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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 Course - Be DivingDiscover the underwater world with Be Diving and take the first step towards becoming an internationally certified diver. Our Open Water Diver course is designed for beginners and combines theory, confined water practice and dives in the Caribbean Sea.???? Privileged locationWe offer you a unique experience with the possibility of doing your course between two of the best diving destinations in the world: Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, providing variety and a more complete training.???? What's included?Complete Open Water Course (SSI international certification)Certified, multilingual instructorsOfficial SSI digital materialConfined water practical sessions4 open water dives in the Caribbean SeaComplete Scuba EquipmentSmall groups for personalized attention???? Our differentialAt Be Diving we believe in responsible and conscious diving. We are one of the few schools in the region with two dive centers (Playa del Carmen and Cozumel), which allows more flexibility and continuity in your training.In addition:Strong commitment to marine conservationTraining focused on safety and comfortPersonalized experience for each studentProfessional and friendly atmosphere⏱️ DurationThe course lasts approximately 3 to 4 days, depending on the student's pace and weather conditions.✅ RequirementsMinimum age: 10 years oldKnow how to swimBasic health conditions???? CertificationUpon completion, you will receive your international SSI Open Water Diver certification, which allows you to dive to a depth of 18 meters anywhere in the world.

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.

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 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.

React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency. In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics. Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency. Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!

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.

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.

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!

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Minimum age15Number of academic sessions5Number of open-water dives3Maximum depth for training40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h)10–15Prerequisites for ParticipationOpen Water Diver Certification

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.

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.

Travel Dates: 12/5/26 - 12/12/2026Flights Not IncludedAll Inclusive Dining, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages5 Days of 2 Tank Morning DivesNitrox IncludedRoundtrip Hotel/Airport Transfers IncludedSingle Divers: $2,563Double Occupancy: $1,782.00Non-Diver: $1,188.00Contact Woodlands Dive Center for additional information.  

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.

When you complete the Divemaster internship with Salty Endeavors you are taking your first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions. By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Divemaster in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Divemaster today!

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.

Every diver wants to be a “good diver” – Good buoyancy control is the first step in this direction. Proper buoyancy control can only be mastered with proper training. The Perfect Buoyancy program will improve your swimming position and reduce your effort which will lead to less air consumption. In addition, proper buoyancy control is the best skill for environmental protection. The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program provides you with the in-depth knowledge, skills and experience needed to most effectively use your Total Diving System. Our goal is to prepare you for your journey by improving your buoyancy control and comfort in the water, and to ensure you have an enjoyable diving experience.

To become a safe and confident diver, it is critical to develop an understanding of underwater navigation. You will learn how to navigate with a compass, and how to apply natural navigation skills, estimate distances, navigate different search patterns, find your way to marking points, and be able to get back to the exit point. The SSI Navigation Specialty Program will teach you to navigate with a compass and how to apply natural navigation skills. You will also learn to estimate distances, navigate different search patterns, find your way to different marking points, and be able to get back to the exit point at any time.

Many of the more exciting and intriguing dive sites are located in deeper water. Without proper training this kind of diving can put you at risk. To plan your dives properly you must first know how to prevent any of the potential risks involved in deep diving. This course will provide you with the information to make deep dives comfortably and confidently. Our goal is to prepare you for your journey. Taking SSI’s Deep Diving program provides in-depth information on the necessary equipment, skills, knowledge and experience required to safely conduct recreational deep dives.

Your dive adventure doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down, or if your only option for a dive site is a lake or quarry where visibility is limited by the clarity of the water. Night diving allows you to see things you won’t see during the day. Most marine species hide during the bright daylight hours, only emerging once night has fallen to hunt. Many corals also feed at night, turning the dark waters into a nocturnal garden filled with color. It is an unbelievable feeling to discover the mysteries held underwater when the sun goes down. With the right equipment and a powerful torch there is a lot to discover. Night diving is a whole new way to experience the underwater world.

The SSI React Right program is intended to provide students with the knowledge and training to act as a first responder and provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and/or provide Automated External Defibrillation (AED) support in the event of a medical emergency.

The goal of any recreational SCUBA diver should be to attain the Rescue Diver certification. An emergency situation can happen at any moment. Are you prepared for an emergency?

The Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course is an essential certification for all serious divers. It will allow you to extend the time you can spend at depth and reduce your surface interval time. It’s perfect for people who want to get the most out of a dive vacation trip where the itinerary includes several dives a day to a bunch of dives in a week or for people looking to dive that dream destination on a liveaboard.

???? 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.

All inclusive 7 nights stay at Hotel Cozumel with daily breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks alcohol & non alcohol Also 5 days of 2 boat dives with Pelagic Ventures Does not include airfare, tips/gratuities for staff and dive crew, marine park fee ($25 us approx for the week) Nitrox and rental gear available for additional fees Option to complete your certification dives on the trip!

Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Cenotes—unforgettable dives await!

Travel Dates: 12/5/26 - 12/12/2026Flights Not IncludedAll Inclusive Dining, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholic Beverages5 Days of 2 Tank Morning DivesNitrox IncludedRoundtrip Hotel/Airport Transfers IncludedSingle Divers: $2,563Double Occupancy: $1,782.00Non-Diver: $1,188.00Contact Woodlands Dive Center for additional information.  

Warm, gin-clear waters surround the island of Cozumel, making it one of the best dive destinations in the western hemisphere – and one of our favorite! We are going back to Cozumel for Carnaval, where we will be staying at Casa del Mar, a boutique all-inclusive resort located in the heart of the island. Aldora Divers will be taking us diving and, best of all, it is Eagle Ray season, so don’t miss it!At A Glance7 Nights$2,775 per diverAirfare not included, but group air is availableLand-based scubaNo experience necessary