Scuba Dive: Las Marietas Islands
Scuba Dive: Las Marietas Islands
from $98.00
About
Originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970's, the Marietas Islands Marine Reserve has now become one of the most popular areas in Western Mexico for scuba diving.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.
Beginners: Yes, 1 Tank
Certified: 1 or 2 Tanks
Boat: Mid-sized Catamaran
Water Temp: 62-86°F/17-30°C
Average Visibility: 39 ft/12 m
Depth: 25-75 ft/7.5-23 m
- Skill level: Challenging
- Kids: 10+
- Available: Daily
- Destination: Banderas Bay
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Departure time and location
Check which location is closest to you.
Nuevo Vallarta: Av. Las Palmas #39. Check here.
8:30 AM
Marina Vallarta: Edificio Marina Golf, local 13-C, Calle Mástil. Check here.
9:00 AM
Duration
4 Hours
Details
- Divers must hold a valid certification card, Non-certified divers need to complete the Discover Scuba Diving course prior.
- Certified divers must bring their certification card/log-book.
- Certified divers who have not dove in the past year will be required to take a scuba refresher course.
- Certified divers can dive to a maximum depth of 60 ft.
- Advanced divers can dive to a maximum depth of 120 ft.
- Supervision is normally 1 Dive master to 3 diver pairs using the buddy system.
- Diving within 18 hours of your flight home is not recommended.
- An Acknowledgement of Risk will need to be signed to participate.
- All divers must: be in good health without respiratory, cardiovascular or ear problems, be in good mental and physical condition for diving.
- Avoid being under the influence of alcohol or drugs before or while diving.
- Not suitable for pregnant women or children under 10.