Puerto Vallarta Scuba Diving Ticket
You're in just the right place to either try scuba diving as a beginner or notch up your number of dives as a certified diver. Take your pick from a selection of dives in and around Puerto Vallarta that suit your level and explore the underwater world on Mexico's Pacific coast.
If you're a beginner and want to try scuba diving for the first time, there are three one-tank dives you can choose from– Las Caletas, Los Arcos or Marietas Islands. Experienced PADI instructors will take you through every step once you've completed a 30-minute training session so that you can take your first breath underwater at one of the sites in Banderas Bay.
If you have a PADI certificate already and a minimum number of logged dives, you'll be able to choose the two-tank dives or a night-time dive. Choose from Las Caletas, Los Arcos, Marietas Islands, El Morro or Las Anegados where you could come face to face with the likes of nurse sharks, giant manta rays, tuna and much more.
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Do this because
- Scuba dive with a 5-star PADI centre
- Explore Banderas Bay
- Small groups
- Different dives depending on your level
- Suitable for beginners and certified divers
Important to know
- All one-tank beginner dives do not include the mandatory 30-minute pool session required to take part. Pool session is not included in the price and is an additional charge. This must be booked in the hotel with the rep before the date of the dive
- Experienced divers must show their PADI certification or equivalent upon check in
- A log book may be required when participating in El Morro or Las Anegados as these are experienced drift dives. If you are unable to provide a log book the Dive Master may ask questions to try and gauge your level
- Due to local transportation laws, you must take a taxi to the meeting point to start your excursion. The cost varies from hotel to hotel but is around USD 10.00 each way
- If your hotel is based in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, and you use the API Marina to access your excursion, an additional tax of MXN 32.00 (approximately) per person will be required. This is a federal tax
- Excursion meeting points will need to be confirmed with your TUI or Destination Services Rep in resort (or by phone)
- Minimum age to participate is 10 years and maximum weight is 113kg
- Bring bathing gear and a towel
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
- Not suitable for guests who suffer from claustrophobia
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Height, weight and/or age restrictions may apply
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Transfers not included
- English-speaking guide for all nationalities
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What’s included
- PADI certified instructor
- Diving equipment
- Two tanks when selected – beginners cannot participate in two-tank dives
- Light snack and water
- Wetsuit – on request in winter
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Tours to Las Caletas: For Nuevo Vallarta: Delfinario 2, Paseo de las Palmas 39a, Nuevo Vallarta, Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit. 8 am or 7.30 am (GPS Latitude 20.6910325 / GPS Longitude -105.2886873)
For Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Magico, Heroica Escuela Naval, Blvd. Francisco Medina Ascencio 30-G1, Zona Hotelera Nte., 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jal. (-105.2415 W / 20.6529 N)
Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
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