moderate
2-3 days
Participants should be in good overall health with basic swimming skills and comfort in the water to handle underwater equipment and movement.
Discover the thrill of scuba diving with the PADI Open Water Certification course in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This 2-3 day program combines expert instruction and ocean dives at Escambron Beach to get you certified for life and ready to explore the Caribbean’s underwater wonders.
Ages 18+ • Learn the basics of scuba diving and join a community of adventurers!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our PADI Open Water Certification course in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Over just 2-3 days, you'll learn scuba diving basics, explore vibrant ocean life, and join a global diving community. Enjoy personalized instruction, small class sizes, and free GOPRO footage to cherish your experience forever.
Want to discover a new world? This is the first step by taking our course to receive your open water certification with PADI, one of the largest Diving education programs worldwide. The process only takes 2-3 days and then you will be certified for life! Through this certification course you will learn the basics of scuba diving and join a community of adventurers.
You do not need any prior experience for this certification.
The amazing part is, we keep our classes small to give the quality you deserve, while also capturing this experience on GOPRO and will download all videos for free to your phone!
WHY GET CERTIFIED?
Location, Location, Location, our dive site is located at Escambron beach park in San Juan, Puerto Rico making it very easy and accessible to participate in our classes. We do all of our dives in the ocean and will make sure we point out the abundant amount of sea life that San Juan has to offer. With two different dive sites at this location, you will have the opportunity to see sea turtles, fish and lots of different sea life.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The certification process consists of 2 components. One, coursework and the second is hands on water training.
Once you book your certification, your dive instructor will reach out within the first 24hrs to send you your coursework. We utilize an advanced e-learning education system to make the certification process easy and fun.
The e-learning course can be done anywhere from your computer, but must be completed prior to your first Dive class.
Finish your online coursework prior to your first dive class to maximize your hands-on training time.
Ensure you have no medical conditions that restrict diving participation to avoid issues during training.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled dive to get fitted with gear and meet your instructor.
Protect your skin without harming marine life by choosing environmentally safe sunscreen products.
Escambron Beach has long been a favored dive location in Puerto Rico, providing access to coral reefs that have thrived for centuries despite urban proximity.
Local dive operators emphasize reef-friendly practices and encourage divers to minimize impact on fragile coral ecosystems.
Wear a comfortable swimsuit to dive easily and stay agile in the water.
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A towel is essential for drying off between sessions and staying warm.
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To protect your skin and preserve the marine ecosystem while diving outdoors.
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Capture your underwater adventure if you want additional personal footage beyond included GoPro videos.
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