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Basic Diver - Bautismo

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| Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Overview

During our dives, we'll teach how to respect and care about the enviroment. We believe that diving can be used as tool to preserve and conserve the ocean and the future of our world.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
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Meeting Location

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C. 1 Sur 213-MZ14 L5
entre, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

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What To Expect

We invite you to be part of a exclusive adventurous people to explore the underwater world, no previous experience needed we´ll teach you all the way though it. The day starts with theory class followed by a pool training, everything you need before we go to the ocean.
You will receive brief theory about the diving and the activity to be done, you will learn how to use the diving equipment in shallow water and you will receive an easy and quick introduction of your instructor with everything that is needed to start exploring you will practice with your instructor the exercises to be more confident and prepare you to enjoy that beautiful activity in the sea.
During the afternoon it´s time to go to the ocean and explore, always accommpained by a certified instructor side by side. The experience includes 2 dives in 2 different reefs in Playa del Carmen.

PREREQUISITES:

Minimum age 10 years, accompanied by a tutor or responsible.
Medical certificate specifying "suitable for diving practice", and answering the medical questionnaire before the activity, with signature and date.

INCLUDES:

All diving equipment for the dives.
Dive Insurance

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the Basic Diver – Bautismo cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive. The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS. Read more Jun 2024

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Participants in the Basic Diver – Bautismo cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.

The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.

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Q: Will I get seasick on Basic Diver – Bautismo?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Basic Diver – Bautismo?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
The following is NOT included:
  • Use of SCUBA equipment.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 10..

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Accessibility information for the Basic Diver - Bautismo is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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