Ocean Turtle Tropical

Buceador

A faster option for obtaining a basic certification, ideal if you are short on time. Requires one day of in-person training.

Divemaster

First professional level. Learn to lead groups of divers and assist in courses. The first step in your professional diving career.

Open Water Diver

Entry-level scuba certification course. Learn fundamental open water diving skills. Includes theory, confined water practice and open water dives.

Discover Scuba Diving

First diving experience supervised by an instructor. Discover the feeling of breathing underwater without certification.

Buceador con Soporte Adaptativo

Conservación de Arrecifes de Coral

Boyas Marcadoras de Superficie Retardadas

Buceador de corriente

EFR Atención Primaria y Secundaria

Aire Enriquecido (Nitrox)

Identificación de Peces

GoPro

PADI AWARE Especialidad

Buceador de búsqueda y recuperación

Conservación de Tiburones

Navegador Submarino

Buceo en Barco

Buceador Profundo

Buceo contra escombros

Buceador de traje seco

Proveedor de Oxígeno de Emergencia

Especialista en Equipos

Máscara Completa

Buceo Nocturno

Flotabilidad de Máximo Rendimiento

Buzo Autosuficiente

Buceador de Naufragios

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

PADI ReActivate

The PADI ReActivate program at Ocean Turtle Tropical is specifically designed for certified divers who haven't logged a dive in the past year or more. This course offers a structured and efficient method to refresh your essential scuba skills and knowledge, ensuring you feel confident and prepared for your next underwater adventures. It's an ideal preparation for an upcoming holiday or to build confidence before enrolling in a more advanced course. For divers whose last dive was more than five years ago, a full Open Water Diver course is recommended to ensure comprehensive skill development. The program combines self-paced independent study with hands-on in-water training. Through PADI eLearning, you can revisit dive theory at your own convenience, focusing on areas you feel less comfortable with and quickly reviewing familiar topics. This online component typically requires 1-2 hours to complete. Following the theoretical review, you will participate in a pool session with a PADI Instructor. In a small group setting, you'll practice crucial safety skills, such as mastering the alternate air source and performing emergency weight drops, ensuring you are ready for any situation. This session also serves as a valuable opportunity to refine specific skills you wish to practice further or simply enjoy some relaxed buoyancy control exercises in the controlled environment of the pool. Upon successful completion of both the knowledge development and the in-water skills review, PADI will issue an updated certification eCard for your highest existing qualification. This official recognition confirms your readiness to dive safely and enjoyably. Participants are required to bring their own mask and snorkel, which are available for purchase at the dive center if needed. While you are welcome to use your own scuba equipment if you have it, cylinders and weights are provided as part of the course. The ReActivate course is an excellent way to regain confidence and ensure proficiency before your next dive trip, making your underwater experiences both safe and rewarding. The warm waters, with sea temperatures averaging 18.6°C, provide a comfortable environment for skill refreshment.

Guided Shore and Night Dive

Ocean Turtle Tropical offers a unique Guided Shore and Night Dive experience in the picturesque Marina del Este, La Herradura. This specialty course is designed for certified divers seeking to explore the rich Mediterranean underwater environment under the expert guidance of PADI Professionals. Participants will discover vibrant marine life and intricate rocky reefs, with opportunities to encounter species like octopus, moray eels, scorpionfish, and barracuda. The program emphasizes responsible diving practices, reflecting the center's commitment as a PADI Eco Center dedicated to ocean conservation. This guided exploration is an excellent way to enhance your diving skills and gain deeper insights into the local ecosystem. The waters around Marina del Este offer a diverse marine habitat. While specific visibility data is not provided, the Mediterranean Sea typically offers good conditions for shore diving. The sea temperature averages around 18.6°C, with monthly variations from a cooler 13.3°C in December to a warmer 28.7°C in August, providing comfortable diving conditions throughout much of the year. The rocky reefs are known to host a variety of sessile organisms and attract numerous fish species, making each dive a visually engaging experience. This guided dive service is ideal for certified divers looking to maximize their exploration of the La Herradura area. Full scuba gear, including BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and wetsuit, is provided and maintained to high standards by Ocean Turtle Tropical. Divers are only required to bring their certification card and a sense of adventure. The center, which is certified by PADI, IDEA, and BSAC, also offers instruction and guiding in English, Spanish, and French, ensuring a comfortable experience for a wide range of international divers. Night dives are a special offering on select dates, providing a completely different perspective on the marine life. As dusk settles, nocturnal creatures emerge, offering a chance to witness behaviors and species not typically seen during daylight hours. This adds an exciting dimension to the guided shore dive experience, allowing divers to observe the underwater world in a new light. It's a fantastic opportunity to see the Mediterranean's nocturnal inhabitants and experience the tranquility of diving after dark.