6 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.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

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.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

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!”

Dates and spaces →The full review

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.”

Dates and spaces →The full review

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!”

Dates and spaces →The full review

6.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.”

Dates and spaces →The full review