Dive into the Sea of Cortez

La Paz, Mexico

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Blue Planet Scuba
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173 reviews
Nov 3 - 10, 2018
Group size: 8 - 20
Dive into the Sea of Cortez
La Paz, Mexico

Blue Planet Scuba
  • Email address verified
173 reviews

$2,185
Deposit: $500
Nov 3 - 10, 2018
Group size: 8 - 20

About this trip

2 nights camping + 5 nights hotel + 15 dives + snorkel with whale sharks!


Play with sea lions, snorkel with whale sharks, dive at night with schooling mobula rays and more! Join us for this unique trip to the Sea of Cortez, one of the most biologically diverse marine systems in the world. We'll camp under the stars at a World Heritage Site, dive at Cabo Pulmo Marine Park, one of Mission Blue’s Hope Spots, and experience the charms of La Paz. 

Diving in the Sea of Cortez 

Get up close to some of the ocean’s coolest creatures including a life-changing frolic with a colony of 400 wild sea lions. What sets La Paz diving apart is the big stuff: giant mantas, sea lions, and impressive numbers of sharks, including whale sharks and hammerheads. There are also over 900 species of fish to see as well as marine mammals and diving birds. In October, the waters are warm with great visibility and a great chance of seeing juvenile whale Sharks.

Camping on Espiritu Santo 

You can't really call this camping - think of it as camping with benefits! Espiritu Santo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – a world class natural park. Each tent, which has an amazing view of the turquoise bay, accommodates two people and comes equipped with cots and sleeping bags. Other creature comforts include manual flushing toilets and solar showers in private bamboo stalls, beach lounge chairs with umbrellas, covered dining and classroom area and more. A chef and three-person crew will prepare delicious meals and tend to camp while you are away exploring during the day.


Here you will experience all that nature has to offer 24 hours a day. The island is uninhabited and the beach camp is available by permit only. Enjoy soaking up the heat on the beach chairs or comb the waters edge as the sand sinks between your toes. Cruise around the bay in a kayak or on a paddle board while spotting for marine life in the crystal clear water. Watch Brown Pelicans and Great Blue Herons feed on the water’s edge. The sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. The night sky, unhindered by light pollution, is clear and filled with the unfiltered brilliance of the stars and planets.

La Paz 

The port city of La Paz has become the ideal site for all kinds of visitors. Its natural landscapes, deserts, mountains and seas — from the “largest aquarium in the world” to its islands that flank the bay — are the dream of every adventurer who enjoys diving, camping and extreme sports. La Paz offers first class services without losing the charm of a small city. Safe and cozy, but cosmopolitan, it has all the amenities a world traveler could want.


Our home base will be Hyatt Place, not far from our fabulous dive center, Fun Baja. Our stay includes hot breakfast, free wifi, on site bar, food, pool and shuttles to downtown La Paz.

Travel

You should fly in to La Paz (LAP) on November 3 and arrive no later than 3 PM. If you fly into Cabo (SJD), you must schedule your arrival so you arrive no later that 12 PM. From Cabo, plan to take the Eco Baja Tours Shuttle - click here for information on the shuttle and to book a ride. It's a 3 hour ride from Cabo to La Paz. You can fly home at any time on November 10. Please email or call the shop with any questions before booking your flight!

Cancellation Policy

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 


Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

What’s included

  • 2 nights of camping
    Stay in a tent on the beach with all meals prepared on site by a chef, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking and more
  • 2 dive days from island
    2 days of 3-tank dives from the island plus diving and snorkeling with the sea lions and a night dive with schooling mobula rays
  • 5 nights in the Hyatt
    Double or single occupancy available; breakfast included
  • 2 dive days from La Paz
    2 days of 3-tank dives plus swimming with whale sharks; lunch included
  • 1 dive day in Cabo Pulmo
    1 day of 2-tank dives at Cabo Pulmo
  • Airport transfers
    Round trip transfers from La Paz airport

What’s not included

  • Enriched Air/Nitrox
    for Nitrox certified divers
  • Flights
    international flights to La Paz
  • Scuba equipment
    Only tanks and weights included; rental gear available
  • Tips
    Tips for the boat's excellent crew
  • Meals not specified
    Dinners and any other meals not mentioned above

Available Packages

Diver, Double Occupancy

Shared tent on the island and shared room in La Paz; two beds

$2,185
Deposit: $500
Diver, Single Occupancy
$2,655
Deposit: $500
Non-diver, Double Occupancy
$1,665
Deposit: $500
$2,185
Deposit: $500


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Blue Planet Scuba
173 reviews
Blue Planet is a different kind of scuba diving organization — aimed at providing the best education and experiences to divers in the Washington, DC area and beyond, while harnessing the excitement and adventure of scuba diving to help protect our fragile oceans.

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Another home run from Blue Planet! We saw sharks, shipwrecks, and more! Special thanks to our trip leader, Heather, for doing so much to make sure everyone had a blast!
By Rachel D for Dive with the Great Hammerheads on Mar 22, 2025
Bucket-List opportunity to dive with Great Hammerhead sharks. Small, friendly and enthusiastic group with comprehensive travel planning and responsive leadership from Blue Planet.
By David L for Dive with the Great Hammerheads on Mar 18, 2025
AM
I had a great time on my recent trip with Blue Planet. The dives were great and the group of divers were diverse and friendly. Plus points to Heather for going out of her way to find other activities when the weather didn’t cooperate.
By Andy M for Dive with the Great Hammerheads on Mar 14, 2025
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Where to even begin….This was such a great trip! Heather and Jonas made Raja Ampat a stellar experience, from communicating what visas and health forms we needed to organizing an optional tour guide in Jakarta (where most of us had a long layover). It was a wonderful experience with no hiccups. The only thing I wished we had done was one of the post-trip experiences (diving other parts of Indonesia) that Blue Planet offered!
By Rachel L for Raja Ampat, Indonesia Liveaboard on Feb 23, 2025
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Wonderful experience diving Raja Ampat on Aggressor with Blue Planet. Heather and Jonas make it look so easy. Raja Ampat is extraordinary, so many endemic species. Highly recommend! (just not all at once, okay?)
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Blue planet is absolutely spectacular - I try to go on at least one trip a year with them! They've taught me everything I know about diving and show incredible care and dedication to their divers. The trips are absolutely incredible; I wish it was possible to rate them six stars instead of five! I cannot recommend them highly enough and intend to keep diving with them for years to come.
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