Diving Cabo San Lucas: 2-Tank Dive at the Arch
Dive the Arch and Land's End with sea lions and sharks.
A 2-tank scuba dive in the Sea of Cortez near Cabo San Lucas, led by a local guide, takes you to Land's End, the Arch, and the Sea Lion Colony to explore underwater canyons, sand falls and reefs. Pickup is included. The boat is US Lifeguard certified and equipped with industry-standard gear. Minimum age is 12. Divers should have solid fitness and no serious respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
What’s included
- Two scuba tanks.
- a 47-foot US Lifeguard certified dive boat.
- professional diving equipment.
- snacks between dives.
- a guide fluent in English or Spanish.
- Monday to Saturday 08:00
Information
Scuba dive the Sea of Cortez from Cabo San Lucas with two tanks at Land's End and the Arch, spotting sea lions, sharks and turtles. Pickup included.
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The experience
The dive boat picks you up before the start time (confirm the location and hour with the operator after booking), and takes you out to some of the Pacific's deepest dive sites. You'll descend into an underwater canyon that drops thousands of feet, navigate the famous sand falls, and swim through caves and around a shipwreck. The two tanks let you spend real time at depth instead of rushing through a single site.
Sea lions patrol the reefs near the Arch and Land's End, and you'll share the water with nurse sharks, sea turtles and schools of bright reef fish. The guide is a regional expert who knows where to find the animals and how to move through the site safely. You get two dives in a single outing, so the variety of terrain and marine life across both tanks is substantial.
The boat is a 47-foot US Lifeguard certified vessel stocked with professional-grade equipment. Snacks are provided between dives. The whole outing runs about three and a half hours from pickup to return, which means you're back with time left in the day.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What sea life will I see on the 2-tank dive at Cabo San Lucas?
Sea lions, nurse sharks, sea turtles and a variety of brightly colored reef fish inhabit the sites around Land's End and the Arch. The underwater canyons, sand falls and caves also attract smaller species that move through the reefs.
Do I need to be certified to dive at the Arch and Land's End?
The dive is open to both certified divers and those brand-new to scuba, so certification is not a prerequisite. The guide will work with your experience level.
How does pickup work for this dive in Cabo San Lucas?
Pickup is included with the dive. After you book, contact the operator through your booking confirmation to set the pickup time and location that works for your hotel or accommodation.
What happens between the two dives?
You return to the boat between tanks, where snacks are served and you can rest and refill your air supply before the second dive.
Are there any health conditions that would prevent me from diving?
Diving is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, respiratory problems, a history of seizures or diabetes. Expectant mothers cannot participate. Divers should be in good physical fitness.
Operated by Cabo Adventures. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Diving Cabo San Lucas: 2-Tank Dive at the Arch
3h 30m · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 129 per person
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