Dive in the Incredible Sea of Cortez

Why We Love It

Dive with hundreds of schooling jacks, playful sea lions, whales, sometimes orcas too (depending on the season - ask us), mobula rays, and plenty of shark species! Embark in La Paz for an extraordinary adventure - ask us for the different itinerary along the year!

Conservation

The Guadalupe and Socorro Conservation Funds have supported scientific research and conservation work in the Sea of Cortez, at Socorro, Clipperton, and Guadalupe Islands since 2004. They also support various charities such as Dive into the Pink and PADI Project Aware.

Who Is It For?

For divers of all levels who want to discover the very rich marine life of the Sea of Cortez with few tourists. Non-divers can snorkel, use kayaks, and paddle boards.

Prices and Dates

Dive Briefing!

Marine Life

• Expect to see huge schools of pelagic fish, some sharks - including hammerheads - and also turtles, mobula rays, sea lions, and many more creatures.
• The Sea of Cortez is also one of two primary mating and breeding areas for the Humboldt squid.

Dive Conditions

• Season: year round
• Currents: little to medium
• Visibility: 15 to 30 m (50 to 98 ft)
• Water Temperature: 27° to 30°C (81° to 86°F) July to November. 22° to 26°C (72° to 79°F) December to June
• Depth: shallow and deep dives

Dive Sites

• The dive sites you may visit are: Las Animas, La Reyna (fingers crossed on a giant manta), El bajo Los Islotes, Espiritu Santo and more!

The Team

• Dive operator with over 25 years of experience in the area
• 4 boats
• Guests dive into different groups according to their level and preferences in guidance
• Dive course possible with additional costs - ask us.
• English-speaking crew

Safety Information

• Equipment Recommended: 3 to 5 mm wetsuit, dive computer, surface marker buoy (SMB), and a whistle
• Insurance: Both dive insurance and travel insurance are mandatory. We recommend DAN Europe that has plans to cover both - ask us for a quote.
• Nearest Hyperbaric Chamber: San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Visas, Flights, and More!

Visa Requirements

• Many countries’ residents do not require a visa to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.
• Please check the current visa policy that applies for your country on Mexico's Ministry of Tourism website.

How to Get There

• The trip starts on the first day in Cabo San Lucas at 8:30am and returns on the 6th day to Cabo San Lucas at 8:00am.
• International flights to San Jose del Cabo, (SJD), Mexico. We always recommend arriving and leaving one day before or after.
• Another option is going to Mexico City and taking an internal flight with Interjet (usually 2 flights a day, starting at $76 (about ... EUR) one way) or Aeromexico (usually 6 flights a day, starting at $170 (about ... EUR) one way).
• Make sure you have enough time for transfers between terminals and/or airports.

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• Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a rash guard, and a sweater or light-weight jacket.