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PADI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR

Boost your dive career in Playa del Carmen with our PADI Specialty Instructor courses. Teach more, earn more, and inspire divers. Pick a specialty or build your own bundle and we'll create a personalized quote just for you.

Enriched Air Nitrox diver analyze the content of a nitrox tank

EANx INSTRUCTOR

Teach the top specialty

Become a Nitrox Instructor and teach the most popular PADI specialty. Help divers stay down longer and feel better using enriched air (EANx).

Included dives

None

Hands-on workshop

1 hour

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$120

PADI fees not included

Divers explore a deep reef in Playa del Carmen

DEEP INSTRUCTOR

Take divers deeper

Playa del Carmen’s deep walls and reef systems offer the perfect backdrop to teach deeper dives with proper planning and control.

Included dives

2

Hands-on workshop

None

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$200

PADI fees not included

Two divers in sidemount setup and dry suit enjoying exploring a cenote in Playa del Carmen

SIDEMOUNT INSTRUCTOR

Teach balance and freedom

Become a Sidemount Instructor and teach streamlined diving with improved trim, perfect for travel, training, or Playa del Carmen’s Cenotes.

Included dives

1+1 pool

Hands-on workshop

1 hour

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$280

PADI fees not included

A girl diver excitedly encounters a Bull Shark in the clear waters of Playa del Carmen.

SHARK CONSERVATION

Promote shark conservation

Teach divers how to protect sharks through education and action. A powerful message for Playa del Carmen’s seasonal bull shark visitors.

Included dives

1

Hands-on workshop

1 hour

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$140

PADI fees not included

A diver explore the Mama Viña wreck in Playa del Carmen

WRECK INSTRUCTOR

Explore sunken stories

Guide divers into the world of underwater wrecks. Teach mapping, penetration, and hazard management on sunken ships and structures.

Included dives

2

Hands-on workshop

None

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$200

PADI fees not included

A PADI instructor guides students during a drift dive while holding a DSMB in Playa del Carmen currents

DRIFT INSTRUCTOR

Go with the flow

Teach divers to safely enjoy and manage drift dives, mastering currents and navigation for thrilling experiences worldwide.

Included dives

1

Hands-on workshop

None

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$150

PADI fees not included

Divers explore a Playa del Carmen’s reef at night

NIGHT INSTRUCTOR

Light up the dark

Teach divers how to navigate, communicate, and stay oriented during night dives. An unforgettable experience in Playa del Carmen.

Included dives

1

Hands-on workshop

None

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$165

PADI fees not included

Oxygen Provider students practicing the use of emergency oxygen unit

OXYGEN PROVIDER

Prepare for emergencies

Teach the vital skills to provide emergency oxygen during diving accidents. An essential specialty for every dive professional and enthusiast.

Included dives

None

Hands-on workshop

2-4 hours

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$120

PADI fees not included

Divers practice rigging and lifting an object using a lift bag

SEARCH & RECOVERY

Find and retrieve

Teach divers how to locate, rig, and recover lost items underwater—an exciting and practical skill set for any diving environment.

Included dives

2

Hands-on workshop

None

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$200

PADI fees not included

Two divers practicing navigation skill under instructor supervision

UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR

Master the underwater path

Teach divers precise navigation skills using natural and compass techniques. Perfect for enhancing dive confidence anywhere.

Included dives

1

Hands-on workshop

None

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$150

PADI fees not included

A diver handles an underwater camera with housing

DUP INSTRUCTOR

Capture underwater moments

Teach the art and technique of underwater photography using digital equipment. Perfect for divers wanting to document their adventures in Playa del Carmen and beyond.

Included dives

1

Hands-on workshop

1 hour

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$150

PADI fees not included

Two diver explore a cenote in Playa del Carmen wearing a dry suit

DRY SUIT INSTRUCTOR

Extend the dive season

Teach dry suit diving and help students stay warm and comfortable in cold water, ideal for travel, seasonal diving and long dives into the cenotes.

Included dives

1+1 pool

Hands-on workshop

1 hour

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$165

PADI fees not included

Dive regulator components laid out for maintenance

EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

Master your gear

Train divers in gear selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting to maximize safety and comfort during dives, valuable for divers everywhere.

Included dives

None

Hands-on workshop

2-4 hours

Standard review

1 hour

USD

$120

PADI fees not included

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