Dive center in San Andrés, Colombia · PADI 5 Star IDC Resort
Dive the Sea of Seven Colors with the people who train instructors.
From your first breath underwater to your PADI Instructor certification, every experience is designed so you leave the water wanting to come back.
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort
- The only PADI instructor training center on the island
- 25+ years of experience
- The García family, run by its owners
- Tripadvisor ★ 4.8 · 419 reviews
Pick your starting point. We take you to the next level.
Five experiences, one standard: small groups, PADI safety and a team that dives these waters every day.
Become a PADI Instructor
US$2,460 Basic OWSI Package
The only center in San Andrés that trains PADI instructors
Next IDC: Nov 23 – Dec 5, 2026, with the Blue Life team, in Spanish or English. Packages from US$2,460 with EFR Instructor, Nitrox and lifetime diving included.
Looking for something else?
We also offer Rescue Diver, PADI specialties, Divemaster and technical diving courses (gas mixes and greater depth).
Booking takes 3 minutes. You just show up and get in the water.
Pick your date and spot
Live calendar, in Spanish or English. You see the real availability of each departure.
Digital signature
Voluntary agreement (liability waiver) from your phone. No paperwork at the dock.
Instant confirmation
You get a message right away confirming your booking.
Reminder 12 hours before
With your name, 3 tips for your dive and the location on Maps.
A family that has lived from the sea for more than 25 years.
Blue Life is a family-run dive center, managed by its owners: Educardo García (founder) and his family. We have been diving San Andrés for more than 25 years, and since 2017 we have been a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, the only center on the island that trains PADI instructors.
Our team of PADI instructors has been training divers for more than 25 years. The same standard we use to train instructors is the one we apply to your first dive.
What people who have dived with us say
★★★★★
“We did the mini course, the discovery dive, as a couple and it was a beautiful experience. Very personalized.”
catachr
Mini course · Tripadvisor, Feb 2024
★★★★★
“I did my Open Water with them and it was my first time diving. They are simply incredible.”
Luisa A.
Open Water · Tripadvisor, Feb 2024
★★★★★
“One of the best dives and dive centers I have worked with. The whole team was excellent.”
Bruce M.
Recreational diving · Tripadvisor, Nov 2024
Everything you need to know before diving in San Andrés
Do I need experience or certification for the mini course?
No. The Mini Course (PADI Discover Scuba Diving) is for people who have never dived: you practice first in shallow water with a PADI instructor and then go down to the reef, with a maximum of 3 people per instructor.
From what age can you dive in San Andrés?
From age 12, in both the Mini Course and the Open Water course. All participants complete the PADI medical self-assessment.
How long should I wait to fly after diving?
We recommend not flying until 18 hours after your last dive. Plan your diving at least one day before your return flight.
What does the price include?
Each experience lists what it includes and its bonuses on its own page. For the IDC, PADI fees are paid separately.
When is the best time to dive in San Andrés?
What if the weather doesn't allow us to go out?
Google reviews
4.7 ★ · 351 reviews
“The service was simply excellent, tremendous energy. The Fun Dive was spectacular, 100% recommended.”
Arley S. · ★★★★★
“Excellent dive center. It is the best in San Andrés…”
Felipe M. · ★★★★★
“Best dive center in San Andres without a doubt, professional service, highly qualified and very fun team.” (translated from Portuguese)
Rafael M. · ★★★★★
Not sure which to choose?
Message us on WhatsApp, tell us about your experience and within minutes we will tell you which departure or course is right for you.
