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Punta Cana: PADI Open Water Scuba Certification (2-3 Days)
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SeaPro Divers teaches PADI Open Water through pool practice and ocean dives in Bávaro. The course costs from $560 per person and books 2 days, though you should allow 2 to 3. Sessions start at 9 a.m. Monday to Saturday. Your pickup covers selected hotels. You're certified once you finish the course. Course materials cost extra.
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Punta Cana: PADI Open Water Scuba Certification (2-3 Days) at a glance
| Where | Bávaro pool and ocean |
| Duration | 2 days booked; allow 2 to 3 days |
| Price | from $560 per person |
| Starts | 9 a.m. Monday to Saturday |
| Pickup | Selected hotels, Cap Cana and Punta Cana Resort Club transfers extra |
| Ages | Ages 10 and up |
| Level | Beginners; you need to be fairly fit |
| Group | Up to 10 students |
| Main trade-off | Online materials cost $85 per person on top of the course |
| Guide languages | German, English, Spanish, French |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Pool and ocean dives
- Diving equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Knowledgeable instructor
- PADI certification upon completion
What's not included
- Online material - payable directly to the instructor on the first day of... USD 85.00 per person
- Meals
- Please note: hotel transportation is not included for Cap Cana and Punta Cana Resort Club hotels
Options
Which option to book
The Open Water License option books 2 days of training. It starts at 9 a.m. Monday to Saturday.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Open Water License | 9 a.m., Mon to Sat |
The catch: Online materials cost $85 per person, paid to your instructor on the first day.
The day
How does the day work?
The course moves from the pool to the ocean. You're certified when you finish it.
- 1
Before diving
You fill in a health form before you dive. Some health problems need a doctor's note first.
- 2
Pool practice
Your instructor teaches the basics through pool dives at a private resort in Bávaro. You practice before moving into the ocean.
- 3
Ocean training
Ocean dives build on what you learned in the pool. You need both to pass.
- 4
Course completion
You get your PADI card when you pass the course. Booking alone doesn't promise it.
You book 2 days, but allow 2 to 3. The van drops you back at the hotels on its route.
Pickup and meeting point
- Pickup instructions: Your email from SeaPro gives the pickup arrangements after booking. Hotel pickups begin 30 to 60 minutes before the session.
- Transfer coverage: Cap Cana and Punta Cana Resort Club transfers cost extra per booking. You pay that fee on the day. Uvero Alto pickups may also cost extra.
- Bring for training: Bring a snack and sunscreen for your training days. Meals aren't provided during the course.
- Arrival without pickup: If you go on your own, check the meeting point with SeaPro first. The course is based in Bávaro.
Before you book
- Check your hotel's transfer terms before paying. Cap Cana and Punta Cana Resort Club rides aren't included, and Uvero Alto may cost extra.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
SeaPro's Open Water course suits beginners aged 10 and up who want a full dive card. You need 2 to 3 days for the pool and ocean work. It takes more than one morning. You're certified only when you finish the training.
SeaPro's first dive lets you try scuba in 3.5 hours, from $199 per person. Happy Fish's reef cruise suits travelers who want snorkeling without dive training, from $89 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Travelers under 10
- Anyone with fewer than 2 days for training
- Travelers who aren't fairly fit
Good to know
Know before you go
Children can start at age 10 with an adult on the booking. Students under 15 get the Junior Open Water card when they pass. Paying for the course doesn't earn the card by itself.
Every student fills in a health form. Any yes answer needs a signed doctor's note from the last 12 months. The course isn't advised in pregnancy or with heart problems or a spinal injury.
Bring sunscreen and a snack for the pool and ocean days. Dive gear is supplied, but meals aren't. You pay for the materials on your first day.
SeaPro will contact you before departure if weather stops the activity. Another available date or time can be arranged. Plan room for that change within your stay, while preserving the required gap before flying.
One booking accepts up to 9 people, while the teaching group can reach 10. Your ticket is mobile. Pickup begins 30 to 60 minutes before training, with transfer coverage depending on your hotel.
For this booking, cancellation at least 24 hours before the scheduled start earns a full refund. A later cancellation isn't refundable. That deadline falls before training starts, so it matters when arranging your first course day.
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People also ask
- How much does SeaPro's PADI Open Water course cost?
The course costs from $560 per person, with a separate materials charge per person. You pay your instructor on the first day. Dive equipment is included. Meals and some hotel transfers cost extra.
- How long before flying should SeaPro Open Water students finish diving?
Leave at least 24 hours between the end of your final dive and your flight. The course itself needs 2 to 3 days. You need that flight gap after the diving finishes, including if weather moves your final session.
- Do SeaPro's PADI Open Water students need to swim?
Yes, you need basic swimming skills and must float or tread water for 10 minutes. Your instructor assesses those skills during the course. You don't need an existing scuba qualification, though you do need moderate fitness for the training.
- Does SeaPro's Open Water course include Cap Cana pickup?
No, Cap Cana and Punta Cana Resort Club transfers cost extra per booking. You pay the fee on the day. Uvero Alto pickups may cost extra too. Check your hotel's transfer arrangements before booking.
- Can ten people book SeaPro's Open Water course together?
The booking page accepts up to 9 travelers in one reservation, despite the group limit of 10. A party of ten needs to arrange its places directly with SeaPro. Your course booking must also include an adult.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.