PADI Open Water Diver Course

Myself and my 15yo son wanted to improve our diving skills and obtain a recognised qualification. PocNa came up as a PADI training centre on the island. Vanessa’s communications were excellent when we had to move the days due to illness. Ruben was a great instructor. His instruction was clear, he was patient, even when we struggled with some tasks, but above all he wanted us to succeed and have fun while we did it.

A very well organised dive centre, great staff, excellent equipment. I've dived all over the world and these guys are one of the best setups. I completed 2 days looking for Eagle Rays which we had on 2 wreck dives. Stunning to see them "Flying by". 2 great guides, Tico and Lalo. All the staff super friendly.

I totally enjoyed my dives. Denni was a fabulous instructor. He was extremely patient with us beginners. And nobody drowned.

I had such an amazing time! Ruben was so patient and professional, he took such good care of us. Throughout the process everyone at pocna were so helpful and kind, making sure we had the best experience possible. We can’t wait to use all the skill we learnt in our future dives! Thank you Ruben and pocna!

My wife and I were fortunate enough to complete our PADI open water dive course with Pocna Dive Center. Our dive instructor Ruben was amazing. He was very patient with us. He is also very firm when ensuring that we understand the importance of safety. The whole staff was lively, smiling, and seemed to legitimately enjoy their work. The underwater museum was great! We got to see some rays, a nurse shark, and some turtles. Other folks on our boat got to see a Hammerhead shark! The whole experience was amazing. We definitely recommend Pocna Dive Center!

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I did my Open water certification at this center and could not have chosen a better place! From the beginning the communication to book the course was very easy, I did the online learning before I arrived and when I arrived we jumped right into the water. Ruben is an exceptional instructor, super patient, very clear, at all times made me feel very confident and gave me the confidence to ask the necessary questions or even ask to repeat some exercises in which I felt I needed to reinforce a little more. Then in the dives besides always taking care of the security.. made us have a lot of fun! I think Ruben is an excellent instructor and also has an incredible Capacity (in covers) to make you feel the passion and love for the sea! The rest of the team also amazing, Guille, El Capi, el valedor, Denni, Vanessa... Everyone makes it an unforgettable experience and you’re just thinking about when to come back. With all my heart, thank you very much to the whole team of Pocna!!!

I had an absolutely fantastic experience with this dive center. From the very beginning, booking my course was quick and uncomplicated and the communication was always smooth and friendly. A very special thanks goes to Ruben, who truly made all the difference in my diving journey. He took so much time for me, patiently guiding me through every step. I needed a bit longer with some parts of the training, but Ruben was always kind, encouraging and determined to find a solution that worked for me. He explained everything clearly and showed me more than once when needed. Thanks to his supportive approach, I was able to overcome my initial fears and gain real confidence underwater. In the end, I successfully completed my Scuba Diver certification and was able to fully enjoy the dives, even after some challenges. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor or a more positive experience. I highly recommend this dive school to anyone, especially if you’re looking for a professional, patient, and genuinely caring team that will make you feel safe and excited to dive! 🌊🤿

There are experiences and people that will forever remain engraved in my memory from this one-year journey through the Americas. Getting my PADI Open Water certification in Isla Mujeres with Pocna Center is definitely one of them. Our instructor, Ruben , was simply outstanding. With endless patience for my slow learning pace and countless mistakes, he managed to guide me, encourage me, and push me to never give up. Absorbing so much information in just two days felt impossible for me , but Ruben never gave up and rose to the challenge. He shared his passion with incredible energy while making us fully aware of the potential dangers of diving. Zero tolerance when it came to not understanding survival skills—which is exactly what makes beginners feel safe and gain the serenity needed to truly enjoy diving. If I managed to pass, then anyone can! Honestly, I think I was Ruben’s worst nightmare as a student. Saint Ruben—thank you from the bottom of my heart (and sorry!!) Also, Ruben is fantastic with teenagers and kids: my 15-year-old daughter understood everything immediately thanks to his top-notch teaching skills. The whole team is lovely, the equipment excellent, and the dive sites absolutely exceptional. On every future dive, we’ll think of Ruben and try to honor the impeccable quality of his teaching!

Our experience was amazing for beginners. Underwater life was captivating and especially our instructor Rubén was very patient and professional with us. He is passionate about diving and has passed on this passion to us! He also put us in confidence from the beginning and it is thanks to this that our certification went well. We could not have asked for better. I recommend 100%

Had an amazing time getting my OW Scuba Certification with Pocna Dive Center. It was easy to find and the team there treated me very well. My dive instructor was Rubun and he was awesome. He really took the time to ensure I understood what he was teaching and exercised great patience in walking me through the scuba experience. He made the overall experience memorable and I would definitely dive with this team again!