Private and Small Group Dive Training
The expert instructors at 60 Feet Under are certified by PADI.
DISCOVER SCUBA
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- although this is not a scuba certification course, we will teach you basic diving skills and take you for your first underwater journey to a maximum depth of 40 ft/12m. If you would like to get a taste of how it feels to scuba dive without any previous preparation this experience is for you. Enjoy your first dive and discover the beauty of Cozumel underwater in a safe and easy manner under close supervision of a scuba instructor.
What happens next is entirely up to you. Your Discover Scuba session can be upgraded to a diver certification in just 3 days or we can arrange for boat diving so you can explore the full beauty of the Cozumel reef system.
No Cert Required
Minimum age required is at least 10 years old and medical fit to dive.
Approx Time
2-4 hours
Includes
Discover Scuba introduction to diving and equipment, basic diving skill session and 1 shore dive to a max. depth of 40 ft/12m. Other diving options are available upon request. Price includes gear rental.
Max Group Size
2 students per instructor
OPEN WATER DIVER
Padi Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level and is a lifetime worldwide recognized license. Learn how to dive under the supervision of a highly-trained PADI instructor. We will support you every step of the way by creating a safe and relaxed learning environment. Get certified to dive to 60 ft- this is where the adventure begins!
The course consists of 3 sections: dive theory, confined water skill sessions and open water dives. You can choose how you want to learn and complete your theoretical part of the course either with your instructor or in the comfort of your home before arrival. Regardless of what you choose, your instructor will verify your knowledge and support you with further explanation. During your 5 confined water sessions you will learn basic diving skills that will keep you safe and comfortable in the open water. This part of the course happens in a confined open water so you will be getting used to being in the ocean from the start. We will also include your water skills assessments: 200 m swim and 10 min float- you do not need to be a great swimmer, but a certain level of comfort in the water is required to become a certified diver. When you feel ready, you will explore diving further during your 4 open water training dives. First 2 dives (max. depth 40 ft/12m) will happen from the shore and your dives 3 and 4 (max. depth 60 ft/18m) will happen from the boat.
Prerequisites
You must be able to swim and medically fit for diving. Minimum age is at least 10 years old.
Approx Time
3 days are needed to complete the PADI Open Water Diver certification.
Includes
PADI Open Water Diver e-learning, theory review session, 5 confined water sessions, 2 open water shore dives, 2 open water boat dives and PADI certification fee. Other diving options are available upon request. Price does not include gear rental.
Max Depth
For PADI Open Water Certification, the maximum allowed depth is 18m/60ft. For Junior Open Water Divers below the age of 12 the maximum depth is 12m/40ft.
ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
Advance your diving skills and expand your knowledge. You will practice navigation, improve your buoyancy and get a certification that allows you to dive to a max. depth of 100 ft/30 m. There is no exam, because this course is all about fun and gaining experience. 100 ft under is where the real adventure begins!
Padi Advanced Open Water course consists of 5 training dives and a self study that can be completed before your arrival to Cozumel. The theory will be reviewed with your instructor during extended briefings. Your open water training will include a mandatory navigation dive and a deep dive. The remaining 3 adventure dives we will choose together based on your interest and current skill/comfort level. There is a lot to choose from, but our usual recommendation is: peak performance buoyancy dive, drift dive and a night dive.
Prerequisites
Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification). Minimum age is at least 12 years old.
Approx Time
2-3 days are needed to complete the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
Includes
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver e-learning, theory review session, 3 open water shore dives, 2 open water boat dives and PADI certification fee. Other diving options are available upon request. Price does not include gear rental.
Max Depth
For PADI Advanced Open Water Certification, the maximum allowed depth is 30m/100ft. For Junior Advanced Open Water Divers below the age of 15 the maximum depth is 21m/70ft.
RESCUE DIVER
Change the way you experience diving during your Padi Rescue Course. Gain confidence by improving your self-rescue skills and learn how to help other divers. Challenge yourself to make diving safer for you, your dive buddies, family members and friends.
Learn how to think like a rescue diver to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems. Home study will be reviewed with your instructor to make sure you understand the theory before you take your final exam. New skills will be practiced in confined open water and then applied during your ocean dives to give you full confidence in solving all possible diving emergencies- from small to serious issues.
Prerequisites
Advanced Open Water Diver/Junior Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification) + Emergency First Responder (Primary and Secondary care) training within 24 months
Approx Time
3-5 days are needed to complete the PADI Rescue Diver certification.
Includes
PADI Rescue Diver e-learning, theory review session, training sessions covering 10 rescue exercises (from the shore), 2 open water boat dives and PADI certification fee. Price does not include gear rental.
Minimum Age
You must be at least 12 years of age.
DIVEMASTER
Share your passion for scuba diving by becoming a PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you’ll supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your professional diving career.
The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, waterskills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities.
Prerequisites
Rescue Diver
40 logged dives
CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months
Medical clearance to dive
Approx Time
Minimum 8 weeks
Minimum Age
You must be at least 18 years of age.
Equipment
As a dive professional, you'll want to have all your basic scuba equipment, including a dive computer, a dive knife, and at least two surface signaling devices. During practical skills exercises, like underwater mapping and search and recovery, you'll use a compass, floats, marker buoys, lift bags and slates. Your PADI Instructor may suggest additional gear that will be useful throughout your diving career.
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Learning never stops and that applies to scuba diving also. We offer speciality training for certified divers to further improve knowledge and skillset and take your diving adventure to a next level.
Diving deep require special safety considerations and knowledge. If you are an Advanced Diver and ready to expand your boundaries your deep speciality will allow you gain skills and confidence to explore to a maximum depth of 130 ft/40m. Learn more about no stop limits, dive profiles, deep stops and setting up extra air supply. Get ready to enjoy the deep adventures and stay safe at all times. Course consists of 4 boat dives. Previous check dive required.
Whether you are a newly certified Open Water Diver or have plenty of dives behind your weight belt, this course will improve the most important scuba skill- your buoyancy. PPB is a skill drill during 2 shore dives. If you struggle with basic things, like weights and executing safety stops or would like to learn how to keep your position and turn in a narrow swim through, your instructor will focus on taking your skills to a new level.
Dive safer and extend your no stop limits. Theoretical course that you can complete in the comfort of your home and review with the instructor before you take the final exam. Refresh your knowledge of decompression theory, understanding of no stop limits, dive planning and gain more information about breathing gases under pressure. There is no minimum certification level, you can start diving Nitrox on your last dive of the Open Water Diver course.
Tired of simply following and wish to choose your own routes? During 3 open water dives you will learn how to navigate dive sites whether you are planning to guide yourself or simply understand better how dive professionals are using natural navigation, a compass and dive site conditions. Minimum certification requirement is Open Water Diver.
4 open water dives specialty offered for Advanced Divers. Learn various methods like search patterns to locate missing objects, surfacing heavy items using a lift bag, tying knots on the surface and underwater.
Have you ever wondered how some divers effortlessly float in the current while others struggle and burn through their air? Are you planning a trip to parts of the world where currents are strong and want to be ready to enjoy your dives fully? This 2- dive speciality will train you how to understand the water movements and use currents to your benefit instead of fighting it. Ocean can be unpredictable, so learn how to dive currents safely and plan your drift dives. Cozumel offers great drift diving, so extend your knowledge and skills to maximize your dive experience. Minimum certification level is Open Water Diver.
Specialty training that extends your knowledge of how to administer emergency oxygen that is required in many parts of the world. Especially recommended for divers who plan to become dive professionals.
A 2-dive speciality training designed for all certified divers who want to better understand the aquatic ecosystems. Learn more about the oceans, reef systems and marine life. Take your fish identification skills to the next level, discover unique relationships between various marine species and understand the importance of coral reefs to our BLUE PLANET.
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Customized Diving
Dive the way you want, the time you want, the profile you want. Your experience, safety and comfort are important to us. Let's explore Cozumel together.
Guided Experiences
Our knowledgeable guides will take you on an elite experience through Cozumel's finest sites. Avoid traffic and enjoy your dives to the fullest extent possible.
Dive Training
First timer to old timer? Learn to dive or expand your knowledge. All courses, up to a divemaster level, are taught by experienced Padi instructors.
Island Support
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