Learn to Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas with PADI

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Grab your swimsuit for a beginner scuba diving experience at a PADI-accredited dive center in Cabo San Lucas. With a pro instructor, you’ll learn about safe underwater exploration, then take your first dive into a shallow pool. With your scuba skills honed, you’ll then head to the ocean for a dive near the Arch of Cabo San Lucas. Numbers are limited to eight divers per group to ensure assistance in the water is always close by.

Book online to secure a beginner diving session at a Los Cabos PADI center
Save space in your bag and make use of complimentary towels and water
Cruise to the arch by specially designed dive boat for easy access to the sea
Dive in a small group, and enjoy peace of mind that an instructor is nearby

What's Included

Snacks
First time dive session in a specially designed shallow pool
45ft US lifeguard certified dive boat with bathroom onboard

Entrance fee - Round trip transportation fee paid at check in

$15.00 per person
Towels
Use of Scuba equipment

$40.00 per person
Admission Fee - Dock entrance fee

$4.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickup is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes before the tour start time. The pickup time and location will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking. This can be found in the contact tour operator chat. Please look for a white van or bus at the pickup location. There is a cost of 15 USD per person for round-trip transportation, which is paid at check-in. Don't see your hotel? Try typing the name in the search bar of the dropdown to see if it comes up.

What To Expect

Pelican Rock

Arch of Cabo San Lucas

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Guests must complete a PADI medical waiver at check in

Guests with diabetes, respiratory problems or a history of seizures may not participate
A 40usd dive equipment rental fee is to be paid at check in
A 10usd round-trip transportation fee and 2usd dock fee is to be paid at check in
You shall be picked up before the tour start time. Click on the tour operator button on your booking to confirm pick up time and location
Expectant mothers are not able to participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Ariah_B

Everyone was amazing! I was very nervous about trying this for the first time and they were very patient with me. We had multiple people in the water with us to make sure we were comfortable and safe. I will definitely book with them again. It was worth every penny!

Reviews

4.7

based on 162 reviews

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Ariah_B, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to know that our team made you feel comfortable and safe throughout your adventure. It’s wonderful that you were able to overcome your nerves and fully enjoy the experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable moments with Cabo Adventures!

Fun

wallace_m, Jun 2025

The people are very friendly and very professional . I would highly recommend them. I will be using them whenever I travel.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so happy to hear that you had an excellent time with us. Our team works hard to ensure our guests have memorable experiences, and your feedback means the world to us. We look forward to your next visit and more fun adventures together!

Only book if you are close to the starting point.

Rachel_B, Mar 2025

Transportation plans were not communicated well and we missed our shuttle and our activity. So far we have been told that none of the $258 will be refunded.

Great support and guidance

G_M, Nov 2024

Such a great trip! Thank you for the great class, practice in the pool, and then careful guidance as we did our dive.

Safe! Memorable!

Hubert_L, Dec 2023

Amazing! Thanks to the crew for the wonderful experience scuba diving for the first time. I felt very safe and this was a great intro to scuba diving

Fun and adventurous

Mike_H, Oct 2023

It was a fun trip. The crew mad us feel confident we we’re going to learn how to scuba dive and enjoy the beautiful ocean and marine life in Cabo!

Scuba fun times w family!

Christine_L, Dec 2022

My son and I decided to go scubadiving. Unfortunately I was not able to go because of my health. They gave a short class to make sure you are safe and enjoy your experience. They allowed me to stay on the boat. I still had a great time just observing. The staff was very professional and super friendly and fun. I would definitely book more activities when I return. We loved it!😁

Great Diving Experience

Rebecca_M, Sep 2022

I had never been scuba diving, but my husband is pretty experienced. The training was good and each person had an experienced diver to help guide them underwater. I never felt unsafe and we had a wonderful time!

Terrible

Kurston_N, Aug 2022

I never got to even go on my trip because you never reserve my booking. Worst experience ever and I’ll never use you again

Great for beginners!

Tess_C, Jul 2022

The best beginner's dive experience ever! They really care about preparing you before your ocean dive. You train in a tank before you actually go to your dive site. The details that they put into it is far more than I've seen with other companies. We had 10 people in our dive and there was an experienced diver with each person. My two daughters had a blast!

Check For Stinging Jellyfish Before Booking

Katie_P, Jul 2022

Instruction and instructors were excellent. I wish we had these instructors in Bora Bora. They took care of my teenagers and me while we were in the water checking on us and pointing out different fish and features. Unfortunately, swimming with stinging jellyfish was very unpleasant and if I had been given advanced notification we would have rescheduled the excursion. Thankfully we were given wetsuits and were only stung on our faces, necks, hands, and feet. Vinegar was provided for stings when we got back on the boat. I would do this excursion again when the jellyfish aren't in the dive area.

Recomendable

CarlaIsela_O, Aug 2024

La atención fue muy buena, creo que el hecho de habernos hecho practicar en una alberca ayuda a te er más confianza al momento de ir al mar. Fueron muy atentos y cuidadosos con nosotros.

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