DIVE TOURS, LORETO B.C.S.
BEST DIVING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ
DIVE THE SEA OF CORTEZ
Diving the island near Loreto Baja California Sur is quite possibly the best diving in the Sea of Cortez (maybe even the world). Dive with playful sea lions, vast schools of fish, a beautiful abundance of nudibranchs, turtles, tropical fish, and various landscapes. With over 40 dive sites spread out over three islands, all within 1 hour of Loreto, the sky's the limit! Our dive masters and captains have over 20 years of experience exploring these waters. They can choose the site that best suits you based on ocean conditions and your skill level. Dive courses and refreshers are also offered.
Book Here
Use the online form below to book your Dive Tours.
We can provide dive tours for people staying down South at Villas del Palmar, or Loreto Bay. Please contact us for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes we have boats designed with diving in mind. We have pangas that can hold anywhere from 2-12 divers. Perfect for families and dive groups or small private tours.
If it has been over a year since you last dove we highly recomend a refresh course. Especially if it is your first dive since being certified. More information on the PADI refresh course here
Yes we do. If you would like to dive Isla Coronados or Isla Carmen North, we can provide a shuttle to and from town. You can select this service in the booking form.
It’s never 100% safe to swim with wild animals however we’ve never had an incident during our tours. Of course we keep a safe distance from their rocks and don’t try to pet them. Its wonderful to snorkel near their colony and watch them zoom by and play with eachother.
While we can find amazing creatures and have good dives year round, the ideal time for most folks is August-November. This is when the water is warm (80-85 F) and you can look far into clear blue sea.
Yes you can. When you make your booking, please select “beach pick-up” for your reservation. If we have other sign ups the same day, we’ll waive the pick-up fee.
NITROX (EAN) DIVES AVAILABLE
Viejos Lobos Del Mar Dive Center is the only dive shop in Loreto B.C.S. with a Nitrox membrane filtration system. Certified Nitrox divers, or folks who would like to try are welcome. We can certify folks to use Nitrox. Please note. It is not necessary to use Nitrox tanks to enjoy any of our dive sites.
Tour Includes
Food, waters, cooler, ice, tanks, weights, dive master, boat, captain. 2 tank dives.
Not Included
Dive equipment (available for rental), Gratuity to staff, National Marine Park entry fees ($220 MXN each ) which can be purchased in cash at the Marina the day of your tour.
Be Sure To Bring
Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Sarong or Towel, extra snacks, Camera, batteries, and warm layers in the winter and Spring months. All Boats have shade and dry storage on board.
Equipment provided
Don't feel like shlepping your equipment through the airport? No worries, we have full gear for at least 20 divers. We have well-maintained new regulators, BCDs, wetsuits (for cold and warmer waters), masks, snorkels, hoods, and fins. We also have an onsite dive technician and compressor guru if you have equipment that needs a simple repair or tune-up.
Safety First
Our boats are fully permitted to operate in Mexican waters as well as the National Marine Park. They all come equip with: life jackets, radios, emergency beacons, New 4 stroke motors, and Oxygen kits onboard. Our boats designed for diving. There is plenty of room, shade and storage. We have boats that can hold from 4-12 divers, perfect for dive groups and big families.
Experienced Guides and Captains
With over 20 years of diving in the Loreto National Marine Park, our guides and captains have the experience to ensure you dive the best sites and stay safe. We can also provide refresher or introductory courses for folks who are out of practice or would like to try diving.
Dive Courses Available
Sea and Land tours have four onsite dive instructors available to teach the following dive courses: Open Water Diver, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver, and Dive Master. Contact Us to find out about online courses. You can do the coursework from the convenience of your own home. Once in Loreto, it's just three days with an instructor to do your pool and open water dives.
PRICING CHART
- Certified Divers: $2,300.00 MXN per person daily
- Intro to diving (includes equipment): $3,400.00 MXN per person
Additional cost:
- Full equipment rental: $650.00 MXN daily
- Partial equipment rental (BCD + Reg only): $500.00 MXN daily
- Marine Park pass: 116.00 MXN cash.
- Additional refresh $555.00 MXN each
Certified divers with 1.5 or more years without diving, and did not dive regularly beforehand please sign up for a brief refresher course on the day of your dive. If you have any questions or concerns of course contact us
Book Here
Use the online form below to book your Dive Tours.
We provide dive tours for folks staying down at Villas del Palmar. You can book a beach pick-up online or contact us for details
AVERAGE WATER TEMPERATURES, LORETO B.C.S.
- DEC- JAN- 65-70 F
- FEB- MAR-56-65 F
- APR-MAY-62-68 F
- JUN-JUL-68-75F
- JULY-AUG-80-85 F
- AUG -SEP-83-85 F
- OCT-NOV-88-78F
- NOV-DEC-78-70F
Year-round, there’s always something to see. August-October, we have peak visibility of up to 100+ feet. Nov-Jan is when the North winds blow so be sure to have flexible days available. May-June is excellent for invertebrates. Are you here Feb-March? We can still do tours, but please understand that the water is cold and very murky during these months.
Trip Itinerary
A basic estimate of our tour times. Should the weather look windy, we may start earlier. If we travel to a remote site, we might have an extended day on the water (Oh darn).
THE FUN PART
Given that diving is an extreme sport, please be aware that currents, weather, visibility, and other conditions can change before or during each dive. Our guides can only judge each dive based on the current conditions for each site. Please follow the instructions in the dive briefing and be current with your certifications. If you are new to diving or it has been some time since you last dove, please let us know, and we can do a refresher course. We also need to see if you carry a current DAN card and appreciate a copy of this ahead of time. Should you have any medical conditions such as hypertension, arrhythmias, etc. Please be sure your doctor has cleared you for diving.
We carry oxygen kits with us on our dives, and the nearest Hyperbaric chamber to Loreto Baja California Sur is in either San Carlos BCS (2.5 hours) or Cabo San Lucas (6hrs), which is part of the SSS Recompression Chamber network.
Related Tours
Check out the additional services and tours that we offer. We have discounts for folks who do multiple days of activities with us as well as group rates.
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