La Paz dive shop recommendation

[catzndogz22]

I'd like to spend a few days diving with sea lions in La Paz before boarding a Socorro liveaboard at the end of this month. Can anybody recommend a reputable dive operator in La Paz? I'm also looking for information about transportation between SJD and La Paz. Thanks!

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I'd recommend Luke Inman's operation Cortez Expeditions https://www.facebook.com/pg/cortezexpeditions/. He's very well regarded also by some great cave instructors I know in Yucatan.

 

[horn34]

Any new recommendations for dive shops in La Paz? Looking to do a couple of days at the end of November.

 

[catzndogz22]

Any new recommendations for dive shops in La Paz? Looking to do a couple of days at the end of November.

Per the recommendation above, I booked my dives through Luke Inman at Cortez Expeditions and was very happy with the service. I'll definitely book with him on future trips to La Paz and he'll be on my shortlist for my next Socorro or Sea of Cortez liveaboard trip. Side note: I LOVED La Pax for both the diving and the town. Cortez Expeditions

 

[horn34]

Per the recommendation above, I booked my dives through Luke Inman at Cortez Expeditions and was very happy with the service. I'll definitely book with him on future trips to La Paz and he'll be on my shortlist for my next Socorro or Sea of Cortez liveaboard trip. Side note: I LOVED La Pax for both the diving and the town. Cortez Expeditions

Yeah, they are on my "recommended" list, they're just a little pricey for a 2 tank dive ($200)

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Yeah, they are on my "recommended" list, they're just a little pricey for a 2 tank dive ($200)

Is that for a private boat or group? How far is the dive site?

 

[NAUI Wowie]

Yeah, they are on my "recommended" list, they're just a little pricey for a 2 tank dive ($200)

even for tourist spot thats gouging big time unless its just you on the boat

 

[horn34]

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

For $200, you are getting a full day's excursion, food, the marine park fee is covered. Plus it's a long boat ride, up to 2 hours. That's 4 hours round trip, so a lot of fuel. Plus, they go at half capacity for the comfort of the guests. CE is owner operated, and provides an upscale experience. While it isn't for everyone, it certainly isn't gouging anyone. Over the years, I've sent people there who have been incredibly happy with the service and the quality equipment. Luke has a great reputation among top instructors in Mexico.

 

[horn34]

For $200, you are getting a full day's excursion, food, the marine park fee is covered. Plus it's a long boat ride, up to 2 hours. That's 4 hours round trip, so a lot of fuel. Plus, they go at half capacity for the comfort of the guests. CE is owner operated, and provides an upscale experience. While it isn't for everyone, it certainly isn't gouging anyone. Over the years, I've sent people there who have been incredibly happy with the service and the quality equipment. Luke has a great reputation among top instructors in Mexico.

I assume you're replying to the other poster about "gouging", since I never used that word. I said they were pricey...which they are.

I've found several other La Paz dive shops that offer the same trip description for $150 or less. Unless they are all providing sketchy/sub-standard dive services, they're 25% cheaper than CE, which adds up for 2 divers over multiple days.

CE may provide a unique dive experience that the others don't, but I'm not seeing it from the description.