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(Dive Instructors: See our Instructor section at the bottom of this page)

Sayulita Diving School is the first diving school in Sayulita, Nayarit. We are dedicted to scuba certifications from PADI(Professional Association of Diving Instructors) or Open Water Diver course, the most widely recognized and respected diving certification in the world. Within a few days, you will be qualified to dive the biggest natural aquaria without supervision of an instructor.

SDS ( Sayulita Diving School) offers courses and certifications from the most basic course, the Discover Scuba diving program to the PADI open water certification. Higher certifications are also available upon special request.

We at SDS offer our clients the luxury of living at the dive center located at Casa Terramar, a breathtaking private residence in Sayulita, Nayarit. Because of our large 8' deep swimming pool at Casa Terramar, we have the unique opportunity to offer you on-site scuba lessons with insturctor Stephane Panetta. Stephane is a highly qualified PADI Dive instructor who has worked internationaly.

Discover Scuba Diving Program

After watching an introductory video and signing aa Medical Liability Release, you'll attend a 2 hour pool session with our Instructor in order to master some basic concepts and skills. You’ll then be ready to go on one Open Water dive under the surpervision of your PADI Instructor. Average dive depth is 6 metres/20 feet (12 metres/40 feet is the maximum depth). Discover . Discover Scuba program does not qualify you for certification. But, Discover Scuba Diving skills may be credited toward the PADI Open Water Diver certification.

Includes:
All your equipment, 1 pool lessons, refreshments on board, the dive trip at the Marietas Islands biological reserve, Instructor for the day, and transportation to dive location,

Price:
$140 per person.. Reservations are required.
50% deposit is required for reservation.
4 student minimum. All you need is a bathing suit and towel and we provide all equipment

PADI Scuba Diver Certification course:

This course is perfect for people who want to dive a few times a year. As well, this course is the first step in obtaining your PADI Open Water Diver certification. The PADI Scuba Diver Certification will allow you to dive worldwide, but always, under supervision of a PADI Divemaster or higher professional level. What you would need to start is good health and an ability to swim in order to participate in the Scuba Diver certification program. Children between the ages of 10 - 14 may participate in order to obtain the PADI Junior Scuba Diver program.

How long does it take and what will I do?

The course can be completed in 2 days.First Day - Video, classroom theory and test.
In the afternoon - pool sessionSecond Day - 2 ocean dives at Marietas Islands ( 40 ft. Max. Depth)
Includes:
Classroom sessions, 2 ocean dives, transportation to dive site, refreshments on board and all equipment, and Certification

Price:
$275 per person.. Reservations are required.
50% deposit is required for reservation.
4 student minimum.

PADI Open Water Certification course:

PADI Open Water Diver will give you the liberty to dive worldwide, with a certified buddy and without PADI professional supervision. You will be allowed to dive at a depth of 60-ft (18-m). A PADI Jr Open Water Certification will allow students with the minimum age of 10 years to dive only with the supervision of a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 40-ft (12-m).

How long does it take and what will I do?

The course can be completed in 4 days.First Day - Video, classroom theory and test.
Afternoon pool sessionSecond Day- 2 ocean dives ( 40 ft. Max. Depth)Third Day - Pool session, final theory and final examFourth Day - 2 ocean dives ( 60 ft. Max. Depth - 40 ft. Max. Depth for Junior PADI)

Includes:
Four open water dives, transportation to dive site, classroom session, refreshment on board, pool sessions, and all equipment and certification

Price:
$450 per person.. Reservations are required.
50% deposit is required for reservation.
4 student minimum.

Kids program - Bubble Maker course:

The PADI Bubblemaker program is especially for kids age 8 and above. A great experience for the little one, fun and easy. Don't need to be a big swimmer, just comfortable in the swimming pool. At the Casa Terramar we have the perfect depth from 4 feet to 8 feet.

How long does it take and what will I do?

2 hours of fun

First you need to be at least 8 years old.
You need to be accompanied with a parent or guardian.
No pre-training required
Special equipment for kids is availableAfter signing Liability Release forms and completing some on-land classroom theory you will be ready for your pool session...be ready for a few hours of fun in the water.

Includes:
A short classroom sessions,equipment and games, refreshments for you and your parents, pool session.

Price:
$30 per child.. Reservations are required.
50% deposit is required for reservation.
2 student minimum.

PADI Seal Team program:

The PADI Seal Team is about "AquaMissions" for 8 years and older. Five missions will be proposed to you in the program. Through AquaMissions you will learn different skills such as Navigation, snorkeling skills, search and recovery, night diving, and buoyancy control which will give you the feeling of floating in space.

How long does it take and what will I do?

The course can be completed in 2 half days.

First you need to be at least 8 years old.
You need to be accompanied with a parent or guardian.
No pre-training required
Special equipment for kids is available

Includes:
A short classroom sessions,equipment and games, refreshments for you and your parents, AquaMission pool session, log book to keep track of missions, glowstick, slate and certification.

Price:
$170 per child.. Reservations are required.
50% deposit is required for reservation.
2 student minimum.

Here's your chance to do some cool stuff in the pool, and have some real adventure!

For Instructors

Bring your students to Mexico at Casa Terramar. Free accomodation are provided for the instructor with full house rental!

We offer you the use of Casa Terramar for the lodging of your students and yourself. Please contact SDS for price and conditions.

Bring our students and we provide all the diving material:

• Scuba Tanks
• BCD
• Regulator
• Weight
• Transportation to the dive site
• Boat with oxygen on board and crew
• T.V. with DVD player and PADI material for theory
  

We do not provide OWD Manual and certification for your students.

You may choose to rent the full house or part of it.
With two student minimum.
Students may share rooms.

Specials!!!

Surf / Scuba One Week Packages:
We also provide a Surf and Scuba package to our clients. Whether you are a beginner surfer looking for private classes in a gentle beginner break, an intermediate or seasoned surfer wishing to improve your abilities in Sayulita or desire the luxary to go on private surf guided excursions to excellent breaks, we can cater to you.

Surf / Scuba package include lodging, breakfast, massage, horseback riding or Zip lines,  private surf lessons, transportation from airport to Sayulita, all equipment, and your scuba class or certification of choice.

Number of daily surf classes depends on your scuba program. All our private surf classes last one and half hours. Surf expeditions last 4 hours.For surf expedition and scuba package please contact us for pricing.

 
Prices:Discover Scuba and Surf :
5 days of private surf classes

Cost:
$1850 per person
$1,550 per person for double occupancy
 
PADI Scuba Diver Certification and Surf
4 days of surf classes
Cost:
$1950 per person
$ 1650 per person for double occupancy
 

PADI Open Water Certification and Surf
2 days of surf classes
Cost:
$ 1,900 per person
$1,600 per person for double occupancy
 
Kids Bubble Maker and Surfing
4 days surf classCost:
$ 700 per child
 
Seal Team and Surfing
4 days of surf classes
Cost:
$800 per child