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Super plongée avec Sebastian, qui parle français très pédagogue, super gentil et qui a de l’humour, Sony qui s’occupe de l’organisation est réactif sur whatsapp et tout est bien géré ! Merci encore pour cet open water extraordinaire 🫶🙏🏼
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I can not recommend Sony Dive Center enough!! Women owned and operated dive shop, and it shows. Organized, safe, thorough, and taking really good care of the equipment. Sony Dive Center didn't originally come up in my guide books or reddit searches, but I'm really glad I went with them. Juliana was my instructor guide and was so incredibly professional. Such a strong, confident and clear communicator, both in and out of the water. The last time I dove was over 9 years prior so I needed a big refresh, and I had a lot of anxiety. Juliana was so patient with me and was thorough in making sure I was comfortable and safe. What a great teacher! She was so knowledgeable for all things diving, fluent in both Spanish and English. She reassured me every step of the way and I had such a blast on two tank dives. All equipment was provided including a wetsuit. Some other sites I was inquiring with didn't have wetsuits so I liked that Sony did. They also lent me a dive computer which I had never had the opportunity to use before, so that was cool. Juliana also had a GoPro camera and took really great photos and videos during our dives and shared them with me afterwards. The two dive sites were truly some of the most beautiful reefs I've ever seen. I dove in both Cartagena and Taganga on my trip to Colombia, and Taganga was my favorite. The biggest Brain Coral in the world, with incredibly biodiverse reefs. I had a few moments where time stood still, because the reefs were so breathtakingly beautiful. Low-key a spiritual experience!! Absolutely a bucket list must see. Don't hesitate, book your dives !!!!
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Sofia Trujillo
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Súper queridos todos increíbles para el curso de open water
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Conocer el fondo del mar con el equipo de Sony Dive Center es inolvidable. Te guían con toda la paciencia del mundo, gracias Nataly 🫶🏼 Profesionales de principio a fin, desde que los contactas hasta que termina la experiencia. Con ganas de volver a bucear con ellos la próxima vez que regrese a Santa Marta. ¡Super recomendados!
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Andy B
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Carlos natalie and daisy were great instructors. Very knowledgeable , clear and helpful team . Good dive sites with big range of fish . Just take sea sickness tablets as sites can be choppy
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Levy Nathaniel
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J'ai passé un super moment une organisation au top, un accueil chaleureux. Et Nataly est la meilleure instructice que vous pourrez avoir!! Je recommande
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Juliana war eine super Tauchlehrerin! Sie war sehr organisiert, professionell und kannte die lokalen Gegebenheiten bestens. Die Kursinhalte hat sie seriös und verständlich vermittelt, gleichzeitig blieb immer genug Zeit, die Unterwasserwelt zu geniessen. Sie vermittelt teilweise sogar Wissen über den obligatorischen Kursinhalt hinaus, zum Beispiel zu Technik, Theorie und Meeresschutz. Dabei erklärt sie solche Themen nicht nur theoretisch, sondern zeigt sie direkt während der Tauchgänge – zum Beispiel Mikroplastik im Meer sowie das Sammeln von Abfall und Fischerleinen. Ihr Englisch ist sehr gut, wodurch die Kommunikation jederzeit problemlos war. Nach meinem Open Water Kurs habe ich mit Juliana und Sony noch einen Fun Dive gemacht, der ebenfalls eine tolle Erfahrung war. Ich kann Juliana als Tauchlehrerin sehr weiterempfehlen.
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Levin Schorm
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Amazing, loved the dive and the team was super nice. Would also recommend for people going diving for the first time, as my friend he had a great experience and felt super safe. Also great communication on WhatsApp beforehand would totally recommend
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Why Divers Choose

Sony Dive Center


Max 2 students
per instructor

Calm, patient &
personalised approach

Premium equipment
& safety first

Healthy snacks
included

How the Course Works


Learn Online

Complete the theory at your
own pace.

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Easy and safe skills
in the pool.

Open Water Dives

Explore the ocean in Tayrona
National Park.

Your underwater adventure starts here


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Open Water Diver


1,500,000 COP

2-3 DAYS

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Small Groups • Personal Attention

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The PADI Open Water Diver course in Santa Marta is designed for beginners. You start with online theory and confined water training before progressing to open water dives.

The PADI Open Water Diver course in Santa Marta is completed in 2–3 days, depending on scheduling and sea conditions. PADI eLearning is completed online before arrival.

The maximum training depth during the PADI Open Water Diver course in Santa Marta is 18 meters (60 feet), in accordance with PADI standards.

Training continues at alternative approved dive sites in the Santa Marta area. Course structure, safety standards, and certification requirements remain unchanged.

Yes. The course follows strict PADI safety protocols and is conducted in small groups (maximum 2 students per instructor) to ensure close supervision and controlled progression.

Safety is always the priority. If sea conditions are not suitable, dives may be rescheduled to ensure safe and comfortable training.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the PADI Open Water Diver course in Santa Marta, you receive an internationally recognized PADI certification, allowing you to dive worldwide up to 18 meters.

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