PADI Open Water Referral
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You have completed the studies and pool training at home with your local dive center and want to do the open water dives with us?
We've got you covered. We offer you a tropical referral program in a Caribbean paradise. You will not find a safer, more enjoyable or more up to date diving course.Join Tulum Diving Center and Start Today!
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Although the training agency allows 8 students per instructor, and most facilities push that limit, all our programs are limited to 4 divers maximum unless you are a group of family or friends.
PADI Open Water Referral Course
You have completed the studies and pool training at home with your local dive center and want to do the open water dives with us? We offer you a tropical referral program in a Caribbean paradise.
We can complete the PADI Open Water Course you started at home. If it has been less that one year since you did the training at your local dive shop and you have the "Referral Form" or log book from your original instructor, you can join our program and complete the training to get certified.
The course requires two days. We generally offer this program every week on Tuesday and Wednesday and again on Friday and Saturday.
Day one we will do two dives in one of the beautiful freshwater springs (cenotes) that the Yucatan is famous for. On day two we will do two dives on the Caribbean reefs offshore from Tulum.
Cost: $295 USD per person
Multi-Diver Discount: two or more divers joining together will get a 10% multi-diver discount off the cost of the course: $265.50 USD per diver
Price is based on you having used the PADI E-Learning Materials. If you did not use the e-learning, and competed the academic section using a book with an instructor there is a $50USD processing fee for PADI certification.
Includes: All Open Water training, equipment usage and elearning certification upon completion of the program. If you did not use the elearning program there will be a $50 USD Processing fee required for PADI certification.
Course Size: Maximum 4 divers
Prerequisites: 10 years of age, able to swim 200 meters/yards unassisted and without stopping, and tread water or float for 10 minutes without stopping, in water to deep to stand.
Click below to submit payment for this program via PayPal. Pricing includes our 10% multi-diver discount for groups of 2 or more. Payment in full is required to reserve your space in our small group programs. If your plans change, all payments, minus the cost of any study materials already supplied to the diver, and 10% cancellation fee are refundable with 48 hour notice of cancellation.
PADI Private Referral Course
We offer Private Referral programs if our normal program does not fit your schedule. In this private program we will work with you to find dates that fit your schedule.
Like our standard program, the 2 day private PADI Open Water Referral course requires that you complete the PADI eLearning studies and pool training prior to the start of the program in Tulum. The eLearning is a 10 hour program that you can purchase on padi.com or from your local area PADI dive center where you will complete the confined water/pool training.
At Tulum Diving Center you will then join us for four open water training dives done over two days. Day one we will do two dives in one of the beautiful freshwater springs (cenotes) that the Yucatan is famous for. On day two we will do two dives on the Caribbean reefs offshore from Tulum.
Upon completion of the program you will be a PADI Open Water Certified diver.
Cost: $495 US per diverMulti-Diver Discount: Two or more divers joining together will get a 10% multi-diver discount off the cost of the course: $445.50 Price is based on you having used the PADI E-Learning Materials. If you did not use the e-learning, and competed the academic section using a book with an instructor there is a $50USD processing fee for PADI certification.
Includes: All Open Water training, equipment usage and elearning certification upon completion of the program. If you did not use the elearning program there will be a $50 USD Processing fee required for PADI certification.
Course Size: Maximum 4 diversPrerequisites: 10 years of age, able to swim 200 meters/yards unassisted and without stopping, and tread water or float for 10 minutes without stopping, in water to deep to stand.
Like our standard program, the 2 day private PADI Open Water Referral course requires that you complete the PADI eLearning studies and pool training prior to the start of the program in Tulum. The eLearning is a 10 hour program that you can purchase on padi.com or from your local area PADI dive center where you will complete the confined water/pool training.
At Tulum Diving Center you will then join us for four open water training dives done over two days. Day one we will do two dives in one of the beautiful freshwater springs (cenotes) that the Yucatan is famous for. On day two we will do two dives on the Caribbean reefs offshore from Tulum.
Upon completion of the program you will be a PADI Open Water Certified diver.
Cost: $495 US per diverMulti-Diver Discount: Two or more divers joining together will get a 10% multi-diver discount off the cost of the course: $445.50 Price is based on you having used the PADI E-Learning Materials. If you did not use the e-learning, and competed the academic section using a book with an instructor there is a $50USD processing fee for PADI certification.
Includes: All Open Water training, equipment usage and elearning certification upon completion of the program. If you did not use the elearning program there will be a $50 USD Processing fee required for PADI certification.
Course Size: Maximum 4 diversPrerequisites: 10 years of age, able to swim 200 meters/yards unassisted and without stopping, and tread water or float for 10 minutes without stopping, in water to deep to stand.
Click below to submit payment for this program via PayPal. Pricing includes our 10% multi-diver discount for groups of 2 or more. Payment in full is required to reserve your space in our small group programs. If your plans change, all payments, minus the cost of any study materials already supplied to the diver, and 10% cancellation fee are refundable with 48 hour notice of cancellation.
At Tulum Diving Center we want to make your stay in Tulum the adventure of a lifetime. We are dedicated to offering the best PADI dive classes in Tulum. From the beginning PADI Scuba Diver Course and PADI Open Water Diver course, the PADI Referral Course and up through the Divemaster Course we offer group programs, semi-private and private classes for all our classes, courses and lessons. All our courses use the newest PADI eLearning materials so you can begin the course at home prior to your vacation and be ready to dive when you get here to Tulum. Don't waste your vacation time sitting in a classroom. If you are looking for PADI dive classes in Tulum, look no further.
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Our Course Directors
Tulum diving is the only Dive Center in Tulum with two PADI Course Directors that understand that your safety rests on the quality of what they do. The Course Director is the highest Instructor Rating in the diving world and denotes an Instructor of exceptional experience and ability. Our Course Directors oversee all of our training and teach most of our programs. Your safety is important to us. Learn more about us here
Please be advised that there are occasionally times when the ocean conditions are unsafe to dive and the Port Authority will close the ports and not allow dive boats to go out. In those rare instances we will complete your dive training in the cenotes.