SCUBA Diving Center
Name SCUBA Diving Center:
Cozumel Dive Academy
Website SCUBA Diving Center:
www.cozumeldiveacademy.com
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Country:
Mexico
Island/State/City:
Cozumel
Green Fins Member:
Not available in this country
Marine Conservation Efforts:
Coral Research Diver
Teaching and Diving Conditions
Confined water dives (confined open water or swimming pool):
We use a private pool located onsite at our Intern House and confined open water ocean dives
Open water dive conditions:
We have warm water temperatures of approximately 26ºC-29ºC. Visibility is usually 30 m or more. Boat and shore dives with moderate to strong currents.
Classroom details:
We have a fully furnished air-conditioned classroom equipped with whiteboards, TV, Blue Ray player, and high-speed internet. We also use an open-air classroom in our beach area.
We use and teach from the latest PADI digital products and materials. All interns have access to a laptop computer as necessary
Things to see on fun dives:
Cozumel has a healthy coral reef with all the usual Caribbean species plus turtles, nurse sharks, eagle rays and of course the Cozumel Splendid Toad Fish.
House Reef:
Additional SCUBA Diving Courses at this Dive Center
Technical diving courses:
PADI Tec-Rec Programs available
Freediving courses:
Business related courses:
Marine conservation courses and projects:
As a Project Aware 100% Partner, we actively encourage our professional candidates to engage in all Project AWARE Courses, including Coral Reef Conservation, Project AWARE Specialist, Dive Against Debris, Aware Fish ID, and Shark Awareness and Conservation.
Internships:
Our courses are Internships; we include our Candidates as part of the CDA Team. You will be involved in every aspect of daily operations, boat and dive logistics, student training, paperwork, and administrative procedures. We provide the most thorough training possible to prepare for your career in the dive industry.
Other courses:
We offer a full range of PADI Recreational Courses, PADI Specialty Courses, both at the Recreational and Instructor Instructor level, EFR and EFR Instructor Courses, MSDT Prep Courses, IDC Staff and Divers Alert Network Provider and Instructor Courses. All our Interns receive discounts on additional training.
Local Prices
(Indication of your other expenses)
How to get to the SCUBA diving center from the airport:
We will pick you up upon arrival to Cozumel. Daily transportation will be provided from our Intern House to dive site each morning. Bicycles are also provided for use at no charge.
Transportation costs of description above:
0 MXN (USD 0.00)
Low budget accommodation (could be a dormitory):
300 MXN (USD 14.76)
Low budget meal in a bar/restaurant:
100 MXN (USD 4.92)
Beer in a bar:
35 MXN (USD 1.72)
SCUBA Diving Instructors / Your Teachers
Name:
Phillip Hetherington
Languages spoken:
English
Highest certification level:
Course Director / Instructor Trainer
Certification level mentioned above since:
2015
Number of courses per year:
80
Additional information:
Phillip is an award-winning PADI Course Director with almost 30 years' experience in the industry. His infectious charisma and passion for diving makes him an inspirational and sought after trainer. In addition to being an Instructor Trainer in 24 different areas, Phillip is also a Divers Alert Network Instructor Trainer.
Website:
www.cozumeldiveacademy.com
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Name:
Gael Cetz Nadal
Languages spoken:
English, Spanish
Highest certification level:
IDC Staff Instructor / Dive Control Specialist Instructor
Certification level mentioned above since:
2020
Number of courses per year:
20
Additional information:
PADI IDCS
Website:
diveboutiquecozumel.com
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Dive Professional Course Package
SCUBA Diving package:
PADI Instructor Development Course Plus MSDT Prep
Website:
www.cozumeldiveacademy.com
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SCUBA Diving professional course level:
Instructor
SCUBA Diving organization / SCUBA certification agency:
PADI
Duration of the SCUBA Diving Course
Number of preparation days
2
Number of course days
14
Number of examination days
2
Number of extra days
7
Total
25
Group Size of Dive Professional Course
Minimum/maximum number of students per dive course:
1 - 6
Average number of students per dive course:
3
Average number of certified assistants (divemaster / staff instructor ) helping:
2
Team of Dive Professionals
How much is done by the dive instructor himself:
Everything is done by the same dive professional
Dive instructor joining the students at the exams for support.:
Additional languages by team of dive professionals:
English
Dive Course Price offer
Package price:
USD 2525
What is included in this dive pro package:
- First aid instructor course
- First aid instructor course materials
- Instructor course
- Instructor course materials
Other things that are included in this package:
Digital IDC CrewPak, IDC Prep Course, Enriched Air Specialty Instructor Course, Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Course, Digital Specialty Instructor Manual, Five Specialty Instructor Courses
Starting Dates
14 January 2025
11 March 2025
6 May 2025
1 July 2025
2 September 2025
24 November 2025
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