 Clear
blue-green waters, long stretches of white sandy beaches, desert serenity
and night life - this is Cabo San Lucas. Long known for its world renown
sportfishing, Cabo San Lucas is now being recognized as a world class dive
destination.
Located at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula where the famous "lands
end" granite archway plunges into the sea separating the waters of
the Sea of Cortez from the Pacific Ocean.
From the nearby docks, dive boats can quickly transport you to all the local
dive sites as well as exploring new ones. Local Dive vessels are capable
of comfortably handling 2-25 divers and 50 tanks (ideal for club groups).
Outfitted with onboard head and some with a freshwater shower.
The Sea of
Cortez is considered to be one of the most fertile bodies of water in
the world. It supports over 800 species of fish, from cold-water California-related
species to tropical fish and pelagics such as whale sharks, giant manta
rays and hammerhead sharks.
The Cabo
San Lucas Bay provides excellent diving conditions. A deep submarine trench
closely follows the bay and creates an unusual marine environment that
attracts an abundance of marine life. Here the water is warm and the currents
are gentle.
All
types of dive experiences can be satisfied here, from shallow to deep,
night to wreck dives, from playful sea lions to the elusive sea horse.
Large congregations of fish are seen on the rocky slopes covered with
gorgonians and graceful sea fans. Sea lions, turtles, eels and huge gropers
are common sights here.
LOCAL
DIVE SITES
DAYTRIPS
DIVE CLASSES
•RATES•
Description
of the "GREAT LOCAL DIVE SITES"
CHILENO BAY - 30' TO 70'. A breath-taking bay known for its diving and
snorkeling. Large rocky reef with coral trees and a large variety of schooling
tropical fish. Sea turtles and eels are often seen here.
SAND FALLS - Discovered by Jacques Costeau, the Sand Falls start
at 90 feet and descends to 120 feet. Steep sand banks cascading into the
canyon with many tropical fish.
SANTA MARIA - To 40'. A sheltered cove great for snorkeling and
diving. Colorful gorgonians and sea fans line the rock walls where colorful
tropical reef fish are in abundance. Great dive for the photographer.
SEA LION COLONY - 30' - 70'. Join the sea lions in their own habitat.
This dive gives even the novice diver an excellent opportunity to join
and observe the sea lions.
LA ANEGADA - Starting at 20 feet this area slopes down to 80 feet
where you find the tip of the Cabo San Lucas Canyon Wall which sinks straight
into the abyss. Lined with sea fans and vast amounts of schooling fish,
this dive is one of Cabo's best and most versatile dive sites.
WHALES HEAD - 30' to 60'. With spectacular rock formations, this
spot is known to be home to sea turtles, octopus and moray eels. Small
nurse sharks and guitarfish sometimes inhabit this area.
Day
Trips
Cabo Pulmo - Cabo Pulmo is the only true living coral reef in western
North America. Rich in an abundance of tropical fish. A National Marine
Sanctuary. This is a photographer's paradise. A 2 hour dive from Cabo
San Lucas. 30' to 80' beginning to advanced divers.
Gordo Banks - Because of the depth and currents, this dive is for
the experienced diver only. This sea mount which is 4 miles off the coast
of San Jose Del Cabo, lies under 90' to 130' of water. Here schools of
hammerheads, jacks, and dolphins can be seen just a few feet below the
surface. Manta rays, bull sharks and whale sharks are sometimes encountered
here.
Daily
Scuba Boat Trips
Boats depart daily for a very short ride to the local dive sites. At 10:00
am you can depart for a 2 tank dive. At 2:00 pm you can depart for a 1
tank dive. The site for these dives depends on weather and water conditions
on that day.
PADI
- DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING CLASS
(Resort Course)
You can take a guided scuba dive with a PADI instructor. You will spend
approximately one hour of class time, learning how to use your Self Contained
Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA).
Then depending
on your comfort level, you will either spend 1/2 hour in the hotel pool
or in approximately 15 feet of water on the sandy ocean bottom, practice
the simple, easy to learn skills of SCUBA.
Following
this practice session you will go on a shallow, instructor escorted dive,
to visit the beautiful marine life of Cabo San Lucas.
DAILY
SNORKELING TOURS
There are offered guided trips to the beautiful sites of Pelican Rock,
Lover's Beach, Baja Upside-down, The Sea Lion Colony and the Pinnacle.
Mask, fins and snorkel are included.
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