Activities in Cabo >> Manta Scuba Diving
View diving videoManta Scuba Diving is located in Cabo San Lucas, where the desert and sea create an area of unspoiled beauty.
Described by Jacques Cousteau as "one the richest seas of the world," this is among the top places to dive worldwide—you’ll be awed by the amount and variety of marine life here. Combined with the spectacular underwater landscapes of cliffs and canyons, this location provides unforgettable dive experiences.
Manta Divers uses PADI-certified divemasters and instructors to ensure that your diving is fun and safe.
Some of the packages and diving expeditions require a minimum number of divers. For smaller groups, please contact us and we will try to make a larger group for the dive.
Local Diving ToursThe Sea of Cortez is home to hundreds of species of fish, rays, sea lions and pelagics. Many local dive sites are located just a 10-minute boat ride from the Marina. Most of the dive sites are great for beginners as well as experienced divers.
Dive locations near Cabo include: Pelican Rock, The Sand Falls, Neptune''s Finger, The Point or "Land''s End," and North Wall. Dive locations in the Corridor include Whales Head, Santa Maria, Blow Hole, Chileno, Twin Dolphin and Gavilan.
Departure times: 8:30am or 1:30pm. Night dives depart at 6 or 8pm depending on the time of year (please arrive 30 minutes prior).
Price is per person and includes tax, guide, snorkel gear and purified water.
Diving Expeditions
The expeditions are all one-day trips, and usually run in the summer months from June to November when the water is warming up and the visibility is at its best. This time of year, the light breezes off the Sea of Cortez provide a perfect climate to enjoy the region’s amazing marine life. Visit beautiful coves and lovely beaches between dive sites. 4-person minimum
Certified divers only. Tour held aboard the new 38'' dive boat "Manta Expedition", the only boat in the region that allows enough time for 3 dives in Cabo Pulmo and Los Frailes. Prices are per person and include 3 dives, tax, round-trip transportation from resort/villa, tanks, weights, soft drinks, light breakfast and lunch. Pick up from resort/villa 6:30am-7:00am. Tour departs at 7:30am and returns at 4:30pm.
Certified divers only. Expedition prices are per person and include 2 dives, tax, tanks, weights, soft drinks, and snacks. Tour departs at 7:30am and returns at 2:00pm. Please arrive to the Manta Dive facilities 30 minutes prior to departure.
Diving Courses
Manta Divers offers a wide range of scuba courses, from the most basic certification course up to the divemaster level. Each individual gets personalized attention and support. Manta is committed to safety, professionalism and fun! All courses include books, diving gear rental and certification card.
The resort course is a great opportunity for people that are not certified and have never been diving. A basic training and a shallow dive under the supervision of a licensed diving instructor can be the highlight of your vacation. Diving gear is included in the price. Duration: approximately 3 hours.
For certified divers who haven''t been diving in a few years or feel rusty. Basic instruction and a few practice skill in shallow water will be followed by two dives with a licensed instructor. Diving gear included. Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours.
The PADI open-water course is the basic certification course, designed to teach theory and skills that a certified diver should master. Four open dives are included in the course as well as pool work and academic study. By completing the course, you will get a PADI Scuba diving certification that is valid all over the world. Duration: 4 days, approximately 7-8 hours per day.
This course is designed for those who have completed their academic and pool sections elsewhere, and have been referred to Manta Scuba to complete their PADI open-water diver certification in Cabo. It is necessary to have the PADI Referral form signed by a PADI Scuba instructor. The form is valid for 6 months. Duration: 2 days.
The PADI advanced course is great for the open-water diver that wants to learn a few more skills as well as gain experience while diving with the Scuba instructor. Duration: 5 dives over
2 days.
This 4-hour course includes theoretical information about and the practical application of diving with enriched air. The course includes all necessary gear and a manual you will be presented with a diving certification card upon completion.
"Enriched air," which is also known as "Nitrox" or "EANx" is an air mixture with a higher percentage of oxygen. The result is that the diver''s body absorbs less nitrogen for a given depth and time. The benefits for the diver is a shorter decompression schedule and less of a chance of nitrogen narcosis.
Prices are per person and include tax
