SDI IDC
CAVE DIVING
CENOTE DIVING
SIDEMOUNT
Your path to a successful SCUBA diving career
Expand and share your knowledge
Reach places where only few have the privilege of reaching and prepare to consolidate and teach your knowledge, making diving a profitable profession.
Meet Daniel González
25 years of teaching experience, Over 1000 certified students and more than 100 certified instructors at different levels.
Co-founder of APE Divers Academy and one of only 27 SDI Instructor Trainer Ambassadors worldwide, Daniel González has spent more than two decades turning curious explorers into safety-driven dive professionals. Ready to see where experience meets inspiration?
SDI IDC
(Instructor development course)
The SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC) will teach current Divemasters or Assistants Instructors the knowledge to safely function as an SDI Instructor with the abilities to teach SDI Open Water Scuba Divers, Advanced Adventure Divers, Rescue Divers, Divemasters and Assistant Instructors. Paired with a unique internship program, this IDC/IEC will truly prepare Instructor Candidates for a successful career in the dive industry.
Cave Diving Course
The APE Divers Academy Cave Course is an intensive, advanced Technical SCUBA diving course separated into three distinct parts: Cavern Introduction to Overhead Environments (Intro to Cave) Full Overhead Environments (Full Cave) An enrolled student will have the opportunity to learn and practice new skills in controlled environments with the oversight of the instructor.
Sidemount
One tank or two? you decide with the SDI Sidemount course! Sidemount is coming out of the cave and is a great way to dive, comfortable and easy on the back. The recreational course is taught by our Technical instructors, who with plenty of experience can ensure you get the most out of this new configuration. The transition to Sidemount can be intimidating at first but with both a confined session and open water dives you will soon learn how to set up your new configuration.
Discover Scuba Diving
Curious about what it feels like to breathe underwater? Our Discover Scuba Diving experience is the perfect way to take your first breath below the surface — no certification required. Under the close supervision of our professional instructors, you’ll learn the basic safety guidelines and skills in confined water before heading out for a shallow dive in open water. This is not a certification course, but a real diving experience designed for beginners who want to explore the underwater world in a safe and controlled environment.
Includes:
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Theory and safety briefing
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Confined water practice
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One open water dive
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All necessary diving equipment
Ready to take the plunge?
Book your DSD experience now and start your journey into the underwater world
Recreational Dive Courses
At Ape Divers Academy we offer a full spectrum of SDI recreational courses designed for every level of diver.
From the Open Water beginner certification all the way through Advanced Adventure and Rescue Diver, each program combines small class sizes, personalized coaching and stunning dive sites around Cancún. Our experienced instructors guide you through confined-water skills and open-water dives so you build confidence and master essential techniques
Why choose our Recreational Courses?
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Flexible scheduling: weekend or weekday intensives
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Top-of-the-line equipment and safety protocols
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Local dive sites in cenotes and offshore reefs
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Continuing education: seamless progression to Divemaster
Ready to take the plunge?
Cenote Cavern Diving
Discover the stunning underwater world of Mexico’s cenotes — crystal-clear sinkholes filled with light, formations, and history. Perfect for certified divers looking for a unique and peaceful experience.
Sites include: Chikin Ha, Chac Mool, El Pit, and more
Depths: From 30 ft to 90 ft, depending on the site
Conditions: Calm water, excellent visibility, and no currents
Requirements:
- Open Water certification
- Recent dive within 6 months
(Refresher dive available if needed)
Book now and dive into one of the most magical environments on Earth.
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