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The Cortez Club Full report   La Paz   The trip was fantastic, and I wouldn't dive with anyone else in La Paz. My group of four dove for five days, and had our own priv... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2005   Lisa Biesele
<100 Dives 		 
Cortez Club/ La Concha Beach Resort Full report   La Paz   We were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas and made a two day trip to La Paz for diving. One of our colleagues rented a fourteen seat v... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2009   Lori Brown
500+ Dives 		 
Manta/ Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Full report       This was our first experience with Manta in Cabo San Lucas. We went diving with them in the area near the Cabo iconic rock format... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
4/2009   Lori Brown
500+ Dives 		 
Blue Adventures/ Villa del Arcos Full report   Cabo San Lucas   The water was about 65- 67°F during the week we were diving, between April 5 and 9. We dove on the Sea of Cortez side of the Cabo... Full report  
1 stars
1 stars  
4/2008   Lori Brown
500+ Dives 		 
Land's End Divers Full report   Cabo San Lucas   All diving at Cabo is done from small outboard powered boats using backroll entry and BC removal to get back into boat. Only 6 - ... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
11/2006   Lyn Greenhill
100+ Dives 		 
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Pepe's Dive Center Full report   Baja Sur/Cabo Pulmo   Pepe and his staff did a great job. They were all very nice and helpfull. The facility is located far from any town, so come prepa... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
7/2003   Marc Massari
500+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer LiveAboard     "Mantas, sharks, and dolphins...oh my!"
Great trip—people, critters, and accommodations! We arrived two days before the boat left and did two boat dives near the arch. ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
12/2022   Marcia Pedersen
500+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer LiveAboard     "Mantas, sharks, and dolphins...oh my!"
Great trip—people, critters, and accommodations! We arrived two days before the boat left and did two boat dives near the arch. ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
12/2022   Marcia Pedersen
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Hurricane Divers Full report   Bahias de Huatulco   "Puffers!"
Hurricane Divers has a great location right in Santa Cruz (one of the Huatulco bays) with a two- minute walk from the shop to the m... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2018   Marcia Pedersen
500+ Dives 		 
Solmar V Full report LiveAboard Isla Guadalupe   "Great Liveaboard and amazing operation"
This is a super well run operation and it is obvious both boat and crew are very experienced and work really well as a team. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2016   Maria Chapman
1000+ Dives 		 
PV Sea Dive Full report   Puerto Vallarta   This is a very well run diving operation. The owner, Sue, designed the set- up of the boat and it is one of the more functional one... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2014   Mark A. Magers
250+ Dives 		 
Cortez Club Full report   La Paz   Took one day to dive Los Islotes and Espiritu Santu out of La Paz. Long boat rides, which also makes the diving pricey. Los Islote... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2012   Mark A. Magers
250+ Dives 		 
Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort Full report   Cabo Pulmo   We knew we were not in the right season for Cabo Pulmo, and water temp and viz were as we expected. No misrepresentation there. It... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
4/2012   Mark A. Magers
250+ Dives 		 
Amigos del Mar/ Plaza Las Glorias Full report   [Cabo San Lucas   Kevin/ the owner and manager at Amigos del Mar did an excellent job providing us with great service. We left our gear with them aft... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
8/2002   Mark Bryant/Instructor
1000+ Dives 		 
Solmar V Full report   Sea of Cortez   The cost of the diving on the Solmar V is similar to other first class live- aboards. However, the operation has much more in comm... Full report  
1 stars
2 stars  
9/2004   Mark Buchfuhrer
500+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Socorro   "Manta madness in Socorro on the Nautilus Explorer"
We barely escaped the blizzard on the east coast in time to catch our flight to Cabo. After the initial stress, we easily made our... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2016   Mark Etter
500+ Dives 		 
Rocio del Mar Full report LiveAboard Sea of Cortez   "Sea of Cortez in the Wake of Odile"
110’ long, 25’ beam, custom- built for diving rather than a retrofit, and specifically made to handle the trip out to the Socorros, ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2014   Mark Kimmey
250+ Dives 		 
East Cape Explorers Full report       "Lots of blue water - donde esta seamount?"
We spent a long week before Christmas in BCS, and while there we decided to spend a day hoping to dive Gordo Banks, off the coast ... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
12/2016   mark magers
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Baja Expeditions / Don Jose Full report LiveAboard Sea of Cortez   Huge schools of medium sized fish: scads, goatfish, jacks, etc. Sea lions at most sites. Interesting tiny gobies. Not much cora... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2006   Mark Rosenstein
250+ Dives 		 
MV Sea Escape Full report LiveAboard Guadalupe Island   "Great Whites at Guadalupe"
The Good: Lots of Great White Sharks (the only thing that really mattered). Food was edible. Crew was helpful and the Divemaster... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
9/2017   Mark Tarczynski
1000+ Dives 		 
PV Scuba Full report   Peurto Vallarta   My godson Glyn and I spent the second week of July in Peurto Vallarta diving with Alex and his team at PV Scuba (PVScuba. com). Unl... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2008   Marshall Kirk McKusick
250+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Isla Guadalupe   The trip from the Radisson motel near San Diego's airport to Ensenada, Mexico took about three hours. The crossing at the border ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2011   Marty Giesecke
500+ Dives 		 
Quino el Guardian LiveAboard Revillagigedo   "Mantas! Hammerheads! Whalesharks! Dolphins! "
The boat is noisy everywhere. Bring noise- canceling earphones. Quad rooms with bunks. 4 heads on deck, each with a shower. 2 sinks... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2020   Mary Adams
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Quino el Guardian Full report   Sea of Cortez   "Explore Baja, great adventure."
This was Quino el Guardian’s October 10- day re- positioning cruise from northern summer diving to southern winter diving in the Sea... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2019   Mary Adams
250+ Dives 		 
Solmar V Full report LiveAboard Socorro Islands   This was our first trip to the Socorro Islands, and we had a wonderful time despite less than optimal water conditions. There was... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
3/2012   Mary Marshall
250+ Dives 		 
Rocio Del Mar LiveAboard Socorro Islands   "It was a great trip, wonderful boat and crew"
[This is the third time to be on the Rocio Del Mar. The crew is fabulous and are so very accommodating. The chef is amazing and wi... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2021   michael Bahr
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Solmar V Full report LiveAboard     "Good Diving with Big Animals"
My buddy and I meet the group that would be our partners for the week at The Bahia Hotel & Beach House, the official host hotel. T... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
5/2019   Michael Chiado
250+ Dives 		Photos available 
Amigo del Mar/ Villa del Palmar Full report   Cabo San Lucas   Cabo San Lucas is known for its fishing but the diving is a hidden gem. Amigo del Mar advertised itself as the most comfortable div... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2002   Michael Drumstas
100+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard     "13th trip to Revillagigedos Archipelago"
In early February, I headed down to SJD airport then about a 40 minute ride over to Cabo San Lucas to the Nautilus Dive Center loc... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
2/2020   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
5Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard [N/A]Socorro   "Rough Seas Made for Tough Diving"
This was my 12th trip to the Revillagigedos Archipelago aboard a Nautilus fleet vessel. This trip was a board the Belle Amie (NBA)... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2019   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		4Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Guadalupe Island   "Awesome Great White Shark Encounter"
In early September, I flew down to San Diego from Oakland and met the White Shark Express ( a very comfortable motor coach) at the... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2018   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Socorro   "Another Excellent Trip to the Revillagigedos Archipelago"
Dived the Revillagigedos Archipelago (RA) for the 11th time aboard a Nautilus vessel. This time on the Nautilus Belle Amie (NBA). ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2018   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Revillagigedos Archipelago   "Great Diving But Too Many Dive Boats"
This was my 10th trip to the Revillagigedos Archipelago (RA); my 9th trip on the Nautilus Explorer (NE) (the other trip was last y... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2017   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Belle Amie Full report LiveAboard Revillagigedos Archipelago   "Great Diving on a Great Boat"
This was my 9th dive trip to the Revillagigedos Archipelago (aka Socorro). The previous 8 trips were aboard the Nautilus Explorer. ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2016   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard     "Incredible Humpback Encounter"
January 29, 2015 will have a very special place in my dive log. This is my 8th trip to the Revillagigedos Islands aboard the Naut... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
1/2015   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Socorro   This was my 7th trip to the Socorro Islands aboard the Nautilus Explorer. Due to exercises by the Mexican Navy (perhaps a few chin... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2014   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Revillagigedos Islands   This was my 6th trip to the Regillagigedos on the Nautilus Explorer. It was nice to see several of the same crew members who have ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2013   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Revillagigedos   This was my 5th trip to the Revillagigedos Archipelago (RA) aboard the Nautilus Explorer. This trip began a bit dicey. One of the ... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
1/2012   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Revillagigedos Islands   This was my 4th trip on the NE to the Revillagigedos and probably the best one that I have had. After about a 24 hour voyage fr... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
1/2011   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Revillagigedos Islands   This is my 3rd trip to the Revillagigedos aboard the Nautilus Explorer. The attraction is the large pelagics - - mantas and several... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2010   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Revillagigedos Islands   Up until less than a week before embarking, the information that I had received from NE was that we would be leaving from the mari... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
1/2009   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives 		 
Hotel Cantamar Full report   La Paz   Simple but clean rooms with good air conditioning. Buffet- style meals usually served cold with mediocre food. Divers had to... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
9/2005   Michael Traylor
250+ Dives 		 
Aldora Divers Full report   Cozumel   "'Adventure Dives' Worth the Trip to Cozumel"
I’ve dove Cozumel for 20 years because of its consistently good drift dives, it's cheap & easy to get to, its giant coral formatio... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2018   Michael Wood
1000+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Vallarta Adventures Full report       I had one day cruise stop in Puerto Vallarta off of the Norwegian Star. I do not book the cruise dive excursion because it is gear... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
10/2008   Mickey Fivenson
500+ Dives 		 
Dive Cabo/ Norwegian Star Cruise Full report       I had one day cruise stop in Cabo San Lucas on the Norwegian Star (an excellent cruise line. ). Prior Chapbook reports indicated av... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2008   Mickey Fivenson
500+ Dives 		 
cabo pulmo beach resort Full report   east cape   Cabo Pulmo was only a short stop in a two week tour of the Region, and I was aware prior to arrival, that this time of year would ... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
2/2006   mickey rosenberg
250+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard Sea of Cortez   "Great Diving in the Sea of Cortez"
Hurricane Amanda did us a favor. I don't think I would have selected the Sea of Cortez for a dive trip had Hurricane Amanda not r... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2014   Mike O'Keefe
250+ Dives 		 
Solmar V Full report LiveAboard Sea of Cortez   Advertised as a luxury yacht. Would have gladly traded the etched glass and fancy paneling for more sound deadner and roll dampene... Full report  
2 stars
1 stars  
7/2002   Mike Toombs
1000+ Dives 		 
Sunshine Dive & Charter Full report   Cabo San Lucas   We have been diving in Cabo San Lucas with 4 different dive operators and Sunshine is the BEST. They took wonderful care of us and... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2011   Muriel Mimura
100+ Dives 		 
Blue Adventures Full report   Cabo San Lucas   Stayed at Marina Fiesta Resort located right on the marina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Marina Fiesta was nice, but it's a timeshar... Full report  
3 stars
1 stars  
3/2009   Nancy Collins
100+ Dives 		 
Chico's Dive Shop/ Barcelo de la Jolla Resort Full report   Puerto Vallarta   Stayed at the Barcelo La Jolla de Mismaloya Resort about 30 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta. Resort was first class, all- inclusi... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
7/2008   Nancy Collins
100+ Dives 		 
Baja Expeditiions   San Ignacio Lagoon   "San Ignacio Whale Watching – Non-diving adventure for divers!"
San Ignacio Whale Watching – Non- diving adventure for divers! Divers have a strong attachment to the oceans and their inhabitan... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2023   NEAL LANGERMAN
1000+ Dives 		Photos available 
Nautilus Explorer Full report LiveAboard San Benedicto, Roca Partida   NAUTILUS EXPLORER ISLAS REVILLOGIGEDO, BAJA SUR, MEXICO We have over 10, 000 dives in many locations. We have been to the Revill... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
2/2010   NEAL LANGERMAN
1000+ Dives 		 
Don Jose (Baja Expeditions) Full report LiveAboard Sea of Cortez   I don't feel very long winded tonight, so I will make it short and sweet. My friend defined the trip as the "poor man's Galapagos... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
6/2005   Noel Hall
500+ Dives 		 
Dolphin Divers/ Desert Inn, Loreto Full report   Baja California Sur   I drove down from Denver, Colorado. This was a 3- day drive. Once we cleared Ensenada, traffic density dropped off and the drive wa... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2009   Paddy Ryan
1000+ Dives 		 
Nautilus Full report LiveAboard Ostensibly to Socorro   "Nautilus Belle Amie"
The Nautilus Belle Amie is a beautiful stable vessel. Diving is from rigid hulled inflatables. Food and service was quite ph... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Patrick Ryan
1000+ Dives 		 
Cabo Pulmo Sports Center Full report   Cabo Pulmo   "A few Hiccups But Worth The Trip"
Realizing the fish stocks were depleted and fishermen could no longer rely on it those same fisherman led the effort to designate ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2018   Paul Barrett
250+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Nautilus Explorer LiveAboard Sea of Cortez   "An Unfortunate Sea of Cortez trip"
First to the negative. Having us fly into Cabo, and then take a 2+20- hour bus ride at night (we left at 7pm) to the boat in L... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2021   Paul gillespie
250+ Dives 		Photos available
4Helpful vote(s) received
Solmar V Full report LiveAboard     We dove 250 miles southwest of the Baja Peninsula- out of Cabo San Lucas- to the Revillagigedo Archipeligo - also known as the Soc... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
3/2007   Peggy and William Goldberg
1000+ Dives 		 
Carlos Scuba/ Costa Club Full report   Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo   Ixtapa/ Zihuatanejo is not a dive destination. This was the worst dive of my life. Only a few small brown fish, like diving in pea... Full report  
2 stars
2 stars  
3/2000   Peter Belden
100+ Dives 		 
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