Recreational & Intro to Tech Courses

Riviera Maya, México

Gain solid skills and confidence as you earn your first open water certification, specialty diver ratings or further beyond. Have a peak into more advanced gear configurations with Christine Loew’s personal coaching, workshops, and hands-on sessions in the Riviera Maya’s diverse diving sites.

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.

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Foundation Courses

Recreational Diving Courses Mexico

Open Water Diver

Open Water course Riviera Maya

  • 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.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
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.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
Rescue Diver

  • Scenario-based training for incident prevention, self-rescue and team response. Runs with at least two students and pairs perfectly with First Response certifications.

  • Prerequisite: Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent) + 15 dives.

  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
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.
  • Dive Master Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here

First Response Training

  • Whether you’re a recreational diver or aiming to become a dive professional, core safety training is essential. Our First Response courses cover Emergency Oxygen use, Adult/Child First Aid, and Blood-borne Pathogen Care.
  • Start with free e-learning and complete hands-on practice on site. These certifications must be renewed every two years – and since our jungle trips always carry O₂, you should know how to deploy it confidently and correctly.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here

Step Up with Specialty Skills

SDI Computer Nitrox Diver
  • Learn the safe limits of using Nitrox up to 40% without formulas, entirely computer-driven. Online e-learning, practical briefing on site.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
TDI Nitrox Diver
  • 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.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
SDI Solo Diver
  • Broaden planning, redundant-gas skills and navigation for independent diving.
  • Must be 21 +, Advanced Diver (or equivalent) and 100 dives logged.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
TDI Cavern Discovery
  • One-day introduction to cavern theory and basic in-water drills—perfect before your first guided cenote dives.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
TDI Intro to Tech Course
  • Practical course 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.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here
SDI Sidemount Open Water Diver
  • 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.
  • Course prerequisites and curriculum: Click here

Plan Your Path

Choose your path — entry-level, specialty, or a host of advanced certifications. Unsure which course is right for you? Ask us and we’ll chart the perfect dive journey together.

Whenever possible, build in a few extra days — giving yourself room to catch the best ocean conditions, lock in skill retention, and still leave time for pure fun dives

Complete your e-learning at home and choose easy to add First Response modules ahead of time to streamline your in-water training.

Bring your own streamlined gear — or rent a fully configured setup from us — every kit dialed for optimal trim, with Nitrox-ready cylinders provided. 

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Ready to Level Up?


Book your Recreational or Intro to Tech course today.

Questions?

Email, WhatsApp or call, and we’ll shape a custom training plan that fits your schedule and ambitions.

Dive In

Start strong, dive smarter, and build a foundation that opens the door to Mexico’s caves, reefs and beyond.