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- Max. 4 guests per guide
- Free transport within Playa del Carmen
- Clear prices, no hidden costs
- 5 Star Instructor Training Facility
Key facts at a glance
- Price
- €400
- Duration
- At least 2 days
- Prerequisite
- At least AOWD or equivalent, 100 logged dives
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Included
- Pool, water/fruit, certification, 4 open water dives
Why the Solo Diver Course?
The Solo Diver Course is designed for experienced divers who want to learn to dive safely and responsibly independently without a dive buddy.
While the buddy system remains the standard in the sport diving world, there are situations – such as photography, exploring familiar sites, or scientific projects – where a well-trained solo diver gains the necessary freedom and flexibility to work more efficiently.
Course Content
Prerequisites
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Risk Assessment and Planning Solo Dives
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Redundant Equipment Systems
(e.g., additional breathing gas, backup masks, etc.) -
Handling Emergency Situations Without a Buddy
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Navigation and Dive Time Management
Prerequisites
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Certification: Minimum Advanced Open Water Diver (or an equivalent certification from another organization)
- Experience: Proof of at least 100 logged dives
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Goal of the Solo Diver Course
The goal of the Solo Diver Course is to prepare experienced divers for safe and responsible dives without a buddy.
You will learn to plan and execute dives independently – with a focus on self-rescue, risk management, and redundant equipment.
This will not only make you a much better diver, but also less of a “problem” for others.
Standard Equipment for a Solo Diver
- A surface marker buoy
- Redundant surface signaling device
- An independent breathing gas supply, such as a stage or pony bottle
- Redundant Depth Gauge (backup computer)
- Visual and audible
- Cutting Tool
- Slate or wetnotes with pen
- Backup Mask
Duration
- Minimum 2 days
Included
- Pool Entry
- Water and Fruits
- Certification
- 4 Open Water Dives
in Playa del Carmen
Excluded
- E-Learning
(PADI €228)
(SDI €100) - Rental Equipment
Questions?
Use the Contact Form.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Solo Diver course in Playa del Carmen?
€400. It includes pool access, water and fruit, certification and 4 open water dives in Playa del Carmen. E-learning (PADI €228, SDI €100) and rental gear are extra.
What are the requirements for Solo Diver in Mexico?
You must be at least 18, hold at least Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and have at least 100 logged dives.
What equipment do you need for solo diving?
Standard gear includes a buoy, redundant surface signaling device, independent air source (stage/pony bottle), redundant depth gauge, cutting tool, slate and spare mask.
How long does the Solo Diver course take?
At least 2 days. Topics include risk assessment, planning, self-rescue, redundant equipment and handling emergencies without a buddy.
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