
Minicourse
Minicourse
Your first breath underwater (Discover Scuba Diving), guided by a PADI instructor.
- PADI e-learning theory + instructor briefing
- Basic self-rescue skills
- 40-min guided reef dive
- From age 10 · no experience needed
Dive into the best-preserved coral reefs in the country. Courses, dives, expeditions and beachfront lodging, all in one experience.
We started in 2021 with ten tanks and a rented boat, certain that Isla Fuerte deserved a world-class dive center. Today we are the first PADI Dive Resort on the island, committed to safety, training and the conservation of the reef.

Escape mass tourism and dive into some of the best-preserved corals in the Caribbean. At Nautilus Dive Resort you get the best diving in Isla Fuerte without giving up the comfort, the calm and the charm of an unforgettable holiday.
The reef, Nautilus and the island. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Complete PADI training, guided dives and expeditions. Every service includes insurance, equipment and a certified instructor. Tap any card for the details.

Your first breath underwater (Discover Scuba Diving), guided by a PADI instructor.

Explore the island's best sites with a local guide. Day and night dives available.

The world's most popular certification. Dive with a buddy anywhere in the world, down to 18 meters.

Five adventure dives that take you to 30 meters and open up the deeper, open-water sites.

Learn to prevent and manage problems, help other divers and respond calmly in an emergency.

Go deeper into what you love most, including our own distinctive specialty, created here in Isla Fuerte.

Two dives at the best-preserved open-water reef of the continental Caribbean.

A distinctive PADI specialty against an invasive species that threatens the Caribbean.

A 10 km journey to explore the open-water reefs of Isla Fuerte.
From Santa Marta, lawyer by trade, entrepreneur by obsession and instructor by calling. Crazy about the sea and about guiding every person through their journey as a diver.
More than 20 years underwater. He has more stories than García Márquez (believe half of them) and is famous for turning his students' mistakes into beer.
A true islander: he could start an engine before he could say 'mom'. He knows the secrets of the tide and is key to the safety of every operation.
Write to us and we'll build your diving and lodging plan. No pressure, no empty promises, just the best decision for you.
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