Diving Courses in Bahía Solano — Learn with SSI Pros
Train in Colombia’s wild Pacific. From your first certification to pro level, our SSI instructors in Bahía Solano guide small, friendly groups with a safety‑first mindset—so you learn with confidence. Scuba and Freediving courses designed for Bahía Solano.
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Scuba Courses in Bahía Solano
SSI Open Water Diver
Your first international SSI certification: theory, confined-water sessions, and 4 open-water dives (3–4 days); max depth 18 m / 60 ft; small groups in Bahía Solano.
Who it’s for: Confident swimmers 10+ (Junior) / 14+ (Standard) getting their first certification.
Level: Beginner
From: COP 2.660.000
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SSI Advanced Adventurer
Expand your skills: sample 5 adventure dives (e.g., buoyancy, navigation, night, deep). 2–3 days in Bahía Solano; small groups.
Who it’s for: Certified Open Water Divers who want structured experience.
Level: Beginner
From: COP 2.660.000
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SSI Stress & Rescue
Safer buddy, safer diver: prevent problems, assist others, and self‑rescue; pool + ocean scenarios in Bahía Solano.
Who it’s for: Advanced Adventurer (or equivalent) with current React Right (first‑aid/CPR/O₂) or taking it concurrently.
Level: Intermediate
From: COP 1.860.000
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Freediving Courses in Bahía Solano
AIDA Freediving Course in Bahía Solano
AIDA Levels 1–3 with instructor Carlos. Delivered as scheduled campaigns in partnership with @clubdelphinuss.
From: COP
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Pro Courses in Bahía Solano
SSI Dive Master
Lead certified divers; upgrade to Divemaster with Science of Diving. Timeline: 2–3 weeks.
Who it’s for: Rescue‑level divers with 40+ logged dives; minimum age 18.
Level: Pro
From: COP Coming Soon
Read about the program: Dive Guide/Divemaster in Bahía Solano »
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SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Become an instructor: prepare for SSI Open Water Instructor with teaching workshops, water skills, and academic presentations in Bahía Solano; 2 to 3 weeks + scheduled Instructor Evaluation (IE).
Who it’s for: Divemaster/Dive Guide + Science of Diving, current React Right (first aid/CPR/O₂), minimum age 18; 40 logged dives per SSI standards. per SSI standards.
Level: Pro
From: COP Coming Soon
Next dates: Coming Soon
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Not sure which course to choose?
Tell us your current level and when you’re in Bahía Solano.
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More Than Kicking Your Fins
At Ankla Azul, diving is more than kicking your fins. It’s patient teaching, sharp safety, and real care for the place we call home. As an SSI Instructor Training Center and an SSI Blue Oceans Center (2025 award), we blend skill-building with ocean awareness—Fish ID, coral nursery work, community education, and rescue support—so every dive grows confidence and respect for Bahía Solano’s wild Pacific.
What Divers Say
Nicole Reynolds
I spent three days with the Ankla Azul team for scuba diving and it was an incredible experience. The team knew the area very well and was able to speak both Spanish and English to make sure everyone was on the same page. Ja, the main dive master and instructor, takes pride in his diving excursions and it’s clear he has a huge love for Bahia Solano and the wildlife here. We got lucky on our first dive and saw a whale shark, sea turtles, tons of moray eels, pufferfish and even a manta ray! They have a variety of diving sites for all divers as well as some for Advanced divers.
I will absolutely be coming back to dive with them again after I get my Advanced certification & hopefully for humpback whale season too!
Vinha Damanta
I did 3 dives with the guys from Ankla Azul and all three were great. Although out of season for the whales we saw lots of fish, huge Murray eels, sardines, butterfly fish and many other. The diveshop gives much attention to safety and following the right procedures which gives you a very safe feeling. They have excellent gear almost new do they kit you out like a pro. The boat is also top of the notch. A very good experience and very recomendable.
Adèle B.
Absolutely amazing experience!
The dive was unforgettable, we could hear the whales singing underwater the entire time, and just as we got back on the boat, we saw them at the surface. The team at Ankla Azul is super professional, the equipment is top quality, and everything felt very safe and well-organized. I highly recommend diving with them. It was truly an unforgettable experience! 🐋💙
Gloria Guillin Cuello
This time, I did my first dive with Ankla Azul and three other friends. The experience was spectacular, from the beginning of the training to the practice session. Our instructor demonstrated kindness and knowledge, providing us with a safe guide. The boat was spacious and comfortable, and the dive site was beautiful. I appreciate and recommend the experience Ankla offers.
Magda K
The dive center impressed us a lot – the equipment was top quality, making every dive comfortable and safe. They pay great attention to safety, which is really important and gives complete peace of mind throughout the experience.
Between dives, tasty snacks were served on the boat, which made the time on the water even more enjoyable.
Our instructor, Miguel, was incredibly helpful, friendly, and full of humor. He also helped us organize jungle tours and a trip to El Valley to watch the sunset. Besides scuba diving, we had the chance to try freediving, which at the waterfall was an absolutely unique experience.
If you have the opportunity to try freediving, I highly recommend starting with this. During freediving in the ocean, you can hear the incredible underwater songs of humpback whales much better than during scuba diving, making the activity truly unforgettable
Nicole Reynolds
I spent three days with the Ankla Azul team for scuba diving and it was an incredible experience. The team knew the area very well and was able to speak both Spanish and English to make sure everyone was on the same page. Ja, the main dive master and instructor, takes pride in his diving excursions and it’s clear he has a huge love for Bahia Solano and the wildlife here. We got lucky on our first dive and saw a whale shark, sea turtles, tons of moray eels, pufferfish and even a manta ray! They have a variety of diving sites for all divers as well as some for Advanced divers.
I will absolutely be coming back to dive with them again after I get my Advanced certification & hopefully for humpback whale season too!
Vinha Damanta
I did 3 dives with the guys from Ankla Azul and all three were great. Although out of season for the whales we saw lots of fish, huge Murray eels, sardines, butterfly fish and many other. The diveshop gives much attention to safety and following the right procedures which gives you a very safe feeling. They have excellent gear almost new do they kit you out like a pro. The boat is also top of the notch. A very good experience and very recomendable.
Adèle B.
Absolutely amazing experience!
The dive was unforgettable, we could hear the whales singing underwater the entire time, and just as we got back on the boat, we saw them at the surface. The team at Ankla Azul is super professional, the equipment is top quality, and everything felt very safe and well-organized. I highly recommend diving with them. It was truly an unforgettable experience! 🐋💙
Gloria Guillin Cuello
This time, I did my first dive with Ankla Azul and three other friends. The experience was spectacular, from the beginning of the training to the practice session. Our instructor demonstrated kindness and knowledge, providing us with a safe guide. The boat was spacious and comfortable, and the dive site was beautiful. I appreciate and recommend the experience Ankla offers.
Magda K
The dive center impressed us a lot – the equipment was top quality, making every dive comfortable and safe. They pay great attention to safety, which is really important and gives complete peace of mind throughout the experience.
Between dives, tasty snacks were served on the boat, which made the time on the water even more enjoyable.
Our instructor, Miguel, was incredibly helpful, friendly, and full of humor. He also helped us organize jungle tours and a trip to El Valley to watch the sunset. Besides scuba diving, we had the chance to try freediving, which at the waterfall was an absolutely unique experience.
If you have the opportunity to try freediving, I highly recommend starting with this. During freediving in the ocean, you can hear the incredible underwater songs of humpback whales much better than during scuba diving, making the activity truly unforgettable
Meet the Team
A crew built for the Pacific—calm, pro, big-hearted
Jalvan
Founder • SSI Instructor • Underwater Photographer
Patient coach and keen spotter—captures the day in unforgettable frames.
Miguel
SSI Instructor (Scuba Freediving)
Calm, detail-first teaching—navigation and buoyancy that finally “click.”
Andres
Scuba & Freediver Dive Master
Steady in any conditions—fun, focused sessions tailored to you.
Gera
Diver & Operations
Logistics with a smile—boats, briefings, and gear dialed in.
Fish
Scuba & Freediver Dive Master
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