Scuba diving in Los Cabos

Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced diver, there are several breathtaking scuba diving in Los Cabos for you to enjoy.

Cabo San Lucas offers one of the best diving spots in the region, where the Pacific and Sea of Cortez meet. You will find pleasant ocean conditions and rich aquatic life on your next adventure in Los Cabos.

Here's all you need to know about scuba diving, one of the most fascinating outdoor activities in Los Cabos.

What are the best scuba diving tours in Los Cabos?

Cabo San Lucas diving for beginners

For the best experience, go for your first scuba diving sessions with a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) accredited center in Cabo San Lucas.

You will check in at the dive center, meet your instructors and receive your safety instructions before your diving stint. You will experience your first scuba dive in a custom-designed shallow pool.

Then, you're ready for the real thing. You'll head out on a special diving boat to The Arch of Cabo San Lucas with your professional instructor. This tour usually take a group of eight divers.

You will have the assurance that an experienced instructor and assistant out there is always close at hand. During your 30-minute dive, you can explore Cabo San Lucas’s fascinating underwater world in the company of an experienced diving team.

Cabo San Lucas 2-tank dive for certified divers

On this 2-tank scuba diving tour, PADI-certified divers can enjoy the beautiful marine life around Cabo San Lucas and the Sea of Cortez, some of Mexico’s world-famous diving locations.

You will also appreciate the lovely views of Cabo San Lucas while sailing, discovering abundant aquatic life around The Arch and Land’s End.

Using two tanks, you will have plenty of time to explore the underwater world around caves, sand falls and even an old shipwreck. Marvel at the diversity of marine species, such as sea lions, nurse sharks and brilliantly colored fish.

Cabo to La Paz private wreck diving tour

You will go on an exciting day tour with experienced guides to dive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Espiritu Santo Island in the Gulf of California. You will have a choice of three old shipwrecks to dive on, depending on ocean conditions.

Your diver and dive guide will pick you up from your hotel in the early morning for a 2-hour drive to La Paz. Along the trip, you will stop at a restaurant for breakfast take-out.

At the marina, you will board the 8.5-meter dive boat and cruise to the island to explore the first wreck, the “Fang Ming.” After about an hour, you will surface for an interval and then dive on either the “Salvatierra” wreck or the “C59” wreck.

Throughout the morning, the operators will spoil you with refreshments. After the second dive, it gets even better when you will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the beach.

In the mid-afternoon, you will head back to La Paz and then three hours later to Los Cabos.

How much do scuba diving in Los Cabos cost?

The Cabo San Lucas diving tours for beginners cost from US$120 to US$130 per person.

The Cabo San Lucas 2-tank dive for certified divers costs about US$130 to US$140 per person.

The Cabo San Lucas to La Paz private wreck diving tour costs about US$1,300 per group of up to four.

In addition to your tour booking fee, a diving equipment rental fee of US$40 and a transportation fee of US$7 per person will be charged.

Participants have to complete a PADI medical waiver.

What is included?

Scuba diving tours in Los Cabos include the use of the diving equipment, transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, as well as lunch, snacks, bottled water and towels.

Cabo to La Paz private wreck diving tours also include GoPro footage as a souvenir of your dive.

Where does it start?

Scuba diving tours in Los Cabos start at pickup points, which are mostly at the participants’ hotels in Cabo San Lucas.

How long does it last?

Scuba diving tours in Los Cabos generally last about 3.5 hours but can take as long as 12 hours if they include longer trips to dive sites and longer diving activities.

When is the best time for a scuba diving in Los Cabos?

The best time to visit Los Cabos for scuba diving is between September and January for the best visibility underwater and during autumn months if you’re looking for warmer water temperatures.

Is it safe?

Scuba diving tours in Los Cabos are safe, as you have a proper training and you follow the correct diving practices. People with back problems or other serious medical conditions should avoid this activity.

Are children allowed?

Scuba diving tours in Los Cabos require a minimum age of 10 to 12 to join.

What happens in case of bad weather?

If your scuba diving tour in Los Cabos is canceled due to bad weather, you can choose a different date or request a refund.

Which other water activities can be done in Los Cabos?

• Boat tours
• Snorkeling
• Whale watching
• Kayaking
• Stand-up paddleboarding

Travel tips

• Make sure to book your diving tour in Los Cabos in advance.
• Get used to being in the water.
• Select the right diving center for your training.
• Stay hydrated.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol.