PADI Open Water Course

Learn to dive like a professional in the Machalilla marine reserve in this PADI Open Water course in Puerto López. You can choose from two different levels, depending on your previous experience.

Options

The marine reserve of Machalilla National Park is a paradise for scuba diving lovers. In its coral reefs, you can find a multitude of species such as fish, turtles, crustaceans and cetaceans. That's why this PADI Open Water course in Puerto López is the perfect option to learn how to move underwater and discover its treasures.

PADI Open Water Course

The PADI Open Water course consists of three parts, which can be completed in 2 or 3 days, depending on whether you choose classroom or distance learning.

Day 1

The first part consists of a theoretical lesson on the basic principles of diving, which can be done face-to-face or at home.

Day 2

The second day involves diving in confined waters and then two dives in the open sea to a depth of up to 12 meters (40 feet).

Day 3

The last day includes two more open water dives to explore Puerto López. At the end, you'll receive your PADI Open Water certificate.

PADI Advanced Open Water Course

The PADI Advanced Open Water course allows you to extend the depth limit of your dives to 30 meters (98 feet) and improve skills from the previous course.

This course includes five dives: one Deep Adventure Dive, one Underwater Navigator Adventure Dive, and three dives from the following options:

Aware Fish IDDrift DiverPeak Performance BuoyancySearch and Recovery DiverUnderwater NaturalistUnderwater PhotographerUnderwater Videographer

Upon completion, you'll receive a temporary PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification card valid worldwide, followed by a permanent card sent by mail.