Originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970's, the Marietas Islands Marine Reserve has now become one of the most popular areas in Western Mexico for scuba diving. Part of an underwater mountain range that peaks above the ocean's surface, the Marietas Islands mark the entrance to Banderas Bay from the Pacific.
Beginner and certified divers can share an exciting day with friends and family who don't dive. On our Sunday thru Friday trips to the Marietas Islands, non-divers can spend the day sea kayaking or snorkeling while you enjoy exceptional scuba diving in the crystal clear waters of the Mexican Pacific!
Included:
- Catamaran sail to Las Marietas
- Bilingual host and crew
- BC, Regulator, weights, tanks & wetsuit
- Light breakfast
- Light lunch
- Beverages
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time noted below. Boat sails at:
- 8:30 am - from Nuevo Vallarta
- 9:00 am - from Vallarta Maritime Terminal
- Wear:
- Light, comfortable clothing and footwear
- Bathing suit under shorts
- Bring:
- Extra t-shirt and a light sweatshirt/jacket
- A hat, sunglasses and bio-degradable sunblock
- Towel
- Camera, extra batteries, film/disc
- Additional cash for souvenirs, optional services
- Tipping – Discretional
- Divers must hold valid certification
- Certified divers who have not dived in the past 12 months will need to take a refresher course.
- Certified divers are entitled to participate in 2 tank dives up to a maximum depth of 60 ft.
- Advanced divers can participate in 2 tank dives up to a maximum depth of 120 ft.
- Supervision is normally 1 Dive master to 3 diver pairs using the buddy system.
- Diving within 24 hours of your flight home is not recommended.
- An Acknowledgement of Risk will need to be signed before participating in any dive program.
