AZTinman
Contributor
Just returned from a three day dive trip to San Carlos with Desert Divers out of Tucson. We dove a couple of sites on Isla San Pedro on the first day and did local sites the remaining two days.
It's definitely changed to 7 mil suite time on the Sea of Cortez. Water temps were in the mid-low 60's range. Visibility varied from site to site. The best visibility (50'+) was off Pelican Point on the south end of San Pedro Island. We also had decent visibility (40+) on local dive sites like San Antonio and Catalina. Visibility on other sites varied, but typically deteriorated as depth increased.
There was no shortage of critters at all six of the dive sites we visited. Pelican Point was 'lousy' with sea lions. My partners and I found ourselves with over a dozen at several times during the dive. One snatched the dive knife off one of my partner's leg and vanished with it. My other partner got some good video of the sea lions playing with us.
All sites seemed to be loaded with stingrays and green morays. I finally found a good-sized jewel moray. We found it free-swimming during our dive on San Antonio. Despite water temps in the mid-60's range, there were two sea turtles just north of the swim through on the South Point of San Pedro.
It was a good trip. Desert Divers does a nice job with us Mexico newbie's. They typically staff with dive masters who are familiar with the different dive sites and act as guides if divers want a 'tour' guide. Staff members also know the local restaurants well. It's a personable outfit.
Good trip! Fun stuff!
-AZTinman
It's definitely changed to 7 mil suite time on the Sea of Cortez. Water temps were in the mid-low 60's range. Visibility varied from site to site. The best visibility (50'+) was off Pelican Point on the south end of San Pedro Island. We also had decent visibility (40+) on local dive sites like San Antonio and Catalina. Visibility on other sites varied, but typically deteriorated as depth increased.
There was no shortage of critters at all six of the dive sites we visited. Pelican Point was 'lousy' with sea lions. My partners and I found ourselves with over a dozen at several times during the dive. One snatched the dive knife off one of my partner's leg and vanished with it. My other partner got some good video of the sea lions playing with us.
All sites seemed to be loaded with stingrays and green morays. I finally found a good-sized jewel moray. We found it free-swimming during our dive on San Antonio. Despite water temps in the mid-60's range, there were two sea turtles just north of the swim through on the South Point of San Pedro.
It was a good trip. Desert Divers does a nice job with us Mexico newbie's. They typically staff with dive masters who are familiar with the different dive sites and act as guides if divers want a 'tour' guide. Staff members also know the local restaurants well. It's a personable outfit.
Good trip! Fun stuff!
-AZTinman
