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One of our Bubblemaker's
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Ladies lead the way in taking advantage
of learning to dive during winter in the
comfort of our indoor heated pool

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Students learning  pool skills during the winter months in our indoor heated pool

Courses for ALL !!!!

FINS Outdoor Training Pool for summer sessions

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FINS  has highly qualified and experienced professional instructors teaching courses under the world's largest diver training organisation, PADI.

Our courses range from complete beginner to Master Scuba Diver and beyond. Instructor Development Courses run in conjunction with our affiliates.

We teach in English and Spanish.

Please choose the course of your interest:
 

Important Note ! It is mandatory in Spain for scuba divers to have an anual medical certificate stating that the individual is medically fit to dive. This can be provided by your own doctor or we can arrange medicals in Mazarron with a local doctor for approximately 30 euros

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Diving for Kids 
Discover Scuba – pool only
The PADI Discover Scuba program lets you experience the thrill of diving whilst under the supervision of a PADI divemaster or instructor. You will master some basic concepts and scuba skills.You usually spend a morning in the pool to get comfortable and can then decide if you want to experience a fun dive on one of the shallow and beautiful reefs of the Mediterranean.Age: from 10 years old
Duration: 1.5—2 hours
 
Discover Scuba Diving - Pool & Sea
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program let you experience the thrill of diving whilst under the supervision of a PADI divemaster or instructor. You will master some basic concepts and scuba skills spending a morning in the pool to get comfortable and head off then to experience a fun dive on one of the shallow and beautiful reefs of the Mediterranean.Age: from 16 years old
Duration: 1 day
 
PADI Bubblemaker
Introductory course in scuba diving from 10 years old, pool instructions, course price includes all rentals (Bubblemaker Kit extra), approx. 2 hours 
PADI Seal Team
Introductory course in scuba diving from 10 years old, 5 Aqua Missions in the pool; course price includes all gear rentals (Seal Team Kit extra), approx. 1,5 - 2 hours per Aqua Mission 
PADI Discover Scuba - pool only
Introductory course in scuba diving from 10 years old, pool instruction , gear rental and certificate incl., approx. 2 hours  
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Introductory course in scuba diving from 16 years old, pool instructions and 1 open water dive; course price includes all gear rentals and the certificate, approx. 1 day
PADI Junior Scuba Diver
Elementary course in scuba diving from 16 years old, theory, pool instructions and 2 open water dives, course price includes all gear rentals and the certificate, (student crew pack excl.) approx. 2-3 days  
PADI Junior Open Water Diver
Introductory course in scuba diving from 16 years old, theory and pool instructions, 4 open water dives; course price includes all gear rentals and the certificate (student crew pack excl.), approx. 4-5 days 
PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD)
Advanced course based on Junior Open Water Diver from 16 years old, theory & 5 adventure dives, course price includes all gear rentals and the certificate (student crew pack excluded), approx. 2-3 days 

PADI Junior Rescue Diver
Train to help others in difficulty through the Rescue Diver course. Age from 16 years old, theory & practical rescue scenarios, course price includes the certificate approx. 2-3 days

Beginners Diving Courses 
Discover Scuba – pool only
The PADI Discover Scuba program lets you experience the thrill of diving whilst under the supervision of a PADI divemaster or instructor. You will master some basic concepts and scuba skills.You usually spend a morning in the pool to get comfortable and can then decide if you want to experience a fun dive on one of the shallow and beautiful reefs of the Mediterranean. 
Discover Scuba Diving - Pool & Sea
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program let you experience the thrill of diving whilst under the supervision of a PADI divemaster or instructor. You will master some basic concepts and scuba skills spending a morning in the pool to get comfortable and head off then to experience a fun dive on one of the shallow and beautiful reefs of the Mediterranean. 
Scuba Diver
Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming holiday, but don't have the time to take a regular diver course? There’s a quick and easy program designed especially for you! The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification, which is perfect for people on holiday or who only plan to dive a couple times a year.
The PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimising time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification, you can dive to a maximum depth of 12 m under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster or higher professional on your next holiday or dive trip. This program is a wonderful opportunity to explore the underwater world in comfort and safety, knowing you have an experienced guide with you at all times
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Duration: approx. 3 days 
Open Water Diver
This is the first course available under PADI to achieve certification as an open water diver. It is the pre-requisite course for any further training. Armed with your Open Water Diver card, the diving world is your oyster as the certification will be recognised at dive centres around the globe.
The course is presented over 4 to 5 days and consists of academics, several confined water sessions and four open water dives.
Knowledge of basic diving theory is covered by video/ DVD and instructor presentations, diving skills are developed in the pool and on the final 2 days of the course, you complete 4 training dives under the supervision of your instructor. These dives take place to a maximum depth of 18 m on the beautiful reefs of the Mediterranean.
Duration: 4 - 5 days  
Open Water Diver + Discover / Digital U/ W Photography Specialty
This is the same course as described above with the difference that in addition you will get a theoretical and practical introduction in the Digital Underwater Photography. In dive 4 of your Open Water Diver course you will practise the new photo knowledge also under water. This program covers automatic photography without the use of artificial light. You will learn about the possibilities of a point-and-shoot camera, how to use manual white balance, ISO settings and colour correction filters.
After completion of your Open Water Divers course you can also do an additional dive to complete your Digital U/ W Photography Specialty. Then you will also learn how to use histograms, about some important features of file-formats, resolution, picture composition, sorting and organizing.
Duration: 5 - 6 days
 
Open Water Diver & Discover Nitrox/ Nitrox Specialty
This is the same course as described above with the difference that theory module 4 + 5 will introduce also in the benefits and features of diving with Enriched Air NITROX and open water dive 4 will be done using NITROX. Together with your open water diver certification you gain in addition the Discover Enriched Air Nitrox certification. From now on you are allowed to dive to a maximum depth of 18 metre using Enriched Air NITROX with a maximum content of 32% oxygen.
After receiving your open water diver certification you could also do an additional fun dive and learn how to plan dives with NITROX. Then you could get your Enriched Air Diver certification and conduct future dives with any blend of NITROX up to 40% oxygen..
Duration: 4 - 5 days 
Private Open Water Diver Course - VIP
If you would like to have one of our instructors all to yourself or your family for the Open Water Diver Course, we can arrange it for you.
The chances are great that you will get through the course more quickly allowing you more time for additional diving!
Age: from 16 years old,
Duration: 3 - 5 days
 
Scuba Review (Refresher)
Scuba Review is for people who haven't dived for a while. The program includes a supervised pool session with your PADI Divemaster or Instructor who will help you tune up important diving skills such as buoyancy and breath control, equipment assembly and breathing from an alternate air source. You can also elect to take an optional supervised open water dive to rediscover the beauty of the aquatic realm.  Age: From 16 years old
Duration: ½ day

 

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Instructors and students on an open water training dive

Friends In Nautical Sports (FINS) 
Paseo de la Sal. s/n Puerto de Mazarron, 30860 - MURCIA
Telephone (0034) 645 657 094 (english)  or (0034) 673 445 097 (espanol)