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This program, which gives you an internationally recognized certification, is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you will have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Basic Diver - Your first date with the blue!Short on time but long on desire? Experience the magic of breathing underwater in Cozumel without the need for a long course. In just a few hours, you'll be floating among tropical fish and discovering why diving is addictive.Ideal for: Curious and adventurous divers with busy schedules.The vibe: Pure fun and zero gravity.

Open Water Diver - Get Certified & Explore the World!Stop watching the ocean from the shore and become an official explorer. With this international certification, you'll be able to dive anywhere on the planet up to 18 meters. At Alma Libre Dive Center, we teach you with patience and passion so your only job is to enjoy the scenery.What's inside: Theory, skills, and the incredible feeling of becoming a real diver.Open Water Diver - Get certified and explore the world!Stop watching the ocean from the shore and become an official explorer. With this international certification, you will be able to dive anywhere on the planet up to 18 meters. At Alma Libre, we teach you with calm and passion so that your only concern is to enjoy the scenery.Includes: Theory, practice and the incredible feeling of being a real diver.

Basic Diver - Your first date with the blue!Short on time but long on curiosity? Experience the magic of breathing underwater in Cozumel without the need for a long course. In just a few hours, Alma Libre Dive Center will take you floating among tropical fish to discover why diving is so addictive.Ideal for: Adventurers with busy schedules.The vibe: Pure fun and zero gravity.???? BEGINNER: YOUR NEW LIFE STARTS HEREBasic Diver - Your First Date with the Blue!Short on time but big on curiosity? Experience the magic of breathing underwater in Cozumel without committing to a long course. In just a few hours, Alma Libre Dive Center will have you floating among tropical fish, discovering why diving is so addictive.Ideal for: Adventure seekers with a tight schedule.The Vibe: Pure fun and zero gravity.

The world's oceans are home to thousands of species of fish and you will encounter many of these fascinating creatures in our mergulhos! In this program, we will teach you all the skills and concepts you need to identify common fish families of the Meso-American Reef, Indo-Pacific and Red Seas. Upon completion, you will receive your SSI Fish Identification Specialty certification. unforgettable dives

In SSI's Marine Ecology specialty program you will learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environment. We will teach you how energy flows through communities and the connections between different ocean ecosystems. With your newfound knowledge you can appreciate the marine life you dive with even more! Get started online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.

This program, which gives you an internationally recognized certification, is ideal to start your adventures as a certified diver. The combination of personalized training and practical in-water sessions ensures that you will have the skills and experience necessary to dive comfortably underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

The SSI Try Scuba program is the best way to dive for the first time. You will dive in confined water accompanied by an instructor, who will be by your side at all times so you can enjoy this unforgettable underwater experience and let the magic of scuba diving take you away. When you complete this short course, you'll get your SSI Try Scuba recognition card and you'll no doubt be looking forward to diving again. There are a lot of dive experiences waiting for you out there and this program is just what you need to get started - get started today!

Coral reefs are a jewel for divers, as diving on reefs teeming with marine life is magical. These precious ecosystems are fascinating, and the best way to learn more about them and get the most out of coral diving is to take SSI's Coral Identification specialty program. You will learn how to identify the different corals and, in addition, you will obtain the SSI Coral Identification specialty certification.

This course is your first step as an autonomous diver! You can do the course in Cozumel or Playa del Carmen.During the time you spend with us, you will learn everything you need to dive in a safe and enjoyable manner. You will have theoretical classes, training sessions in the pool where you will develop different diving skills, and you will make 4 open water dives to put into practice everything you have learned previously! We will take you to experience the Riviera Maya in a unique way. This certification is recognized worldwide, allowing you to descend to 18 meters always accompanied by a certified partner.

The SSI Open Water Diver Course offered by American Reef Scuba is the perfect way to begin your scuba diving adventure in the beautiful waters of Cozumel.Students start with SSI digital eLearning, which allows you to complete the academic portion of the course at your own pace through the MySSI app before arriving.  These interactive lessons cover essential diving knowledge, safety procedures, and equipment use.Once the online learning is complete, training continues with confined open water shore dives, where you will practice basic scuba skills in calm, shallow water under the guidance of a professional instructor.  These sessions help you build confidence and master essential techniques before moving to open water dives.The course concludes with open water training dives from a boat, where you will explore Cozumel's famous dive sites while demonstrating the skills you've learned.  After successfully completing four open water training dives, you will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.  This allows you to dive anywhere in the world and never expires!

The SSI Open Water Diver Course offered by American Reef Scuba is the perfect way to begin your scuba diving adventure in the beautiful waters of Cozumel.Students start with SSI digital eLearning, which allows you to complete the academic portion of the course at your own pace through the MySSI app before arriving. These interactive lessons cover essential diving knowledge, safety procedures, and equipment use.Once the online learning is complete, training continues with confined open water shore dives, where you will practice basic scuba skills in calm, shallow water under the guidance of a professional instructor. These sessions help you build confidence and master essential techniques before moving to open water dives.The course concludes with open water training dives from a boat, where you will explore Cozumel's famous dive sites while demonstrating the skills you've learned.After successfully completing four open water training dives, you will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification. This allows you to dive anywhere in the world and never expires!

If you're having trouble deciding which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver program! This program allows you to try a variety of specialties before enrolling in full specialty programs. It's an excellent opportunity to experience what advanced dive training is all about and discover how valuable it can be in your underwater adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will try 5 different specialties. For each specialty you choose, you'll do a full briefing with your SSI Instructor and then conduct an open water training dive. In this specialty-focused tryout program, you'll have total freedom to explore. This program will allow you to take full specialty programs at any time and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training during enrollment.

If you're having trouble deciding which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Adventurer program at ALMA LIBRE DIVE COZUMEL!This program allows you to try out various specialties before enrolling in full specialty programs. It's an excellent opportunity to experience what advanced dive training is all about and discover how valuable it can be in your underwater adventures. During the Advanced Adventurer program, you will try 5 different specialties. For each specialty you choose, you'll do a full briefing with your SSI Instructor and then conduct an open water training dive. In this specialty-focused tryout program, you'll have total freedom to explore. This program will allow you to take full specialty programs at any time and credit your Advanced Adventurer training during enrollment.

Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites that often host the most spectacular marine life. Go shore diving and you will discover the simplicity of just walking off the beach and exploring your favourite dive sites with ease. But wave, tides and currents can impact your dives and affect your safety if you do not know how to handle them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty will enhance your dive skills and understanding, so you can enjoy diving in different environments safely and with confidence. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You will also practice diving from shore, in currents or in rivers to earn the specialty certification. Get started today!

Diving in currents opens up a world of new dive sites that often host the most spectacular marine life. Go shore diving and you will discover the simplicity of just walking off the beach and exploring your favourite dive sites with ease. But wave, tides and currents can impact your dives and affect your safety if you do not know how to handle them. The SSI Waves, Tides and Currents specialty will enhance your dive skills and understanding, so you can enjoy diving in different environments safely and with confidence. You will gain a better understanding of dynamic open water environments and learn about the environmental conditions that affect different dive sites. You will also practice diving from shore, in currents or in rivers to earn the specialty certification. Get started today!

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty will teach you all you need to dive to depths between 18 and 40 meters, through a mixture of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn to plan and safely complete your deep diving adventures and use computers and gas consumption calculations to get the most from your deep dives. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites wherever you choose. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for some advanced training, making it the next logical step to take in your dive education.

The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Course offered by American Reef Scuba is one of the most popular specialty courses for divers who want to extend their dive time and get more out of every dive.Training is completed through SSI digital eLearning, allowing you to study at your own pace using the MySSI app.  You'll learn how to analyze Nitrox tanks, set your dive computer, and plan dives using enriched air nitrox.After completing the course, you'll earn your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification, allowing you to dive with Nitrox blends up to 40% oxygen, anywhere in the world.At American Reef Scuba, we make it simple and convenient to complete the course online with a brief practical application that will be completed in person.  Sign up now!

If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! You will try Deep Diving and Navigation plus a variety of 3 more specialty areas of choice before committing to full specialty training. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will experience 5 different specialties by completing one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. By taking this program you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full Specialty trainings any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-step instructor training approach. The training process starts with participation in the combination of the Instructor Assistant/Instructor Training Course accompanied by Digital Learning. Once you have successfully completed the Train of Instructor Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Assessment (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program enables you to teach several key SSI programs independently such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to have more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be done as single steps – Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.

The Divemaster program is the first step of an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your fellow divers and become a diving ambassador by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/registered dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Sailing, Night and Limited Visibility or at least 5 verified/logged dives in each area, plus Diver Stress and Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession, guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified dives. Upgrade to Divemaster immediately or at any time by studying Science of Diving materials and passing the Digital Final Exam that makes you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of job opportunities around the world for the next generation of highly skilled professionals.

After becoming a Divemaster, the Assistant Instructor qualification is the next step in a dive instructor's career path. This program allows you to gain teaching experience, practice briefings and provide in-water and classroom training. If you want to advance your career as a dive professional, you can take the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process begins with enrollment in the combined Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course accompanied by digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program qualifies you to independently teach several key SSI programs, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be completed as individual steps: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and flexible schedule.

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

???? Scuba Instructor Course - Be DivingTake the ultimate career leap and become a Scuba Instructor with Be Diving. This program is designed to transform Divemasters into highly trained, confident instructors ready to teach anywhere in the world.???? Privileged locationComplete your training in the Mexican Caribbean, between Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, two of the most recognized diving destinations in the world. Our structure with two dive centers gives you a complete and versatile experience.???? What's included?Complete SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) ProgramInstructor Evaluation (IE) PreparationPersonalized mentoring with experienced instructorsOfficial SSI digital materialPractical pool and sea teaching workshopsPedagogical and evaluation skills developmentActual practice with studentsCareer counseling for job placement???? Our differentialAt Be Diving we train instructors, we don't just certify.Training in two dive centers (Playa del Carmen and Cozumel)Actual course experience with studentsFocus on high quality and safe instructionCommitment to marine conservationSmall groups and personalized coaching⏱️ DurationThe program lasts approximately 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the candidate's level and previous preparation.✅ RequirementsDivemaster certification or equivalentCurrent First Aid and CPR certificationDiving Medical CertificateMinimum 60 logged dives to start.100 recommended dives for the IEMinimum age: 18 years old???? CertificationUpon completion of the program and passing the evaluation, you will earn your SSI Open Water Instructor certification, allowing you to teach and certify divers worldwide.???? Why choose Be Diving?Because we accompany you in the most important step of your career. Our focus is on your development as a professional instructor, with real-world experience, personalized coaching and solid preparation to make you stand out in the industry.

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.

Experience the best of the Mexican Caribbean with our 3-day diving package, combining the diversity of Playa del Carmen reefs, the world-famous walls of Cozumel, and the unique underwater caverns of the cenotes.This package is designed for certified divers who want to explore three completely different and unforgettable dive environments in one trip.???? Dive the Top Locations in the Riviera MayaPlaya del Carmen - Drift dives on vibrant reefs with abundant marine lifeCozumel - Crystal-clear water, spectacular walls, and world-renowned dive sitesCenotes - Freshwater cavern dives with stunning light effects and rock formations???? What's included?Day 1: 2 dives in Playa del Carmen (boat)Day 2: 2 dives in Cozumel (boat)Day 3: 2 dives in Cenotes (guided cavern dives)Professional, certified dive guidesSmall groups for a personalized experienceTanks and weightsTransportation to cenotesFull assistance throughout the experience???? Why dive with Be Diving?At Be Diving, we go beyond just diving - we create complete experiences.Access to two dive centers (Playa del Carmen & Cozumel)Seamless logistics between destinationsStrong commitment to marine conservationExperienced, multilingual teamFocus on safety, comfort, and high-quality service⏱️ Duration3 consecutive days (flexible scheduling available upon request)✅ RequirementsOpen Water certification (minimum)Advanced certification recommended for Cozumel and cenotes.Good buoyancy controlRecent diving experience⚠️ Important NotesMarine park fees and ferry to Cozumel are not included.Cenote diving requires good air consumption and comfort in overhead environments.???? Why choose this package?Because in just 3 days, you will experience the full diversity of Caribbean diving: reefs, walls, and caverns - all guided by a professional and passionate team.

Join Heroes Dive Center for an unforgettable scuba diving adventure in Cozumel. Explore vibrant reefs, encounter diverse marine life, and relax in an all-inclusive paradise! We're staying at the beautiful Iberostar Cozumel and diving with the expert team at Dressel Divers.

Experience the best of Cozumel above and below the surface with our Stay & Dive Package.  It is designed for certified divers who are looking for a seamless and hassle free dive experience.Enjoy 5 nights in a luxury downtown Cozumel condo, perfectly located for easy access to restaurants, bars, nightlife, and shopping.  Spend your days exploring the world famous reefs of Cozumel with 4 days of two-tank dives.  All dives are guided by experienced instructors who prioritize safety, comfort, and providing an unforgettable experience.This package is built for convenience and value, as it does include any necessary scuba equipment and free Nitrox.  If you're not Nitrox certified, we can quickly get you certified for an addition cost.Package Includes:  5 Nights Accommodations (Studio Condo 1 King Bed), 4 Days of Two-Tank Boat Dives, Free Nitrox, Free Rental Equipment, Daily Lunch on Boat, Tanks, Weights, and Private Divemaster Instructor.Message to check availability for your dates.

Be Diving presents "Coral Discovery", an experience whose purpose is to promote responsible and informed diving. Divers will learn about the biodiverse ecosystems of corals, identify representative groups, differentiate between healthy and diseased corals, and differentiate them from other invertebrate groups such as hydrocorals and sponges. At the same time, divers become aware of the problems with coral degradation.