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 unforgettable days in the Rosario Islands, Cartagena’s top diving destination.

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.
One-hour speedboat transfer to the Rosario Islands.
Welcome at our dive base located in one of the top hotels on the islands.
Equipment check out and briefing.
Arrival at our dive base, located in one of the best island hotels.
Equipment check and confined water training session in the pool.
Two open water certification dives, with a surface interval and lunch at the hotel (included).
Transfer to your hotel for the night on the island (hotel not included).

SECOND DAY

Additional pool practice session.
Two final open water dives to complete certification.
Lunch (not included).
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 Cartagena–Rosario Islands–Cartagena
Training in the swimming pool and 4 certification dives with a PADI instructor
Complete scuba equipment
Surface intervals with access to island hotel facilities
Lunch on Day 1
PADI certification card

Eco-social support: A portion of your payment supports our DIVE TO HEAL program for coral restoration and adaptive dive for people with disabilities.
NOTE: If you are already staying on the islands, transfers and lunch are not included.