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No matter your skill level or age, we have the perfect diving training for you!

Scuba Certifications

OUR OTHER COURSES

Padi Specialty Courses

If you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us for more specific information. Apart from the 2 most popular specialty courses, Nitrox and Deep diver, we offer a good variety of other specialties.

Padi Boat Diver

Experience safer, easier and more comfortable boat diving learning the advantage and ease of diving from a boat

Padi Coral Reef Conservation

Learn about coral reef life and its preservation

Padi Drift Diver

Enjoy moving underwater while currents do all the work

Padi Underwater Naturalist

Learn about aquatic life and how they interact with each other and the surrounding environment

Padi Night Diver

Get the chance to see a different variety of marine life only visible at night

Padi Search and Recovery

Learn effective ways to find objects underwater, using swimming patterns

Padi Underwater Navigation

Be the diver everyone wants to follow and fine tune your underwater observation skills

Padi Peak Performance Buoyancy

Learn how to observe aquatic life without disturbing it by improving your buoyancy skills

COURSE

BEGINNER

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415.00

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275.00

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150.00

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330.00

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

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415.00

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170.00

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OUR PADI COURSES

Full range of scuba certification programs

Amazing scuba diving experience

I was with a group of 3 friends going for our scuba diving open water certificates. Stephane, the instructor, was cheerful, reassuring, and one of the most patient people I’ve ever met. He put a high emphasis on safety and repeating drills with us until we each felt comfortable. He went above and beyond to make us get over our fears and doubts. His crew was absolutely amazing as well, always in a good mood and encouraging us with our first dives.

Delia M.

Easy and Fun

Stephane and Roberta are a great team and we had no problems learning to scuba dive. We saw amazing eels and got to do a bunch of practice. Stephane addressed the youngest person in our group primarily and made sure safety and education, as well as fun, were had the whole time.

Paul K.

Fantastic introduction to scuba diving

Our scuba instructor Jamie taught us the basics of scuba diving in a pool scenario first and out in the ocean the following day. She was informative, considerate and fun to learn from, and answered all of our questions and concerns in a professional, knowledgeable fashion while also making it fun. It was an amazing experience I will not soon forget. The staff catered to our every need and concern.

Dillon F.

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what our clients say

PADI is one of the most prestigious scuba diver organizations in the world.

Since the early 70s PADI has been leading the industry, certifying more than 60% of the divers in the world and trained more than 70% of the scuba diving instructors worldwide.

Its strict adherence to training standards and its international presence means you will receive the best preparation available and that your PADI certification will be recognized throughout the world.

Sayulita Entourage is a recognized PADI resort #24159 and all its scuba diver guides are certified PADI instructors.

Join one of our PADI courses today, your next great adventure starts here!

What is PADI and why you should choose it

Stephane Panetta

Born in 1970 in France, Stephane learnt to dive in Lake Annecy. A few years later, in his 20s, he received his PADI certification as a professional diving instructor and began travelling. During the years he has tought in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. In 2000, he moved to Sayulita, where the business is now based.

Owner & Padi Instructor #917839

Roberta Commisso

Originaly from Italy, Roberta moved to Mexico in 2009. Here she joined forces with Stephane to create what is now Sayulita Entourage. She is the first contact with Sayulita Entourage, the one dealing with reservations and customer support. "La Patrona" as the boys like to call her, is also a certified guide for Marietas Islands National Park and a recreational diver.

Co-owner and Front Desk

Oscar Gomez

The man behind the scenes, Oscar, sets up the bases for all of us to work smoothly. In charge of the equipment maintenance, he also takes care of the diving tanks filling station. Oscar is also the one driving our guests from Sayulita to the boat in Punta de Mita everyday, the first smiling face you will see when checking in at Sayulita Entourage office.

Equipment Manager

Christian Hauser

Born and raised in Mexico, Christian learnt diving in the water of the Banderas Bay. His deep connection with the area and love for the ocean, keep him busy in different local projects aiming to raise awareness and help in the conservation of our beautiful Banderas Bay. Very passionate about underwater photography, you can also hire Christian to take pictures and videos during your diving adventures.

Padi Instructor #364176

Franco Gonzalez

An original Vallartense, Franco has been diving around the Banderas Bay since a young age. 

A certified PADI divemaster, Franco is also a marine biologist. 

His extensive knowledge of the area, his enthusiasm and love for his profession makes Franco one of the best dive guides you could find around.

Padi Dive Master #362084

Edgar Loza

Born and raised in Punta de Mita, Edgar has been with Sayulita Entourage for many years. His experience as boat captain is extensive and comes with the deeper knowledge of the Bay and its waters. He has the biggest smile you will see during your Mexican vacations!

Captain

Manuel Ortega

Everyone around calls him Palma so do we! Like Edgar, Palma was born in the area and has been working in the ocean since young age. A trained boat captain as well, at Sayulita Entourage he is in charge of our snorkeling excursions. He loves his job, he enjoys being with people and mostly he likes to tell stories, so be ready!

Snorkeling Guide

Hector Reginald Velasco

A key presence among the Entourage team, you can meet Hector at the office or out in the ocean leading our many snorkeling excursions. Born in Mexico City, Hector moved to Puerto Vallarta many years ago; working on boats since then, he now knows the water of the Bay and its inhabitants extensively.  Hector is kind, knowledgeable and a great person all-around, either for a chat at the office while taking your reservation or to spend a few hours together while guiding your excursion.

Front Desk and Snorkeling Guide

Jose Salcedo

Jose, aka Picudo, has become a constant presence in our daily operations; a skilled and experienced boat captain, he and Carlos are the hosts on board of our sister boat "Orion".

Growing busier and busier everyday, at Entourage we can rely on their expertise, when a second boat is necessary to run our excursions and accommodate all our guests. 

Boat Captain

Carlos Gomez

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic, Carlos is the snorkeling guide on board of our sister boat "Orion".

Professional, safety oriented and an enjoyable person to spend time with, we can gladly count on him to take care of all our snorkelers. Growing busier and busier everyday, at Entourage we can rely on Carlos and Picudo expertise, when a second boat is necessary to run our excursions and accommodate all our guests. 

Snorkeling Guide

OUR CREW

Meet our amazing staff

Our crew makes the difference: people with experience and super friendly professionals in love with the ocean.

Discover our Dive Center

OUR EQUIPMENT

We offer you modern equipment and all the infrastructures for quality diving

diving compressor COLTRI 9.5 cft

80 cf aluminium tanks

snorkeling equipment

diving masks

diving lights

open heels diving fins

diving boots from 4 to 12

BCD Mares

Reg Mares metric and imperial

5.5 mm long wetsuit

2.5 mm shorties

life jackets

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