Our Dive Boats
THE SEA OF CORTEZ
With over 900 species of reef fish, the Sea of Cortez is one of the most spectacular bodies of water on earth. Known for encounters with large pelagics such as whale sharks, giant mantas, and schooling hammerheads. We dive abundant reef fish found nowhere else in the world, four-foot stingrays, sea lions, sea turtles, 100 lb. grouper and many other unique experiences.
ANEGADA
On the edge of the Submarine Canyon that forms San Lucas Bay. Beautiful wall dive to small sandfall at around 90'. Large congregations of big and small tropicals. Slopes covered with gorgonians and graceful sea fans. Not uncommon to spot rays and large pelagics swimming out of nearby deeper water. Also an excellent night dive, The Bay of San Lucas is a National Marine Sanctuary so we take only pictures and leave only bubbles.
THE POINT
At Land's End where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Sea lions, turtles, huge sea bass on occasion. Marauding schools of game fish attracted by large schools of baitfish such as sardines and green jacks. Pelagics such as whale sharks and mantas also spotted in this area. Also morays, octopus, tropicals, etc., Average depth of 60'.
LA LARGA
60' to 120' Canyons. Rocky outcrops give way to steep vertical granite walls and rocky ledges at 100'. Thick with gorgonians and sea fans. Octopus, abundant tropicals, schools of barracuda and other pelagics. Largest of the two famous sandfalls begins here at 100'.
ACROSS THE BAY SITES
The dives Across the Bay are drift dives; depths are usually 80-90 feet on the first dive and 50-60 feet on the second dive.
Across The Bay sites are our specialty and include trips to the more remote Sea of Cortez reefs located along the coast from Cabeza de Ballena up past Chileno Bay. We've been exploring this area since the summer of 1999 and have discovered about 20 new dive sites. There are pristine and untouched reefs. We are the only shop that goes Across the Bay on a regular basis. We rarely encounter other dive operations on our trips there.
We have discovered and charted over 20 distinct and different dive sites in the area we call “Across the Bay"!!
Less boat traffic means a lot more marine life. While we still dive the five local sites on a daily basis, the areas "Across the Bay" are some of the best of our day diving excursions. And it is the best place to find sea turtles.
“ACROSS THE BAY” SITES INCLUDE: TWIN DOLPHINS REEF, THE BLOWHOLE, CHILENO BAY, BARCO VARADO AND LOS MORROS."
Picture huge rock formations, winding canyons, walls covered in gorgonians. Small nurse sharks and guitarfish sometimes inhabit the area, along with a few large grouper and the occasional bat ray or eagle ray. Pelagics such as Mantas and Whale Sharks have also been spotted here.
CABO PULMO
Not enough can be said about the Mexican National Marine Park at Cabo Pulmo! It’s a diving experience not to be missed. Cabo Pulmo is the only living coral reef on the western coast of North America. It is the most unique marine phenomena in the entire Sea of Cortez. A National Marine Sanctuary, it is protected and preserved, it’s rich in marine life and pristine coral. Cabo Pulmo is a 2 hour drive from Cabo San Lucas. Very Remote, Very Beautiful.
Cabo Pulmo Video
GORDO BANKS
An amazing experience for advanced divers. Eight miles off the coast of San Jose Del Cabo, the top of this seamount lies under 110' - 130' of water. Due to the depth and currents this dive is only for the highly experienced diver.. Plenty of action in the first few feet of the water column, whirlpools of jacks, scores of schooling hammerheads, solitary bull sharks, manta rays and even the huge whale sharks encountered by fortunate divers. The cost of the trip includes; 3000 psi aluminum tanks, weights, boat, bilingual certified Divemaster, refreshments.
Gordo Banks Video
LA PAZ
We run two types of trips to La Paz: When the Whale Sharks congregate in La Paz Bay (late October to December), we take groups up to Snorkel with them . . . In the diving season we take our groups to experience the Sealion Rookery at Los Islote, The El Bajo Seamount and when they are there the Mantas at La Reyna.
INTO THE BLUE
You are 10 miles from shore . . . There is 2000 feet of water under your fin tips, it’s clear water, crystal blue with visibility like drinking water, you drift in the blue void, weightless, like an astronaut on a spacewalk . . . Suddenly, there’s a shadow; a vague shape at the far limit of your visibility . .
BLUEWATER DIVING
Originating off the Kona Coast of Hawaii . . . Once reserved solely for Marine Scientists . . . Blue Water Diving is defined as diving in the open ocean where the bottom is generally greater than 500 feet deep. At times the Ocean can seem to be an enormous void. But at other times we can encounter marine mammals, sharks and a variety of fishes, often we encounter strange iridescent jellyfish, they vary from the size of your thumb to bigger than the boat. You have to “keep your head on a swivel” and be ready for whatever swims by.
We Also Offer the PADI DISTINCTIVE SPECIALTY “BLUE WATER DIVER” for an Additional $100.00
DESERT TOUR
You’ve finished a great week of diving with us . . . Your flight is tomorrow and you think it’s a good idea to not dive today . . . What are you going to do with your last day in Cabo? You can lie around the pool at the hotel . . . or . . . you can let us take you out into the desert and show you some of the other beauties of Baja . . .
DESERT TOUR
We love the Sea of Cortez but we love the desert too . . . The dichotomy of the rich, blue Sea and the burnt brown desert is part of the unique beauty of Cabo San Lucas . . . So let us take you out and show you what Baja looked like before they started building hotels here. We can go to the waterfalls for a true view of the desert, we could head out to La Candelairia, a ranching village, which has changed very little it the last 100 years, or we could travel up the Pacific side to Todos Santos for folks who enjoy the arts.
6 Hour Desert Tour is $100.00pp; This Includes: Pickup at Your Hotel, Tour with a Bilingual Guide in an Air Conditioned SUV, Lunch and Refreshments.
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PHONES:
(From the U.S.)
(513) 898-0547
(From Mexico)
(624) 143-0505
After Hours Cellular
(624) 355-3975
ADDRESS:
AMIGOS DEL MAR
Marina Blvd. S/N
Plaza Galicota, Local 53 y 54
CABO SAN LUCAS, B.C.S. MEXICO
E MAIL:
sealion@amigosdelmar.com
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