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May I scuba dive even if I have never done so before?
What are the depths of the dives and how are they supervised?
May I bring my own equipment?
What types of certification programs do you offer?
Are there any restrictions that may prevent me from scuba diving?
Can I create a custom itinerary and/or book a private scuba trip?
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Reef
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Skin Diver Online
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Q: May I scuba dive in Puerto Vallarta even if I've never done so before?
A: Sure! We offer Learn to Dive classes to everyone who is at least 10 years of age in-depth instruction with our diving specialists at a number of hotels in and around Vallarta. Lessons take about 2 hours and course completion prepares you for an one-tank dive at either the Marietas Islands or Las Caletas.
Q: What are the depths of the dives and how are they supervised?
A: Non-certified divers can participate in 1-tank dives with a maximum depth of 40 ft at Las Marietas or at Las Caletas after completing a Vallarta Adventures Discover Scuba pool lesson before the day of their dive.
Certified divers are automatically entitled to participate in 2 tank dives up to a maximum depth of 60 ft.
Advanced divers can participate in 2 tank dives up to a maximum depth of 120 ft.
Supervision is 1 Divemaster to 3 diver pairs – buddy system.
Q: May I bring my own equipment?
A: Although we provide you with all the necessary equipment for your dive, you may bring your own. However, this does not alter the price.
Q: What types of certification programs does Vallarta Adventures offer?
A: We offer the following internationally recognized PADI certification programs:
LEARN TO DIVE COURSES
Discover Scuba Introductory Program
Bubblemaker for Kids
PADI CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Scuba Refresher Course
Open Water
Open Water Referral
Advanced Open Water
Rescue Diving
Underwater Photography
Emergency First Response
Marine Awareness Course
PADI SPECIALTY COURSES
Underwater Photography
Underwater Navigator
Night Diver
Deep Diver
Wreck Diver
Enriched Air Diver (NITROX)
PADI INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMS
Dive Master
PADI Instructor Development Course
Emergency First Response Instructor
Q: Are there any restrictions that may prevent me from scuba diving?
A: Scuba diving is an extremely safe sport but all divers should be aware of the inherent hazards and understand that they should:
1. Not present any respiratory, cardiovascular or ear problems.
2. Be in good mental and physical condition for diving.
3. Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while diving.
4. Be over 10 years old, not be pregnant and not fly within a period of 24 hours after a dive.
5. To participate in the El Morro or Corbeteña dives, a valid Open Water Certification card and a previous dive with Vallarta Adventures - or - 50 logged dives are required.
6. An Acknowledgement of Risk will need to be signed before participating in any of our dive programs.
Q: Can I create a custom itinerary and/or book a private scuba trip?
A: Yes! If the idea of booking a private dive trip for your friends, family, business colleagues, school, or dive club sounds appealing, our team of adventure experts will be more than happy to put together a special scuba diving trip or itinerary to fit your needs. Please send us an email or call 52 (322) 297-1212 for more information. | |
