Scuba Diving in Riviera Nayarit: Explore Marietas Islands, a Mexican Marine Paradise
4.7
77 Ratings
Sayulita
Discover the breathtaking underwater world of Riviera Nayarit through scuba diving in the Marietas Islands. Explore the marine paradise and encounter diverse marine species in the protected sanctuary.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Marietas Islands - Recognized worldwide thanks to Jaques Ives Cousteau these islands are a favorite place for beginners and advanced divers due to its extensive biodiversity and geography also delivering unparalleled conditions for snorkeling which makes this a spectacular destination for all family.
What's Included
- Boat transport
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- 2 immersions
- Use of dive equipment
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
The stunning Banderas Bay, with its rich biodiversity, makes Riviera Nayarit a top-notch scuba diving site in Mexico. Thanks to its clear waters and perfect temperature, the Bay of Banderas has won over both diving rookies and seasoned veterans.
Nestled at the mouth of the Banderas Bay, you’ll find the charming Las Marietas Islands, just a 30-minute boat ride away from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.
The islands owe their existence to volcanic activity that took place over millennia and are now a nationally protected sanctuary for birds and a haven for numerous marine species.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
- Important: Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg: asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving
Location
C. 1O de Mayo 2
Calle 1O de Mayo
If you checked that you need transportation to the activity area, please meet at our meeting point 30 minutes BEFORE your activity at this address: Oceano Adventures Sayulita (highway) Store Carretera Punta de Mita #15 Loc. 5, Sayulita. http://bit.ly/MeetingPointOA
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Samanthawb8765ko
Feb 18, 2024
Made a beginner feel comfy!! And saw whales! - Absolutely recommend. I am very beginner and Stefano and the rest of the crew made me feel so comfortable the whole time. They also made an effort to spot whales when we were on the boat! Thanks all for a great day!
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282christopherk
Dec 22, 2023
Excellent dives with a great DM - Excellent dive company. Got to dive solo with Emily and she was a great DM. Very personable and very friendly. Would dive with here anytime!!! Boat was fine and overall experience was great. Sara was great and easy to communicate with. Fun dives!!!
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236williamc
Dec 14, 2023
Another great experience with Oceano Adventures - This was my second time with Oceano Adventures. Once again, it was a great experience. I dove with my buddy Ian. The woman at their office, who checked us in was awesome very accommodating. She had such a positive vibe.
I’m sorry I don’t remember everybody’s names. The dive master and crew were very professional, knowledgeable, and made it a very fun experience.
This is my second time diving with Oceano Adventures. I highly recommend booking a dive with them.
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Christiannerisman
Dec 3, 2023
Loved it! - The visibility was really good and we saw lots of lovely fish in the Marietas. The team at Oceano were really nice and professional and I'd definitely recommend diving with them!
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Derekmarcoux
Nov 19, 2023
Great diving experience! - We took a taxi from San Pancho and arrived at the dive shop in Sayulita no problems. We were greeted nicely and then shuttled to the marina for the 20-30min trip to Marietas Islands. The diving went well and water was very warm. Our guide and boat crew looked after us very well! The whole day was excellent. Highly recommend Oceano Adventuras!
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Lainva4now
Nov 15, 2023
Great solo dive - I was looking to do a scuba dive while on my trip with family and planned it through Océano Adventures and had a wonderful time. My guide was Anna and it was only me diving so she was my personal guide while the other guests snorkeled. The dive sites were wonderful and got to see some amazing fish and the blue footed boobies. I would definitely come back to them for another dive. Their groups are small so it’s a great experience to avoid crowds. Every one in the crew was friendly and helpful.
Thanks to Océano!
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Ashleyss5524ct
Nov 5, 2023
Great day of diving near Sayulita - This was a very well-organized trip to a beautiful location. The boat crew and dive leader were professional, enthusiastic and provided a memorable experience. The visibility was great with tons of marine and bird life to see. We'd definitely return for another trip with Oceano Adventures. Thanks!
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Ashleyl489
Oct 22, 2023
Recommended Dive Shop - We were well taken care of! The Dive Master and crew handled everything. We enjoyed the smaller boat versus the larger catamarans other outfits use. Felt safe and Dive Master was knowledgeable. Dive itself was a cool environment - we had some current and poor viz that day unfortunately but always a good time underwater! Give yourself lots of time if traveling by cab to get to the shop. We left from Bucerias and was about 1 hour due to construction and getting stuck behind slow trucks.
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Melissa
Dec 29, 2023
Horrible experience. - I tried calling/emailing many times to make sure they did resort certification for my teens. No one responded and the day of they said they couldn’t and refused a refund. I was only charged 2 days before and had they responded to any of my attempts, we would have found someone else. Instead, my kids Christmas present was ruined and everyone else was booked for the rest of our trip. They were completely rude and unhelpful. There was only 1 other person on the dive and 5 of us. So they sent us on our way and kept every penny. Huge disappointment trying to entertain sad teenagers for Christmas
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N260lswilliamd
Oct 18, 2023
Was cancelled for “weather” on a perfect day - It started by the meeting point. Not being findable in either Google maps or Apple Maps. I did find where their “office was listed” so I went there. Arrived 15 minutes early. The only thing there was a van, no actual office. No one was there. I sent a text and email with no response. I looked thru my email to find a message from the tour operator at 5am saying the reservation was cancelled due to weather even though it was a perfect day. So basically wasted two hours of my morning. Later that day I checked with two other scuba shops in town who both said they went out and conditions were great. When I mentioned my story to one he said was it “Oceano Adventures?” as if he seemed to know immediately who I was referring to. Think twice about booking with them if you actually want to do something on your vacation.
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