Going to Cabo San Lucas for First Time

[liuk3]

Planning a last minute trip to Cabo San Lucas for my sister-in-law's birthday. Gonna be there for 5 days.

Couple of questions:
- Is it worth diving while I am down there?
- What is the water temperature going to be like in the first week of April?
- If we are going to be staying at Pueblo Bonito, could you recommend a dive op?
- Is a rental car recommended?

Thanks for any info. Trying to decide whether to haul my gear down.

 

[driftwood]

It has been years since I have been to Cabo, but here are some things to do. First, take a water taxi over to Lover's beach. The rocks look jagged till you are close to them. Second, have dinner at Macabo Marriscabo. The bacon wrapped shrimp is almost enough to make me want to return. Your mouth will love you.

If you don't KNOW the local rules of the road, do not rent a car.

 

[liuk3]

Thanks for the tips. I don't know anything about Cabo, so the advice si much appreciated especially since the trip is on such short notice.

 

[Elevatorguy2]

We just got back from Cabo yesterday. Water temp was 72. My kids and I dove 3 mil shorties and were fine. (We are Canadian) The rest dove full 6mil suits. We dove 3 days with Lands End. They were fantastic especially Lorena the dive master. She has a genuine passion for the sport and it comes through on her dives. The vis was around 40 feet although we had one day where it was 60 plus. Some of the marine life we saw was various eels, barracuda, white tip shark, stingrays, octopus, and sea lions along with a variety of tropical fish. I’d say it’s absolutely worth diving.

 

[liuk3]

What was the max depth ranges of your dives out there? Was it 72 degrees at depth?

Thanks for the real time update.

 

[Elevatorguy2]

The max depth was 105 at the sandfalls and it was probably 70. We spent most of our time at the 40-60 foot range where it was 72.

 

[liuk3]

Thanks!

 

[redball]

Ken,

I just got back from Cabo and can probably answer any questions you may have. I ended up renting a car as well and recieved a briefing on how to drive in Cabo. One recommendation is if your going to drive get a garmin with Mexico loaded on it. Using a map and driving is tough by yourself. We stayed in San Jose Del Cabo and the only diving to be done is in Cabo San Lucas or Cabo Pulmo (Only during May-Dec). You may find a dive op willing to take you there but they are going to want a larger group to go to make it worth wile. I spent 4 days diving in Cabo during my visit and enjoyed it a great deal.

Water temps where in the mid 60's to 70 deg F. Vis ranged from 30 to 50 feet. I dove the entire time in a 3mm Full Suit (No gloves, No Hood).

Couple of questions:
- Is it worth diving while I am down there?
YES I would recommend you dive while in Cabo
- What is the water temperature going to be like in the first week of April?
See Above
- If we are going to be staying at Pueblo Bonito, could you recommend a dive op?

LAND'S END DIVERS - Recommend diving with Lorena as she is a great guide.
- Is a rental car recommended?
Avoid it if possible but Cab fare was going to run 35 US from San Jose Del Cabo to Cabo San Lucas one way. Check on it shuttles or cabs before renting a car.

Places to Dive
Land's End - Seals, Sting Rays, Guitar Fish, Lobsters, Ship Wreck,
Max depth 69 feet
Pelican Rock - Lots of Marine life
Max depth 65 feet
Sand Falls - Very Cool to see the sand falling to the ocean floor
Max Depth 108 feet
Middle Wall - Saw the Manta Rays on this dive
Max Depth 116 feet

Do you take your own gear? I did and was glad I did that's the reason I spent the money to buy it. Also take a dive light and your camera. Disposables don't work well because the best one I could find is only rated to 50 feet and every dive I went on exceeded that depth. I bought a Sealife DC800 for this reason and was very glad I did because I came home with some great photos.

 

[diverdude09]

Hello Divers. We just dove Cabo.Water was 65 I used my 5.5mm suit with hood and was fine. Water vis was 35 feet.
We Dove Peligan Rock where we saw giant Groupers and many schools of tropical Fish,Parrot Fish,two small mantas and lots of mirco life bring your camara.
next Dive was at Neptunes Finger We saw a green Sea Turtle, Octopus,white tip reef Shark, Lobsters,and some Sea Lions.
Summer is the Best Time to dive cabo but it is worth Diving all year round with so many species of Tropical fish you cant be board Diving There.
I have used Baja Dive three Times and always have a great time.I like the Big Boat they use about 40 or so feet and has a hard top for lots of shade.
The Dive masters are always very helpfull and take small groups 5 or less or cooldiver2@yahoo.com

 

[suedownunder1]

I having been Diving Cabo for a number of years and have used all the shops there but for the last few years years I have been Diving with Baja Dive bucause I like getting the same great service every time.The are Located in The Tesoro Resort on the Marina Boardwalk.Great Boat very helpfull Dive Masters And they wash and store my gear for free.
www.baja-dive.net or cooldiver2@yahoo.com