodating.”
Try scuba in Isla Mujeres with PADI instruction, MUSA statues, Manchones Reef, turtles, rays, and two guided underwater sessions.
“This was my first time scuba diving and it was so awesome. I found it so relaxing and meditative. One of the best parts was this amazing sea turtle we found that I took pictures with. It was also super easy to do. I would recommend this to anyone always.”
Try scuba in Cozumel with pool training, full equipment, and two guided boat outings to reefs in the marine park.
“Alex was a great teacher and guide. He was knowledgeable, fun, and made sure we had the best experience that also felt safe! Highly recommend!”
Review of PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Riviera Maya, with pool training, reef boat trip, costs, pickup details, and practical tips.
“Great experience for the beginner. Our guide, Toby, was very knowledgeable, and patient. Great time.”
Review of Playa del Carmen’s PADI Discover Scuba experience, with pool training, reef time, price, safety notes, wildlife, and booking advice.
“Terrible experience. The training is for less than an hour and is very rushed. The practice "tank" is actually a 3ft resort pool in which we were taught to breathing and hand signs for about 20 minutes. There was no pool lesson on equalizing pressure etc. We spent more time waiting for the boat to arrive than on the lessons itself. I felt very uncomfortable after the lesson and chose not to go into the ocean. My husband went and within 10ft in the ocean felt ear pain and couldn't complete it. This would've been identified if the practice tank was deeper. We spent a lot of money for nothing...…”
Try scuba in Isla Mujeres without certification, visiting MUSA and Manchones with an instructor, equipment, training, and two boat outings.
“This is a terrific operation. I already have my dive certification and wanted to introduce my kids - 14 and 18 - to diving. We showed up and were greeted by the crew. Our instructor, Nina, did a great job with my kids on the instruction work and then led us to the requisite practice dive at the beach. From there we joined several other dive groups on their boat and headed out for two dives. We were in the water 40 min for each dive and Nina stayed just with us the entire time. She was a great underwater guide and the other dive groups on their boat also…”
Review of Isla Mujeres’ two-day PADI Open Water course, with MUSA statues, small groups, pricing, timing, fitness needs, and booking advice.
“Javi was an outstanding instructor and provided me with all the tools and knowledge I needed to complete my certification. When there were challenges, he was extremely supportive and helped with great advice and calm to work through and provide the necessary support.”
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in three to four days with pool training, Cozumel reef boat trips, gear, and hotel pickup.
“I just complete my open water dive course with Esteban here in Cancun and what an experience!”
Learn what to expect from the three-day PADI Open Water course in Playa del Carmen, including costs, pool training, reef trips, and practical tips.
“Today we finished our Open Water course. Our instructor Jorge was fantastic and very educational in all stages. We felt very safe with him and all the staff at Scubacaribe in Rui Yacutan (Playa del Carmen) are very helpful and nice. So of course we booked 2 more dives with Jorge as new OW divers.😃”
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in Playa del Carmen with pool practice, cenotes, reef sessions, hotel transport, and video.
“I have been wanting to do the PADI Open Water certification for years. After a few "club dives" with minimal training, I took the plunge this year in Playa Del Carmen with Andrey at Diversland. What an amazing experience! Andrey is the most patient, kind and credible instructor. We spent many hours practicing the skills necessary to be a comfortable and proficient diver. I not only feel great and safe underwater, but I made a friend I look forward to diving with again.”
Earn PADI Open Water certification in Isla Mujeres with three days of training, four boat sessions, equipment, and Marine National Park access.
“Absolutely phenomenal. Jessica helped me choose the advanced open-water over several individual courses. Jason was super knowledgeable and we found out we were from similar areas of the world. Nina was my instructor and she was ph”
Earn your PADI Open Water certification in Cabo with pool training, four ocean sessions, patient instructors, and a small four-person group.
“All in all it was great! Johnny is a very good instructor and explained everything clear and with patience.”
Try scuba in Playa del Carmen with pool training, expert instruction, and two 40-minute coral reef descents for $169.
“This was an amazing experience. We had Jack as main instructor who was excellent in his scuba instruction with great personality, which made it more memorable. He was assisted by Geovanni (Italian young lady) who consistently assisted in getting our buoyancy down pat. The day started with roughly 1.5 hours of pool instruction, a lunch break and then off to two (2) dives. The two dives were amazing, with aqua blue water and schools of fish, manta rays and reefs. Tough to go back to snorkeling once you've been scuba. Would definitely use them again.”
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