Surrounded by thousands of islands, pinnacles, and rocks, the Sea of Cortez is one of the ultimate diving destinations in the world. Named the World’s Aquarium by Jacques Cousteau, you will find playful sea lions, schools of fish, invertebrates, whale sharks, mantas and rays of all sizes.
Spotlights include: Sea Lion Colonies, Las Ánimas, El Bajo Seamounts, Cerralvo Island, and seasonal appearances by sea lions, giant mantas and hammer head sharks.
Amazing routes to the World’s Aquarium!
Aquarium of the World: September and October
Aquarium of the World + Cabo Pulmo: November
Availability
SHIPS FOR THIS ADVENTURE
7 days / 6 nights leaving from La Paz (LAP)
| Day 1 | 20:00 Shuttle from hotels in La Paz, boarding at Cantamar Marina La Paz |
| Day 2 | 3 dives at San Francisquito Islet / Sea Lion Colony |
| Day 3 | 3 dives at Las Ánimas Night dive |
| Day 4 | 3 dives at Las Ánimas Sea Lion Colony |
| Day 5 | 3 dives at El Bajo Sea mounts |
| Day 6 | 3 dives at La Reina and La Reinita islets north of Jacques Cousteau Island (Cerralvo) |
| Day 7 | 9:00 disembarkation, shuttle to hotels or La Paz airport. |
Sample itinerary – Weather and conditions limited.
Port of Departure
La Paz (LAP) México
Diving in the Sea of Cortez
With dive sites for all skills, the Sea of Cortez has some of the most wonderful dive sites protected by the Islands and some others deep in the blue, with current diving.
Instructors onboard can give you courses on Advanced Open Water diving (AOWD) and NITROX diving (Enriched air).
Diving Skills:
- Open Water Diver
- Good bouyancy control
Required:
- Diving certification card
- Diving Insurance: DAN or equivalent
- Dive Trip Insurance like DiveAssure
- Surface Marker Buoy – Personal