Scuba Diving in Puerto Vallarta: Explore Mexico's Top Dive Sites with a 5-Star PADI Center
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Puerto Vallarta is considered to be one of Mexico’s top dive destinations. This scuba diving experience gives certified divers the chance to explore some of the most popular dive sites in Banderas Bay and to experience some of the most exhilarating scuba diving on the Mexican Pacific.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puerto Magico - Dive with a PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Puerto Vallarta - because it’s one way to ensure you will always have fun and stay safe during your dives. When you scuba dive, it’s nice to know you’re working with people who have proven that they love diving and care for the underwater environment as much as you do! Join us and explore the jewels of the Pacific!

Situated on the south side of Banderas Bay, Las Caletas is an exclusive tropical beach hideaway, where underwater coves and a nearby natural reef are home to a diverse array of sea life, colorful tropical fish, turtles, manta rays and some of the finest scuba diving on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970’s, the Marietas Islands Marine Reserve has now become one of the most popular areas in Western Mexico for scuba diving. Part of an underwater mountain range that peaks above the ocean’s surface, the Marietas Islands mark the entrance to Banderas Bay from the Pacific.

Los Arcos National Marine Park is where the Devil’s Canyon and El Bajo are located, there are a fascinating multitude of beautiful fish, lobsters, octopuses, rays and other different species.

What's Included
  • Weights
  • 2 Scuba Tanks
  • A PADI certified divemaster
  • Snacks & water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • $25 usd - Scuba equipment rental package: BCD, regulator, fins & mask
  • Port fee
  • Los Arcos conservation fee $25 mxn p/p
  • Marietas Island Access fees $20 usd p/p
Additional Information
  • These 2 tanks Scuba diving options are allowed only for certified divers and the divers must hold a valid certification card at check-in to participate in our diving programs.
  • At least one immersion in the 12 months prior to diving with Vallarta Adventures is required.
  • This option is not suitable for cruise ship passengers due to time conflicts with our local schedule
  • Diving within 24 hours of your flight home is not recommended.
  • Advanced divers can participate in 2 tank dives up to a maximum depth of 120 ft.
  • The minimum age to dive awith us is 12 years old
  • An Acknowledgment of Risk will need to be signed before participating in any of our dive programs
  • To dive at El Morro, you must have an Advanced Certification or higher. And at least 25 logged dives are required
  • People who suffer from heart disease, back, spine or knee problems cannot participate in this activity
Location
Vallarta Adventures Nuevo Vallarta
Paseo de las Palmas
Please give us a call so we can assist you in confirming the closest meeting location, you can choose to depart from either our Nuevo Vallarta Adventures center or the cruise port in Puerto Vallarta. Please keep in mind that meeting times may be subject to change based on availability.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mwattbaker
Jun 4, 2024
Amazing Arcos - Amazing scuba dive at Los Arcos. Our guide Hugo and our boat captain Julio were both great, very enthusiastic about the marine life, including the birds we saw during our break. On the dive we saw at least eight octopuses, plus an eagle ray, a trigger fish, many eels, several stone scorpion fish, and more puffer fish than were countable. Then right as we were getting out on the last dive, a turtle showed up to say goodbye to us. One of the best dives I’ve been on.
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Karen_j
Apr 17, 2024
Dive - Dive master was very knowledgeable and encouraging. Was was cold, and difficult to see distance. Always love the adventure.
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Lisakc7896ij
Feb 23, 2024
Gustavo - best diving instructor ever. - Find the diving instructor called Gustavo and learn to dive! He is the best. So patient, so kind, and amazing with first time divers!. His English is perfect and he doesn't try to upsell anything. I trust this man with my life. He created an amazing experience for our whole family. Thanks Gustavo!
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Danlu9868kr
Jan 31, 2024
Open Water Certification at Bandaras - What a great experience!! Only great things to say! Cesar, Eric & Monica are incredible! I did my Open Water Certification with Eric and he is amazing! I totally enjoyed every minute of my 2 days!!
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Benjisak
Jan 6, 2024
The best diving club in the region - Excellent experience with this team! Listening, passionate and reassuring instructor Very beautiful diving spots (rays, turtles, etc.) Thank you for the organization and these good times See you soon
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Leehg6992fe
Jan 3, 2024
Vallarta Adventures, Roger and Hugo top notch Dive Masters - Roger and Hugo were both terrific Dive Masters. For first timers on any of Vallarta Adventures it’s a little confusing where to meet, also you need a $30 peso port pass (about $3.50usd) for any on the water excursions. Once you get that figured out, the boat trip and dive excursion was excellent. For our trip the water wasn’t as clear as usual but the staff were fantastic, friendly, spoke great English and were very helpful. Would highly recommend. Lee H
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Dgatta
Jan 3, 2024
Scuba experience - Hugo and Nicholas were a wonderful team. They helped us through tough conditions and we had a fun dive! Thank you great memories!
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Felicitos_s
Jul 20, 2023
Great dive ... - Great dive Charlie was a great dive máster Allways watching us Advice to the company Give more Information about whats included
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Bodiej108
Dec 23, 2023
Dive with another outfitter in PV - NOT Vallarta Adventures - In short, dodge this diving team when possible. Three different staff members directed me to the wrong Vallarta Adventures dive center after I arrived on time. After going to the separate check-in location and speaking to multiple staff on-site who assured me I was in the correct building AND waiting in line at this (the wrong) location for over 45 minutes (yes, it took them 45 mins to check in two families), they told me the dive had already left. They acknowledged staff wrongdoing on multiple points of contact but offered no refund.
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Z3923mkdonc
Dec 18, 2023
If you are a serious Scuba Diver, Stay Away! - If you are serious about Scuba Diving, DO NOT choose Vallarta Adventures (VA). We did a 2 Tank Dive at Marieta Islands in Dec 2023 Main Issues that led to a very poor experience: - Red Tide: I saw reports online about a "Red Tide" in PV. Prior to our trip, I emailed & texted VA asking if the Red Tide was true, would it be safe to dive and if this would impact our dive visibility. Their response was "no issues". I felt this was very dishonest and a real Dive operator would never do this. Once on the boat and being debriefed by our Dive Master, he reported that the Red Tide would make visibility very poor. Once in the water, we barely had 10-ft of visibility, our group struggled to stay together and some people on the dive trip didn't do the 2nd Tank since it was so poor (saying, "its just not worth it" and felt "unsafe"). I don't expect PA to be able control the visibility or conditions, but I do expect a Dive Operator to report the actual conditions to help divers make an educated decision if its safe to dive and worth the time. My questions around "is it safe to dive in a red tide" went unanswered (Red Tide can lead to rashes, irritation, etc.) - Party Boat vs Dive Boat: We ended up on a huge boat of 75+ people combined with day tripers, snorlkers, kayakers, etc. Only 5 people on the boat were Scuba Divers. After 2 underwhelming and questionable dives, we have a 40-min boat trip in a small dive boat to their "private" beach to rejoin the larger boat. All of our things were left on the larger boat, if you can imagine having no hat, sunglasses, towel, sun screen, snacks, etc. and finishing your dive, then blasting through rough waters to get back to your things....it led to a very poor experience. No context was shared about these plans prior, everyone on the boat was confused and annoyed with the logistics of the trip. Once we got back to the Large Boat we ate lunch and had to wait over an hour before the boat left back to the marina. Once moving, the boat turned into a huge party of free flow booze, loud music and a Drag show. We had no idea this was part of the experience (normally I'm one for party and booze but not while I am scuba diving). Overall: This Tour Company isn't serious about Scuba Diving. They are serious about doing free flow booze cruises for Tourists, and tacking on an underwhelming scuba trip to help monetize their boat as another revenue stream. I've been on many dive trips around the world with PADI certified operators and NEVER had an experience like this. Caution, STAY AWAY if you are a serious diver. If you are new to diving and want a booze cruse with your dive trip, then maybe this is the tour for you. I walked away feeling frustrated with their dishonesty and lack of context about how the day/trip would unfold.
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