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Scuba Diving with a 5-Star PADI Center in Puerto Vallarta

103 Reviews 4.60 out of 5 stars Based on 103 reviews collected by Cool Puerto Vallarta and TripAdvisor | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Weights
  • 2 Scuba Tanks
  • A PADI certified divemaster
  • 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
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Meeting Location

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Vallarta Adventures | Terminal Marítima, N Puerto Mágico, Heroica Escuela Naval, Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 30-G1, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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Start Time • 8:00 AM

What To Expect

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Originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970's, the Marietas Islands Marine Reserve has now become one of the most popular areas in Western Mexico for scuba diving.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.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2736DIVE_CERT

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Average 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 103 traveler reviews collected by Cool Puerto Vallarta and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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