PADI Open Water certification in Los Cabos

What’s involved in a PADI Open Water Course

Diving theory

The diving theory covers basic physics and physiology concepts, discussion of emergency procedures and emergency protocol, diving conditions and how to plan dives conservatively.

Don’t panic! Remember, 10 year olds can take this class so don’t let this put you off!

Confined water training

The confined water session is at the pool. We teach you skills based on 4 different concepts:

• Buoyancy
• Emergency air drills
• Surface skills
• Handling equipment issues.

Each session builds on the last session so eventually you have mastery learning of the fundamental skills needed to be a safe diver.

Open Water dives

Finally, before earning your PADI Certification, you will complete 4 dives, to a maximum of 60ft/18m, and repeating some of the diving skills that you practiced in confined water to make sure you have no issues doing it in real life.

How to sign up for an open water course Padi

You can choose a couple of different ways to do the course :

E-learning

You can order a digital ‘eLearning’ code from us by paying a deposit on the Book Now link. Once you have left the necessary details as guided by the booking system you will receive all the study materials needed to complete the theory before you arrive.

Dive Today

If you think it’s a good idea to dive first and see if you like it you can opt for the ‘Dive Today’ approach and sign up for a Discover Scuba Diver class. This dive counts toward the final certification and gets you straight in the water so you can see exactly what is involved before continuing with the theory class.

Make sure you check this PADI medical form before you make any purchases! Some physiological conditions require a doctor’s sign off before we admit people to the course.

Add-on : Open Water Course Plus

A concept created by Cabo Private Guide. An add-on session with an instructor to introduce important everyday skills, very important to new divers.

Log 2 more dives with your instructor following the course. During these dives we will elaborate on buoyancy skills mastered at Open Water level, learn natural navigation and run through a selection of basic buddy rescue techniques.