Learn to Dive Smarter with the Open Water Sidemount Diver Course in Playa del Carmen
At Pluto Dive, we introduce you to one of the most efficient and comfortable ways to scuba dive: the sidemount configuration. Whether you're interested in cave diving, wreck diving, or simply improving your trim and buoyancy, this course is your perfect next step.
Why Choose Sidemount Diving?
Sidemount diving isn't just about switching your tank position. It's a technique that improves balance, control, and streamlining. You'll gain confidence handling your equipment, reduce shoulder strain, and feel more agile underwater—especially useful in overhead environments like cenotes or wrecks.
Combine Sidemount with Open Water Certification
This course can also be combined with your PADI Open Water Diver certification, offering a unique opportunity to train using the configuration most commonly used in technical and cave diving.
What You'll Learn
During this course, our experienced instructors will help you master both foundational and advanced sidemount skills.
In this course, you'll learn to:
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Be a confident and self-sufficient diver
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Assemble, adjust, and dive with sidemount equipment
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Improve buoyancy, trim, and underwater control
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Navigate safely with sidemount tanks
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Respect marine life and dive with environmental awareness
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Handle common underwater problems effectively
Train with Experts at Pluto Dive
With small class sizes and personalized instruction, Pluto Dive ensures that you gain the skills and mindset needed to dive sidemount confidently. Our base in Playa del Carmen is ideal for sidemount training, with access to shallow reef dives and cenote environments.
