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Scuba Instruction in Cozumel

Our Open Water Dive courses include all instruction, E-Learning materials you complete at home, tanks, weights, rental gear (BCD, regulator, mask, snorkel, fins, dive computer, and wetsuit if needed), certification fees, marine park fees, boat fees, and taxes. All the in-water instruction takes place in the ocean (by shore & by boat), not in a pool! Private instruction fees apply to single students.

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PADI vs SSI
We have invested a lot of time and money to get our PADI instructors certified as SSI instructors so that we can offer you the same certifications that we provide through PADI at a better price point. There are also added benefits like the convenience in which the material is delivered, the instructor's flexibility during your course, and your own SSI profile that comes with added features as a certified diver.

Here's an article we wrote about PADI vs SSI.
I have non-certified people in my party. Can they join me on the boat?
As a small boutique dive shop with limited spaces, we focus on Scuba Diving! We have three options for people who want to join divers on the boat.

1. Reserved space-- The price is the same as a certified diver, which is $130 --- this includes snorkel rental gear, marine park fee, taxes, sodas, snacks, and a ScubaTony water bottle.
2. Last-minute space-- If there are still available spaces onboard the boat you'll be diving on, we can add people last minute. The space can be confirmed the afternoon before the scheduled dive at 5:00 PM. The price is reduced to $75 & includes snorkel rental gear, marine park fee, taxes, sodas, snacks, and a ScubaTony water bottle.
3. Private Charter--- Check out our Private Charter info here
I'm certified but my family isn't, what can you offer us?
A great option for this is Discover Scuba Diving. It is a chance for people to try scuba without going through an entire certification class. Certified friends and family are welcome to tag along and pay the normal rate for a two-tank dive.
In my group we have two certified divers, and 2 snorkelers, can we be together?
As a small boutique dive shop with limited spaces, we focus on Scuba Diving! We have three options for people who want to join divers on the boat.

1. Reserved space-- The price is the same as a certified diver, which is $130 --- this includes snorkel rental gear, marine park fee, taxes, sodas, snacks, and a ScubaTony water bottle.
2. Last-minute space-- If there are still available spaces onboard the boat you'll be diving on, we can add people last minute. The space can be confirmed the afternoon before the scheduled dive at 5:00 PM. The price is reduced to $75 & includes snorkel rental gear, marine park fee, taxes, sodas, snacks, and a ScubaTony water bottle.
3. Private Charter--- Check out our Private Charter info here
I am certified but my kids are not. Can we tag along while they take their certification?
Yes! The shore dive sessions are $75 per certified diver, and the boat dive session is $130 per certified diver. Rental gear is not included.
Do you offer package deals for multiple days of diving?
How early in advance do I need to reserve with you?
We recommend you make reservations at least one month in advance.
I have 10 dives logged and I'd like to get the Advance certification.
Contrary to most dive shops, we don't recommend an advanced certification immediately without diving a bit more first. Most new divers are still working on the basics of buoyancy. You will always be with a dive professional in the water when you book with us. We freely offer advice and suggestions on improving your dive skills and drift dive with ease. We believe that bottom time makes good divers, not certifications.
Do you offer or arrange pick up at the cruise ship terminal?
We can't pick you up at the terminal. That privilege is reserved for the big dogs on the island, which we are not. We are just a short 5-15 min taxi ride away from all the cruise ship piers, and we will give you complete directions on how to get to us once you’ve completed your reservation.
I'm on a cruise ship and it will dock at 9:00am, can I join one of your groups to go diving?
Unfortunately, we can no longer offer our regular 2-tank trips to divers coming from cruise ships. We can offer you a Private Charter, or you can join us in the afternoon as Discover Scuba Divers. Diving with us is dependent on your local Cozumel arrival and departure times. Email us for more information on diving with us while in Cozumel on a cruise.
I'll be staying North of the Marine park, will you pick me up there?
All divers who stay north of our departure location must board the boats at Marina Fonatur. We do not offer land transportation. See our location here.
At which hotels do you offer dock pickup?
We offer pier and shore pick-ups at all oceanside hotels, houses, and beach clubs located within the Marine Park. These include: El Presidente, Landmark, Costa Del Sol, Tortugas Beach Club, Dreams, Sabor, Secrets Aura, Residencias Reef, Paradise Beach Club, Allegro, Occidental Grand, and Iberostar.
How do we find you when we arrive to Cozumel?
How you will meet us for diving depends on where you are staying. We will give you complete written instructions when you make your reservation. Or see the other FAQ above.
Where's your shop?
We do not have a "brick & mortar" dive shop. We run everything online! When you make your reservation, we will give you detailed instructions on where to meet us. Check out our meeting location here
I'm staying on the mainland or Cancun. How do I get to you?
We do not offer transportation from the mainland. You must take a ferry from Playa del Carmen and then a taxi to meet us at Marina Fonatur. If you can't spend the night in Cozumel the day before you want to dive, you can’t join our morning departure. We suggest you take one of the earliest ferries at 8 or 9 AM and spend the morning exploring downtown Cozumel-- this way if you miss a ferry, you have a backup ferry to catch. We will give you detailed instructions to get across once you have made your reservation.
I want to dive "xxx" reef. Will you take me there? Or Where are you planning on diving that day?
As a small boutique dive operation, we decide where we dive each day on the boat after all the divers are on board. Sites are chosen based on diver requests, diver ability, and ocean conditions. We dive the sites within the protected National Marine Park, home to 20+ dive sites. We can't guarantee any dives at any specific sites. You can make a note in the "special request" box when you make your reservation, and we'll do our best to get you there!
We're certified but we haven't dove for a while. Do we have to take a refresher course?
What kind of gear do you use?
As an Aqualung partner, all of our rental gear is Aqualung. All of our BCDs have integrated weights. We're proud to say that we have the best rental gear in the world.
Do you offer EANx or 100cf tanks, and for how much?
How does e-Learning with PADI affect our certification costs?
PADI charges a large fee to offer E-learning. We cannot absorb that cost. It does save you some vacation time and the course is very thorough online. The Instruction page has all the pricing listed.
I'm a certified but don't have a lot of logged dives. Do you offer beginner-level dives?
We cater to all levels of divers! We suggest that inexperienced divers book in the afternoon, as the morning trips generally have the more experienced divers. You may consider booking a Discover Scuba as your first trip or reserve a private guide to ensure you are comfortable in the water. We always offer help and suggestions to new divers to help them improve their skills. Most dive sites in Cozumel are very easy. Once you try drift diving, you may become hooked!
Can you guarantee specific dive sites?
No, we can't guarantee dives at any specific sites. You can make a note in the "special request" box when you make your reservation, and we'll do our best to get you there!
Is it a problem if I don't have a dive buddy?
Not at all. You will be diving with a certified divemaster or instructor on all dives, and they will be your buddy.
Should I be concerned about the fast current in Cozumel?
No! Most of the time, the current is mild (about 1 knot). It does change, but if the current is too strong, we will pick a different site to dive that day.
How, when and where can I pay my balance with you when we're in Cozumel?
Invoices are paid in cash (USD or Peso) on your last diving day directly to the divemaster, who will have a copy of your invoice. We do not accept credit cards, debit cards, personal checks, or money transfers. You may pay your total due with a 5% merchant fee applied through PayPal. We will send you a PayPal payment request to the email with which the reservation was made after your last dive. We do not work with other online payment systems such as Venmo or Cashapp. If you’re a mixed group (multiple single divers or multiple couples), please be aware that we CAN NOT split invoices. If you want separate invoices, you must make individual reservations.
How does 'Ship Time' work with Cozumel local time?
You are responsible for checking with your cruise ship if their “ship time” matches the local Cozumel time for your arrival and departure. Mobile devices may not change to the local time. Please confirm your devices match the local time when you arrive so that you can arrive on time for your dives.
Do we get to dive with TONY??
Hopefully! I love to dive even after all these years but the demands of the biz have kept me in the office more lately. Tell me or my staff that you would like to dive with me and I will do everything I can to get in the water to play too!
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All divers who stay north of our departure location must board the boats at Marina Fonatur. We do not offer land transportation. ScubaTony Rental Vehicles are available if you would like to reserve one for traveling to & from Marina Fonatur. Check out our Car Rental blog post for more information.

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