BASIC SCUBA DIVING COURSE

CARTAGENA - ROSARIO ISLANDS

Anyone aged 10 and over, with basic swimming skills and good health, can begin their PADI Open Water Diver certification today. Start your theory online and complete your pool and open water training in just two days in the Rosario Islands, a vibrant marine reserve just one hour by boat from Cartagena.

WITH THIS PLAN, YOU MUST STAY AT LEAST ONE NIGHT IN ONE OF THE ISLANDS’ HOTELS AND WAIT AT LEAST 18 HOURS BEFORE TAKING A FLIGHT.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

PHASE ONE - THEORY

Once your reservation is confirmed, you’ll receive access to the online course.
Complete your PADI eLearning, which takes approximately 10–12 hours of interactive study.

SECOND PHASE - PRACTICE

FIRST DAY

Meet us at the pier (Muelle de la Bodeguita), just 5 minutes from Cartagena's historic center, at 8:00 a.m., or at your hotel at 9:30 if you're all ready staying in the Rosario Islands.
Speedboat transfer to our base in the Rosario Islands.
Equipment check out and briefing.
Confined water training session in the pool.
Two open water certification dives.
Lunch when departing from Cartagena (not included if you're already staying in the Rosario Islands).
Transfer to your selected hotel in the Rosario Islands. (HOTEL NOT INCLUDED)

SECOND DAY

Additional pool practice session.
Two final open water dives to complete certification.
Lunch when departing from Cartagena (not included if you're already staying in the Rosario Islands).
Return to Cartagena at 3:00 p.m., arriving around 4:15 p.m.
Processing of your PADI Open Water Diver license.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Entry to Rosario Islands National Natural Park
Mandatory diving insurance
Roundtrip boat transfer to our base in the island.
Training in the swimming pool and 4 certification dives with a PADI instructor
Complete mandatory scuba equipment
Lunch for guests departing from Cartagena.
PADI certification card
Eco-Social Contribution:
Part of your payment supports DIVE TO HEAL, our regenerative tourism program dedicated to coral reef restoration and adaptive diving programs for people with disabilities.
Your reservation includes a suggested voluntary gratuity intended to recognize the dedication of the team that makes your experience possible.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:

Ground transfer to the marina in Cartagena
Hotel in the Rosario Islands.
Photos or videos of your dives
If you choose the "FROM THE ISLANDS" tour, transportation to and from Cartagena and lunch are not included.
Any services not explicitly mentioned.