Open Water Referral Certification
Completion of Open Water Training Course (“Referral” or “Check-Out”)
Location
Cozumel
Description
This course is for those students who have already completed academic and pool training. Our course includes 4 open water shore dives over a 2 day period. (PADI and NAUI do not allow this to be shortened to one day.)
After booking, our reservations team will contact you to schedule time and coordinate equipment rental.
Note:
- The student must bring a signed referral form from their classroom and confined water instructor.
- Price does not include certification processing. You may purchase your PADI "Positive Identification Card" PIC ($960 MX Pesos) with our team on island.
- Training manual is not included. If manual is purchased prior to arrival, you must show a recent sales receipt when in Cozumel, or purchase one from Dive Paradise when in Cozumel ($1380 MX Pesos).
Please also submit your diver registration and waiver online!
Action Step: to help us prepare for your arrival, please click and submit your online Diver Registration Form and Waiver. We gather this information to give you the best possible experience. Please complete this form so we can easily find you for on-island communication, and match you with our best services. ¡Gracias!
National Marine Park Fee
The Marine Park charges $104 MXN Pesos for each day of diving. Must be paid in Cash. Dive Paradise collects this fee on behalf of the Marine Park during your check-in upon arrival.
Default Cancellation Policy
Dive Paradise strongly recommends that all divers purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy for their reservations from DAN or DiveAssure.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to any dive receive a full refund.
Cancellations made 12-48 hours prior to a dive will receive a 50% credit voucher toward future diving.
No-shows and late cancellations made within 12 hours prior to a dive are non-refundable.
Sudden illnesses that result in an inability to dive are eligible to receive a 50% refund if approved by Dive Paradise’s in-house Medical Director.
Approved cancellation/refund requests will be processed within 7 business days, via the same method as your original payment.
What CANNOT be Refunded:
Dive Paradise will not be responsible for, and will not issue refunds or credits for the following:
- Any unused portion of a hotel/dive package or dive course.
- Early departure from Cozumel by customer’s choice.
- Missed dives and associated costs due to travel delays. We will always try to reschedule based on availability.
- Customer’s failure to supply proper identification for entry to Mexico. It is the passenger’s responsibility to comply with customs and immigration laws.
Protect your investment! We STRONGLY recommend that all divers purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy for reservations, with trip cancellation coverage. For US and Canadian citizens, we suggest travel insurance from either The Divers Alert Network (DAN) or DiveAssure. For all other nationalities, we recommend travel insurance from DiveAssure.
Any refund requests based on extenuating circumstances will be determined by our General Manager after consultation with the divers’ travel/dive insurance company and, when relevant, with our on-island physician. Dive Paradise will offer a “rain-check” at our discretion.
Please read our full policies HERE.