Do I need prior certification for this dive?

Beginners can join with a private guide, but some basic certification or prior experience is recommended for comfort and safety.

Is dive gear included in the price?

No, SCUBA gear is not included, but Orca Dive Baja offers rental equipment available during booking.

What marine animals might I see on the dive?

Expect sightings of sea lions, various rays, sea turtles, reef sharks, moray eels, and colorful reef fish.

How long does the dive trip last?

The full experience typically lasts around four hours including briefing, dive time, and returns.

Is the water temperature comfortable year-round?

Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally, with wetsuits recommended fall through spring for warmth.

What safety measures are in place during the dive?

Comprehensive briefings, private guides, and strict adherence to dive limits maintain safety on every trip.

SCUBA Dive Cabo San Lucas Bay with Orca Dive Baja | Air Activities | Water Activities

Situated where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean, Cabo San Lucas Bay offers a rare marine crossroads for divers seeking vivid underwater landscapes and rich biodiversity. Orca Dive Baja delivers a standout two-tank SCUBA experience here that appeals to everyone from beginners earning their fins to seasoned divers chasing an impressive variety of sea life.

The dive sites around Los Cabos are defined by dramatic rock formations and thriving reefs that form natural underwater playgrounds. Expect to swim alongside curious sea lions darting through the currents, while the reef shelters colorful angelfish, moray eels, and surgeonfish. The waters are also a known haunt for majestic rays—including mobulas and eagle rays—plus olive ridley, green, and loggerhead sea turtles gliding gracefully nearby. Reef sharks patrol the periphery, adding to the thrill without threatening safety.

Orca Dive Baja’s tours emphasize safety and personalization, offering a detailed pre-dive briefing plus a private guide to ensure you navigate the underwater terrain comfortably and within your skill level. This personal approach enhances the experience whether you’re here to learn or log memorable dives.

This four-hour trip features convenient inclusions like water, snacks, and underwater photography or video when conditions allow, so you can savor and document your time beneath the waves without distraction. Professional and culturally respectful, Orca Dive Baja is deeply integrated into Cabo’s outdoor recreation scene, helping visitors connect authentically to the marine environment while supporting regional conservation efforts.

Whether you want to witness the interplay between two oceans or simply dive into vibrant marine ecosystems, Orca Dive Baja holds a prime spot for adventurous divers visiting Baja California Sur. Their combination of expert guidance, diverse underwater encounters, and commitment to sustainable practices make this a premier choice in the region.

About Orca Dive Baja

Orca Dive Baja is a Cabo San Lucas–based dive and snorkeling operator serving Baja California Sur visitors. The company runs guided snorkeling safaris, pelagic shark snorkeling tours, and multi-tank SCUBA dives across local sites including Espiritu Santo Island, Cabo Pulmo, Cerralvo (La Ventana), and the Cabo San Lucas bay and corridor.

Pelagic shark snorkeling and several open-ocean safaris are led by marine biologists and ecologists, providing wildlife-focused briefings and conservation information. Trip formats range from short 2.5-hour photo and beach excursions to half-day (approximately 5–6 hour) snorkeling safaris that include sea lion encounters, mobula ray displays, turtles, dolphins, and migrating whales when seasonally present.

Reef snorkel cruises in Cabo San Lucas visit iconic landmarks such as the Arch and Lover’s Beach while offering safe guided snorkeling among reef fish and turtles. Orca Dive Baja offers Discover Scuba sessions for beginners and two-tank SCUBA options at Cabo Pulmo, Cabo San Lucas bay, and corridor locations for certified divers. Professional guides prioritize safety and respectful wildlife interaction, and trips note suitability for different experience levels where specified.

Equipment, photo options, and exact itineraries vary by tour; several experiences include edited digital photo albums. Orca Dive Baja operates within regional conservation practices and focuses on education, wildlife observation, and responsible tourism in the Sea of Cortez and Pacific approaches to Cabo San Lucas. Bookings are scheduled from the Cabo San Lucas marina with clear pre-trip instructions, gear options, and photographic services available on select departures to suit families, snorkelers, and certified divers locally.

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