Whether you're staying in Tulum or exploring the coast of Akumal or nearby areas, I will guide you through your first dives in the most stunning locations in the Mexican Caribbean.
This beginner certification gives you the confidence and skills to dive independently anywhere in the world — safely and with a deep respect for the ocean.
What You'll Learn
How to use your scuba gear like a pro
Underwater safety procedures and communication signals
Buoyancy control, descent/ascent techniques, and basic navigation
Dive planning and marine conservation principles
4 open water dives and confined water training
You'll get a mix of theory, confined water practice, and real-world diving experience.
Unlock the Ocean
Open Water Diver
Your first breath underwater is unforgettable — make it happen in paradise. The Open Water Diver course is your gateway to an extraordinary underwater world.
✅ Course Overview:
SDI Certified: Earn your internationally recognized Open Water Diver license.
Private Instruction: I offer one-on-one or small group (Max 3) attention.
Fast Track: Finish your certification in just 3-4 days.
4 Open Water Dives: Explore Tulum, Turtle Bay, or Cozumel (location dependent).
Skill Focused: My guidance ensures mastery of key buoyancy and safety skills.
📋 Requirements
Must be able to swim
Prerequisites: Must be able to swim (medical form needed).
Academic Included: Full access to SDI e-learning materials.
Unique First Dive: Your first immersion in the surreal environment of the Cenote.
READY TO SEE THE MAGIC?
Let me guide your safe, personal, and unforgettable exploration.
Every experience is designed for comfort, safety, and fun:
🍃 Certified Professional Guide 🤿 Full Gear Rental 🍉 Seasonal Fruit & purified water ⚠️ Environmental & Safety Briefing 📍 Visit to top-rated dive sites in the area (subject to conditions)
Why Choose Me?
Top-rated instructor with years of experience
Stress-free learning in small groups or private sessions
Flexible location – Tulum, Cozumel, Akumal
Focus on comfort, safety, and personal attention
Respect for the environment and marine life
Please Note: Some fees may apply depending on the specific dive location.
No surprises. Just expertly guided dives with personal attention.
❓ FAQ – Everything You Need to Know
Yes, you need to know how to swim well! While I'll guide and assist you throughout the dive, basic swimming skills are essential for your safety and comfort.
Yes — once certified, you can dive globally up to 18 meters (60 feet) with a buddy.
I can adapt the schedule over 3–4 days, and sometimes even over weekends — just ask.
Absolutely. Your safety is my top priority. You'll learn in a step-by-step environment with full support from me as your instructor.
You're welcome to bring your own underwater camera to capture memories! GoPro rental is also available subject to availability. Please note that photography policies vary by location — while open water diving allows full camera freedom, some cenotes may have restrictions or additional fees. I'll inform you of specific policies for each dive site.
Testimonials that Dive Deeper: What the Divers Love About it.
EXCELLENT
Based on 299 reviews
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yiying lai
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I met Alan in 2025, and diving in a cenote was an incredible experience that inspired me to learn side mount techniques.
So, I returned to Tulum, and Alan became my side mount instructor.
He’s incredibly patient and always ready to answer any questions I have.
Diving in a cenote is truly magical, with crystal-clear waters and breathtaking rock formations all around.
Alan is a fantastic dive guide, making each dive feel safe, fun, and unforgettable.
I highly recommend diving with Alan!
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Shiyu Tang
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We had a great time diving in a few cenotes with Alan. Alan arranged dive trips based on my preference and concerns. He also provided good recommendations of restaurants for our remaining days in Tulum and PDC. We’d definitely dive with him again when we come back to Tulum.
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Pablo Contreras
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Buceos buenisimos, realmente una experiencia increíble… Soy de Chile y desde el primer contacto por WhatsApp Alan fue claro en información y recomendaciones de los buceos a realizar, una vez en Tulum siempre estuvimos en contacto y pensábamos primero hacer 2 inmersiones, al final hicimos 4. Nuestro guía fue Jorge quien se mostró siempre muy amable y explicativo en casa brinfing que nos hizo. Recomiendo totalmente bucear con ellos, ya que también tuve la oportunidad de reunirnos en la noche a comer y compartir experiencias. 12 de 10 para Diving Universe Tulum
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K G
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Huge congratulations to Alan’s scuba club and Elisa for such a well-run and professional experience from start to finish. Everything was organized, smooth, and genuinely enjoyable.
And a special thank you to Elisa — you were absolutely amazing throughout. Your calm, reassuring approach made a real difference, especially in the key moments, and you managed to make everything feel easy and under control. You created the perfect balance between safety, learning, and enjoyment.
We couldn’t have asked for a better instructor to guide us through this and help us earn our certification. Truly appreciated.
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Hunor Matyas
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An amazing friendly dive center with very helpful attitude and very affordable prices. I could only recommend 😁🤙
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Jess D
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Alan was a superb instructor and we felt completely safe with him and the Cenote dives themselves were amazing! We had recently passed our open water and he was really helpful giving us tips about our buoyancy and trim - we have done more diving since our dives with Alan and we both felt like much more confident divers after spending a couple of days with him!
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Sabina VM
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Alan is a very passionate cavern diver. He can tell you anything about all the cenotes. The planning before was perfect, fast replies, all the info you need to decide which cenotes to visit. We did : Dos Ojos, Angelita and Car Wash. The diving was amazing. I absolutely recommend diving the cenotes with Alan, the personal attention is impeccable.
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Xueru Zhao
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I had a four-day dive and also advanced adventure diver training with Adam. The experience was really nice. Adam was very patient teaching me all the techniques, including some extra knowledge beyond the advanced adventure diver requirements.
I learned a lot from him. He also told me how to write my logbook and what information I need to be aware of.
Overall, I really enjoyed diving with him. He is responsible and patient, and I highly recommend diving with him.
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Lisa Newberry
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We recently did 4 days of diving with Alan - it’s hard to know what to say because every aspect was just SO GOOD! He is super lovely for a start and thinks of and notices everything. After being used to diving in SE Asia where you get your kit assembled for you, I was a little rusty but Alan was patient and did not rush us at all - this is unusual as I’ve had experiences in the passed where I’ve felt unprepared going into a dive because of being rushed.
We dived 4 different cenotes and they were all spectacular (apart from Angelita - that scared me but I’m so glad and proud I did it!) and we also did the bull shark dive in Playa del Carmen. We actively chose holidays where we have little to no chance of seeing sharks (yes I grew up with Jaws and it’s damaged me!) but we were so confident in Alan that we booked this dive and it was brilliant!
His briefings were thorough and he knows the cenotes really well so is able to tell you what you’re going to see in your briefing and then deliver in the water.
Another big thing for us is that Alan has ladies fit wetsuits! Winner! So many times we’ve had to dive in men’s fit and they just don’t fit properly!
He also picks up the best tortas for lunch!
If I could give him more stars I would! Thanks for one of the best diving holidays we’ve had Alan!
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Olivia H
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Alan is the best instructor and guide I’ve ever had (80+ dives around the world). He is the perfect combination of fun, safety conscious, chilled & professional. He has excellent local knowledge and I absolutely loved exploring the amazing cenotes around Tulum with him. Great kit (including women’s fit wetsuits which is rare and much appreciated), great guiding, great communication (including planning beforehand)…great dives!! 5*
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