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Aquatic Sports and Adventures

Aquatic Sports and Adventures is a PADI Authorized Resort Facility and meets ISO 24803 Standards as an ISO Recreational Scuba Diving Service Provider. We can conduct PADI dive training in the following areas under the direction of Captain Terry Sovil, PADI Master Instructor. Click on any course name for additional information. The course names in the left columns are the standard training courses. The course names in the right column are specialty courses that may be taken after completion of the standard training course shown to the left. We can accomodate diver certification referrals. See the Basic Certification section below.

We recommend reading this if you are considering taking training at any scuba training facility.

Important Note for Travelers: If you plan to take a course please provide at least 2 weeks advance notice so we can be sure of having the required materials on-hand to conduct your course and accomodate your schedule!

Important Note for All: Taking any of these courses requires that you complete several forms. Please download each of the forms listed below and complete them. Please note on the MEDICAL FORM that a "YES" answer requires a note from your doctor to participate.

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Introductory Experiences

The following courses may be taken with no pre-requisite, they are open to anyone, no diving experience required:

Discover Scuba
($75 USD / 3 hrs)

Discover Scuba Diving
($100 USD / 5-6 hrs) - This program meets ISO 11121 standards as an introductory training program to scuba diving.

Skin Diver
($60.00 USD / 3-4 hrs)

PADI Emergency First Response LogoThe Emergency First Response course includes adult CPR and first aid skills, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training and emergency oxygen use.

Emergency First Response Provider
($85 USD / 3-9 hrs)

Specialty Courses

The following speciality certification courses may be taken with no pre-requisite, they are open to anyone, even non-divers and non-snorklers. The digital photography course requires a person to have some snorkeling experience.

AWARE-Coral Reef Conservation
(2-3 hours / $40 USD for class only or $65.00 for class with certification)

AWARE - Project AWARE Specialty
(2-3 hours / $40 USD for class only or $65.00 for class with certification)

Digital Underwater Photographer Certification for Snorkelers (Level 1)
($125 USD / 6 hrs or $65 USD / 3 hrs if class done online)

You can start the Digital Underwater Photography class right now! Click the link below!
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SCUBA Review/Tune-Up

The following course may be taken by any certified diver at any level. You may not need to re-take an entire certification class! This tune-up may be all you need!

Scuba Review (Scuba Tune-Up)
($75 USD and 3-4 hours or $45 USD for a Review Open Water Dive with the class done online.)

You can take the Scuba Review Class online right now! Click the link below!
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There are no speciality courses that require Scuba Review.

Dive Theory

This course may be taken by divers at any level. PADI Dive Theory Online content is broken down into 6 easy-to-learn sections, covering Physics, Physiology, Equipment, The Recreational Dive Planner, The Diving Environment and Dive Skills

Dive Theory ($100 USD and done entirely online!)

You can take the Dive Theory Class online right now! Click the link below!
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There are no speciality courses that require Dive Theory but this is a good overview class and one that Divemasters may consider taking prior to an Instructor Development Course.

Basic Open Water Certification

The PADI Open Water Diver program meets ISO 24801-2 standards for Diver Level 2 - Automous Diver. The following course may be taken with no pre-requisite, it is open to anyone, no diving experience required:

Open Water Diver Certification
($350 USD / 3-4 days, 2 or more $300 USD)

You can start the Open Water Class online right now! Click the link below!
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Diver Certification Referrals
($180-230 USD / 2 Days, 2 or more $160-$210 USD)

Specialty Courses

The following speciality certification courses and all of the speciality courses listed above may be taken upon completion of the Open Water Diver course.

Digital Underwater Photographer
(Level 2)
($200 USD / 12 hrs or $80 USD / 4 hours if class done online.)

You can start the Digital Underwater Photography class right now! Click the link below!
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Enriched Air Diver Certification
($150 USD / 12 hrs or $60 USD for 2 dives on EAN32 if class done online.)
This program meets ISO 11107 standards for training programs on enriched air nitrox diving.

You can start the Enriched Air class online right now! Click the link below!
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Equipment Specialist
($150 USD / 6 hrs)

Night Diver
($160 USD / 8 hrs)

Peak Performance Buoyancy
($150 USD / 10 hrs)

Underwater Treasure Hunter**
($150 USD / 6 hrs)

Adventure Diver

The following course may be taken after completion of the Open Water Diver course.

Adventure Diver
($225 USD and 8 hours, $200 USD for 2 or more)

You can start the Adventure Diver Class online right now! Click the link below!
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Specialty Courses

The following speciality certification courses and all of the speciality courses listed above may be taken upon completion of the Adventure Diver course.

Deep Diver
($300 USD and 8 hours)

Wreck Diver
($250 USD and 8 hours)

Advanced Diver

The following course may be taken as a continuation of the Adventure Diver course or taken after completion of the Open Water Diver course.

Advanced Open Water Diver
($325 USD and 2-3 days to complete, $300 USD for 2 or more)

Package:
Advanced Open Water Diver & Enriched Air Diver
($400 USD and 2-3 days to complete or $375 USD for 2 or more)

You can start the Advanced Diver Class online right now! Click the link below!
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Specialty Courses

The following speciality certification course listed below and all of the speciality courses listed above may be taken upon completion of the Advanced Open Water Diver course.

Search & Recovery Diver Certification
($150 USD and 8 hours)

Rescue Diver

The following course may be taken after certification as an Advanced Open Water diver and having made 20 dives.

Rescue Diver
($325 USD 12 hours, $300 USD for 2 or more)

Package:
Rescue Diver & Emergancy First Response Provider
($375 USD 16 hours, $350 USD for 2 or more)

You can start the Rescue Diver Class online right now! Click the link below!
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There are no speciality courses that require Rescue Diver certification.

Divemaster and Master Scuba Diver certifications require completion of the Rescue Diver program.

Go Pro - Divemaster!

After reaching this level you may choose to obtain the PADI Divemaster rating which is a Professional level rating. Our Divemaster program meets ISO 24801-3 requirements as a Diver Level 3 - Dive Leader. From Divemaster you can pursue:

  • Assistant Instructor
  • Instructor
  • Speciality Instructor
  • Master Scuba Diver Trainer
  • Instructor Development Course Staff Instructor
  • Master Instructor
  • Course Director

Master SCUBA Diver

After reaching this level you may choose to obtain the Master Scuba Diver rating which means you have completed all of the following courses:

  • Open Water Diver
  • Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Rescue Diver
  • Any 5 speciality certification ratings
All prices include I.V.A. (tax).
** Denotes a distinctive speacialty course not taught everywhere.
Aquatic Sports and Adventures
Address: Privada Los Naranjos #30, Santiago, Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico  28860
Phone in the USA direct to the shop in MX: 909-266-0271
Phone Internationally to MX: 011-52-314-334-6394
Phone from MX: 314-334-6394
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