Whether you've never dipped a toe in the ocean or you're ready for the big time, we have the lessons you need. We offer PADI and NAUI certifcations, and lessons can be conducted in English or Spanish. (Inquire for other languages.) Tanks are included with all lessons.

Beginners: Resort Lessons
Beginners: Full Certification
Certified Divers: Rescue Diving
Certified Divers: Specialty Courses (Package A)
Certified Divers: Specialty Courses (Package B)
Certified Divers: Enriched Air
Advanced Divers: Dive Master Certification
Advanced Divers: Adventure Package
Referrals

When booking your lessons, you will be able to change the quantity of divers at checkout.

Group discounts are available for more than four people; please inquire. Groups may also be booked for days and times not listed. Lessons trips are rain or shine, except in the case of unsafe weather. If you're looking for a lesson that isn't offered below, just ask--we will strive to meet your needs.

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Beginners: Resort Course

A perfect start for those who are curious about the sport. You'll begin your instruction in the calm pool of one of Cancun's resort hotels, and from there move on to two separate ocean dives. We highly recommend this as a family adventure. It's your first step into a a whole new world under the ocean's surface! Equipment included.

Beginners: Full Certification

Talk about a life-changing vacation--you'll come to Cancun a novice and leave a certified SCUBA diver. It'll be a wonderful part of your life that you won't regret. This course is broken up over four days, taking place both in a resort pool and the ocean. Choose between NAUI and PADI certification. Equipment included.

Certified Divers: Rescue Course

This two day course will certify you to be a Rescue Diver. This is a must for anyone working in law enforcement, as a lifeguard, or in related fields. Choose between NAUI and PADI certification. Equipment included.

Certified Divers: Specialty Courses (Package A)

We also offer courses in:

Boat Diving
Drift Diving
Equipment
Naturalist Dive

Still don't see what you're looking for? Just ask! We strive to meet your needs.

Prices are per course. When booking, please indicate which course(s) you want to take. If you wish to take more than one, you can add "two students" (or more) and note that it's one person for two lessons. Equipment included.

Certified Divers: Specialty Courses (Package B)

We also offer courses in:

Deep Water
Night Diving
Wreck Diving
Underwater Hunter

Still don't see what you're looking for? Just ask! We'll strive to meet your needs.

Prices are per course. When booking, please indicate what course(s) you want to take. If you wish to take more than one, you can add "two students" (or more) and note that it's one person for two lessons. Equipment included.

Certified Divers: Enriched Air

Enriched Air, also known as Nitrox, is air with a higher than normal oxygen saturation, usually over 30%, compared to the 21% mixture normally found in tanks (and on dry land). This lower-nitrogen mix allows divers more flexibility with with the depths they experience, and/or the length of time they can stay in the water.

The use of Nitrox is not without its challenges and dangers, and thus requires special training to be safely used. (For a more extensive overview, visit PADI's website.) Scuba Fred's is pleased to be able to offer you the knowledge you need to experience the unique diving that comes with Nitrox.

Advanced Divers: Dive Master Certification

Are you a serious diver? Then plan your vacation around this one! This eight day course will certify you as a Dive Master. You choose PADI or NAUI. It's a real rite of passage for the diving enthusiast--don't miss this opportunity. Equipment is not included. Participants are expected to bring their own equipment.

Advanced Divers: Adventure Package

A grand sweep of adventure dives to complete your NAUI or PADI Advanced SCUBA certification--equipment included! Deep Water and Navigation dives are included, and you can take your pick of four others to complete your package. Choose your remaining three or four dives from:

Night Dive (counts as TWO DIVES)
Drift Dive
Boat Dive
Naturalist
Search & Rescue
Wreck Dive

Referrals

Already done your classes at home, but don't want to dive in a river or lake--especially in the winter? Talk to your instructor in the States to get your referral sheet, then come down to Cancun and complete your training with Dive Cancun in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This will include all remaining dives necessary and your certification card. PADI, NAUI or SSI.