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The 15 Scuba Diving Trips in Cabo San Lucas That Earn Their Price

26 tours  ·  from $115 a head

A Cabo week has fewer free mornings than it looks. These 15 scuba diving trips deserve one, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the beach.

2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers - Two tanks, with a sightseeing loop in between
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2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers

1.2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Meet Manta Scuba Diving at Cabo’s marina for a small-group, two-tank outing for certified divers. Nearby sites can bring you past underwater cliffs and Pelican Rock’s sand falls, with chances to spot sea lions, rays, eels, and other marine life. Between tanks, the boat makes a short sightseeing loop by the Arch, Lovers Beach, and the Pacific coast.

“A really great place to dive 26 & 21 meters, saw among the normal tropical fish seahorses, Gitarre shark and a huge school of Mexican Barracuda”

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Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas - The short ride and skills practice
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Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas

2.Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $142

This four-hour beginner scuba outing from Manta Scuba Diving pairs a short boat ride with instruction and guided time underwater near Cabo San Lucas. A PADI instructor teaches basic skills before you enter the water, and groups are capped at four. Marine life may include rays, sea lions, octopus and colorful fish. Tanks and weights are included; scuba equipment rental costs extra.

“Great experience! Loris was a wonderful instructor that explained everything really well and made us feel safe the whole time. My husband had never been scuba diving and he had a fabulous first dive. Loris pointed out things we never would have noticed on our own and we saw so many different types of fish everywhere. Added bonus was getting a tour over to the arch. Just book it! You won’t regret it.”

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Private Dive Boat for Certified Divers - Cabo San Lucas - From the marina to the first site
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Private Dive Boat for Certified Divers – Cabo San Lucas

3.Private Dive Boat for Certified Divers – Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

This private outing takes up to four certified scuba participants to two Cabo San Lucas marine-reserve sites, with the guide choosing locations to suit conditions and experience. Expect check-in and gear fitting, a short walk to the boat, a roughly five-minute ride, and a surface break near the Arch. Basic underwater photos are included.

“It was a perfect day!!! The dives were beautiful with so much sea life!! Our captain and dive instructor were amazing!”

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3-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers - Starting at Manta Scuba Diving
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3-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

4.3-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210

Set out from Manta Scuba Diving at 7:30 am for three boat-based scuba descents in Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and the Corridor. A guide leads the trip, with possible stops around Land’s End and the Arch area. Certified participants get tanks, weights, water, and a sandwich; rental gear costs extra.

“This was a wonderful diving experience. Jonathon and Angela were an awesome captain/guide team. They were super friendly and knowledgeable. They took great care of all of us. The only downside was the ocean was a little murky, but that’s no one’s fault but the wind. The price wasn’t too bad, but the equipment rental should have been included. Most places I’ve gone to dive included the equipment.”

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2 Tank Dive - Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay) - Why site changes matter
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2 Tank Dive – Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay)

5.2 Tank Dive – Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet Dive Cabo at the Cabo San Lucas marina for an 8 a.m. departure and a roughly 40-minute boat ride to the Corridor. You’ll make two guided scuba outings at separate sites, with possible sightings of eagle rays, jacks, and tunas. Site choices depend on conditions. Bring proof of certification and a USB drive if you want the free photos.

“Ordered through Trip Advisor, this was not the dive location I requested. My dive group is very disappointed and now I am having to fight with Trip Advisor to get refund on a SCUBA diving trip that I never attended. Nightmare!”

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Learn to Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas with PADI - Pelican Rock and the Cabo arch by boat
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Learn to Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas with PADI

6.Learn to Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas with PADI

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Start with a PADI safety briefing and practice in a shallow pool, then take a specially designed boat to Pelican Rock and El Arco for a 30-minute underwater session with an instructor nearby. The group is capped at eight. Equipment, transportation and the dock fee cost extra, so check the full price before booking.

“I had never been scuba diving, but my husband is pretty experienced. The training was good and each person had an experienced diver to help guide them underwater. I never felt unsafe and we had a wonderful time!”

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Scuba Diving - Newcomers should ask what their first session includes
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Scuba Diving

7.Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Start at Cabo Trek’s Hotel Tesoro office, then cruise past the Arch and sea lion colony before two underwater outings in Cabo’s marine park or the Corridor. Certified participants need proof of certification; beginners can ask about an introductory option. Groups are capped at eight, but confirm equipment rental costs before booking.

“Amazing dive with whale sightings above followed by swimming with eagle rays below. Easily one of my top 3 dives ever. Silvia is one of the best guides I’ve had; professional, knows what she’s doing, and communicates extremely well; especially in the water where it counts. She makes you feel safe. Highly recommended.”

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2-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers - What you may see underwater
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2-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

8.2-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $165

Meet Manta Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas at 7:30 am for a five-hour outing limited to 12 people. After a roughly 30-minute boat ride to The Corridor, you’ll visit underwater rock formations and tropical fish, then see Cabo sights such as Pelican Rock, Neptune’s Finger, the sea lion colony and the famous Arch. Tanks and weights are included; a full gear set costs extra.

“Pollo was great with Manta. He will take good care of you. This was my first dive in the ocean after getting my certification. I had a great time”

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Cabo San Lucas Certified 2 Tank Dive at the Famous Arch and Land's End - What the $129 fare really covers
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Cabo San Lucas Certified 2 Tank Dive at the Famous Arch and Land’s End

9.Cabo San Lucas Certified 2 Tank Dive at the Famous Arch and Land’s End

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Take a certified two-tank scuba trip by boat to El Arco and nearby sites at Land’s End. You may encounter sea lions, turtles, nurse sharks, caves, a shipwreck, and underwater sand falls. The small group is capped at 12, snacks and tanks are included, and equipment rental costs extra.

“Very fun! They provided all the equipment and set everything up for you. Would recommend to a friend”

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Los Cabos Beginner Scuba Dive Experience - What the first underwater session feels like
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Los Cabos Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

10.Los Cabos Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Learn scuba basics with a guide such as Angelo, Sofia, or Camila, then head by boat into the Sea of Cortez for a beginner underwater session. The roughly three-hour outing includes equipment, water, snacks, and fruit, with groups capped at eight. Bring cash for the $13 dock and park fees.

“We went Nov 8 2025 in the morning. THIS IS ACTUALLY FOR BEGINNERS. We had NEVER been scuba diving before. Angelo is an amazing instructor who focuses on safety. Although we both knew how to swim, it was not necessary. It is however necessary to remember to focus on breathing out of your mouth and NOT your nose. Angelo makes sure to take you through the proper steps to clear your mask, hand signals to communicate while under water, inflating/deflating your vest etc. We were fortunate to be the only 2 for our experience and it was wonderful. We got awesome pics and videos with tons of marine life. Puffer…”

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Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks - The long ride out to sea lion colonies and reefs
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Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks

11.Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $226

Meet guide Omar’s team in central La Paz for a seven-hour scuba outing with two guided underwater sessions tailored to your level. After a long boat ride, you may visit sea lion colonies, rocky reefs, or wrecks, then stop for lunch on a beach. Sea lions, turtles, and fish are common sightings; equipment rental costs extra.

“The scuba dive was awesome, shoutout to Omar for being such a great dive guide. We saw sea lions and hammerheads!! Truly amazing.”

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Cabo Pulmo 2 Tank Certified Dive with Lunch - What two tanks mean in Cabo Pulmo
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Cabo Pulmo 2 Tank Certified Dive with Lunch

12.Cabo Pulmo 2 Tank Certified Dive with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $279

Spend a full day in Cabo Pulmo National Park on a two-tank scuba tour for certified participants. A group of up to four travels from San Jose del Cabo by air-conditioned vehicle, then heads out with an instructor and captain. Carlos and captain Jesus have been praised for their reef knowledge, though crew assignments can vary. Lunch and round-trip transport are included; park entry and gear rental cost extra.

“Excellent dive option while in Cabo. So much better than Cabo San Lucas diving. This a protected reef with an abundance of coral and sea life.”

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Cabo San Lucas 2 Tank Scuba Diving - Snacks, the Arch, and a second site
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Cabo San Lucas 2 Tank Scuba Diving

13.Cabo San Lucas 2 Tank Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Meet See Creatures in downtown Cabo for two scuba outings at sites chosen for that day’s visibility and marine life. The plan may include Cabo San Lucas Marine Park or the Corridor, about 30 minutes away. Expect a shallow equipment check, a snack break, and a boat stop near the Arch. Amanda and Edgar are names associated with the shop.

“We had some complications come up with our achedule and they were absolute pros in accommodating us. Plus, great dive shop!”

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Private Beginner Scuba Diving Experience in Cabo San Lucas - El Arco and the chance to watch marine life
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Private Beginner Scuba Diving Experience in Cabo San Lucas

14.Private Beginner Scuba Diving Experience in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $175

Meet at Cabo Private Guide’s marina dive center for a 2.5-hour beginner scuba session with your own instructor on a shared boat. Learn the basics, practice in shallow water, then explore near El Arco at a depth that feels comfortable, up to 12 meters. Instructors named by past customers include Julio, Diego, Javi, and Morgane.

“I just finished my Open Water certification in Cabo with Julio, and honestly, it was amazing. He made everything so easy to understand and was super patient with me the whole time. From the pool lessons to the open water dives, he made sure I felt safe and confident. By the last day, I felt so proud of myself and so ready to dive on my own ... Julio really made it fun and stress-free.”

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Scuba Diving adventure Cabo pulmo - Certification and fitness matter
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Scuba Diving adventure Cabo pulmo

15.Scuba Diving adventure Cabo pulmo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $230

Start at 8:00 am at Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park for a guided scuba outing in the marine preserve. A certified guide leads the underwater visit and explains the reef ecosystem. The activity lasts about five hours, with snacks and bottled water provided. Proof of certification is required for certified scuba participation.

“Did a 2 tank private dive and had a great experience. Wonderful diving spots and great staff. It had been a while for us since we last dove and they were so patient and supportive. Can’t wait to go back…”

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