The Dive Shop Old Providence

Tucked into Colombia's San Andres and Providencia islands, The Dive Shop Old Providence is a PADI Resort where safety and marine education sit at the heart of every experience. This is a centre built on genuine respect for the underwater world — its guided dives and courses are designed to teach you about marine life and ecosystems while you explore, and conservation runs through everything the team does.

Courses and dive sites

Nine courses and activities cover the full journey, from PADI Discover Scuba Diving for first-timers through to the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course for those ready to explore deeper. Single and double fun dives start from USD 92, with PADI Scuba Diver and ReActivate refresher options in between. Beneath the surface, a rich spread of sites awaits — Manta's City, The Cave, Snapper Shoal, Cantil de Santa Catalina and many more — where divers may encounter sharks, turtles, whales and ocean fish.

With an onsite classroom, dive boat, air fills, free Wi-Fi and Adaptive Services, and staff speaking English and Spanish, it suits everyone from curious beginners to certified divers chasing something deeper.