🤿 Water & SeaYear-round (best viz May–Nov)✓ Free cancellation
Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks)
Two-tank wall and boulder dives at Los Arcos for certified divers
Banderas Scuba Republic★ 4.8 (113 reviews)$106USD per person
What it is
Two-tank guided dive at Los Arcos for certified divers. 15–25m, giant boulders, eels, octopus, seasonal mantas. Gear and nitrox available.
Good to know
⏱About 4.5 hours, door to door.
📍Meet at Boca de Tomatlán, 8:30am.
👶Minimum age 12.
🥾Some walking on uneven ground — closed shoes help.
💦You will get wet — bring a swimsuit and a dry change of clothes.
🌊Open water — take motion-sickness medication beforehand if you're prone to it.
📅Best Year-round (best viz May–Nov).
✓Free cancellation on the operator's site, usually up to 24 hours before.
How the day flows
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📍Meet & check-in
Boca de Tomatlán, 8:30am
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🧭Board & cross the bay
Quick safety briefing aboard before heading out onto Banderas Bay.
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⏱Main experience (~4.5 h)
Two-tank wall and boulder dives at Los Arcos for certified divers · 4.5 h.
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✓Return & booking note
Return to the starting pier or drop-off. Most departures include free cancellation up to 24 h prior.
Is it safe?
A two-tank dive at Los Arcos capped at 6 divers (age 12+), diving 15–25 m. Certification verification, conservative buoyancy over protected reefs, and a safe post-dive surface interval before flying are essential.
•Bring your Open Water (or equivalent) certification card and check medical questionnaire rules beforehand; deeper walls drop quickly below 20 m in the protected national park area.
•Never plan this dive within 18–24 hours of a commercial flight out of PVR Airport due to decompression safety.
•Boat traffic and surge sit above popular reef swim-throughs — stay behind your divemaster, deploy an SMB if drifting, and keep fins clear of sponge and coral.
•May–November typically delivers warmer water and clearest visibility; winter months (Dec–Mar) bring cooler thermoclines — confirm 5 mm vs. 3 mm wetsuit availability.
November — the dry season begins and Festival Gourmet runs mid-month. Whale season opens in December.
Common questions
Is Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks) safe?
A two-tank dive at Los Arcos capped at 6 divers (age 12+), diving 15–25 m. Certification verification, conservative buoyancy over protected reefs, and a safe post-dive surface interval before flying are essential.
How much does Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks) cost?
It starts around $106 USD per person. The exact price depends on the date and group size — check the operator's page.
How long is Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks)?
Plan for about 4.5 hours including transport to and from the meeting point.
When is the best time for Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks)?
Year-round (best viz May–Nov). Outside that window it may not run, or conditions won't be as good.
Who is Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks) good for?
It suits solo, couple, groups of friends. Minimum age 12.
Where do I book Scuba Diving — Los Arcos (2 Tanks)?
Use the Book button on this page — it goes to the operator or Viator, where you pick a date and pay. Vallarta Pro doesn't take payment or a booking fee.
