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What is the Basic Diver course?

The Basic Diver is the safest and most exciting way to take your first step into the underwater world. Designed for those who have never dived before, this course allows you to discover the feeling of breathing underwater, exploring reefs full of life and living an unforgettable experience accompanied at all times by a certified instructor.

You don't need to have previous experience or know how to dive. This course is designed to break fears, awaken curiosity and open the doors to a new universe.

Course Schedule

The course is held at Half a day and combines theory, practice in the pool and two real dives in the sea.

10:00 — We met at the dive center for a theory session where you'll learn the basics of equipment, breathing and communication signals underwater.
11:30 — We went to the pool to practice in shallow water and familiarize you with the aquatic environment.
13:30 — We carry out two guided dives in the sea, on quiet reefs, ideal for beginners. The maximum depth will be 12 meters, with excellent visibility and a wide variety of marine life.

What does the Basic Diver course include?

Everything is designed so that you can enjoy the experience without worrying about anything:

  • Introductory theoretical class
  • Practice in the pool
  • 2 dives in the sea (up to 12 meters deep)
  • Certified dive instructor by your side all the time
  • Transportation from the dive center to the starting point
  • Full diving equipment, boat and logistics
  • Water and snacks during the activity

Why choose us for your first dive?

It will be the First time you breathe underwater, and that is never forgotten. You'll see bubbles pouring out of your mouth, you'll hear your breathing amplified, and you'll discover how easy it is to relax and float.

This course is designed to help you Overcoming fears, gaining confidence and enjoy every second. Our team will accompany you step by step, with patience, professionalism and a lot of love.

Course level:

Beginner — No previous experience required

Min. Required level:

Be at least 10 years old, know how to swim, fill out a medical form

Available languages:

🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇬🇧 English and 🇫🇷 French.

Duration:

1 day

Include:

Theory class, pool, 2 dives, equipment, instructor, transportation, snacks

Price:

2 950 MXN mexican pesos

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What some of our customers say

Fuimos a Bucear al Cenote Nohoch una experiencia 100% recomendable con Profesionales de 1er nivel y sobretodo excelentes personas y Grupo Humano!!!!!

Joshua

If you are looking for a dive shop in Playa for an upcoming trip, congratulations you have found the shop. The team at Buceo Espana are some of the most professional, kind, patient, and experienced dive guides and organizers there are.

Heiko

What an amazing day I had with Nataly( guide) from Buceo Espana. Funny and nice instructor with great humor and even better skills and explaining for what we have to do and what is about to happen in the cenotes!

Diane

An incredible experience! The Full Cave course is intense and comprehensive—it pushed my limits, boosted my confidence.. I loved every part of it, even the demanding pace, which is part of the challenge. A huge thank you to Alex, an outstanding Full Cave instructor.

Lula

J’ai passé mon Open Water avec ce centre et je ne pouvais pas rêver mieux ! Nataly, Alex et Borja sont incroyablement accueillants, toujours à l’écoute et d’une grande patience.

Dmitry

I did the 20 dives special and the Advanced Adventurer course with Buceo España and it was a great experience! Good variety of dives, always fun and safe, very informative dive briefings and just nice and fun people to be around.

Mathilda

Had so much fun diving in the cenotes. We did four cenotes. The group and  the experience was just perfect.

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