Turn online lessons into certified dives off Isla Mujeres: a PADI Open Water course that combines eLearning, confined-water practice and open-water dives at sites like MUSA. Finish in as little as three days and join the ranks of certified recreational divers.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the panga as surf hisses against the hull, the Caribbean laying out an impossible gradient of blues. In the shallow sand flats off Isla Mujeres, life-size sculptures rise from the seafloor — mute guides to a new world — and the first breaths of your open-water experience make the ocean a place you can move in.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—comfortable swimming for 200+ yards and basic mobility to enter/exit small boats; ability to follow breathing and buoyancy instruction.
Wildlife
History
MUSA was installed starting in 2009 to create artificial reef structure and divert reef pressure from natural coral formations, blending art and restoration.
Conservation
Operators emphasize buoyancy control, no-touch policies and reef-safe sunscreen to reduce diver impact on fragile coral and sculpture colonies.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Open Water Diver Course today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Finish the eLearning before arrival
Complete PADI eLearning at least 24 hours prior so on-water sessions focus on skills rather than classroom time.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen before and after dives to protect corals and comply with local conservation practices.
Bring a small dry bag
Keep your certification paperwork, valuables and change of clothes dry during boat transfers and between dives.
Practice basic mask and regulator skills
Arrive having practiced mask clearing and regulator recovery in a pool or shallow water to speed skill mastery.
Swimsuit and rash guard
Quick-drying layers keep you comfortable during surface intervals and provide sun protection.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin while preventing damage to corals; required at many operators.
summer
Personal mask and snorkel
A well-fitting mask improves comfort and reduces leaks during confined-water practice.
Small dry bag and towel
Keeps certification cards, phones and clothes dry during boat transfers.