Thanks to one viral photo of the hidden beach in Puerto Vallarta, you are probably already familiar with the Marietas Islands. Well, forget the over-rated beach and come explore the magical underwater labyrinth of coral reef & caves that is teeming with tropical fish and even pelagics. See for yourself why Scuba diving Marietas Islands Puerto Vallarta makes for some of the best scuba diving in Mexico!
The biodiversity of the Marietas Islands is one of the largest in Banderas Bay. Thanks to the protection efforts started by Jacques Cousteau in the late 1960s, Marietas Islands is now a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Now scuba diving Puerto Vallarta is famous worldwide, thanks Jacques!
Our team of dive masters know every nook and cranny of the islands. As a protected marine park, you will commonly find octopus, sea sponges, spotted eagle rays, echinoderms, mollusks, nudibranchs, gorgonians & eels hidden among the caves and caverns that make up the underwater topography of the Marietas Islands. Thanks to the variety coral reef, you will also find a wide range of thousands of tropical fish. Sea turtles frequent the Marietas too and if you are lucky, pelagic such as dolphins, giant manta rays and even humpback whales can be seen during their migration.
Water temperature and visibility is also a huge factor that makes our Puerto Vallarta diving excursions so amazing. From the months of January to April, visibility is 15 to 40 feet in water temperatures ranging from 68 degrees to 75 degrees. In May to December, visibility is 30 to 100 feet in water temperatures ranging from 78 degrees to 85 degrees. In the warm summer months, you can even scuba dive Marietas Islands without a wet-suit! Welcome to the tropics!
The variety of dive sites at various depths is another reason scuba diving the Marietas Islands is perfect for all certified divers from Open Water to Advanced. The average dive site depths range from 7.5 meters (25ft) to 23 meters (75ft), however some spots reach depths up to 34 meters (110ft)!
In a nutshell, if scuba diving in Puerto Vallarta is on your bucket list, then our Marietas Islands scuba diving excursion should top your list. The Real Deal Tours offers you the best deals on the best excursions in Puerto Vallarta. So don't wait! Book your Puerto Vallarta scuba diving excursion today!
Marietas Islands Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Tour Details
Marietas Islands Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Tour Includes:
Departures: 9:00am Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays from our Puerto Vallarta dive shop in Marina Vallarta. Meeting time is 30 minutes prior to departure. Pick up from the Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta at 8:00am is available for an additional fee of 50 pesos per person each way.
Length: Approximately 6 Hours.
Marietas Islands Scuba Diving Puerto Vallarta Recommendations:
Cruise Ship Passengers: If you are an avid diver, then scuba diving Marietas Islands National Park is a must. Many ships itineraries work perfectly with this tour, but some don’t quite make it back in time. If in doubt, contact one of our Activities Specialists and they can recommend the best dive for your cruise itinerary.
Restrictions: Must have Open Water Certification and dives logged within the year. If you are certified but you have not logged any dives within the year, you may be required to take a refresher course prior. Let us know and we can arrange this for you.
Important Notice: All participants are required to fill out a Medical Questionnaire prior to diving. If you answer yes to any of the listed medical conditions, you will need to bring a note from your doctor clearing you to scuba dive. This is a standard PADI form used by all PADI dive shops worldwide. Please review it prior to booking to determine if you will need to visit your doctor prior to your trip.
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