Recreational & Intro to Tech Courses
Training Philosophy & Emergency Preparedness
Our Training Philosophy
Rooted in technical-diver standards, our recreational pathway delivers higher skill quality from day one. We collaborate with veteran local instructors and keep class sizes small, so you learn at your pace and can step into technical or cavern training whenever you’re ready.
Core Knowledge & Safety
First Response Training
Refresh emergency oxygen use, adult/child first-aid and blood-borne-pathogen care through free e-learning plus hands-on practice on site. Renew every two years—our jungle trips always carry O₂, so you should know how to deploy it.

Foundation Courses

Open Water Diver
- Pre-trip e-learning, generous pool practice, minimum four ocean dives (more if needed).
- Wind buffer days built in—certification only after real-site experience.
- Class minimum 2 students keeps prices reasonable.
Advanced Diver Pathways
- Choose either the Advanced Diver Development Program (4 specialties + 25 dives) or the Advanced Adventure Diver Course (5 themed training dives) to expand skills in new environments.
- Two-student minimum.
Rescue Diver
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Scenario-based training for incident prevention, self-rescue and team response. Runs with at least two students and pairs perfectly with First Response certifications.
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Prerequisite: Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent) + 15 dives.
Master Diver or Divemaster
- Master Diver: 5 specialties + Rescue + 50 dives—our highest non-pro rating.
- Divemaster: first professional level; modular schedule and extensive e-learning.
- Single-student option possible but buddies preferred.

Step Up with Specialty Skills
SDI Computer Nitrox Diver
- Learn the same limits without formulas, entirely computer-driven; available to youth from 10 years. Online e-learning, practical briefing on site.
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver.
Nitrox Diver (TDI)
- Use EAN 22–40 % to extend no-decompression time. Covers cylinder labeling, gas analysis and computer settings; no dives required, so it combines easily with other courses.
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver.
Sidemount Open Water Diver (SDI)
- Learn to configure and dive side-mounted tank configuration.
- This course is perfect for the diver that isn’t immediately interested into the full technical diving.
- But no worries, as all our courses are performance based, if you feel comfortable in sidemount, the upgrade to TDI Sidemount diver is within easy reach.
- Minimum 2 open-water dives covering equipment setup, gas management, trim/buoyancy, SMB deployment and varied entries.
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver
Solo Diver (SDI)
- Broaden planning, redundant-gas skills and navigation for independent diving.
- Must be 21 +, Advanced Diver (or equivalent) and 100 dives logged.
Cavern Discovery
- One-day introduction to cavern theory and basic in-water drills—perfect before your first guided cenote dives.
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver.
Intro-to-Tec Course (TDI)
- Practical workshop in advanced buoyancy, trim, situational awareness and streamlined gear.
- Try different rigs in pool-like cenote conditions or the ocean.
- Flexible format prepares you for Advanced Nitrox or Decompression Procedures—and polishes skills for any serious diver.
- Prerequisite: Open Water Diver.

Plan Your Path
Pick your goal—entry-level, specialties or Intro-to-Tec.
Allow extra days for ocean weather and skill mastery.
Complete free e-learning and First Response modules in advance.
Bring or rent streamlined gear (Nitrox-ready cylinders and analyzers provided).