moderate
2 days
Participants should have basic swimming ability and be comfortable in open water for periods of up to 45 minutes per dive.
Get your PADI Open Water Certification in Cancún with Deep Life’s flexible e-learning program. Complete theory online, then dive iconic sites like the Underwater Museum over two exhilarating days.
Approx USD $490 • 2 days • Ages 10+
💵 Course Cost: $490 USD per person / aprox $9,800 mxn
💻 PADI E-learning Code: $80 USD (one-time additional fee, required for online learning)
PADI Open Water Certification – E-learning Program
Start at Home, Finish in Cancun – The Most Efficient Way to Get Certified
Getting your PADI Open Water Certification in Cancun has never been easier or more efficient! Complete all your academic study online before you arrive and maximize your time underwater while you’re on vacation. This is the most flexible and convenient way to get certified while enjoying Cancun’s best dive sites.
Why Choose the E-learning Option?
✔ Start studying immediately after booking ✔ Save valuable vacation time — focus only on diving once you arrive ✔ No classroom time required in Cancun ✔ Complete your knowledge development at your own pace, from home ✔ Instructor monitors your progress online in real time ✔ All open water dives take place in Cancun’s best dive sites, including the Underwater Museum (MUSA)
What’s Included in Your E-learning Open Water Certification
✔ 4 Open Water training dives (2 dives per day, over 2 days) ✔ All scuba diving equipment ✔ PADI processing & certification ✔ Personal instructor (max 4 divers per instructor) ✔ Free round-trip hotel transportation (Cancun Hotel Zone included) ✔ Conservation & dock fees ✔ 100% Bad Weather Refund Warranty ✔ Full guidance & support from the moment you start your e-learning
Why E-learning Is Highly Recommended
By starting your PADI theory online:
• You eliminate 1 full day of classroom theory in Cancun • You arrive ready to dive immediately • The instructor will have full access to your progress before you arrive • You can study at your own pace, review any topics, and fully understand the material • You avoid rushing through your theory during vacation time
✅ E-learning is strongly recommended for anyone visiting Cancun for a limited time or wanting to make the most out of their trip.
Course Itinerary
Day 1 – Confined Water Training & First 2 Dives
🚐 Pickup: 9:20 AM 📍 At Dive Shop: • Review paperwork and e-learning completion • Skills practice in confined water (beach or pool session) • Afternoon: Open Water Dives 1 & 2 (MUSA or shallow reefs) 🕓 Return to hotel: 4:00 PM
Day 2 – Open Water Dives 3 & 4
🚐 Pickup: 8:00 or 11:30 AM (depending on the dive plan) • Final open water dives (possibly deeper sites out of the bay) • No theory required (already completed online) 🕓 Return to hotel: between 12:30 and 4:00 PM
Pricing & Booking
💵 Course Cost: $500 USD per person 💻 PADI E-learning Code: $75 USD (one-time additional fee, required for online learning)
What’s Not Included • Marine Park bracelet • Tips & gratuities • Photo & video packages (available onsite) • Lunch (in Cancun only – optional)
Minimum Requirements
✔ Minimum age: 10 years old ✔ Completion of medical questionnaire (doctor clearance required if necessary) ✔ Basic swimming ability ✔ E-learning theory and quizzes must be fully completed before arrival
Medical Conditions Requiring Doctor Clearance
❌ Asthma ❌ Hypertension ❌ Heart or lung issues ❌ Sinus or ear problems ❌ Recent surgeries
What to Bring
✔ Towel & extra clothes ✔ Biodegradable sunscreen (apply before arriving) ✔ Medical clearance (if applicable) ✔ Cash for lunch/snacks ✔ Hotel room number for transportation access
Transportation
🚐 Round-trip transportation included from Cancun Hotel Zone & downtown 🚐 Transportation available with small extra fee for Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen
Why Complete E-learning Before Arriving?
✔ Maximize your time underwater in Cancun ✔ Avoid spending precious vacation hours in the classroom ✔ Learn at your own pace, with full instructor guidance ✔ Easy, secure, and professional process ✔ Receive your PADI e-learning codes immediately after booking
✅ Once you book, we send you your PADI access codes so you can begin your online study instantly.
After Certification – Additional Dive Options
Once certified, you’ll have full access to dive any of our world-class sites:
• Cancun Marine Park • Isla Mujeres reefs • Puerto Morelos National Park • Cozumel wall and drift dives • Cenote cavern diving • Private multi-day dive packages available
Booking & Payment
📅 Early bookings recommended to allow enough time for your e-learning completion.
Contact & Support
We provide personalized service and fast responses before, during, and after your training.
📲 WhatsApp / iMessage: • Eduardo: +52 998 227 4043 • Lorena: +52 998 116 4617
✅ We assist you personally throughout the entire booking, training, and certification process.
Finish all theory modules online to maximize your diving time in Cancún.
Protect marine life by applying reef-safe sunscreen before arriving at dive sites.
Ensure you’re comfortable in the water before course start for safety and confidence.
Bring dry clothes and a towel for after-water activities and comfort on land.
Cancún was developed in the 1970s as a tourism project but sits near ancient Mayan ruins offering cultural depth.
Local dive operators, including Deep Life, participate in marine protection efforts, ensuring sustainable interaction with reef ecosystems.
Personal gear ensures best fit and comfort while diving and helps in surface swimming.
Protects your skin and Cancún’s delicate marine ecosystem from harmful chemicals.
summer specific
A compact towel helps you dry off efficiently between dives or after sessions.
Track your dives and certification details for future dive experience and records.