PADI Courses - 5 Star IDC Center
Cabo San Lucas • Los Cabos • Mexico
PADI Courses are the most respected and sought after scuba diving credentials in the world. No matter where you choose to dive, your PADI certification card will be recognized and accepted and does not expire. In fact, on most scuba diving adventures, you’ll be surrounded by other PADI Divers who made the same certification choice you did – to train with the world’s largest and most respected scuba diving training organization.
The Elearning Option: Whether you want to learn to scuba dive or are already a scuba diver who is looking for a flexible way to fit another dive course into your busy schedule, PADI’s online scuba programs are the way to go. You can get started immediately with the knowledge development portion of the course and work at your own pace using the PADI eLearning® system. This convenient, interactive study option allows you to learn anytime and anywhere you have an internet connection.
PADI Open Water - Referral Course
Rates & Availability
Prices – Group Instruction:
$360 US per person with PADI E-learning
$400 US per person non PADI ¨Universal Referrals¨
Prices – Private Instructions:
$560 US per person with PADI E-learning
$600 US per person non PADI ¨Universal Referrals¨
Course Schedule:
1. Day: Open Water Dives 1 & 2 from 13:00 – 17:00
2. Day: Open Water Dives 3 & 4 from 13:00 – 17:00
Included:
Taxes & PADI Fees – 10% off for cash
4 boat dives & full dive equipment rental
Referral Course Description:
This course is for those that have already completed the theory and pool training part of the Open Water Diver Course with your local dive shop, you will receive a referral form or dive logbook with your instructor’s signature.
This is all we need to assist you with the completion of your open water check out dives here in “Los Cabos”. You will be diving in the beautiful waters of the “Sea of Cortez” and our experienced dive instructors make sure you complete your first ocean dives in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
We also accept “referrals” from other dive organizations through the “universal referral program”.
PADI Open Water - Full Course (Elearning Included)
Rates & Availability
Price – Group Instructions:
$580 US per student – regular 3 day course
Price – Private Instructions:
$780 US per student – private 3 day course
3 Day – Course Schedule:
Day 1: Confined Water Training from 13:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2 –from 13:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4 from 13:00 – 17:00
Included:
All taxes, PADI certification fee & online logbook.
Theory (Elearning) & Confined Water Training
4 boat dives & full dive equipment rental
Open Water Course Description:
This course takes only 3 days. To enroll in a PADI Open Water Course or Junior Open Water Diver course, you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.
In the PADI Open Water Diver course, you learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. Once you are familiar with the equipment, one of our instructors will show you various underwater communication skills, breathing techniques, buoyancy control and standard dive procedures in our custom dive pool. This usually takes up a full afternoon, 1pm to 5pm. Day 2 and 3 are in the ocean, these are called Open Water dives. There, you will further develop your skills and gain confidence under the water. By the end of the course, you will be certified to scuba dive to a maximum depth of 18m/60ft anywhere in the world.
E-Learning:
PADI eLearning is an online course enabling students to complete the self study (theory) sections of the open water course online, at their own pace, before leaving home for their vacation.
It frees up vacation time to spend having fun, rather than studying a PADI manual. The PADI e-Learning is convenient. It is easy and you can access the program at any time day or night.
PADI Open Water Diver Elearning uses videos, audio, graphics and reading to help you learn, plus short quizzes that let you gauge your progress, and then offers a review of anything you happen to miss.
PADI Open Water Course - Fast Track (2 Days)
Rates & Availability
Price – Group Instructions:
$680 US per student – 2 days ¨Fast Track¨ course
Price – Private Instructions:
$880 US per student – 2 days ¨Fast Track¨ course
2 Day – Course Schedule:
Day 1: Pool Training + 2 open water dives from 8:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Pool Training + 2 open water dives from 8:00 – 17:00
Included:
All taxes, PADI certification fee & online logbook.
Theory (Elearning) & Confined Water Training
4 boat dives & full dive equipment rental
Open Water ¨Fast Track¨ Description:
For those who have limited time we offer a 2 day “Fast Track” PADI open water course. The theory portion must be completed through elearning prior to starting the course. PADI eLearning is convenient, easy and can be done on your phone, tablet or laptop. .
On the morning of the first day, you’ll start with confined water training at our own custom built dive pool, before heading out for two open water dives in the afternoon.
On the second day, you’ll finish off any skills remaining for Confined Water training in the morning, before completing your 3rd and 4th Open Water dives, followed by certification.
Please contact us for any further inquiries.
What is PADI eLearning
Electronic learning (eLearning) is the delivery of education, using your mobile device or web browser. PADI eLearning allows you to begin your dive education at your convenience, using your desktop, laptop or mobile device, and finish your training in the water with us here in Cabo With PADI eLearning, you complete the knowledge development portion of the most popular courses at your own pace. If you have a busy schedule or just prefer the convenience of learning from your mobile device or computer, eLearning is a great choice.
Payment Options
Cards: Mastercard & Visa
Transfers: Stripe & Zelle
Cash: USD, CAD, MXN, EURO
We offer 10% discount for cash payments
Our Scuba Training Facility
Deep Pool • Air Conditioned Classroom • Kitchen • Furnished Accommodation
We here at “Dive Cabo” have a custom built training facility, perfect for all levels of scuba diving courses. Fully equipped with a deep water pool, kitchen, air conditioned classroom and bbq area, the affectionately named ‘Klubhaus’ is the perfect location for both training and relaxing after a hard day’s diving.
Our 4 meter deep pool was specifically built with diving in mind. Breathe underwater for the first time in your life in the easily accessible shallow area, before advancing to the deeper section to master your hovering skills and more.
As well as the training section, the Klubhaus has 5 fully furnished rooms for our IDC candidates and internship students. Each room has a small kitchenette, 2 individual beds, restrooms and a cozy sofa – and not to mention full access to the pool!
