Open Water Diver Course in Mexico City
The NAUI Open Water Diver is your first scuba diving certification. With Océano Profundo you take it from Mexico City: theory online through the NAUI online learning system, Confined Water Practice and open-water dives at Las Estacas Natural Park, Morelos. When you finish you earn the NAUI certification, valid for life worldwide.
How it works
Online theory
NAUI online learning system, at your own pace, before you travel.
Confined Water
You master the gear and safety skills in the Confined Water Practice.
Open-water dives
You apply it all at Las Estacas and complete the final evaluation.
What you learn
- Setting up, using and caring for the scuba gear
- Buoyancy control and underwater movement
- Hand signals and buddy diving
- Dive planning and air management
- Safety procedures and problem solving
Course details
| Certification | NAUI Open Water Diver (international, valid for life) |
|---|---|
| Price | $8,500 MXN per person |
| Deposit | $3,000 MXN to reserve |
| In-person duration | 3 days / 2 nights at Las Estacas, Morelos |
| Minimum age | 12 years |
| Requirement | Know how to swim · no previous diving experience |
| Includes | NAUI online learning system, lodging, equipment rental during the course, practice, dives, evaluation and certification |
| Not included | Transportation, meals and a personal wetsuit |
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for the Open Water course?
For the NAUI Open Water Diver course you need to be 12 or older, know how to swim and be in good general health. No previous diving experience is required. Before the dives you complete a standard diving medical questionnaire.
How long is the Open Water course?
The in-person part is completed over 3 days and 2 nights at Las Estacas, Morelos. The theory is studied online beforehand, at your own pace, through the NAUI online learning system. It includes the Confined Water Practice, the dives and the evaluation.
How deep can I dive with this certification?
The NAUI Open Water Diver certifies you to dive independently with a buddy down to 18 meters, within the limits of your training. It is the entry-level certification recognized worldwide.
What does the Open Water course with Océano Profundo include?
It includes the NAUI online learning system, lodging at Las Estacas, scuba equipment rental during the course, the Confined Water Practice, the guided dives, the evaluation and the international NAUI certification. It does not include transportation, meals or a personal wetsuit.
What comes after Open Water?
After Open Water you can continue with the Advanced Diver course, specialties such as Nitrox or night diving, and later Rescue Diver and Divemaster. You can also join Océano Profundo’s expeditions to destinations across Mexico.