 
Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's top dive destinations, and Vallarta Adventures offers daily tours to some of the most popular dive sites in Puerto Vallarta, giving both beginners and certified scuba divers the opportunity to discover the diverse abundance of sea life in the warm, clear waters of Banderas Bay and the Mexican Pacific.
 
 Non-certified divers can take 1 tank dives at the paradise hideaway of Las Caletas or the Marietas Island Marine Reserve after completing a Resort Course at least one day before the date of their excursion. Certified divers must show their diver certification cards or, if it has been more than 6 months since your last dive, complete a Refresher Course before participating in 2 tank dives at El Morro, the remote island of Corbeteña, or a Morning or Night dive at Los Arcos.
 
No matter which dive site you choose, Vallarta Adventures is a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center that provides scuba divers with high quality service and equipment, PADI certified dive instructors and comfortable U.S.C.G. approved dive boats equipped with large, stable dive platforms, freshwater showers, and powerful motors designed to get you there quickly!
 
|
|
 |
Daily at 8:30 am Nuevo Vallarta or 9 am Maritime Terminal
Beginner through Advanced Divers with Certification or Discover Scuba Program
Tanks: 1 (beginners) or 2 (certified)
Boat: Mid-sized Catamaran
Water Temp: 62-86°F/17-30°C
Average Visibility: 39 ft/12 m
Depth: 25-75 ft/7.5-23 m
A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, scuba tanks, lunch and beverages are included. | |
|
| |
|
Las Marietas Islands
Originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970's, the Marietas Islands Marine Reserve has now become one of the most popular areas in Western Mexico for scuba diving.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.
With Vallarta Adventures beginner and certified divers can share an exciting day with friends and family who don't dive. On our daily trips to the Marietas Islands, non-divers can spend the day sea kayaking or snorkeling while you enjoy exceptional scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of the Mexican Pacific - so make your reservations TODAY!
1 Tank: $78 - 2 Tanks: $90 USD
|
|
 |
Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 am Nuevo Vallarta or 9 am Maritime Terminal
Beginner through Advanced Divers with Certification or Discover Scuba Program
Tanks: 1 (beginners) or 2 (certified)
Boat: Mid-sized Catamaran
Water Temp: 65-89°F/18-31°C
Average Visibility: 60 ft/18 m
Depth: 25-100 ft/7.5-30.5 m
A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, and tanks are included for your dive, and a light breakfast, lunch and beverages are included for everyone. | |
|
| |
| Las Caletas
Situated on the south side of Banderas Bay, Las Caletas is Vallarta Adventure's 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.
Beginner and certified divers can explore the treasures of Banderas Bay while non-divers enjoy a fun-filled day of beach combing, lazing in the sun and snorkeling with sea lions. Las Caletas' private cove offers something for everyone, combining fantastic diving with one of Mexico's most famous beaches - so make your reservations NOW!
1 Tank: $78 - 2 Tanks: $90 USD
|
|
 |
Thursdays Only - 8:30 am Nuevo Vallarta or 9 am Maritime Terminal
Certified Divers only with Open Water Certification card and previous dive with Vallarta Adventures or 50 logged dives
Tanks: 2
Boat: Dive Panga
Water Temp: 62-82°F/17-28°C
Average Visibility: 40-120 ft/12-36.5 m
Depth: 30-130 ft/9-39.6 m
A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, 2 scuba tanks, lunch and beverages are included. | |
|
| |
| El Morro
Six miles West of Marietas Islands, on the edge of Banderas Bay, lies El Morro, a series of rock pinnacles extending above the surface of the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. With depths of up to 150 ft, El Morro offers wall diving, caves and a 50 ft tunnel, giving experienced divers the chance to practice more technical diving in a remote location.
Home to a great diversity of marine life including lobsters, turtles, octopus, sharks, sea horses, dolphins, jacks, yellowtails, sailfish and the largest moray eels and manta rays you've ever seen, trips to this spectacular dive site are available to small groups of certified divers only. Don't miss the dive of a lifetime - Reserve Now!
2 Tanks: $100 USD
|
|
 |
Tuesdays Only - Nuevo Vallarta 8:30 am or 9 am Marina Vallarta
Certified Divers only with Certification Card
Tanks: 2
Boat: Dive Panga
Water Temp: 65-89°F/18-31°C
Average Visibility: 60 ft/18 m
Depth: 30-1600 ft/9-488 m
A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, 2 scuba tanks, beverages and snacks are included. | |
|
| |
| Los Arcos Morning Dive
Los Arcos, "The Arches," are a group of granite rock formations with caves that have been sculpted by the ocean over thousands of years. From the main arch, where depths range from 30-60 feet, you'll see angelfish, butterfly fish, damsels, parrot fish, needle fish, puffers, eagle rays, giant mantas and sea turtles.
The waters surrounding Los Arcos National Marine Park are the deepest in the entire bay, and beneath the surface, a shelf takes you to The Devil's Drop. Dropping an awesome 1600 feet, this canyon and El Bajo, the fascinating underwater mountain range, combined with the rich variety of marine life found here, make this a magical 4-hour dive trip you don't want to miss - so reserve TODAY!
2 Tanks: $75 USD
|
|
|
Wednesdays Only - Marina Vallarta at 6:30 pm
Certified Divers only
with Certification Card
Tanks: 2
Boat: Dive Panga
Water Temp: 65-89°F/18-31°C
Average Visibility: 60 ft/18 m
Depth: 30-1600 ft/9-488 m
A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, 2 scuba tanks and beverages are included. | |
|
| |
| Los Arcos Twilight Dive
One of Mexico's most popular marine reserves, Los Arcos is a cluster of granite islands that perch out of the water in the southern part of Banderas Bay. With depths ranging from 30-1600 feet, the waters surrounding Los Arcos are the deepest in the entire bay, offering experienced divers the perfect environment for night diving in Vallarta.
With Vallarta Adventures, certified divers can discover the thrill of night diving in the Devil's Canyon and El Bajo, the fascinating underwater mountain range, while witnessing the abundant lobster, octopus and other marine life that can only be seen at night. This is a dive experience you'll never forget - so make your reservations NOW!
2 Tanks: $80 USD
|
|
 |
Fridays Only - 7:30 am Nuevo Vallarta (minimum of 6 divers required)
Certified Divers only with Open Water Certification card and previous dive with Vallarta Adventures or 50 logged dives
Tanks: 2
Boat: Dive Panga
Water Temp: 62-82°F/17-28°C
Average Visibility: 40-120 ft/12-36.5 m
Depth: 40-120 ft/9-39.6 m
A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, 2 scuba tanks, lunch and beverages are included. | |
|
| |
|
Corbeteña
Surrounded by the blue waters of the Pacific 40 miles from Puerto Vallarta, this remote island attracts all manner of sea life - and very few scuba divers. A profusion of manta rays, turtles, sharks and dolphins are native to these waters, and huge schools of Jack tuna circle this tiny island in search of food.
Offering certified divers the chance to explore caves, arches and steep walls, Corbeteña is a great dive site with moderate currents and depths of up to 120 feet, with visibility ranging from 60-120 ft. Trips to this incredible dive site are available on Fridays only and limited to small groups of experienced divers - so make your reservations TODAY!
2 Tanks: $130 USD
Refresher Courses
Certified divers who have not been diving within the last 12 months must take a refresher course at a resort with one of our dive team at least one day before their dive. As well as practicing confined water exercises you will be reminded of equipment set-up, safety, and technical points to ensure that you get the very most out of your diving adventures in Puerto Vallarta.
Resort Course: $35 USD per student
 PADI Scuba Diver Certification
Have you been thinking about becoming a certified diver, but don't have much time during your vacations? Vallarta Adventure offers a fast and easy PADI Scuba Diver program just for you! The PADI Scuba Diver program is a 2-day course that will teach you the fundamentals of scuba diving, dive equipment and scuba techniques. The PADI Scuba Diver course is the first step in obtaining your PADI Open Water Diver certification. After completing pool dives, attending knowledge development sessions and making two open water dives, you will be able to dive all over the world under the direct supervision of a dive professional. Course includes all study materials, pool and class lessons, 2 open water dives and PADI Scuba Diver certification.
Regular Price: $370 USD
The Fine Print...
- Divers must hold a valid certification card to participate in our diving programs. Certified divers who have not dived in the past 6 months will be required to take a scuba refresher course.
- Certified divers are automatically entitled to participate in 2 tank dives up to a maximum depth of 60 ft.
- Advanced divers can participate in 2 tank dives up to a maximum depth of 120 ft.
- Non-certified divers can participate in 1-tank dives with a maximum depth of 40 ft at Las Marietas or at Las Caletas after completing a Vallarta Adventures Discover Scuba pool lesson before the day of their dive.
- Supervision is normally 1 Dive master to 3 diver pairs using the buddy system.
- Diving within 24 hours of your flight home is not recommended.
- An Acknowledgement of Risk will need to be signed before participating in any of our dive programs.
|
