Scuba Diving in La Paz: Two Dives & Sea Lion Encounters

Two dives, lunch on a beach, sea lions nearby

Scuba diving in La Paz takes you from Muelle Fiscal docks to two dive sites around Espiritu Santo Island, where you descend into the Sea of Cortez with a guide and all equipment provided. You'll watch for sea lions, dolphins, turtles and manta rays between dives, then eat lunch on a pristine beach before returning around 3:30 pm. The day runs seven hours total.

What’s included

• Wetsuit, BCD, fins, mask, regulators and weights.
• two guided dives at sites chosen for your experience and the day's conditions.
• light refreshments and fish and shrimp ceviche lunch on the beach.
• entry to the National Park.

Times

• Every day 08:30

Before you book

Group Up to 8

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Ages Adult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by La Paz Explorer

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

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The experience

You meet the crew at Muelle Fiscal docks at 8:30 am for check-in and gear fitting. All equipment is provided (wetsuit, BCD, fins, mask, regulators and weights), so you arrive with nothing but your certification. The guide chooses the two dive sites based on your experience level and the day's weather, then heads out into the Sea of Cortez. Between dives you surface, catch your breath, and stay alert for dolphins, turtles and manta rays that move through these waters.

After the second dive, the boat pulls into a pristine beach where lunch waits: fish and shrimp ceviche, along with light refreshments. You can swim, relax on the sand or simply sit with the view of the Sea of Cortez in front of you. There's no rush. The day is built around the diving and the recovery time between dives, not around fitting in extra stops. You head back to the docks around 3:30 pm.

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 dive sites will we visit around Espiritu Santo Island?

The guide selects the two sites on the morning of your dive based on your experience and the day's weather conditions, so the exact locations shift with conditions and your skill level.

Do I need to bring my own diving certification?

Yes, you'll need a valid diving certification to participate. The guide will confirm your level during check-in at Muelle Fiscal docks.

What marine life might we see while diving in the Sea of Cortez?

Sea lions, dolphins, turtles and manta rays move through these waters, though sightings depend on the day and the dive sites chosen. Keep your eyes open between dives and on the surface.

Is the lunch included in the price, and can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes, lunch is included: fish and shrimp ceviche with light refreshments. Contact the operator about food allergies or restrictions before you book.

What time does the activity end and how do I get back from the docks?

You return to Muelle Fiscal docks around 3:30 pm. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to get back to your hotel.