Private PADI 1-Day Scuba Certification in Cabo San Lucas
Overview
We are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center - the highest level training facility awarded by the most recognizable diving agency worldwide. The PADI Scuba Diver Certification is an excellent way to earn your basic diving credential. Complete half of the full Open Water Course, then upgrade your license next time! Cabo is the perfect location: short boat rides and fantastic wildlife!
With a private instructor, private pool class and dives with a private instructor from a shared boat, you’ll complete three sections of the open water course and still receive a license to 40ft. Perfect If you always sign up up for intro dives, or you have kids aged 10 plus. Complete approximately 4 hours of theory online before arriving, then enjoy confined water training followed by two exhilarating open water dives!
Dive into a world of adventure and marine life in one of the most beautiful underwater destinations in Baja Sur, and then dive anywhere worldwide, to 40ft!
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water Reusable, sterlised containers with drinking water from a refill station
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- PADI Open Water Diver eLearning
- Lunch We can help you order some yummy burritos to the dive center, or you can go for lunch at a number of eateries close to the boat launch
Meeting Location
Plaza Nautica
Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 1, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The PADI Scuba Diver Course is the perfect option for travelers who want to become certified divers but are short on vacation time. This private course begins with convenient PADI eLearning, allowing you to complete the theory before arrival. Once you’re here, your instructor will review the key concepts with you and prepare you for an exciting day in the water.
Training starts with a relaxed morning confined water session where you’ll practice essential scuba skills in shallow water with your instructor. Cabo Private Guide keeps this course private & with a maximum instructor ratio of just 1 per 3 students, ensuring plenty of individual attention and support throughout the day.
In the afternoon, it’s time for the real adventure — two ocean dives in the Bay! Only 5 minutes by boat. You’ll put your new skills into practice while exploring Cabo’s famous underwater landscapes & marine life. Expect tropical fish, sea stars, and the unforgettable experience of breathing underwater in the Sea of Cortez. Upon completion, you’ll earn the internationally recognized PADI Scuba Diver certification, allowing you to dive worldwide under the supervision of a PADI Professional.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-306848P19
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the Private PADI 1-Day Scuba Certification in Cabo San Lucas cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water. Reusable, sterlised containers with drinking water from a refill station.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- PADI Open Water Diver eLearning.
- Lunch. We can help you order some yummy burritos to the dive center, or you can go for lunch at a number of eateries close to the boat launch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private PADI 1-Day Scuba Certification in Cabo San Lucas is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private PADI 1-Day Scuba Certification in Cabo San Lucas will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled waterReusable, sterlised containers with drinking water from a refill station
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- PADI Open Water Diver eLearning
- LunchWe can help you order some yummy burritos to the dive center, or you can go for lunch at a number of eateries close to the boat launch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
