Do I need to complete e-learning before arriving?

Yes—this referral program assumes you’ve finished PADI e-learning and confined-water sessions elsewhere; bring proof to avoid repeating classroom work.

How old do I need to be to participate?

The program notes a minimum age of 10 for junior participants; standard Open Water rules and guardian permissions apply for minors.

Is gear included or available to rent?

Most shops rent full kits (BCD, regs, tanks, weights); many divers bring personal masks and boots for fit—check rental quality before booking.

How long does the certification take?

With prior e-learning and confined-water completion, practical sessions can be finished in 1–2 days depending on pace, group size, and sea conditions.

Will my certification be recognized elsewhere?

Yes—completed dives are endorsed by an instructor and submitted to PADI for worldwide recognition once paperwork is processed.

What if sea conditions are rough?

Instructors monitor conditions and will reschedule or move to sheltered sites for safety; expect potential delays during high swell or strong currents.

Fast-Track Your PADI Open Water Certification in Los Cabos’ Sea of Cortez

Adventure Brief

Complete your PADI Open Water practicals in Los Cabos in 1–2 days and emerge certified amid some of the Sea of Cortez’ richest dive sites. This referral program is designed for travelers who finished classroom or confined-water work elsewhere and want focused, hands-on open-water training.

1–2 days

moderate

From MX$8,776.80

Finish your PADI Open Water certification in Los Cabos with guided dives, expert instruction, and stunning underwater sights. Complete your practical sessions in just one or two days and dive into a marine world that helped Jacques Cousteau call the Sea of Cortez “the world’s aquarium.” Based from Cabo San Lucas, this referral-friendly program turns the classroom work you’ve already completed into open-water experience across protected bays, rocky promontories, and reef gardens. Sessions typically run as a compact 1–2 day curriculum: surface skills, confined-water review, and a series of four open-water dives tailored to your pace. Instructors work in small groups to rebuild comfort and technique—mask clearing, buoyancy control, and emergency drills—then lead you to classic Gulf dive sites where visibility, current, and marine encounters vary by season. Expect easy shore entries in sheltered coves and short boat runs to reef heads and pinnacles offshore. Key features include shallow coral-sand slopes, volcanic rock outcrops, and dense schools of reef fish. The nearby Pacific currents and the Sea of Cortez meet here, producing nutrient-rich upwellings that attract everything from colorful angelfish to schooling jacks, occasional manta rays, and resident sea lions. Underwater topography ranges from sheer walls to sloping reefs encrusted with soft corals and sponges, offering both training-friendly depths and photogenic scenes for new divers. This referral format is ideal for travelers who completed e-learning or confined sessions elsewhere. It reduces time spent repeating basics while giving concentrated, hands-on practice in real conditions. Local dive teams familiarize you with Mexican regulations, safety protocols, and marine stewardship practices specific to Baja California Sur, making your certification transferrable and dive-ready. Practicalities: required age minimum matches program notes (10+), gear is generally available for rent but bring your mask and boots if you prefer personal fit. Water temps vary; a 3mm suit is common in winter, while summer calls for lighter exposure protection. Boat logistics often include short morning departures to maximize calm water and midday visibility. Why book this program? It’s a fast, confident route to open-water credentials set against some of the most biodiverse temperate-to-tropical waters on the planet. You’ll finish certified with real dives logged, new buddies, and a legitimate reason to return—because once you surface in Los Cabos, the ocean below keeps calling. Expect brief classroom sign-off and paperwork on the first morning, and plan for boat time, surface intervals, and short briefings between dives. Certification cards are issued after instructor endorsement and agency processing; many divers receive digital proof the same day. If you have limited time, choose the one-day option with prior confined-water completion; two-day schedules allow more practice and relaxed dives. Book early in high season to secure preferred dive times. Bring a positive attitude.