Open Water Diver

At Alma Libre Dive Center, we don't just teach you to dive; we integrate you into our underwater family. This course is the first step to become a world-class certified diver. You will learn the basics of diving physics, equipment handling and safety skills necessary to explore up to 18 meters deep. All this in the unique environment of Cozumel's reefs.Certification Level: SSI Open Water Diver (Valid for life worldwide).Duration: 3 days (Approximate time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM).Training Environment: * Day 1: Theory and practice session in confined water (pool or shallow beach).Day 2 and 3: 4 open water dives (Cozumel reefs).Prerequisites: Minimum 10 years of age, able to swim and in good physical health.Instructor/Student Ratio: Maximum 4 students per instructor (Personal attention guaranteed).What is included in the price?digital materials (SSI App).complete equipment (regulator, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins).tanks and weights.digital certification.water and snacks on board.certified Alma Libre instructor.What is NOT included?Marine Park Fee ($6 USD approx. per day).crew gratuities.transportation to the dock.Location: Cozumel, Mexico.Available languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish.

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.

???? ADVENTURE: TAKE YOUR SENSES TO THE LIMITAdvanced Open Water - More Depth, More AdrenalineReady to dive to 30 meters? Improve your skills, master your buoyancy and explore Cozumel's famous wrecks and deep walls. It's the perfect course to gain confidence and unlock the world's most epic dive sites.The challenge: 5 adventure dives that will change the way you dive.???? ADVENTURE: PUSH YOUR LIMITSAdvanced Open Water - More Depth, More AdrenalineReady to go down to 30 meters? Level up your skills, master your buoyancy, and explore Cozumel's famous shipwrecks and deep walls. Alma Libre Dive Center guides you through 5 adventure dives that will transform your confidence and unlock the most epic dive sites in the world.The Challenge: Deep diving, navigation, and pure exploration.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!