PADI Open Water Course in Cozumel

Learn to Dive in Cozumel with PADI eLearning, Equipment, and One Two-Tank Boat Trip Included.​

Course at a Glance

Course: PADI Open Water Diver
Location: Cozumel, Mexico
Price: $495.00
Deposit: $200.00
Duration: Usually 3 days
Includes: PADI eLearning, scuba equipment, dive computer, DAN student insurance, certification, taxes, shore dives, and one two-tank boat trip
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Best For: Beginners who want to become certified scuba divers

If you want to learn to dive in Cozumel, our PADI Open Water Course is the ideal place to start. This beginner-friendly scuba certification course is designed for people who have never dived before, as well as for travelers who want to earn a globally recognized scuba certification while enjoying the clear, warm waters of Cozumel. At Dive Boutique Cozumel, we focus on patient instruction, personal attention, and a pace that works for you.

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The PADI Open Water Course is $495.00 and includes PADI eLearning, all required scuba equipment, DAN student insurance, certification, taxes and fees, shore training dives, and one two-tank boat trip for Open Water Dives 3 and 4. A $200.00 deposit secures your space, with the remaining balance due at the beginning of the course.

Our goal is simple: help you learn to scuba dive in Cozumel in a way that feels comfortable, exciting, and well supported. The course is generally completed in three days, although we sometimes take a little longer when needed, because we progress at your pace, not ours. 

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How the PADI Open Water Course Works

Step One - Academics

Your scuba journey begins before you arrive in Cozumel. Once you sign up, you will receive your PADI eLearning and required course paperwork so you can begin the academic portion online. Completing this in advance helps you arrive better prepared, so you can spend more of your time in Cozumel learning practical scuba skills and enjoying the in-water portions of the course.

Step Two - Confined Water Dives

This is where you begin building real comfort underwater. During this phase of the course, you will complete five confined water dives while learning and practicing the basic scuba skills needed to dive safely. These sessions are generally conducted at Tikila Beach, across the road from the shop. If conditions are not suitable for a comfortable learning environment, training may start in a local pool.

Our teaching style is built around confidence, not rushing. If you need extra time to get comfortable with mask skills, buoyancy, breathing, or basic underwater movement, we work with you until you are ready to move on.

Step Three - Open Water Dives

Your final step is where everything comes together. You will complete four open water dives over two days, giving you the chance to apply your new scuba skills in real diving conditions while exploring some of Cozumel's beautiful underwater scenery.

Open Water Dives 1 and 2 are normally completed from shore, and Open Water Dives 3 and 4 are completed during a two-tank boat trip.

These dives are about more than just checking boxes. They are your introduction to the underwater world as a real diver. By the end of the course, you will not only have demonstrated the skills required for certification, but you will also have experienced the excitement of breathing underwater, exploring reefs, and seeing why so many people fall in love with scuba diving in Cozumel.

Once you complete all course requirements, you will earn your PADI Open Water Diver Certification, a certification recognized worldwide. 

The following is included with your PADI Open Water Course:

• PADI eLearning 
• All required scuba equipment, including a dive computer
• One two-tank boat trip for Open Water Dives 3 & 4
• DAN Student Insurance for added peace of mind
• All taxes and fees — the price you see is the price you pay

Why Learn to Dive with Dive Boutique Cozumel?

There are many places to take a beginner scuba course, but choosing the right environment matters.

• Daily start dates that help you fit the course into your itinerary
• Patient instructors who progress at your pace
• Crystal-clear Cozumel waters for unforgettable first dives
• Transparent pricing with no last-minute gear or certification surprises

Prerequisites to enroll in the PADI Open Water course:

• Minimum age 10 years (Junior Open Water for 10–14 yrs)
• Basic swimming ability and good physical health
• Completion of the Medical Statement. You can download a copy of the Medical Statement below

Download Medical Statement

Any "Yes" answers require physician approval before in-water activities. If this is the case, we will need the Medical Statement signed and dated by your Physician at the beginning of your course.

Additional youth requirements (ages 10–11):

• Review the Youth Diving Responsibility and Risks Acknowledgment
• Watch the Youth Diving: Responsibility and Risk video with a parent/guardian