Cabo San Lucas Scuba Diving Amigos del Mar

SEA OF CORTEZ

With over 900 species of reef fish, the Sea of Cortez is one of the most prolific bodies of water on earth. Known for encounters with large pelagics such as whalesharks and giant mantas, it is also one of the areas where hammerheads school. In addition to the largest living coral reef in the Sea, dive with enormous schools of reef fish found nowhere else in the world, four-foot stingrays, sea lions, sea turtles, 100 lb. grouper and many other unique experiences.

Scuba Diving Cabo - Amigos del Mar

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 gracefull sea fans. Not unusual to spot rays and big fish 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 joins the Sea of Cortez. Sea lions, turtles, huge sea basssometimes. Marauding schools of gamefish brought in by large schools of baitfish such as sardines and greenjacks. 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. Rock outcrops giving way to steep vertical granite walls and rocky ledges at 100'. Thick with gorgonians and sea fans. Octopus, abundant tropicals, schooIs of barracuda and other pelagics. Largest of the two famous sandfalls begins here at 100'.

ACROSS THE BAY
Across The Bay sites are our specialty and include trips to the more remote Sea of Cortez reefs located along the coast from Cabezca 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 some wonderful untouched reefs and we are the only shop going Across The Bay on a regular basis (two to three times a week); we rarely see another dive boat on our "Across The Bay" trips.

THE BLOWHOLE
40' to l00'.The backside of a huge rock forms a wall 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. The site gets its name from a small blowhole os hore.Gets it name from a small blowhole on shore. Pelagics such as mantas and whale sharks have also been spotted here.

OTHER ACROSS THE BAY SITES INCLUDE:
TWIN DOLPHINS REEF, CHILENO REEF, BARCO VARADO AND LOS MORROS.

We have discovered and charted over 30 distinct and different dive sites in the area we call " "Across The Bay"!!

The lack of constant boat traffic that is common on the Local sites 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 operations. And it is the best place to find sea turtles.

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.

CABO PULMO
Not enough can be said about Cabo Pulmo! The only living coral reef on the western side of North America. It is the most unique marine phenomena in the entire Sea of Cortez. Rich in marine life and an experience not to be missed. A National Marine Sanctuary. A 2 hour drive from Cabo San Lucas. Very remote.

GORDO BANKS
Rivals Cabo Pulmo and San Lucas Bay Submarine Canyon among the prime dive sites in the area. Eight miles off the coast of San Jose Del Cabo, the top of this seamount lies under 110' - 130' of water. This is an advanced dive, only for the most experienced divers, due to the depth and currents that sometimes occur. Plenty of action in the first few feet of the water column, whirlpools of jacks, scores of schooling hammerheads, solitary bull sharks, malnta rays and even the huge whale sharks encountered by fortunate divers. All of our dive tours include 3000 psi aluminum tanks, weights, boat, bilingual certified divemaster, refreshments and a natural history narration by one of our specially-trained naturalists. All necessary scuba gear may be rented with the tour for only $25 per person per day.

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SOCORRO ISLANDS
Located some 200 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas,not enough can be said about these volcanic islands. Uninhabited, except for a navel base, they have been called by many the "Mexican Galapagos". Home to whitetip, blacktip, galapagos, tiger and schooling hammerhead sharks this is an area for experienced divers only. Giant Mantas with 15' - 20' wingspans are everywhere! Besides 100 lb. tuna and schools of endless gamefish there are many exotic species of reef fish endemic to these islands and nowhere else.

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