Tek Open Water Sidemount Diver Course in Playa del Carmen

Master Technical Sidemount Diving with Pluto Dive

Ready to take your diving to the next level? The Tek Open Water Sidemount Diver course in Playa del Carmen is designed for experienced divers who want to explore deeper sites with the safety and flexibility of a sidemount configuration.

This program takes you beyond recreational limits, focusing on EANx, decompression procedures, and precise gas management to ensure safe, controlled dives.


Why Choose the Tek Open Water Sidemount Diver Course

Sidemount diving provides increased safety, better balance, and more freedom of movement underwater. It’s ideal for extended dives, decompression training, or exploring deeper walls where redundancy and comfort are key.

With Pluto Dive, you’ll refine your buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques while diving along the breathtaking deep reefs of the Riviera Maya.


What You’ll Learn

  • Advanced equipment configuration for technical sidemount diving

  • Gas planning for extended range and decompression dives

  • Valve drills and cylinder management

  • Buoyancy control and precise trim

  • Dive planning for open water with technical considerations

You can also combine this course with Advanced Nitrox or Decompression Procedures to expand your diving limits further.


Train with Experts at Pluto Dive

Our experienced technical diving instructors provide personalized guidance to help you build confidence and master the skills needed for technical sidemount diving.
Train in the clear waters of Playa del Carmen, surrounded by incredible deep reefs and unique underwater landscapes.


Learn More

Want to know more about this certification? Visit TDI’s official Sidemount Diver page for details about standards and prerequisites.

Start your journey today — become a Tek Open Water Sidemount Diver with Pluto Dive and open the door to the world of advanced technical diving.

Prerequisite certifications

  • Open Water Sidemount Diver
  • Advanced Nitrox Diver

min age 18 / time commitment 2 days / max depth No dives may be conducted to depths greater than diver’s previous certification level

Price

Includes course materials and certification card

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