Advanced Open Water PADI Certification in Playa del Carmen, Mexico - Bronze
Playa del CarmenCoursesScuba divingMid-level (20 dives / Level 1)
Welcome to DUNE Mexico - Mexico
Ready to take your diving skills to the next level?
The Advanced Open Water PADI Bronze program with DUNE Mexico helps you build confidence, refine your underwater techniques, and explore deeper dive sites around Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Over three days, you’ll complete five adventure dives, supported by PADI e-learning, diving equipment, and theoretical training. You’ll develop practical skills while discovering more of the incredible underwater world along Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
What’s Included in the Course?
The course includes two mandatory adventure dives:
- Deep Diving: Learn about the challenges of deeper dives, including their physical effects and how to use your dive computer more effectively.
- Underwater Navigation: Improve your compass skills and learn to navigate using natural landmarks and distance estimation.
You’ll then choose additional adventure dives based on your interests and goals. Options may include:
- Wreck Diving
- Drift Diving
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- Fish Identification
- Underwater Naturalist
- Search and Recovery
This flexible program lets you focus on the skills and experiences that interest you most. Once certified, you can plan dives with a buddy of an equivalent or higher qualification, within your training, experience, and applicable depth limits. The course explores some of the spectacular dive sites around Playa del Carmen.
Requirements
To join the Advanced Open Water PADI course, you must:
- Hold a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent recognized qualification.
- Be at least 12 years old for the Junior Advanced Open Water Diver course, or 15 years old for the standard Advanced Open Water Diver course.
- Complete the PADI medical questionnaire to determine whether medical clearance is required before training.
What You’ll Learn
During the course, you’ll develop skills to help you:
- Approach deep diving with greater awareness and preparation.
- Navigate underwater using a compass and natural reference points.
- Improve your diving techniques through adventure dives tailored to your interests.
Get ready to build confidence, explore new underwater environments, and take the next step in your diving journey with DUNE Mexico in Playa del Carmen.
Please note: Wreck Diving is subject to availability. The Day 3 dive may be changed to a night dive, subject to availability.
Contact DUNE Mexico to learn more about the Advanced Open Water PADI Bronze course and plan your next underwater adventure.
Program and Schedule :
Day 1: 2 dives in the afternoon: appointment 12h00
- Adventure dive 1: Buoyancy control
- Adventure dive 2: Underwater navigation
Day 2: 2 dives in the morning : appointment 7h45
- Adventure dive 3: Deep diving
- Adventure dive 4: Drift diving
Day 3: 2 dives in the morning : appointment 7h45
- Adventure dive 5: Fish identification or wreck diving
- Dive 6: Fun Dive
Map of Playa del Carmen
Our staff members
Mégane
Instructor
Mégane discovered diving in Mexico before heading to Bali, where she became an instructor after completing her Divemaster and IDC there. Now based in Playa del Carmen, she splits her time between the ocean and managing the dive center as Base Leader alongside Célia. Passionate, patient, and always smiling, she especially loves being underwater, where she can share her passion with divers of all levels.
Lucio
Instructor
Lucio Velasco Tadeo, originally from Oaxaca, has lived in Playa del Carmen for 19 years. He is a Catamaran Instructor and Windsurf Instructor, and started diving in 2004, becoming a certified instructor in 2009. In addition to his passion for water sports, he is a certified lifeguard and speaks some German and English. His dedication and experience in the water make him an excellent guide for those looking to explore the sea safely and enjoyably.
Antoine
Manager Dune Playa Del Carmen
Antoine is originally from the south of France and has been diving since the age of 18. A travel enthusiast, he has explored underwater worlds across the globe before settling in Mexico in 2024—a country he has cherished for a long time. Now an instructor and manager of the Dune dive center in Playa del Carmen, Antoine is attentive to each guest, just like his team, making every dive a unique and friendly experience.
What is included?
Included
Instruction by a multilingual PADI Instructor
E-learning and knowledge development
Water & Fruit on board
Full scuba gear set
PADI certification
What is not included?
Not included
Photos and Videos
Transfer to the shop
Lunch
On-site exploration
Angel Fish
Angelfish are vibrant, colorful reef fish known for their striking patterns and graceful swimming. Often found in warm, tropical waters, they inhabit coral reefs, where they feed on algae and small invertebrates. With their unique shapes and lively colors, angelfish are a delight to encounter while diving or snorkeling.
Barracuda
The barracuda is impressive in that it sometimes stays still and waits for prey to approach during its hunting trips! With the adult measuring 80 cm in length on average, its streamlined silhouette and strong jaws make it clearly identifiable.
Eagle Ray
The eagle ray is a graceful, spotted marine ray known for its long wingspan and distinct, leopard-like spots. Often seen gliding through tropical waters, these rays are powerful swimmers, capable of making impressive leaps above the water. They feed mainly on mollusks and crustaceans, using their strong jaws to crush shells, and are a mesmerizing sight for divers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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