2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers
Back at the ship by about 1:15 pm, 1 h 45 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 45 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 9:00 amEarliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 9:45 am.
- 1:00 pmTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 1:15 pmBack at the tender pier1 h 45 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 9:00 am and be back at the gangway around 1:15 pm — 45 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 2:45 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Cabo San Lucas. Check the meeting point on the booking page.
Among the 397 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 2 h 45 min); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Discover the spectacular spectacular underwater landscape and its magnificence. Discover and see hundreds of species of marine life, making this an unforgettable diving experience. This 4-hour, 2-tank dive tour will allow you to discover the magnificence of the wonderful underwater landscape as well as show you the hundreds of species of marine life. You will have an unforgettable diving experience along with your group and professional guide.
Max 12 per group English, French, Spanish
What's included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Local Sales taxes
- Tanks and weights
Not included
- Gear rental ($USD40 per person, per day)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary
Meet at the Manta Scuba Dive Shop in morning or afternoon to experience the place that Jacques Cousteau discovered and later named, 'The Underwater Aquarium of the World.' This tour is a must-do in Los Cabos for all certified divers, giving you memories to keep forever. During your dive, you will be amazed at the enormity of underwater sea cliffs. More than that, the sand falls at Pelican Rock will surprise you and the friendly sea lions will allow you to have some interaction. All of this will leave you wanting more. You will encounter great conditions inside the protection of the Bay as there is rarely much current and the visibility is typically good. For those who don't enjoy long trips, the boat ride is a short one as the local sites are a only five to ten minutes away. The eastern side of the bay was declared a National Marine Park in 1973, one of the first in Mexico. You will learn from your guide how the abundance marine life has grown over the years and you will be impressed at the healthy marine life system as you dive. In between the dives, you will also be taken on a short sightseeing tour to visit Lover's Beach, The Arch, the sea lions colony and the Pacific. This is truly a wonderful experience for those divers who want to explore and discover the best of what the bay in Cabo San Lucas and the magnificent Pacific ocean have to offer.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Manta Scuba is located inside Plaza Gali.
There is a Oxxo shop at the Plaza entrance.
Manta Scuba is located inside Plaza Gali.
There is a Oxxo shop at the Plaza entrance.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Operated by Manta Scuba Diving. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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