Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas
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
Come explore the underwater beauty of the Cabo San Lucas Marine Park on a 4-hour beginner scuba diving tour. You will receive basic theory and skills followed by a couple of shallow dives under the supervision of PADI certified instructor. If you want to experience what is it like to breath underwater, this may be the highlight of your vacation.
Max 4 per group English, French, Spanish
What's included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Tanks and weights
- National park fees
- Local taxes
Not included
- Optional Second Dive
- Gratuities
- Full gear rental
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Ask for Plaza Gali in front of "Playa Grande Hotel"; our shop is inside the plaza, behind the OXXO convenience store.
Ask for Plaza Gali in front of "Playa Grande Hotel"; our shop is inside the plaza, behind the OXXO convenience store.
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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Drinking alcohol is not recommendable at least 12 hours before diving
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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