From Beginner to Instructor Level

Are you ready to experience the magic of diving in Belize? At Splash Dive Center in Placencia, we offer a full range of PADI scuba diving courses, from beginner to instructor level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your diving skills, there’s no better place to learn than the pristine waters of the Belize Barrier Reef—the largest reef system in the Western Hemisphere and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Why Learn to Dive in Placencia?

Placencia is home to some of the most stunning dive sites in the world, including the famous Belize Blue Hole, protected marine reserves, and thriving coral reefs. With clear, warm waters and abundant marine life, Placencia offers the ideal environment for all levels of divers. If you’re searching for a premier destination to learn to dive in Placencia, look no further!

PADI scuba diving courses

Beginner Diving Courses: Start with PADI Open Water

New to scuba diving? Begin your underwater adventure with the PADI Open Water course at Splash Dive Center. This course will teach you the basics of scuba diving, allowing you to dive to depths of up to 60 feet. It’s the first step in becoming a confident and safe diver. Once you’ve mastered the Open Water course, you can take your skills to the next level with the PADI Advanced Open Water course.

Advanced Diving Courses: Expand Your Skills

After gaining confidence as an Open Water Diver, you can enhance your skills and broaden your horizons with the PADI Advanced Open Water course. This program will focus on underwater navigation, deep diving, and more, while opening up a world of possibilities. You can then take it a step further by enrolling in the PADI Rescue Diver course. Here, you’ll learn critical self-rescue and buddy rescue techniques, making you a valuable dive partner.

Become a Dive Professional: Go Pro in Placencia

Dreaming of turning your passion for diving into a career? Splash Dive Center is a PADI Five Star Career Development Center, offering courses up to instructor level. With guidance from our expert instructors, including our PADI Course Director Patty Ramirez, you can achieve the highest level of diving certification. Placencia scuba diving is the perfect backdrop for your journey to becoming a dive professional!

Adventures in Diving: Specialty Courses

Looking for new adventures beneath the waves? Splash Dive Center offers a variety of PADI specialty courses to help you explore and refine your diving skills. Whether you’re interested in deep diving, wreck diving, or learning to dive with enriched air (Nitrox), our specialty courses provide the perfect opportunity to enhance your scuba knowledge. Dive deeper into marine ecosystems with the PADI Naturalist or Fish ID specialties, learning about the incredible biodiversity of the Belize Barrier Reef.

E-Learning for PADI Courses: Start Before You Arrive

Save time and get a head start on your certification with PADI’s convenient e-learning options. Many of our Placencia scuba diving courses now offer e-learning, allowing you to complete the theoretical portion online before you even arrive in Belize. This way, you can spend more time diving and less time in the classroom.

Why Choose Splash Dive Center?

At Splash Dive Center, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional training with the most experienced instructors in Placencia. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing to professional level, we’ll make sure your training exceeds expectations. Placencia’s diverse dive sites offer a stunning backdrop for both learning and exploring.


Ready to take the plunge and learn to dive in Placencia? Contact us today to book your diving course and begin your adventure on the Belize Barrier Reef!