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title: Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas
lang: en
type: tour
city: Los Cabos
country: Mexico
price: 129
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 269
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Supervised shallow first dive
rank_in_category: 8 of 14 (Scuba Diving)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-08
data_updated: 2026-10-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/tours/beginner-scuba-diving-in-cabo-san-lucas/
---

# Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas

**Guidekin's take:** Learn basic scuba theory and skills before a supervised shallow dive in Cabo San Lucas Marine Park. Tanks, weights, water and park fees are included; full gear rental and a second dive cost extra, and the minimum age is ten. 4.91 from 269 reviews at €129 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #8 of 14 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Come explore the underwater beauty of the Cabo San Lucas Marine Park on a 4-hour beginner scuba diving tour. You will receive basic theory and skills followed by a couple of shallow dives under the supervision of PADI certified instructor. If you want to experience what is it like to breath underwater, this may be the highlight of your vacation.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Ask for Plaza Gali in front of "Playa…
- Starts 07:30, 12:30: 2 departures a day
- Age rule: Minimum age is 10 years

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €129 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 269 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Manta Scuba Diving
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 07:30, 12:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08

## Reviews

4.91 from 269 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 262 of 269.

- 5 stars: 258 (96%)
- 4 stars: 4 (1%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 3 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Discover Scuba Tour | €129 / person | French, English, Spanish | 4-hour tour that will teach you the basics of scuba diving while diving with our PADI instructors. Check-in at 7:30am and the boat departs at 8am |
| Afternoon Discover Scuba Tour | €129 / person | French, English, Spanish | 4-hour tour that will teach you the basics of scuba diving while diving with our PADI instructors. Check-in at 12:30pm and the boat departs at 1pm. |

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Tanks and weights
- National park fees
- Local taxes

## Not included

- Optional Second Dive
- Gratuities
- Full gear rental

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30, 12:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Ask for Plaza Gali in front of "Playa Grande Hotel"; our shop is inside the plaza, behind the OXXO convenience store.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Drinking alcohol is not recommendable at least 12 hours before diving

## Compared with other Scuba Diving

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 14** | €129 | 4h | 4.91 (269) | shared |
| [Private Dive Boat for Certified Divers - Cabo San Lucas](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/private-dive-boat-for-certified-divers-cabo-san-lucas/?format=md) | €636 per group | 4h | 4.97 (217) | private |
| [Scuba Diving](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/scuba-diving-2/?format=md) | €135 | 4h | 4.99 (90) | shared |
| [2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/2-tank-scuba-dive-in-cabo-san-lucas-reserve-for-certified-divers/?format=md) | €129 | 4h | 4.94 (287) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 14 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €117 to €253, median €130; typical length 4h. 1 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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