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Scuba Diving in Puerto Vallarta: Explore Mexico's Top Dive Sites with a 5-Star PADI Center
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Puerto Vallarta
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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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Originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970’s, the Marietas Islands Marine Reserve has now become one of the most popular areas in Western Mexico for scuba diving.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
- Weights
- 2 Scuba Tanks
- A PADI certified divemaster
- Snacks & water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Government fees
- Government fees
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Port fees (to be paid in cash at the port)
- Gratuities
- Government fees
- Government fees
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Port fees (to be paid in cash at the port)
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…
- 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.
- 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. Minimum Age is 15 YO and at least 25 logged dives are required
- When diving at Las Marietas Islands, a $20 USD conservation fee per person will be collected at check-in
- People who suffer from heart disease, back, spine or knee problems cannot participate in this activity
Location
Vallarta Adventures | Terminal Marítima
Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio
Please contact Vallarta Adventures if you have any questions regarding meeting details and check in instructions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(134 Ratings)
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Oleg_m
Jan 10, 2026
Fun dive at Las Caletas - Well-organized, professional, and fun operation with knowledgeable staff.
We went scuba diving at Las Caletas near Puerto Vallarta. The first dive site, located near the docks, was fairly underwhelming. However, the second dive more than made up for it—we were lucky enough to see a manta ray, which was incredible.
One important note: pay close attention to the details, as the trip can become quite expensive once add-ons are included. These may include a dive refresher, equipment rental for both the refresher and the actual dive, and other extras. Make sure your last dive was within the past 12 months to avoid additional costs. While Viator does specify what’s included, the extra charges can add up quickly.
On a positive note, I had to change the schedule and trip details, and Viator’s customer service handled everything efficiently. I called directly, and all scheduling issues were resolved promptly.
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Juancarlos_a
Dec 31, 2025
Fantastic experience - Excellent team, excellent guides, excellent experience. Fantastic crew and where we dive
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Auzcan2018
Dec 22, 2025
Divinng Banderas Bay - I went diving with my 17 year old daughter and had a fantastic time. It was the second time diving with Banderas Scuba Republic and we will definitely be back.
Our dive masters Eric and Adam were excellent! We hadn't dove in a few years however they made us feel comfortable and relaxed. I highly recommend diving with them!!
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Carrie_d
Dec 12, 2025
Beginner dive - Great dive for beginners. We did not see the sea life that was in the description but did see a lot of fish and were able to swim through tunnels
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Kerry_p
Nov 30, 2025
Great experience! - Rojalio from Vallarta Adventures was an amazing dive master! Such a fun experience, went as a solo female but felt safe and protected the entire time! Would recommend for sure and will probably do this exact dive again in the future.
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Alecterrana
Nov 15, 2025
Highly recommend! - I had a phenomenal experience with Davdid and Javi while diving off the coast of Punta Mita. I was diving by myself and a bit apprehensive about not having a diving partner I knew, but David might the experience a breeze and I felt incredibly safe and comfortable throughout. I would highly recommend!
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Kaypesa
Sep 29, 2025
10/10 Would Recommend! - I had an AMAZING experience diving with Vallarta Adventures!! Our dive master (Israel) was incredible - super knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! Hands down one of the best dive experiences I’ve had and I will absolutely book with them again next time I’m in Puerto Vallarta!
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Matthew_h
Sep 4, 2025
Would definitely recommend - Joaquin and the rest of the crew rock! Getting to and from the hotel was a breeze with upfront taxi fare, check in went smoothly, diving went great and saw plenty of cool wildlife. Would definitely recommend!
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Msnina1
Dec 29, 2025
Scuba diving not a strength - This is NOT a 5 star operation. They are well organized but if you want to have a professional dive experience go elsewhere. We dove with them twice and rented equipment. It is a full service operation where the crew does everything for you but that means rushing and not listening and cutting corners. We’re experienced divers and the rental equipment was very ragged compared to other places we have rented from. My BCD was missing Velcro’s leading to things floating in my face. The wet suits were wet from prior use and very used./ripped/strings. They wouldn’t listen to me on how much weight I needed and insisted that I put on the belt. This caused me to be overweighted and struggling with buoyancy the whole time even when I asked them to remove weights. We had just dove a month prior in Costa Rica with a 7m suit so I was aware of my needs. My bf was told to get in and they had not turned on his air- he caught that in the rush to be suited up. Some others on our trip had trouble in the decent and we were handed a rope and bouy at the bottom were told to wait there by the guide. We waited for 15 minutes standing at the bottom of the ocean for the guide to finally come back giving us a 10 minute dive since one of the people waiting with us got to 1000 PSI which required all of us to ascend. They also have no problem diving in terrible viz conditions- which would have been nice to know in advance to choose whether or not to go. Most reputable dive operations will not take you if you cannot see. I get it. It’s Mexico— but we’ve dove in other areas with much better business operations.
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Thomass7870
Sep 7, 2025
Not reliable - The dive tour was cancelled 7 minutes before the start by the organizer because not enough participants registered.
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