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PADI Seal Team in Playa del Carmen

Full two-day PADI Seal Team program for kids age 8+, completing AquaMissions 1–5 in the pool with child-sized scuba equipment and PADI Seal Team membership recognition.

Why learn with Xico

Runs Even With One Client This product does not depend on Xico filling a group before it can operate.

Real Dive Center Facilities A physical dive center with showers, lockers, retail, rental gear, and diver facilities before and after the activity.

Insured Professional Operation Required business, boat and vehicle insurance.

Your Training Journey

How the course works

PADI learning

Knowledge development

Included

Current PADI Seal Team learning materials / eLearning used for the full AquaMissions 1–5 program are included.

Skills practice

Confined-water training

5 confined-water sessions

Five pool-based AquaMission sessions are completed across the two-day Xico program.

Real-world training

Practical training

Training pool next to Xico Dive Center

No open-water dives are included; the program is pool based.

Course Schedule

Your 2-day training plan

Day 1 Start time confirmed with Xico

AquaMissions 1–3

Instructor briefing, equipment fitting and the first three core AquaMissions in the pool, with breaks and debriefing based on the child’s pace.

Day 2 Start time confirmed with Xico

AquaMissions 4–5 & Seal Team Recognition

Complete the remaining core AquaMissions, integrate the skills from Day 1 and finish the PADI Seal Team membership requirements.

Before You Book

Everything you need to start

Included

Instructor briefing and supervision
Five pool-based AquaMissions (1–5)
Child-sized rental scuba gear
Current PADI Seal Team learning materials / eLearning
PADI Seal Team membership recognition on successful completion
Towel and locker at Xico Dive Center
Applicable taxes and fees

Requirements

Minimum age 8
Comfortable in the water
Parent or legal guardian authorization and required paperwork
Complete the required medical / participation screening

Course details

Agency: PADI
eLearning: Included
Confined water: 5 sessions
Training location: Training pool next to Xico Dive Center
Equipment: Included
Materials: Included
Availability: Year-round
Minimum booking: Runs with one student

More course details What to bring, training logistics and instructor requirements

What to bring

Swimsuit
Dry clothes
Parent/guardian paperwork as required

Training schedule: Two-day pool-based youth program completing AquaMissions 1–5. Exact start times and the session split are confirmed with Xico.

Training logistics: No boat or ocean dive is required; the full Seal Team program is pool based.

Schedule note: Start dates are available subject to instructor availability, student readiness and operational confirmation.

Certification requirements: Training is conducted and evaluated by an appropriately qualified instructor for the agency and course. Certification or recognition is issued only after the applicable course requirements are successfully completed.

Course Details

Full PADI Seal Team Program for Kids in Playa del Carmen

PADI Seal Team is a structured pool-based scuba program for children age 8+ who want more than a single first try. Xico's program completes the five core AquaMissions required for PADI Seal Team membership recognition.

AquaMissions 1–5

Across the five core AquaMissions, children develop fundamental scuba knowledge and skills through briefings, underwater practice and game-style challenges. The program progresses from breathing and basic equipment use into stronger control, mask/regulator skills, buoyancy, underwater communication and team awareness.

Two Days, Five Pool Sessions

Xico schedules the five AquaMissions across two days so the child has time to learn, rest and return to the pool without turning the program into one long session. Exact start times and the session split are confirmed with the instructor and parent.

Recognition, Not Open Water Certification

Successful completion of AquaMissions 1–5 earns PADI Seal Team membership recognition. It is not an Open Water certification. From age 10, children who are ready for full certification can continue with Xico's PADI Junior Open Water course. Children who want to keep progressing in the pool can continue into Specialty AquaMissions toward PADI Master Seal Team.

Ready to go?

Check course availability

Tell us your preferred start date, number of students and any questions. The Xico team confirms instructor availability, the training schedule and next steps before your course is booked.

Direct confirmation from the Xico team
Instructor and course schedule checked
Requirements reviewed before training

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Good to Know

Questions before you book?

What age is PADI Seal Team for?

Xico’s PADI Seal Team program is for children from age 8 who are comfortable in the water and meet the required participation/medical screening. Parent or guardian authorization is required.

Is PADI Seal Team a scuba certification?

Seal Team is a pool-based PADI youth program built around AquaMissions. It gives children recognition and real scuba skills in a controlled environment, but it is not the same as Junior Open Water certification.

What are AquaMissions?

AquaMissions are structured pool sessions that build scuba knowledge and skills through underwater challenges. Xico’s full PADI Seal Team program completes AquaMissions 1–5, covering the core skills required for PADI Seal Team membership. After completing the five core AquaMissions, children can continue into optional Specialty AquaMissions toward PADI Master Seal Team.

What does the full PADI Seal Team program include?

Xico’s full program covers AquaMissions 1–5 in the pool, with instructor briefings, scuba-skill development, games/challenges, child-sized rental gear and the current PADI Seal Team learning/recognition materials. Successful completion of AquaMissions 1–5 earns PADI Seal Team membership recognition; it is not an Open Water certification.

Will Xico run my course if I am the only student?

Yes. Xico can run its courses with one booked student, so you do not have to wait for us to fill a group. Your requested start date still needs instructor and operational confirmation.

What paperwork is required for students under 18?

A parent or legal guardian must complete the required participation and medical paperwork for a minor. Age-specific PADI limits and supervision rules continue to apply after certification where relevant.

Can I choose my course start date?

Send us your preferred start date. Xico will check the appropriate instructor, training schedule and any required training logistics before confirming the course. Start dates are flexible, but a website request is not an instant booking confirmation.