PADI Open Water
PRIVATE SCUBA DIVING COURSE IN CABO
Your PADI Open Water Certification, in Private
Learn How to Dive Without Pressure
The PADI Open Water Diver Course is your global passport to the underwater world. At Breathe Out Baja, we’ve reimagined this experience as a 100% private scuba certification, trading crowded boat tours for a calm, progressive learning environment. This approach ensures you master every skill at your own pace, building genuine confidence to dive up to 18 meters (60 feet) anywhere in the world.
Designed to fit your vacation, this three-day training combines flexible PADI eLearning with confined water sessions and four open ocean dives in the Sea of Cortez. By prioritizing your comfort over group schedules, we focus on quality instruction, ensuring you graduate as a safe, capable, and relaxed diver.
Already started your Open Water course elsewhere? Learn more about the Referral option here.
E-learning
Study at home
3 half days
Complete certification
Sea dives
4 open water dives
PADI diver
Valid worldwide
Master the Essentials: Your Private Open Water Journey
This three-day PADI Open Water Diver course in Cabo San Lucas is designed to guide you step-by-step, from your first breath underwater to confidently exploring the open ocean. Your training begins in a calm, controlled environment where you’ll master scuba equipment, breathing techniques, and buoyancy control at your own pace. This stress-free start ensures you feel completely safe and relaxed before moving forward
As you progress, we’ll take your skills to the Cabo San Lucas Marine Park for four incredible ocean dives. Under the constant supervision of your private instructor, you’ll apply what you’ve learned at world-class sites near The Arch and the Land’s End rock formations. By the end of your course, you’ll earn a PADI certification recognized worldwide, granting you the freedom to explore the underwater world up to 18 meters (60 feet) with confidence and ease.
WHY TRAIN WITH US
At Breathe Out Baja, we believe learning to dive should feel calm, safe, and enjoyable. That’s why our courses are offered as private experiences, with personalized instruction tailored to each student. This allows you to learn at your own pace while building real confidence underwater. Our approach prioritizes quality over quantity, guided by experienced PADI-certified instructors who value ethical diving practices, ocean respect, and meaningful underwater experiences.
Includes
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PRIVATE TRAINING
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FULL SCUBA GEAR
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PADI THEORY (E-LEARNING)
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POOL & OCEAN TRAINING
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WATER, SODAS & LIGHT SNACKS
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REEF FRIENDLY SUNSCREEN & TOWELS
3 half days
AM or PM departures
What to Expect
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January to July: Refreshing waters, high biodiversity, and dynamic visibility.
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August to December: Warm tropical water and peak "infinite blue" clarity.
Before You Go
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Previous medical questionnaire.
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Ages +10.
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Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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To be comfortable swimming.
What to Bring
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Swimsuit, sunglasses, and a hat or cap.
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Sweater or jacket.
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If prone to seasickness, take your medication before.
What´s Not Included
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Personal travel or medical insurance.
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Gratuities for captain and crew.
