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Imagine diving into the beautiful turquoise-blue Caribbean, and later diving into the Spanish language! We have put together a Spanish language/scuba diving package in the tropical paradise of Cancun, Mexico. This package allows you to learn Spanish while at the same time discovering the beauty of its undersea world. We have programs for certified divers and beginner divers.

Spanish & Scuba for Beginner Divers

Earn your PADI certification in the mornings, and take small-group Spanish classes in the afternoons!

The PADI open water course is the first certification course in the world and your certification card is valid for the rest of your life, allowing you to dive in all dive centers all over the world.

Scuba Cancun has highly-qualified instructors who can give you the PADI open water diver course in four or five days. The course includes: theory, pool practice, equipment during the course, four ocean dives, and written exams (very simple, multiple choice), log book, PADI Open Water Diver Manual and transportation to and from the marina.

NOTE: To scuba dive safely, you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. If you take medication, consult your doctor and the instructor before participating in the program.

Schedule & Cost:
	Mornings, Monday - Saturday, flexible hours: PADI certification training with Scuba Cancun (approximately 30 hours over 5 days). Cost for PADI Certification: $462 usd (subject to change) Afternoons, 4 - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday: Small-group Spanish classes at the Cancun Spanish Language Institute. Click HERE for prices.
Registration:
	Step 1: Confirm your flight and lodging. We strongly recommend that you wait until your flight and lodging reservations are confirmed prior to booking your dive classes due to the tour operator's strict cancellation policies. Step 2: Register for Spanish classes HERE Step 3: Return to this page and click the link below to make your reservation for PADI certification courses. You will pay for your PADI courses directly to the tour operator. Click to here to reserve your PADI certification course: PADI Open-Water Certification-Aquaworld

Spanish & Scuba for Certified Divers

If you are a certified diver, you can put together an a la carte program of dive excursions and Spanish classes with a private tutor on a flexible schedule.

We recommend taking 10 - 15 hours of Spanish instruction with a private tutor on a flexible schedule that works around the various dive excursions you choose.

You may choose as many dive trips as you like. All of these dives require Professional Scuba Certification (CMAS - PADI - NAUI - SSI). You must present your Certification ID at check-in.

Choose Your Dive Trips
	1-Tank Dive for Certified Divers Description: Our one tank dive departs daily and travels to a coral reef approximately 15 minutes from Solo Buceo in Cancun's hotel zone. Divers will dive between 45 to 60 feet; bottom time between 35 to 40 minutes under the guidance of our PADI certified dive master. Departure Point: Solo Buceo Marina at Camino Real Hotel (Punta Cancun) Schedule: Daily from 10:30 am to 12:00pm or 1:00 pm to 3:30pm 2-Tank Dive for Certified Divers Description: Our two tank dive departs daily and travels to a coral reef approximately 15 minutes from Solo Buceo in Cancun's hotel zone. Divers will dive between 45 to 60 feet; bottom time between 35 to 40 minutes under the guidance of our PADI certified dive master. Departure Point: Solo Buceo Marina at Camino Real Hotel (Punta Cancun) Schedule: Daily from 10:30 am to 2:00pm Cozumel Dive Description: Trip for certified divers only. Dives at 2 of the best reefs in Cozumel. Dives are always with a Dive Master. Departure Point: Solo Buceo Marina at Camino Real Hotel (Punta Cancun) Schedule: Daily from 7:00 am to 5:00pm, pick-up and drop-off at your lodging. Night Dive Description: Our one tank night dive departs daily and travels to a coral reef approximately 15 minutes from Solo Buceo. Divers will dive between 45 to 60 feet; bottom time between 35 to 40 minutes under the guidance of our PADI certified dive master. Departure Point: Solo Buceo Marina at Camino Real Hotel (Punta Cancun) Schedule: Daily from 6:30pm to 8:00pm Wreck Diving Description: Our Wreck Diving tour departs from Solo Buceo dock for a one-hour trip to the open sea north of Isla Mujeres. The tour consists of two one-tank dives. The first dive will take pace at the Ultra Freeze shipwreck at 130 feet and the second dive will take place at the Tulum shipwreck or an army ship named C-58 located near Punta Cancun (divers will dive between 70 to 130 feet depending upon on the ship selected) under the guidance of our PADI certified dive master. Departure Point: Solo Buceo Marina at Camino Real Hotel (Punta Cancun) Schedule: Daily from 8:30am to 2:00pm Cenote Diving (Caverns) Description: Our Cenote Diving tour departs from Solo Buceo dock for a one and one-half hour trip to the selected cenote (cavern with sweet water) located in Akumal or Tulum zones. Tour consists of two one-tank dives at two different paths across the cenote. Divers will dive between 35 to 45 feet; bottom time between 35 to 45 minutes under the guidance of our PADI certified Dive Master. Departure Point: Solo Buceo Marina at Camino Real Hotel (Punta Cancun) Schedule: Daily from 8:30am to 6:00pm, pick-up and drop-off at your lodging.
Schedule Your Spanish Classes
	Schedule your Spanish classes with a private tutor on a schedule that fits with the dive excursions you have chosen. Private tutoring is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday - Friday. We recommend taking 10 hours of Spanish instruction per week at a cost of $20 usd per hour plus a $50 usd registration fee.
Sample Schedule:
	This sample schedule is based on a 7-day stay, Saturday to Saturday. Saturday: Arrival and free time. Sunday: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 2-Tank Dive for Certified Divers Monday: 9:00 am - 1:00pm, Spanish classes, afternoon free Tuesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Cozumel Dive Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:00pm, Spanish classes, afternoon free Thursday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Cenote Diving (Caverns) Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Spanish classes, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Night Dive Saturday: Free time Sunday: Departure
Registration
	Step 1: Confirm your flight and lodging. We strongly recommend that you wait until your flight and lodging reservations are confirmed prior to booking your dive trips due to the tour operator's strict cancellation policies. Step 2: Register for Spanish classes HERE Step 3: Return to this page and click the links for the dive trips above to make your reservations for your selected dive trips. You will pay for your trips directly to the tour operator. NOTE: Scuba diving exposes your lungs to a high pressure environment, whereas airplane travel is a low pressure environment. Your lungs undergo a dramatic change in pressure when going between these two extremes. The bigger the change in pressure the greater the risk for arterial gas embolism. The best thing you can do to avoid this is to leave at least a 24 hour period between diving and your flight.