Padi Diving Courses Galapagos
Refresher Dive
Our Dive Refresher Course is specifically designed for certified divers who have not been in the water for more than 12 months. This quick, essential review ensures you are fully prepared and confident for your next underwater adventure. We recommend taking this review one day before your scheduled Galapagos diving tours, but we can arrange it at your convenience. The session covers fundamental basic skills and allows you to check your gear for maximum comfort. An experienced instructor will guide you through the review at one of the easiest and safest shallow locations right off the pier in San Cristobal.
Discovery Dive (no license)
Our Discover Scuba Diving (Baptism Dive) program allows you to safely explore the magnificent underwater world of the Galapagos Islands without requiring any prior diving license. This unique experience is carried out in shallow waters, reaching a maximum depth of 12 meters. Safety is our priority: you will be constantly accompanied by an experienced Diving Instructor or Divemaster, maintaining a strict maximum ratio of 2 participants per guide. The course includes essential equipment training and a basic theory class, ensuring a comfortable experience. Diving equipment is included, and the minimum age requirement is 12 years old. Start your adventure today with this unforgettable first dive!
Open Water Course
The PADI Open Water Diver Course is your passport to the underwater world, teaching you the fundamental skills required to safely use diving equipment and dive independently with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet). This comprehensive course is structured into three main phases: theoretical sessions, practical skill training in confined water (pool sessions), and four exciting open water dives conducted in the stunning waters around San Cristobal. You will participate in two open water exercise sessions and two fun dives. This life-changing certification can typically be completed in 3 to 4 days. Enroll now in one of our padi diving courses galapagos and get certified in paradise!
Advanced Open Water Course
Elevate your skills and explore new depths with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course. Achieving this next level certification means unlocking deeper experience and mastering advanced techniques, including peak performance buoyancy. The course requires a comprehensive academic session followed by five thrilling open water adventure dives in the unique waters of Galápagos. Your open water practice will focus on essential specialties such as deep diving (up to 30 meters / 100 feet), underwater navigation, night diving, and drift diving. Complete your advanced padi diving courses galapagos and gain the knowledge needed for unparalleled exploration.
Rescue Course
The PADI Rescue Diver Course will fundamentally change how you view the underwater world. Moving beyond self-interest, you will embrace a new level of responsibility, not only for your own well-being but also for the safety of your dive buddies and other divers. The primary objective of this intensive program is to master the correct techniques of rescue and self-rescue, ensuring you can effectively prevent and manage diving emergencies. The certification program is divided into detailed theoretical knowledge sessions and four rigorous aquatic training modules, providing all the necessary knowledge and practical skills to become a competent and highly safe Rescue Diver in the Galapagos Islands. Complete one of the most rewarding padi diving courses galapagos today.
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All our padi diving courses galapagos are led by highly qualified, bilingual instructors dedicated to providing the personal attention and confidence you need to successfully complete your certification. We proudly offer courses certified by both PADI and SNSI right here in San Cristobal, ensuring you learn from the best in the islands.
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