¡Discover the Underwater Park!


DIVING STATION

Dive into the pristine waters of Juan Fernandez and discover the spectacular underwater wildlife of this Archipelago. Its subantarctic and subtropical sea currents, outside the reach of the Humboldt current, allow these islands to have a rich and unique marine life.

Seawater temperature varies from 14 C (57 F) in winter to 21 C (70 F) in summertime.

The radiance of the water is optimum, 15-20 meters of visibility, sometimes even 30 meters. All these conditions make Juan Fernandez – together with Easter Island – one of the best places for scuba diving in Chile.

All of our dives are within the limits of non-decompresion diving. Robinson Crusoe Island does not have hyperbaric chambers.
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Endémica Expediciones Diving School
 

UNDERWATER IMMERSIONS
Your first diving experience!

You will be breathing underwater within a few hours. Your CMAS diving instructors will give you physical and physiological lessons in diving, aswell as instructions on how to use autonomous diving equipment and getting used to this new marine enviroment. Then, under the strict supervision of our staff, we will go out on a real dive of 7 metres underwater, where you will have a closer look at the submarine world of the Juan Fernandez Archipelago. Colonies of actinie and black urchins, schools of fish, jurelillo, cabrilla, blenidae, pampanito, jerguilla, labridae, vidriola, and many other kinds of species

This basic course includes theory of physics, physiology and applied elements of diving, the entire SCUBA diving equipment (7mm wet suit, mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator device, regulators, depth gauge, manometer, tanks, weight belt), boat rides and guides.
 

DIVING SCHOOL
CMAS Diving Course 1,2 and 3 Stars
(Confederation Mondiale de Activites Subacuatiques – World Confederation of Underwater Activities)

The CMAS 1 Star Course certifies you for life, and will provide you with the knowledge and ability that you need to calmly wonder through the underwater world. This course will allow you to feel comfortable with diving equipment and make sure that you develop the knowledge and skills you need for safe and fun diving.

The 1 Star Course is divided into three segments: theory classes, training in confined waters, then a diving excursion. Theory classes will provide you with the basic principles and knowledge for safe diving.
The training in confined waters is carried out on the calm shores of the island and provides you with basic diving abilities. The diving excursions are carried out near Bahia Cumberland and will allow you to apply the knowledge acquired in the course, while enjoying the underwater depths of Robinson Crusoe Island.

The various courses last at least seven days, depending on your level of training and of course, the prevailing weather conditions. After completing the course, you will obtain your certified diving license. This will allow you to take part in diving activities, rent equipments and further develop your knowledge by taking part in the consecutive 2 and 3 Star CMAS Courses.

The initial CMAS 1 Star Course includes: 5 theory classes, complete SCUBA equipment, 5 practice excursions in confined waters and 5 in open waters, instructions manual, International 1 Star CMAS License, diving log, Certified Diver Diploma. Previous requirements: being able to swim, good health, medical certificate and two ID size photographs.

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Discover the underwater flora and fauna while you learn!

Theoretic-Practical Workshop focused on beginner submarine photographers.

Following subjects are covered: history, optics, aperture/shutter speeds, submarine photometry (manual/guide), lens selection, flash manipulation, diving techniques and floating skills.

Boat guided excursions, complete SCUBA equipment.


SERVICES

Equipment rental:

SCUBA and Snorkeling Diving gear

Diving tanks 12 liters / 80 cf.

Air fill.

Weight belts.

Insured passenger boats and VHF radio communications.

First Aid oxygen equipment.

U/W photography services.