15 Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas That Earn the Boat Ride

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 in Cabo’s marina for two guided tank trips in the calm waters near Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, and the Arch. Certified divers can expect short boat rides, tanks and weights, bottled water, and groups capped at 12. Gear rental costs extra.

“The entire experience was great. From learning the basic theories to getting on the boat and putting the gear on everything was super exciting. Jumping in the water and diving was obviously extraordinary.”

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2.Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas

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

Meet your PADI instructor at Manta Scuba Diving, learn basic skills, then take a five-minute boat ride to Cabo’s marine park. Guides such as Martin, Angela, Julio, Loris, and Mercedes are known for calm, patient coaching. Expect a small group, sea life, and a view of the Arch.

“Everything was great. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Baptist is a great instructor. The area is beautiful.”

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

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

You’ll meet Cabo Private Guide at Plaza Nautica, fit your gear, walk five minutes to the boat, and visit two nearby marine reserve sites. Your guide chooses locations around your experience and sea conditions, offers a free refresher, and sends basic underwater photos afterward.

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

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

Start early from Manta Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas for three boat-based scuba outings in the Marine Park and Corridor. Certified divers follow a guide such as Polo, Angela, or Costas, with tanks, weights, water, and sandwiches included. Rental gear costs $40 extra.

“The three dives were fantastic. Great crew and great company! We saw eagles rays, stonefish, eels, beautiful reef and tropical fish everywhere. Wonderful dives.”

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

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

Join Dive Cabo at 8:00 am for two guided boat sessions near Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay. Expect a 40-minute ride from the marina, possible eagle rays, jacks, tunas, reefs, and pinnacles. Certification is required, equipment costs extra, and the group can reach 18 people.

“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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6.Scuba Diving

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

Spend about four hours on a small-boat scuba outing from Cabo San Lucas, stopping at the Arch and sea lion colony before two underwater sites. Certified guests may visit Pelican Rock and Land’s End, while beginners can make a first guided attempt with a PADI professional.

“Diving was awesome! Larue was an outstanding dive lead. Made it a memorable experience. Also, kudos to the whole Cabo Trek staff for their customer service and professional attitude.”

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7.2 Dives in the Cabo Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $135

Join Dive Ninja Expeditions for two guided scuba sessions in Cabo San Lucas Marine Park. Groups stay small, with no more than four guests per guide. Your route may include Land's End, Pelican Rock, or Neptune's Finger, with Adriana, Sara, Alexi, or another expert guide leading the way.

“This was a first rate dive operation starting with our guide Adriana. She was so knowledgeable and helpful and a very good dive master. we had a great Diving experience with her. Thank you for a wonderful experience to include a great captain.”

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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 at 7:30 am for two boat-based scuba sessions in Cabo’s Corridor and Marine Reserve. Brandon and Pollo are named crew members, while tanks and weights are included. Bring or rent your gear, then watch for rays, seasonal whales, sea lions, Pelican Rock, and the Arch.

“Brandon was my dive master. We had spoken before the dives about what I hoped to see. He pointed out almost everything that we had chatted about. The vis was ok, it’s September and storms pass thru, but still good dives. A big thank it you to all of those on the boat and in the shop.”

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9.Los Cabos Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

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

Start at Sunrider Tours in Cabo’s marina for a beginner scuba lesson, then ride into the Sea of Cortez with an instructor such as Angelo or Sofia. You’ll practice mask clearing, hand signals, and buoyancy before an underwater session with fish, reefs, and possible sea lions nearby.

“My 14 year old son had never scuba dived before and was a little anxious. From the very start our guide and boat captain were exceptional! They were informative, calming, and fun! We ended up doing an extra dive because my son couldn’t get enough of it!”

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10.Cabo San Lucas 2 Tank Scuba Diving

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

Meet Amanda, Edgar, and the See Creatures team downtown, check your equipment, then ride from the marina to two Cabo sites chosen for that day’s visibility and marine life. The four-hour trip includes a gear check, snacks, drinks, and a photo stop at the Arch.

“Great dive shop. I was the only diver, which many dive shops would cancel the dive. Good day diving and the crew were great.”

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11.Private Beginner Scuba Diving Experience in Cabo San Lucas

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

Meet your private instructor at Cabo Private Guide for a 2.5-hour scuba session on a shared boat. Learn equipment basics, practice in shallow water, then explore near El Arco at a comfortable depth up to 40 feet. Guides such as Julio, Diego, Florent, Javi, and Morgane work with beginners and families.

“I had an amazing experience getting certified through this dive company. From start to finish, everything felt organized, safe, & welcoming.”

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12.PADI Open Water Course in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $620

Train with Dive Ninja Expeditions in central Cabo San Lucas. Complete 6 to 10 hours of PADI eLearning, review skills with an instructor, practice in a pool, then finish four ocean dives over two days. Instructors such as Fabien, Joy, Johnny, and Victoria are praised for patient, clear teaching.

“All in all it was great! Johnny is a very good instructor and explained everything clear and with patience.”

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13.Los Cabos 1 tank dive to Land’s End (Certified Divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Best value

Join Sunrider Tours for a 2.5-hour, one-tank scuba outing from Cabo San Lucas. Certified participants visit a site near Land’s End, with Camila or another professional guide, snacks, water, and a boat restroom included. Gear rental, dock fees, and park fees cost extra.

“Excellent dive experience with Camilla as the dive master. I would recommend for anyone seeking a quick dive in Cabo with a professional dive shop.”

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14.Los Cabos 2 tanks dive to The Corridor (Certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

Join Sunrider Tours for a four-hour, two-tank scuba outing from Cabo San Lucas. Certified participants may explore Land’s End, Pelican Rock, the North Wall, or nearby sites with guides such as Angelo, Camila, or Armando. Expect small groups, a quick Arch visit, snacks, and a shallower second descent.

“We dive with sunrider all the time they are by far the best in cabo. Angelo is an awesome dive master. Sunrider crew are always so professional. We love diving with them every month. The dive was amazing he always shows us really cool stuff. We saw the 2 reef sharks, lots of puffer and parrot fish. We dive with them at least once a month. We just love the boat captains so helpful. They always make sure we are safe and have a really good dive.”

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15.Cabo San Lucas: Beginners Diving Experience w/ Water & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $143

Spend three hours learning scuba basics in protected Cabo waters with a certified instructor. You will practice skills, make a short boat trip to the site, and enjoy one underwater session in a group of no more than four. Angelo and Chris have led past sessions.

“Great time! These guys know how to make it easy and enjoyable. Loved every minute.”

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