7 Scuba Diving in Los Cabos to Build a Day Around

1.2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Meet Manta Scuba Diving in Cabo for two guided tank sessions in the Sea of Cortez. Expect short boat rides, sea lions near Pelican Rock, possible rays, eels, turtles, sharks, and a sightseeing stop at Lovers Beach and the Arch. Guides may include Angela, Kosta, Noel, or Luis.

“Helpful staff and dive master good equipment clean shop and boat . Very close to dive site easy stress free experience ! Good amount of colorful fish , mantas , sharks , morey , shallow water dive . Perfect dive for novice or your wife”

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2.Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $142

Learn basic scuba skills with a PADI instructor, then take a five-minute boat ride to Cabo’s marine park. Small groups, tanks, weights, water, and guidance are included. Guides such as Martin, Angela, Julio, Loris, and Mercedes have helped nervous beginners feel at ease around sea lions, rays, fish, and coral.

“Had a solo dive with edwardo and it was a very pleasant experience. Everyone on the ride was certified except for me so i was a little nervous but edwardo was superb and always checked in on me. I am convinced to get certified now! The staff was great and i highly recommend this for anyone interested! They take you to two places my morning dive we saw a mini shark, a seal, octopus and 2 manta rays during my dive!”

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3.3-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210

Spend about six hours on three boat-based scuba outings around Cabo San Lucas, combining Marine Park and Corridor sites. Manta Scuba guides such as Polo, Angela, and Costas handle briefings, gear changes, and safety for groups capped at six per booking. Certification proof and a $40 gear rental fee are required.

“We had an amazing time. Our dive master, Polo, was extremely personable and knowledgeable. He made sure we had a very memorable trip! In between dives one and two we saw humpback whales breaching and detoured for a few minutes to check that out. Definitely a cool experience!”

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4.Learn to Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas with PADI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Best value

Start with PADI safety instruction and practice in a shallow training pool, then board a 45-foot boat for a 30-minute ocean session near Pelican Rock and El Arco. An instructor stays close in the water, and groups are limited to eight. Equipment, transport, and dock fees cost extra.

“I had never been scuba diving, but my husband is pretty experienced. The training was good and each person had an experienced diver to help guide them underwater. I never felt unsafe and we had a wonderful time!”

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5.Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Meet Cabo Trek at Hotel Tesoro for a four-hour small-boat outing with a PADI professional. Certified guests may visit Pelican Rock, Land’s End, or the Corridor, while beginners receive an introduction to scuba. Expect sea lions, rays, turtles, snacks, and marine park fees, with equipment charges worth confirming.

“Amazing dive with whale sightings above followed by swimming with eagle rays below. Easily one of my top 3 dives ever. Silvia is one of the best guides I’ve had; professional, knows what she’s doing, and communicates extremely well; especially in the water where it counts. She makes you feel safe. Highly recommended.”

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6.2-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Set out from Cabo San Lucas at 7:30 a.m. with Manta Scuba Diving for two tank outings in The Corridor and Cabo’s marine reserve. Expect a 30 minute boat ride, underwater rock formations, tropical fish, sea lions, the Arch, and optional full gear rental for $40.

“Brandon was my dive master. We had spoken before the dives about what I hoped to see. He pointed out almost everything that we had chatted about. The vis was ok, it’s September and storms pass thru, but still good dives. A big thank it you to all of those on the boat and in the shop.”

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7.Los Cabos Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Learn basic scuba skills with an instructor such as Angelo, Sofia, or Camila, then head by boat into Cabo San Lucas Bay. Small groups, calm coaching, underwater photos, puffer fish, reefs, and possible sea lions make this a friendly first-time introduction to the Sea of Cortez.

“We meet Angel at their shop on the Marina. He was welcoming and very professional. He walked us through everything. We were suppose to have two others join and to our luck we found ourselves on a private tour. Skippo our captain drove us out to the lookout point, allowed us to get photos and brought us to the snorkeling sight. Once there Angel stayed observant , helped guide me and also took underwater photos. I always felt very safe and enjoyed the full experience. I only wish we could have had longer snorkeling time but that is determined by your air tank. Thanks to the team for such a…”

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