2 Tank Diving in Cabo San Lucas: Santa Maria & Chileno Bay
Two dives at your choice of four sites in the Sea of Cortez
A 5-hour guided scuba dive in Cabo San Lucas for certified divers, with two dives at Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay. You pick which sites to visit based on what marine life is active that day. The boat leaves from Cabo San Lucas Marina, a PADI 5 Star center guides you through the water, and an optional refresher is available if you want to shake off rust before you descend.
What’s included
- Two guided boat dives at your choice of four sites.
- scuba equipment.
- snacks and beverages.
- free digital photos from the dives.
- optional refresher program.
- all taxes and fees.
Times
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Dive Cabo
Prices and times updated 13 days ago
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The experience
Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay sit a 40-minute boat ride from Cabo San Lucas Marina. The dive sites rotate depending on conditions and what's showing up: Whale's Head is known for eagle rays, Chileno Bay draws schools of jacks and tunas, Gavilanes has a color-covered reef top, and the Blow Hole features underwater pinnacles. You get to see which combination works on the day you go, so the itinerary stays flexible around what the Sea of Cortez is actually doing.
Both dives are guided by experienced professionals from DIVE CABO, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center: the only one in Los Cabos. They handle safety and navigation while you focus on the water. Mobula rays, sharks, moray eels, nudibranch, stingray species and giant schools of fish are all common here, though nothing is guaranteed. The whole outing runs about 5 hours from the marina and back.
You'll need proof of dive certification to participate. Scuba equipment is available to use, and snacks and beverages are included. The center offers an optional refresher program if you haven't dived in a while. Guides speak English, Spanish, German and Japanese, and you can bring a USB drive. The center provides free photos from the dives.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you're certified and want to dive independently with a guide managing safety and route. You control your descent and movement at each site while they handle navigation.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Japanese.
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 marine life shows up at Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay?
Eagle rays are common at Whale's Head, schools of jacks and tunas gather at Chileno Bay, and moray eels, nudibranch, stingray species, mobula rays and sharks appear across the sites. Giant schools of fish are typical, though what you see depends on the day and the conditions.
How far is the boat ride from Cabo San Lucas Marina to the dive sites?
Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay are a 40-minute boat ride from the marina, so you spend roughly 5 hours total on the outing including the rides out and back and both dives.
Do I need to bring my own diving certification?
Yes, evidence of dive certification is required for all divers. You cannot participate in a certified dive without proof, though an optional refresher program is available if you need to review before you go.
What's included in the dive, and what do I need to arrange separately?
The 2 guided boat dives, scuba equipment, snacks, beverages and free photos are included. You'll need your own transportation to the marina. Hotel pickup is not part of this dive.
Can I choose which dive sites we visit?
The guide selects sites based on conditions and where marine life is active that day (Whale's Head, Chileno Bay, Gavilanes and the Blow Hole are the main options), so the itinerary adjusts to what's happening in the water rather than following a fixed route.
2 Tank Diving in Cabo San Lucas: Santa Maria & Chileno Bay
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