• Rincón - This course is designed for the person who would like to try Scuba Diving without having to take the full dive certification course. No experience necessary.

NO MINIMUM number of participants required to book.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the wonder of diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor in ideal conditions.. During your adventure, you’ll master some basic concepts and scuba skills in shallow sea water, before heading off on an open water dive on a shallow ocean reef..

Your open water dive takes you as deep as 40 feet/12 metres. The Discover Scuba Diving experience is a great way to get a head start on your PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification. That’s because the skills you complete during this adventure, such as mask clearing, regulator recovery and sharing air, may credit these certification levels, so you can continue where you left off. Be sure to ask you instructor for more information.

IDEAL FOR:
Water enthusiasts and Snorkelers looking for more adventure Minimum age: 10 years

All equipment included.

Taught by professional PADI Instructors to the highest standards.

• Water provided with tour
• Use of snorkel and scuba diving equipment
• Small groups with a maximum of 4 participants per instructor
• Experienced PADI Scuba Instructors fluent in English, Spanish available by request
• Safe and fun diving experience with fully insured, PADI-certified instructors
• Inclusion of all taxes, fees, and handling charges in price

• Meet at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling. If you need directions, please feel free to call us and we will guide you in.
• There is a short drive from Dive Center to beach. Customers will caravan to beach a short 5 minutes drive from Dive Center in their own transportation.

No previous scuba experience is required, making it a perfect opportunity to sample scuba diving prior to enrolling in an extensive dive course. This experience enables you to breathe underwater with the use of diving gear and offers an excellent means to venture through an underwater Reef.

Introductory diving is often referred to as Discover Scuba Diving, as it serves precisely this purpose.

Swimming proficiency is essential, and it is advised to have some experience with snorkeling.

• Approximate time for completion: Half day (3-5 hours)
• First, there’s the paperwork to do at Check-in. You’ll need to provide us with some basic personal information and answer some questions on your medical history.
• After Check-in, you will meet your instructor and relax in our Training area to watch a short video which explains the course details.
• Thereafter, we will begin equipment fitting, training and briefing from your Instructor. This check-in process will take approximately 45 minutes depending on the size of the group.
• All activities START at the dive center and END on the beach–NO BOAT IS REQUIRED for a great experience. Transportation from the dive center to the beach (5 min. drive) is not provided. Limited taxis available in area.
• At the beginning of the first dive, you will learn some basic diving skills in shallow water with your instructor, and then you’re off exploring the same coral reefs as certified divers. You’ll have a dive instructor with you at all times and can dive to a maximum depth of 12m, around 39 feet.
• If you have chosen a second dive option, we will take an hour long break and conduct an additional briefing. We move to different coral reef where you’ll go on the second dive with your instructor.
• If you really loved the Discover Scuba Diving introductory dives then your next step is to get certified with the PADI Open Water Diver course.
• WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS*: We reserve the right to cancel or reroute tours up until the last minute due to weather, safety, or other uncontrollable circumstances. In this case, we will try to reschedule, agree on another more accessible destination or, if necessary, give a full refund.
• ALL GUESTS**: APPLY REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN and DRINK plenty of WATER BEFORE arrival. Reef safe sunscreen is sunscreens that does not contain oxybenzone. Most sunscreens containing natural minerals such as zinc oxide are better for the reef. Reef Safe sunscreen available for purchase in dive center as well.
• WHAT TO BRING: Wear a SWIMSUIT and bring a TOWEL with you. Water temperature average is low-mid 80’s Farenheit so additional thermal protection is not generally required.
• IF YOU ARE ON A DISCOVER SCUBA ADVENTURE TOUR: It is suggested that you wear a t-shirt or sun SHIRT to avoid sunburn and abrasion from the equipment . Bring additional sunscreen to be used if needed. All equipment necessary for tour will be provided. If you have your own snorkeling/dive equipment, feel free to bring it for best personal fit.
• IF you are on a Discover Scuba Diving tour and YOU WILL BE FLYING WITHIN 18 HOURS AFTER your tour, you can NOT participate in this tour.
• Minimum age is 10, however, this activity may not be suitable for all children 10-14. Please call Dive Center before booking online if you have a child under the age of 14 participating
• Participants should be able to swim. Prior snorkeling experience helpful.
• Diving within 18 hours before flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
• We look forward to welcoming you at RINCON DIVING & SNORKELING.
• Certain Medical Conditions will prevent you from participating in this course. If you feel you might have a medical condition, contact Dive Center prior to booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.