Dive With Migo
Calle San Juan, 2, Cartagena, Region of Murcia, MEX
About the Center
Dive With Migo, located in Cartagena, Colombia, offers a gateway to the vibrant underwater world of the Caribbean. As a SSI-certified dive center, they cater to all levels of divers, from beginners seeking their first underwater experience to seasoned professionals advancing their skills. Their mission focuses on providing safe, educational, and enjoyable diving adventures, allowing participants to discover the rich marine life and stunning underwater landscapes that Cartagena offers.
This dive center specializes in a variety of courses, including the Advanced Open Water certification for those looking to expand their diving capabilities, and the Instructor Development Course for aspiring dive professionals. They also provide specialized training in Boat Diving and Wreck Diver specialties, enabling divers to explore diverse underwater environments. Dive With Migo emphasizes practical experience with options for guided dives to explore the local sites and night dives for a unique perspective on marine ecosystems.
Dive With Migo ensures a comprehensive diving experience with their well-equipped facilities. Divers can take advantage of equipment rental services and air fills, including nitrox, to enhance their dives. For those who wish to relax after their adventures, a bar is available. The center also features a dive shop for any necessary gear and readily available boat diving services, facilitating easy access to Cartagena's prime diving locations.
Available Courses
6 cursosAdvanced Open Water
The Advanced Open Water Diver course runs two days and focuses on five adventure dives, with deep diving and underwater navigation called out specifically. Both are directly relevant to diving around Cartagena. Managing…
Open Water Diver
The Open Water Diver course at Dive With Migo runs across three days and uses the waters around Cartagena as the training environment. The course structure follows the PADI standard: five confined water dives to practice…
Rescue Diver
The Rescue Diver course at Dive With Migo runs three days and combines classroom-based emergency theory with in-water practice. It's a different kind of diving course than the fun and skills progressions that come before…
Dive Master
The Divemaster program at Dive With Migo runs four weeks and is the entry point into the PADI professional track. The structure moves away from the student-learning format of recreational courses into something closer to…
Night Diver
The Night Diver specialty course runs one day at $149.99 and earns a PADI specialty certification. Night diving changes the underwater environment in ways that daytime diving doesn't prepare you for: the same reef sites…
Underwater Photographer
The Underwater Photographer specialty course runs two days at $199.99 and leads to a PADI specialty certification. Cartagena's reef sites — particularly around the Rosario Islands and Barú Peninsula — provide the kind of…
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The minimum age is 10 years old for the Open Water Diver course and guided tours. Some courses — Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Night Diver, and Underwater Photographer — require a minimum age of 12. The Divemaster program starts at 18.
Yes. Basic swimming ability is required — you need to be comfortable in open water and able to swim at least 200 meters. This applies to all courses.
Yes. The center provides wetsuits, masks, fins, and tanks for both courses and guided tours. You can bring your own gear if you prefer, but it is not required.
Tours operate at the Rosario Islands, Barú Peninsula, and Cholón Bay, all reachable by a short boat ride from Cartagena. The Rosario Islands are the main reef destination; Barú has diverse marine life; Cholón Bay is less trafficked and generally quieter.
The center offers Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Night Diver, and Underwater Photographer. All certifications are issued by PADI, are valid for life, and recognized worldwide.
Yes. Contact lenses are fine underwater. If you wear glasses, prescription masks are available for rent or purchase at the center.
Four weeks. It covers leadership training, assisting instructors during active courses, and conducting dive briefings. Minimum age is 18. It is the first step into the PADI professional track.
Yes — night diving tours are offered as guided experiences, and the Night Diver specialty course is also available as a standalone one-day certification. The center specifically mentions bioluminescence in Cartagena's waters as one of the features of night diving here.