PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Cabo

Our diving instructors are among the region’s best, and our rental scuba gear is top quality and meticulously maintained. We prioritize the safety of our guests so they can make memories to last a lifetime. If you want to go scuba diving in Cabo, there is no better dive team to partner with.

All our dive guides are instructors and local experts, whose extensive familiarity with the region and its many underwater treasures will ensure that you don't miss any of the must-see features at each dive site. You can also hire your own private dive guide if you want, but please give us some advance notice.

Our spacious 47 ft dive boat has a double deck with space for sunbathing or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery and marine life during the surface interval. You might get to see humpback whales (in season), schools of rays (also in season), as well as pods of dolphins and sea lions.

Our boat has background music, showers, and restrooms onboard. The lower deck is a shaded area for the comfort of our divers.

 

Embark on a Scuba Diving Trip in the Sea of Cortez

Who knew that Los Cabos was full of such fascinating dive sites? The Sea of Cortez is home to many of Mexico’s most popular scuba diving locations and is often called “the Galapagos of Mexico” for its diversity. 

With beaches, sea caves, and several natural reefs, Los Cabos is one of Mexico's top scuba diving destinations. Filled with marine life and a host of amazing geological features at every turn, Cabo San Lucas scuba diving is an experience that simply can’t be missed.

 

Cabo San Lucas Scuba Diving Sites

The Cabo San Lucas marine reserve is home to a variety of marine life, including whales, dolphins, turtles, sea lions, and Rays. The dive sites that we visit are a short boat trip from the marina and include:

• A sea lion colony
• The Sand Falls at Pelican Rock
• The famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas
• Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park

 

Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park

Cabo Pulmo is a small, protected National Park in the Gulf of California that features some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling locations in the world due to its crystal blue waters and an abundance of marine life, home to over 12 dive sites for experienced divers. Cabo Pulmo is also home to the only coral reef in western North America—a great site to see flora and fauna genuinely unique to the region.  Whether you are developing new diver skills or adding immersions to your scuba log, the greater Cabo San Lucas region has a myriad of diving sites that you can enjoy according to your skill level. Just some of the dive sites we visit here include:

• El Islote
• El Bajo
• Los Cantiles
• The shipwreck "El Colima'', which was a tuna boat sunk by a storm in 1939

When to dive in Cabo

From December to May, the water off Cabo San Lucas is home to more than 40 different types of large marine mammals, including humpbacks and blue whales, sea lions, mobula rays, and even whale sharks. This is also the best time for divers of all levels to discover the beautiful corals and dynamic sea life. 

The water temperature varies year-round from 68°F in March to 84°F in August/September. Diving conditions are good year-round.

 

Learn How to Scuba Dive in Cabo

Not a certified scuba diver? Cabo Adventures is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center where you can learn to dive or improve your diving by taking an Advanced Open Water course. Some of the courses we offer include:

• PADI Pool Bubblemaker
• PADI Discover Scuba
• PADI Open Water Diver (includes a referral option to get you on the reefs faster)
• PADI Advanced Open Water diver

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do Cabo scuba diving excursions last?

Our scuba diving excursions can last anywhere from 3 to 8 hours.

 

Are Cabo scuba diving tours kid-friendly?

Cabo Adventures offers several scuba diving tours that can be enjoyed by the whole family, including:

• PADI Discover Scuba Diving Tour (Minimum 10 years old)
• Diving Tour at Land’s End & The Arch (Minimum 10 years old)
• Cabo Pulmo Diving Tour (Minimum 12 years old)

 

What are the best dive sites in Cabo San Lucas?

Cabo Adventures can take you to the best dive sites in Cabo, including:

• The Sand Falls at Pelican Rock
• Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park
• Neptune’s Finger
• North Wall
• The Famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas

 

What kinds of wildlife can I see while scuba diving in Cabo?

Cabo San Lucas is home to a wide variety of marine life that you may catch a glimpse of on our scuba diving trips, including:

• Whales
• Sea Lions
• Mobula Rays
• Whale Sharks
• Dolphins 
• Turtles