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NAUI International Diving Certification · Marine Science · SCUBA

THE OCEAN
IS WAITING.
DIVE IN. SCUBA Diving Courses in Mexico City

Always wanted to learn to dive but never knew where to start? At Océano Profundo, Marine Biologist and SCUBA Instructor Saúl López Vite takes you from zero to your first real dive — with a NAUI certification valid worldwide and destinations that will leave you speechless.

NAUI Instructor #64102 · CMAS 3 Stars · Marine Biologist · License 10490732

+17
Years training divers
from Mexico City
+10
Unique destinations
Ocean · Reef · Spring
100%
International Certification
NAUI.org
3★
CMAS Instructor
top level

Next departure

November 20, 21 and 22

Media Luna Lagoon, SLPFriday to SundayNAUI certification$9,500 MXN

3 days and 2 nights

Book your spot
⭐ Step 1 — Your first certification

Diving Camp 2026

LEARN TO DIVE
IN 3 DAYS.

The perfect starting point to become a certified diver. 3 days and 2 nights in the bay of Acapulco, Guerrero: open ocean, Pacific marine life, and you leave with your NAUI Open Water Diver certification, valid worldwide.

  • Online theory (NAUI e-Learning) + in-person practice
  • Full diving gear rental included — fins, mask, BCD and regulator (for use during the course)
  • Lodging in an apartment with a pool included
  • Small groups — personalized attention from your instructor
  • No previous experience needed — you start from scratch

Price

$9,500

MXN per person · All included

Split into 2 payments: $3,500 secures your spot and unlocks the e-Learning.

Why Océano Profundo

NOT ALL DIVING
COURSES ARE EQUAL.

The differences between one dive school and the next do not show up in the price you hear on the first call: who teaches you, which agency certifies you, where you end up practising and what they charge you later. These are the five that matter most.

A marine biologist running the course

The usual

An instructor with a current credential. That is all the standard requires, and at most schools that is all there is.

With us

Saúl López Vite: marine biologist from UAM with a professional license, NAUI Instructor #64102 and CMAS 3★. You leave knowing how to dive and knowing what you are looking at: which species it is, how it behaves and why the reef looks the way it does.

A card that works anywhere in the world

The usual

Whichever agency the shop you walked into happens to work with. Almost nobody asks before paying, and afterwards it is too late.

With us

We certify with NAUI, the agency that trains scientific divers and military personnel in several countries. The card is recognised at any dive centre in the world and it does not expire.

Confined water and open water on the same trip

The usual

A pool in the city one weekend. The sea some other day, once enough people sign up. Months can pass in between.

With us

Confined Water Practice and the four evaluation dives happen on the same trip. You leave on Friday having never dived and come back certified on Sunday.

One price, from zero to certified

The usual

The course has a price. The evaluation trip has another. The gear, another. The real total only shows up once you have already started.

With us

From $9,500 MXN, with online theory, practice, gear, lodging and certification inside. Whatever is not included is written down before you book, not after.

Small groups and always the same instructor

The usual

Large groups and whichever instructor is free that day. You finish the course without knowing half your classmates' names.

With us

Small groups, and the same instructor from the first class to the last dive. The people you meet on the course tend to be the ones you travel with afterwards.

The full comparison lives on the Diving Camp page, and the syllabus of the first certification is on the Open Water Diver course page.

SCUBA Instructor Saúl López Vite
Saúl López Vite
SCUBA Instructor · Marine Biologist
  • NAUIInstructor #64102
  • CMAS3-Star Instructor
  • UAMMarine Biologist
  • SEPLicense 10490732

Your instructor

A MARINE SCIENTIST AS YOUR INSTRUCTOR

“The sea isn't just a place to dive — it's an ecosystem we must understand and protect. My mission is for every student to leave the water with real skills and a new respect for marine life.”

Behind Océano Profundo is a Marine Biologist (UAM graduate) with a professional license — something rare among diving schools. Your training goes beyond technical skills: you'll gain real knowledge of marine biology, animal behavior and ocean conservation.

With credentials like NAUI Instructor #64102 and CMAS 3 Stars, Saúl is qualified to certify more than 21 specialized diving programs under the most demanding international standards.

Open WaterAdvanced DiverRescue DiverDivemasterNitroxDeep DivingNight DivingNavigationUnderwater Photography+12 more

Upcoming expeditions

EXPLORE WITH
YOUR GROUP.

Once certified, join Océano Profundo's annual expeditions to the best destinations in Mexico and the world.

⭐ Coming soon
Banco Chinchorro
Quintana Roo · Mexican Caribbean
Recurring
Mahahual
Quintana Roo · Mesoamerican Reef
Recurring
Xcalak
Quintana Roo · Marine reserve
⭐ Coming soon
Isla Isabel
Nayarit · Pacific
Recurring
Veracruz
Gulf of Mexico · Coral reef
+10 destinations throughout the year
Exclusive discounts for Océano Profundo alumni from your second trip onward
See all expeditions →
Coral Reef Diving
Océano Profundo Group
Diving practice
Océano Profundo Team
NAUI Certification

Frequently asked questions

BEFORE YOU BOOK.

Do I need previous experience to learn to dive?
No. The Open Water course and the Diving Camp are designed for complete beginners. You only need to know how to swim and be in good general health.
How long is the course and how does it work?
The diving camp runs 3 days and 2 nights and leaves Mexico City one weekend a month; the Isla Isabel trip runs 4 days. The theory is completed online with the NAUI e-Learning before the trip, at your own pace.
How much does the Diving Camp 2026 cost?
From 9,500 MXN pesos per person depending on the destination, with lodging, equipment rental, instruction and NAUI certification included. You secure your spot with 3,500 pesos and pay the rest before the trip.
What language are the classes taught in?
In Spanish and English. Instructor Saúl López Vite is bilingual and the NAUI materials are available in both languages.
Is the NAUI certification valid internationally?
Yes. NAUI is one of the two most recognized diving certification agencies in the world. Your card lets you dive at any dive center on the planet.
What gear do I need to bring?
No diving gear at all: fins, mask, BCD and regulator are included. Just bring a swimsuit, biodegradable sunscreen and the desire to dive.
Can I dive if I have a medical condition?
Some conditions require medical clearance. When you sign up you fill out a standard NAUI medical questionnaire; if in doubt, ask us before booking.
How much does a scuba diving course cost in Mexico?
With Océano Profundo the NAUI Open Water Diver certification starts at 9,500 MXN in the camp format, with online theory, practice, gear, lodging and the certification inside the same price. A discover-scuba dive costs 4,000 MXN, and the Advanced and Rescue courses 5,500 MXN each.
Does the diving certification card expire?
No. The NAUI Open Water Diver card is valid for life and recognised at any dive centre in the world. If more than a year goes by without diving, it is worth refreshing your skills before the first dive.
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START WITH THE
DIVING CAMP 2026

The most complete way to get certified: one trip a month, each to a different destination, all included. Join our next diving course on November 20-22.

See the Diving Camp

From $9,500 MXN · All included · NAUI Cert.

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Atlas de Buceo de México

THE MAP AND THE GUIDE,
IN YOUR POCKET.

Eight Mexican dive destinations with their real conditions, their specific sites and a guide to identify what you find down there. We built it, and it is free to use. It is in Spanish.

  • Works with no signalPages you already opened still load on the boat, with the phone in airplane mode.
  • Installs like an appIt goes on your phone's home screen. No app store, and it takes almost no space.
  • Dive logLog every dive with no connection; it syncs on its own once you are back in range.

The public part is open. The full identification guide has a one-time fee.