Explore the ocean with this all-inclusive scuba diving tour available to all levels of diving experience. Enjoy a comfortable, safe, and fast boat ride to your dive site. Learn how to scuba dive if you're a beginner, and find out where to find the most stunning views from our guides. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays dives are in Los Arcos and Majahuitas (suitable for beginners); Tuesday to Sunday is at Marietas Islands (only for certified divers).

Take in stunning views of sea life including dolphins, whales and more
Make the most of your dive with professional instruction and assistance
All levels of diving experience are welcome at Los Arcos
Must be certified diver to dive at Marietas Islands

What's Included

Use of life vest
Boat ride
Box lunch
CONANP (Federal gov) fee
Conservacy donation fee to Bahia Unida
Permits for national park
Bottled water
Use of Scuba equipment

Boarding fee must be paid in cash when check in. mx$50 (u$3.00)
Discover Dive class for non certified guests. (500 pesos)
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Proa 22, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
We are located at Marina Vallarta, just 2 blocks away from the Whale statue near by the airport.

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Marietas Islands

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Los Arcos de Mismaloya

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Minimum age recommended 10 years
People under any influence of alcohol or any drug are not permitted
Not recommended for travelers under any drug or alcohol influence
People who suffer from heart disease, back, spine or knee problems cannot participate in this activity
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Lan_N

Amazing experience scuba diving the waters of Banderas Bay. Shout out to Erik my master scuba diver guide and Javi guide/scuba diver for making this excursion a wonderment to behold especially experiencing for the first time the unique haunting sounds of the humpback whales. That was the highlight of my trip! Thank you Erik and Javi. I highly recommend Vallarta Under Sea for your experience of a lifetime!

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10/10 experience

Jonathan_C, Mar 2024

Eric was a fantastic dive instructor. 10/10 experience. Made sure we were all safe and comfortable as we were first-time scuba divers. Definitely recommend

Adventure in Banderas Bay Puerto Vallarta

Lan_N, Jan 2024

Excellent, knowledgeable, patient staff

Georgina_W, Jan 2024

Excellent, knowledgeable staff, very patient and understand for beginner divers. Would have liked some photos/videos of the experience

Great Day on and under the water in Marietas

Jeffrey_E, Dec 2023

Our dive master, Nahum, was excellent, as was our boat captain Martin and other tour guide Rodrigo. We have booked different excursions with this group and are always pleased. We left at 9:00 am and returned around 2:00 pm. There were 4 divers and 8 snorkeler's on the boat. They provided all of the equipment and it was in good condition. We only brought our masks, however, they will provide that if you need it. Abundant sea life. We were down for 45 mins each time and went down 40-50 feet. December weather was good water was fine. We were provided a spring suit or shorty.

Wonderful for beginner scuba!

Carmelo_T, Oct 2023

Great service, honest, provided exactly what was advertised unlike most tour groups I've reserved. I'm very pleased

Diving, Dolphins and Whales Oh My!

Chia_C, Apr 2023

We saw and had the most amazing dolphin viewing experience in addition to the scuba. We also had a chance to see two pods of whales. It was a memorable and very exclusive trip as only a few other boats were around, not like the usual tourist swarms during other trips where you see dophins and whales.

Great diving and surprise dolphins!

Samantha_P, Nov 2022

Carlos was a great divemaster. He was very patient with me since I was inexperienced and hadn't been diving for a year+. There were four divers on the tour and a couple of scuba divers. We went to Los Arcos & one other site, and it was beautiful there. The highlight of the trip was on the boat ride back, about 200 dolphins were passing the boat hunting. The captain stopped the boat to let us take pics and it was incredible - they came right up next to the boat. Although that wasn't part of the tour, I'm grateful that I got to see that once-in-a-lifetime experience as well. Would recommend going with this scuba shop!

A little chill in water, warm crew

Manager_L, May 2022

Ride out to islands wds well worth it. Fascinating bird santcuary. Fair to good visibility. Our DM was excellent, kind and offered extra wet suit. Dolphins accompanied boa on ride back.

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