Scuba Diving Courses

Plunging our heads into the sea and taking the first breath underwater is just as fascinating now as it was on the very first dive. For us, to leave our natural surroundings and immerse ourselves into a world so foreign is still one of the greatest adventures there is.

So come and join us on our adventures and become a diver. Blue Experience Dive Center Akumal offers a full range of PADI courses to cater to everyone from your first breath underwater right up to Divemaster.

If you have never dipped your head under water the Discover Scuba Dive is exactly right for you. Your dive instructor will give you a short explanation of the basic rules for a safe and easy dive and will make you familiar with the equipment. Next are a few exercises in shallow water where you learn how to handle your diving equipment. Afterwards you will go on your first boat dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters (40 feet) and will experience the amazing world under the sea.

The Open Water diver course is the right choice for those who want to dive freely with a dive buddy in the future beyond the depth of 12 meters (40 feet). This certificate is valid worldwide! In 3 to 3 ½ days you can gain your PADI Open Water certification. The first two days overlap with the PADI Scuba Diver program. On day 3 you get to exercise further skills in the pool and shallow water and expand your theoretical knowledge. There is a short multiple choice quiz to complete at the end of the course. Upon completion of the course you receive the PADI Open Water certificate which allows you to dive to 18 meters (60 feet) worldwide. The course includes 4 dives off the boat on the wonderful reefs of Akumal. 

Our PADI Open Water Diver course includes free DAN (Divers Alert Network) insurance coverage for 6 months.

Blue Experience Diving offers the PADI Rescue Diver course, a pivotal step for divers seeking to enhance their safety and emergency response skills. This comprehensive course teaches self-rescue techniques, how to recognize and manage stress in other divers, and essential emergency procedures. Our experienced multilingual instructors provide top-tier training, fostering confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility towards fellow divers. To enroll, you should be at least 12 years old, hold valid CPR and First Aid certification which you can also obtain with us, and be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent. Dive into this transformative experience with us and become a vigilant and skilled diver, ready for any underwater challenge.

The PADI Nitrox certification is the ideal choice for divers looking to extend their underwater adventures while safely managing their exposure to nitrogen. With this certification, divers can use enriched air nitrox mixtures, which contain a higher percentage of oxygen than standard air, allowing for longer no-decompression dive times. The course typically spans for 2 days and combines theory, practical application, and safety measures to ensure divers understand the nuances of using nitrox. 

Once certified, divers can enjoy the benefits of nitrox for dives, which often result in longer bottom times and shorter surface intervals. Whether exploring coral reefs, wrecks, or other underwater environments, the PADI Nitrox certification opens up new possibilities for diving enthusiasts around the world.