Explore the underwater realm of Cartagena with amazing diving experiences. The coral around the Rosario Islands and Baru offers some of the best diving and snorkelling in Colombia - the waters are full of fascinating marine life that will seek you out (rather than you having to search for them). There are a few key dive schools that operate at varying price-points.. or we can put you in touch with private instructors. The prices in Cartagena are quite competitive and the conditions are good for divers of all levels.. so much so that many people choose to complete their dive qualifications in our warm waters.
SINGLE DAY DIVES AND SNORKELING
CERTIFIED DIVERS
Already got your qualification and ready to hit the water? This option includes 2 immersions at 2 different dive sites, your dive equipment, guide, snacks/refreshments/lunch (quality and quantity varies on the school you choose) and transport
BEGINNER DIVERS
A mini course that ticks off the basic requirements to allow you to get going and get down. This option includes a theory session and a practice session in a pool or contained water, plus 1 sea dive/immersion. Then the usual equipment, guide, snacks/refreshments/lunch (quality and quantity varies on the school you choose) and transport.
SNORKELING
Happy to keep things close to the surface? Snorkelling in Cartagena is a great option. It's also an affordable way to get out to the islands without paying for higher priced day passes and boat trips. Your day snorkelling includes equipment, guide, snacks/refreshments/lunch (quality and quantity varies on the school you choose) and transport.
CERTIFICATION AND ADVANCED COURSES
STANDARD SCUBA
Quicker than open water, but still includes PADI Certification. Includes 2 sea dives, 1 practice immersion, theory, transport, refreshments, PADI Certification, logbook. Maximum depth 40ft/12m
FROM 650,000 pesos
FROM 650,000 pesos
OPEN WATER
Includes 4 sea dives, 1 practice immersion, theory, transport, refreshments, PADI Certification, logbook. Maximum depth 60ft/18m
FROM 900,000 PESOS
FROM 900,000 PESOS
ADVANCED
Includes 5 sea immersions at different sites and levels, transport, refreshments. Maximum depth 100ft/33m
FROM 850,000 pesos
FROM 850,000 pesos
RESCUE
Theory, multiple rescue dive practices, transport, refreshments, guide.
FROM 850,000 pesos
FROM 850,000 pesos
SPECIALTY
Improve your skills in different environments and conditions and chalk some dives up in your logbook such as Nitrox, Multlevel, Naturalist, Buoyancy, Wreck, Night plus more
PROFESSIONAL DIVEMASTER
When you're ready to take it to the next level and go professional, Cartagena makes a great training ground.
FROM 1,800,000 pesos
FROM 1,800,000 pesos
DIVING SCHOOL OPTIONS
There are about 4 main diving schools in Cartagena, we can co-ordinate your dive with any of them, but recently, due to consistently glowing feedback and professionalism in managing the process, we are usually just recommending the one dive school operated by our friends Jota and Christina. They speak fluent English and will ensure you have an exceptional experience. Just send us an email with your dates and which type of experience you are interested in, and we will put you in touch.