Diving with Sea Lions & Mobula Rays

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Diving with Sea Lions & Mobula Rays
La Paz, Mexico
Oct 17 - 24, 2026
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American Dive Zone
$2,800
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Join American Dive Zone for a bucket list adventure of a lifetime in La Paz, Mexico! La Paz, Mexico offers the unique opportunity to dive with sea lions by day and mobula rays by night among many other beautiful sea life. Enjoy 5 days of diving in the Sea of Cortez, and exploring the vibrant city of La Paz. Let's go!

LA PAZ, MEXICO

La Paz is a coastal city on the eastern side of the Baja California Peninsula along the Sea of Cortez. Known for its calm waterfront, warm climate, and relaxed atmosphere, it serves as the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. It has beautiful beaches, marine life, and outdoor activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, and boat tours to nearby islands like Espíritu Santo Island, a protected natural area famous for clear waters and sea lion colonies. The city blends traditional Mexican culture with a laid-back seaside lifestyle.

THE DIVING

The Sea of Cortez is well-known for its sea lion colonies. Join us to experience the magic of diving with these special animals! In addition to sea lions, the Sea of Cortez dive sites host an abundance of marine life. Many sites lie around the protected islands of Espíritu Santo Island and Isla Partida often called part of the "aquarium of the world".

Dive profiles range from 20-60ft and 70-100ft. There is one possible dive site on a wreck that sits at 70ft.

We will have five days of 3-tank boat dives, with one bonfire style mobula ray night dive.

Minimum diving experience: As the diving here is unique with opportunities to dive with sea lions, and mobula rays, each diver must have a minimum of 25 logged dives and feel comfortable diving with wildlife at close proximity. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Catedral La Paz is near the historic center of the city, surrounded by major attractions next to Our Cathedral Lady of La Paz. With its sophisticated contemporary modernist architecture, Hotel Catedral La Paz it focuses on every detail to offer its guests an excellent service and quality, both in the rooms and its gourmet restaurant. The hotel rather than a lodging, is an invitation to a lifestyle based on elegance, comfort and relaxation.

TRAVEL

You should plan to fly into La Paz (LAP) on Saturday October, 17th. You can fly home at any time on Saturday October, 24th. Please email or call the shop before booking your flight!

Cancellation Policy

Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made will be contingent upon American Dive Zone reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund will be subject to a $250 cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator, or any other contractor associated with the trip. No refunds will be given after final payment.

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

7 Nights Accommodations

Double or single occupancy

5 days of diving

3-tank boat dives (with 1 added mobula ray night dive)

Night Dive

Bonfire style dive with mobula rays

Breakfasts & Lunches

Pizza dinner is included on the night of our Mobula ray dive

Shuttles to dive sites

Air conditioned

Airport Transfers

Roundtrip transfers to/from La Paz (LAP) airport

Taxes

Hotel taxes and service charges

What's not included

Airfare

Flights to La Paz (LAP)

Dinners

Except for the pizza dinner the night of mobula ray dive

Scuba equipment

Only tanks/weights included; rental gear available for a fee

Nitrox

Available as an add-on

Tourist Tax

Around $30. Form will be sent prior to trip. Subject to change.

Tips

Tips for the dive shop's excellent crew

Arrival

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October 17th, 2026

Upon arrival at La Paz (LAP) airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Hotel Catedral where you will check in and have the evening to relax with a group dinner planned at a local restaurant.

Dive Into Paradise

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October 18th-October 22nd

5 days of 3-tank boat dives

Mobula Ray Bonfire Dive!

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Mid-week

We will do 1 bonfire style night dive with mobula rays. Sit on the bottom of the ocean floor and watch mobula rays soar above your head. Flashlights required.

City Exploration

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October 23rd, 2026

On our off-gassing day we will have any opportunity to walk around the city of La Paz. The city offers street food tours, grafitti tours, ocean themed sculptures, and historic tours. You may also choose to spend the day at the beach. Choose your own adventure!

Departure

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October 24th, 2026

We will make our way home with new friends, great memories, and the excitement to plan your next adventure with American Dive Zone to avoid post-trip blues!

Location

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1. La Paz, Mexico

La Paz, Mexico

About your organizer

American Dive Zone is a full-service scuba dive center serving greater Grand Rapids. As a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center, we train beginner divers all the way through advanced and professional diving. Over our 25+ year history, we have processed over 4,000 certifications. Our instructors are highly experienced and undergo rigorous training to provide scuba divers with the best experience possible. Serving our local community is important to us, and in addition to supporting recreational divers we also have partnerships with four Public Safety Departments in the West Michigan region.

Our mission is to support and create experiences for our local dive community so we can grow and explore the underwater world together.

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