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PADI Rescue Diver / Emergency First Response (EFR)

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Triton Diving divers in the tannin-stained water of Casa Cenote, Mexico

Expert Dive Rescue and Emergency Preparedness Training

Dive into the PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response (EFR) courses, an empowering combination designed to boost your confidence, enhance your diving skills, and elevate your safety knowledge to new heights.

This comprehensive program is not just about accident prevention but also equips you with the necessary skills to effectively manage and respond to diving emergencies while fostering a mindset of proactive dive planning.

*Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent), minimum age 12, and first aid training (EFR) within the last 2 years, which you can take with us at the same time.

At a glance

  • Price: Rescue 8,000 MXN (about US$435), EFR 3,000 MXN (about US$160)
  • Duration: 2 days
  • Dives: 4 open-water dives
  • Meeting point: terrace of the Reef Coco Beach hotel
  • Level: Advanced Open Water, 12 years old minimum, EFR less than 2 years old (available with us)
  • Group: 2 or 3 students per instructor
  • Included: PADI e-learning, equipment, dives, certification

What to Expect

Completing the PADI Rescue Diver and EFR courses is a transformative experience, shifting your focus from yourself to the safety and well-being of other divers. It’s a mentally and physically demanding process, but it’s equally rewarding, instilling a sense of responsibility, leadership, and readiness to act in case of an emergency.

The course takes 2 days, with 4 open water dives.

Warning: do not fly for 18 hours after diving.

Angel fish gliding past sea sponges and corals at the Jardines dive site with Triton Diving in Playa del Carmen
Overview

Your experience

With Triton Diving, diving is a complete experience. What’s included:

  • Equipment rental
  • Air tanks
  • Transportation from downtown Playa del Carmen to the dive sites
  • Snacks for the day
 

For certifications, all fees are included.

FAQ

Yes. Equipment rental is included in every Triton Diving package. You’re also welcome to bring your own gear!

No need: for pool sessions and ocean dives, we meet at The Reef Coco Beach hotel in Playa del Carmen. If your course includes cenote dives, transportation is included: we meet in downtown Playa del Carmen, and we’ll send you the exact address on WhatsApp.

So everyone can learn at their own pace, courses are taught in small groups of 2 or 3 students per instructor.

Triton Diving offers try dives to introduce beginners to scuba diving.

You can then get your Open Water certification to dive independently and discover new places.

It depends on your situation. Please contact us before booking and we’ll guide you through the process.

The course fee includes all training materials, equipment rental for the whole course, instruction by our certified dive instructors, pool sessions, and the open water dives in the ocean or in cenotes required for certification. Certification fees are also included, so you receive your official certification as soon as you pass the course.

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, your level and your group size. Once you pick a date, a short diver form and a $60 deposit per person, plus the PADI e-learning ($180 for Rescue, $60 for EFR) confirm your spot. Pay it by Wise, bank transfer or payment link, with no fees; it’s deducted from the price and the balance is paid on site in pesos. Up to 48 hours before, the deposit is refunded or moved (the e-learning itself is not refundable: it stays in your name, valid for a year at any PADI center); under 48 hours, it’s kept. If the weather cancels the trip, we reschedule or refund in full.

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