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click to enlarge...Beginner and certified divers can share the day with friends and family who do not dive by taking advantage of our daily Snorkeling trips to Las Caletas and the Marietas Islands. By combining your bookings, your non-diving friends can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking or just lazing in the sun while you explore the treasures beneath the sea.

We also offer certified divers Dedicated Dives to some of the most spectacular and exhilarating dive sites in Banderas Bay and the Mexican Pacific.



Dive SiteDays Available1 tank2 tanks
Marietas IslandsSunday thru Friday$80 USD$90 USD
Las CaletasMonday thru Saturday $90 USD$100 USD

Sunday thru Friday at 8:30 am Nuevo Vallarta or 9 am Maritime Terminal

Beginner through Advanced Divers with Certification or Discover Scuba Program

Tanks: 1 (beginners) or 2 (certified)

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

A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, scuba tanks, lunch and beverages are included.
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Las Marietas Islands

Originally made famous by Jacques Cousteau in the 1970's, the Marietas Islands Marine Reserve has now become one of the most popular areas in Western Mexico for scuba diving.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.

With Vallarta Adventures 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 - so make your reservations TODAY!

1 Tank: $80 - 2 Tanks: $90 USD
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Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 am Nuevo Vallarta or 9 am Maritime Terminal

Beginner through Advanced Divers with Certification or Discover Scuba Program

Tanks: 1 (beginners) or 2 (certified)

Boat: Mid-sized Catamaran

Water Temp: 65-89°F/18-31°C

Average Visibility: 60 ft/18 m

Depth: 25-100 ft/7.5-30.5 m

A PADI certified divemaster, BCD, wetsuit, regulator, weights, and tanks are included for your dive, and a light breakfast, lunch and beverages are included for everyone.
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Las Caletas

Situated on the south side of Banderas Bay, Las Caletas is Vallarta Adventure's exclusive tropical beach hideaway, where underwater coves and a nearby natural reef are home to a diverse array of sea life, colorful tropical fish, turtles, manta rays and some of the finest scuba diving on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Beginner and certified divers can explore the treasures of Banderas Bay while non-divers enjoy a fun-filled day of beach combing, lazing in the sun and snorkeling with sea lions. Las Caletas' private cove offers something for everyone, combining fantastic diving with one of Mexico's most famous beaches - so make your reservations NOW!

1 Tank: $90 - 2 Tanks: $100 USD
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    The Fine Print...
  • Non-certified divers can take 1 tank dives at the paradise hideaway of Las Caletas or the Marietas Island Marine Reserve after completing a Resort Course at least one day before the date of their excursion.
  • Divers must hold a valid certification card to participate in our diving programs.
  • Certified divers who have not dived in the past 12 months will be required to take a scuba refresher course.
  • Certified divers are automatically 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.
  • Non-certified divers can participate in 1-tank dives with a maximum depth of 40 ft at Las Marietas or at Las Caletas after completing a Vallarta Adventures Discover Scuba pool lesson before the day of their dive.
  • 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 of our dive programs.


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