Frequently Asked Questions
Diving Conditions & Seasons
What is the best time of year to dive in Cabo San Lucas?
Cabo San Lucas offers year-round diving, but the best conditions are typically from August to February. During these months, the water is warmest, visibility is at its peak, and marine life activity is high.
What is the water temperature and visibility like?
Water temperatures in Cabo San Lucas range from 68°F (20°C) in winter to 85°F (29°C) in late summer. Visibility ranges from 30 to over 100 feet, especially clear in the fall months.
Can you dive in Cabo during the winter months?
Yes! Winter diving is excellent, especially for encountering big marine life like whales and rays. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for comfort during colder months.
What kind of dive conditions should I expect?
Most dive sites in Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and the Corridor are sheltered with mild to moderate currents and calm surface conditions, making them suitable for all experience levels.
Booking, Payments & Cancellation
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation Policy
Once you reserve a space, that space is yours and cannot be sold to anyone else. Therefore, if you cancel without sufficient notice, we do not have the opportunity to fill that space. This cancellation policy is designed to cover part of the lost revenue.
– For all the Cabo San Lucas, Corridor and Gordo Banks trips we refund 100% for any cancellations made more than 72 hours prior to the trip. We do not refund for “No Shows” or cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the trip.
– For all PADI courses, a non-refundable deposit of $250 USD is required. Upon receipt of the deposit, a PADI eLearning code will be sent to you. The eLearning materials are yours to keep. Please consult with your physician to ensure you are fit for scuba diving before purchasing the eLearning code.
– For all full-day excursions to Cabo Pulmo, La Paz, La Ventana, and Puerto Chale, a $75 USD deposit is required to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is due at least three days prior to the trip. If we need to cancel your reservation due to bad weather or not meeting the minimum number of participants, we will refund 100% of your payments. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than seven days before the trip.
– Dives canceled by Dive Cabo due to weather and/or port closures will allow the client the option to reschedule the dive (based on availability) or to receive a 100% refund of the deposit.
– Dive Cabo has a zero tolerance policy for “drinking and diving.” Everything in moderation is acceptable; however, anyone showing up for the dive hung-over or smelling of alcohol will not be allowed on the boat and will not be issued a refund.
High-Season Policy: For trips booked between November 20–30 or December 20–31, deposits are non-refundable due to the high volume of inquiries and limited availability during these peak periods.
How do I book a dive or snorkel tour with Dive Cabo?
You can book directly through our website, by phone, or by email. A deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept major credit and debit cards (VISA, Mastercard and Discover), US bank transfers including Zelle, and offer a 10% discount for cash payments in USD or MXN.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If Dive Cabo cancels your trip due to unsafe sea conditions or weather, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Marine Life in Cabo San Lucas & The Corridor
What marine animals can I see while diving in Cabo?
Expect encounters with sea lions, turtles, moray eels, octopus, nudibranchs, schools of tropical fish, and a large variety of rays such as mobulas, spotted eagle, and cownose etc. Humpback and Grey whales and dolphins are seasonal highlights.
When is mobula ray season in Cabo?
Mobula rays migrate past Cabo from May to July. During this time, massive schools can often be seen both underwater and from the surface. You can experience this migration in our Mobula Ray Safari or our La Ventana Sea Safari trips.
Do you offer shark diving?
Yes, we run shark diving trips to Gordo Banks out of our partner shop in San José del Cabo. These are advanced blue-water dives with the chance to see hammerheads and silky sharks.
Are whale sharks found in Cabo?
Whale sharks are not commonly seen in Cabo San Lucas. However, we offer seasonal tours to La Paz (October to April) for snorkeling with whale sharks in their natural habitat.
PADI Courses & Certifications
How long does it take to get PADI Open Water certified in Cabo?
Our standard PADI Open Water Course takes 3 days to complete and includes online theory (eLearning), confined water training, and four open water dives. We also offer a Fast-Track option completed in 2 days for those who are short on time.
Do I need prior experience to enroll in a PADI course?
No prior experience is required. Our Discover Scuba Diving program is perfect for first-timers and includes full instruction and shallow dives.
Can I complete my PADI Referral Dives with Dive Cabo?
Yes! If you’ve completed your pool and theory elsewhere, you can finish your open water dives with us and become fully certified.
What age can you start scuba diving?
You can start the PADI Open Water Course at age 10. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and meet basic swimming and health requirements.
Dive Trips & Locations
Where are the dive sites located?
Our daily trips explore the Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and The Corridor. All dive sites are accessible by boat and range from 5 to 45 minutes from our marina location.
What's the difference between Cabo San Lucas and The Corridor?
The Marine Park features dramatic underwater landscapes and sea lion colonies, while The Corridor offers beautiful reef systems and slightly calmer conditions.
Do you offer trips to Cabo Pulmo?
Yes, we offer full-day scuba diving and snorkeling excursions to Cabo Pulmo, with transportation and lunch included.
Do you offer Night Dives?
Yes! Night dives are offered regularly and are a great way to see a different side of the marine park, including bioluminescence and nocturnal creatures.
Transportation & Getting to the Shop
Do you offer hotel pickup or transportation?
Yes, transportation is available at an additional cost. We service most areas in Los Cabos and can coordinate shared or private options for your group.
How do I get to Dive Cabo?
You can either book Dive Cabo transportation, take a taxi, or use Uber. We are located right at the marina in Cabo San Lucas, inside the Hotel Tesoro (Local A14). Find us HERE on Google Maps
Can I be picked up in San José del Cabo?
Yes, we can arrange round-trip transportation from San José del Cabo for diving or snorkeling tours with Dive Cabo. If you’d rather stay closer to home, our sister location East Cape Explorers runs daily diving, snorkeling and whale watching tours out of the San José del Cabo marina.
Is there parking available near Dive Cabo?
Yes, paid parking is available nearby, and free street parking can sometimes be found within walking distance of the shop, if you arrive early enough. We tend to recommend parking HERE, which is a short 3 minute walk from our shop, right on the marina.