The Bay
Water, fish, and depth.
A half-day immersion in the world's aquarium, with certified dive sites, two tanks, and a bilingual naturalist guide in the bay that shelves to 1,200 meters.
The Bay of La Paz offers year-round diving across multiple certified sites. You descend through clear water to explore wreck dives, seamount ecosystems teeming with schooling fish, and depending on the season and group proficiency, approach the sea lion rookery at Los Islotes. Site selection is determined by your guide and group certification level; RED coordinates water time to maximize your encounter with the reserve's diverse marine life.
This is not a classroom introduction. This is a full-day active diving operation for certified divers, departing at 8:30 a.m. from Muelle Fiscal in La Paz, with two tanks, lunch, drinks, and return in time for dinner. The natural history briefing, the site coordination with your guide, and the bilingual naturalist accompaniment are all part of the operational professionalism that RED brings to every water operation in Baja California Sur.
— RED Diving Operations · La Paz
Meet at Muelle Fiscal in downtown La Paz at 8:30 a.m. RED provides a bilingual naturalist guide who will brief you on the sites you will be diving, the natural history of the bay and the local ecosystem, and the day's operational plan. Descend into a 27' fiberglass skiff with full shade, seat cushions, dry storage, and all safety equipment onboard. Your guide will confirm your certification level, discuss any medical considerations, and review the dive plan for each site.
Descend on two tanks across multiple certified dive sites. The bay offers shallow wrecks suitable for recreational divers, and seamounts teeming with jacks, grouper, amberjack, and other schooling fish that respond to the bay's nutrient-rich upwells. Depending on the season, you may approach Los Islotes sea lion rookery, where the guide will determine if conditions permit close water observation. Site selection depends on your group's proficiency level and will be determined by your guide based on water conditions and operational timing. Between dives, return to the boat for a scrumptious lunch, snacks, drinks (including two beers per person), and surface interval rest.
The boat returns to Muelle Fiscal by approximately 14:00–16:30 (duration varies by distance to sites and surface conditions). RED provides clean towels and coordinated ground transportation if requested. You arrive back in La Paz in time for dinner and evening exploration of the city.
A certified dive master trained in emergency response, marine safety, and the ecology of the Bay of La Paz. Provides real-time site selection, manages air consumption, and interprets the marine life you encounter. Works with RED operations to ensure adherence to all protected-area regulations and dive protocols.
Experienced boat captain familiar with every certified dive site in the bay. Coordinates with the dive master on weather, sea conditions, and site rotation. Manages all vessel operations, safety equipment, and emergency protocols. The captain and crew ensure operational fluidity so divers can focus on their experience.
Lunch, snacks, and drinks (including two beers per person) are provided and prepared to fuel divers during surface intervals. Meals draw on local fish and fresh produce from regional suppliers. The kitchen supports your energy and recovery throughout the operation.
La Paz SCUBA diving is a half-day active operation. It is built for certified divers with current training, comfort in water at depth, and an ambition to encounter the Bay of La Paz's marine biodiversity across multiple depths and site types.
Weather and sea conditions shape each departure. RED reserves the right to modify itineraries due to wind, weather, or other operational factors. Safety and enjoyment are our top priorities. If you have a traveler who is certified and seeks direct access to the Sea of Cortez — describe their certification level, the dates you are considering, and any specific depth or site preferences. We will respond within two working days with a proposal on timing, group configuration, and logistics.
