Private PADI Open Water Course – Exclusive & Personalized

Experience scuba diving on your own terms with our Private PADI Open Water Course at Ikigai Scuba. Designed for those who seek a tailored and flexible learning experience, this course offers one-on-one instruction, allowing you to progress at your own pace in a relaxed and stress-free environment. You'll master essential diving skills through personalized theory sessions, confined water training, and open water dives in the stunning waters of Mallorca. Upon certification, you'll be able to explore the ocean up to 18 meters (60 feet) worldwide. Start your private diving journey today and let us guide you toward your own ikigai—your reason for being beneath the waves.

Course Details & Inclusions

• 3 to 4 Days of Practical Diving: Enjoy 2 to 3 hours of diving per day, giving you ample time to practice and refine your skills in the water.

• E-Learning Theory: Access 7 hours of comprehensive online theory, available in over 24 languages to suit your needs.

• DAN Diving Insurance: Dive with peace of mind, as DAN Diving insurance is included in the course.

• Full Diving Equipment Provided: All the diving gear you need for the course is included, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

• Professional Photos & Videos: Capture the magic of your diving experience with photos and videos taken with professional cameras, so you can relive every moment.

• Convenient Location: We’re just 15 minutes from Palma city by car or a 30-minute bus ride away, making it easy to get here and start your adventure.

Please note:

• E-learning theory and certification fees are not included in the course price.

• For more details or any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us directly.

You can check detailed information about what you will practice and learn during your course bellow

Private PADI Open Water Course – Day 1: Shallow Water Training

Day 1

Your scuba journey begins in the calm, shallow waters, where we focus on building confidence and mastering essential diving skills at 5 meters depth. With approximately two hours of underwater training, including breaks for rest and refreshment, you'll develop a strong foundation before progressing to deeper waters.

What you’ll learn:
✔️ Safety procedures & emergency skills
✔️ Equipment assembly, control & proper usage
✔️ Breathing techniques & buoyancy control
✔️ Underwater communication & buddy awareness
✔️ First aid & emergency ascent techniques

Skills covered:
✅ Predive safety check (BWRAF) & deep water entry
✅ Regulator & mask clearing, recovery & removal
✅ Neutral buoyancy techniques & hovering
✅ Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA)
✅ Snorkel & free diving techniques
✅ Weight & scuba unit removal and replacement

This private, personalized training ensures you progress at your own pace in a relaxed and supportive environment. Take the first step toward your underwater adventure with Ikigai Scuba!

Now that you're comfortable with essential skills, it's time to venture deeper into the open water. We’ll review any remaining skills from Day 1 before progressing to two exciting open water dives, each focusing on skill refinement and underwater exploration.

DAY 2

Open Water Dive 1: First Steps into the Ocean

Your first open water dive is kept simple to help you adjust to the environment and build confidence. Before entering, you’ll:
✔️ Put on and check your scuba equipment
✔️ Perform a pre-dive safety check
✔️ Adjust weights (if needed)
✔️ Review hand signals

Once in the water, you’ll descend up to 12 meters (40 feet) using a descent line or sloping bottom contour. At depth, you’ll:
✅ Perform a trim check
✅ Clear a partially flooded mask
✅ Recover & clear your regulator
✅ Enjoy exploring the dive site with your instructor before ascending

Open Water Dive 2: Refining Skills & Awareness

Building on Dive 1, this dive introduces dive planning and buoyancy control at the surface. Pre-dive preparations now include:
✔️ Planning the dive with a dive computer or RDP
✔️ Performing a pre-dive safety check
✔️ Adjusting weights if necessary
✔️ Orally inflating your BCD at the surface

Underwater, you’ll descend again to 12 meters (40 feet) and focus on:
✅ Achieving neutral buoyancy using your low-pressure inflator
✅ Clearing a fully flooded mask
✅ Recovering & clearing your regulator at depth
✅ Practicing out-of-air emergency procedures with a buddy
✅ Ascending using/donating an alternate air source

After completing these skills, the remaining time will be spent exploring the dive site while monitoring air consumption and buddy awareness. The dive concludes with a five-point ascent and a safety stop before surfacing.

These dives reinforce your confidence and prepare you for deeper adventures ahead. Ready to take the next step? Let’s dive in!

Private PADI Open Water Course – Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4

DAY 3

On Day 3, you will complete the final two open water dives, further refining your skills and expanding your underwater knowledge. These dives will introduce more advanced techniques, with a focus on mastering your buoyancy, confidence, and safety procedures.

Open Water Dive 3: Skill Mastery & Exploration

By now, you'll be more comfortable with the basics, so Dive 3 will focus on refining your diving skills while exploring new depths. Pre-dive preparations will include:
✔️ Reviewing dive planning with a dive computer or RDP
✔️ Performing a pre-dive safety check
✔️ Adjusting weights as needed

Once submerged, you will:
✅ Practice buoyancy control and adjust for neutral buoyancy
✅ Perform regulator clearing and mask clearing at depth
✅ Experience more time for exploration with your instructor

Open Water Dive 4: Final Dive & Certification Preparation

Dive 4 is the final step in your Open Water Course, where you’ll apply everything you’ve learned in real-world conditions. This dive will include:
✔️ Review and adjust buoyancy at the surface and depth
✔️ Perform a controlled descent and ascent
✔️ Practice all previously learned skills, including: mask clearing, regulator recovery, alternate air source use, and emergency procedures

After completing the dive, you’ll enjoy some final underwater exploration, making sure to stay aware of air consumption and buddy communication. The dive concludes with a safety stop and a successful ascent.

By the end of Day 3, you will be well-prepared for your PADI Open Water certification, confident in your diving skills and ready for your next underwater adventure!