Scuba Diving in Riviera Nayarit: Explore Marietas Islands, a Mexican Marine Paradise

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: 24 hours
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…

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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Profish66
Sep 5, 2025
Outstanding diving experience! - My diving the Marietas Islands experience with Oceano Adventures was excellent. Casper did an exceptional job of presenting our dive plans. I have new to diving but have a number of dives under my belt. I find that I get a bit nervous each time I show up to dive when it has been months since my prior dives. Casper covered the dive plan in detail including all of those things that I tend to wonder if I will remember. He really put me at ease prior to our jumping in. In leading our dives, he did a great job of reading the group, and provided enough space to thoroughly enjoy our own, individual experience, but did regular check-ins and made it a point to point out cool finds like moray eels and other easy to miss wildlife. The drift and wall dives both provided lots of cool things to see and wonderfully clear and warm water to enjoy it in. An added surprise was getting to swim through a small tunnel towards the end of our second dive. Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised that a sandwich and water were both provided on the boat. Even though this is set up as a 1/2 day excursion, I recommend planning it to consume most of the day. If leaving from Sayulita, you end up with about a 45 minute van ride each direction in conjunction with a similar amount of time on the water to get to and from the Marietas. Also, my previous dives with other organizations, have averaged 60 minutes. I was a bit surprised that these dives were only 45 minutes each, limited by the National Park rules if I remember correctly.
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Safari52526634394
Sep 2, 2025
Best diving in PV - Excellent service from Casper, Jonathon, and Osealdo during our two dive trip. Safe, careful preparation by the crew and looking out for our safety throughout the trip. One of our best diving excursions! Thank you!
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Brittanyb635
Sep 1, 2025
Found the Secret Beach & Explored a New World Underwater! - I just got back from the combo tour to the Marietas Islands and Hidden Beach, and it was absolutely a highlight of my trip! The entire crew (Laura, Casper, Jonathan, and Oswaldo) was fantastic, professional, and so much fun. I did my discover dive with Casper, and he made me feel completely safe and confident underwater. Even though the visibility wasn't perfect, he did his best to capture some awesome footage of my adventure. Jonathan was our guide for the swim to the Hidden Beach, which was a little more strenuous than I had anticipated. His encouragement and patience made all the difference! He was also incredibly knowledgeable during the snorkeling portion, explaining so much about the local wildlife. I highly recommend this tour! It's the perfect combination of adventure and stunning natural beauty, run by a truly amazing team. If you're thinking about it, just book it!
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924geriz
Aug 23, 2025
Another amazing diving day. - Another wonderful diving day spent with Océano Adventures! As always, dive master Casper and Captain Oswaldo were absolute professionals and took the best care of everyone.
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Meredithj869
Aug 21, 2025
Oswaldo + Oswaldo = awesome dive! - We had an amazing time diving with Oswaldo/Casper - he was an excellent dive lead and gave us a helpful and thorough refresher on the boat since we hadn’t been diving in quite a few years. He also took good care of our dad, who was struggling at moments. The hidden beach was also gorgeous - totally worth it! Captain Oswaldo did a great job. The dive shop was helpful and responsive as we planned our outing with only a day’s notice. Highly recommend!
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Nathanja1473ca
Aug 21, 2025
Excellent dive trip - Edwardo and Casper took great care of us. Our group hadn't dived in a decade and they helped refresh our memories and made us feel safe. The trip was beautiful and we saw dolphins on the way back. The food was appreciated aswell.
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Cassandran208
Aug 8, 2025
A serene adventure! - Wonderful! Casper, Jonathan, and Captain Oswaldo were guides for our family of five for a trip to the Hidden Beach, and to snorkel nearby. Our three kids are ages 15, 14, and 9. Nine-year old was reticent at first, as the tunnel that leads to Hidden Beach showed itself ;) Jonathan guided him through, with our son staying calm and having a great time. The trip was exciting and adventurous, and also calm and serene. We recommend it for all!
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Alemontes52
Jul 31, 2025
Best time diving! - Osvaldo and Osvaldo were fantastic with us the whole day - we are beginner divers and we felt VERY safe with “Casper.” He did a great job of reiterating all of the safety tips because we had a nervous diver in the group. He took great pictures of us, made sure we dove successfully and safely and we got to visit the island! The tuna sandwich was delicious and we really recommend this company.
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Adventure92986
Jul 30, 2025
Amazing Dives! - We had an amazing experience with Oswaldo and Casper! We booked a private tour and did two dives - one at El Morro and one at Marietas. Such beautiful scenery! Casper was very attentive, knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend them, and we’d book again next time we visit! Thank you!
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Jen98s
Jul 12, 2025
First-rate dive certification program - We had a great experience learning to dive with Oceano Adventure and I would highly recommend them to others. My 14 year old daughter earned her open water dive certification and I completed a refresher. The dive master, Oswaldo, was professional, patient, and gave very clear directions. If you’re in the area and want to learn to dive, I highly recommend working with Oswaldo. The entire experience was first rate and easy.
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).