There is amazing scuba diving in Puerto Vallarta for certified divers alike! With our experienced guides, you can explore some of the most popular dive sites in Banderas Bay - even if you’re new to scuba! Puerto Vallarta diving is equal parts exhilarating and fascinating thanks to the diverse ecology of Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Join us for a dive (or three) and discover all there is to love offshore here in paradise!

A PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Puerto Vallarta

We’re proud that Vallarta Adventures has a PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Puerto Vallarta - because it’s one way to ensure our guests always have fun and stay safe on their dives. PADI 5-Star Dive Centers are progressive PADI Dive Shops that provide divers with a full range of scuba certification programs, scuba gear selection and scuba experience opportunities. When you scuba dive in Puerto Vallarta, it’s nice to know you’re working with people who have proven that they love diving and care for the underwater environment as much as you do.

Where are the best scuba diving sites in Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding region is home to many stunning dive sites. Some of the most stunning Puerto Vallarta dive sites include:

• Marietas Islands

• Las Caletas

• Los Arcos 

• El Morro

• Princesa Wreck 

• Chimo 

• Los Anegados 

• Corbetena

What are the best scuba diving excursions for experienced dives in Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta is a great destination for certified scuba divers with a variety of stunning dive sites. For those looking for a more thrilling 2 tank diving experience, check out the following trips for certified divers:

• Certified 2 Tank Dive at Marietas Islands

• Certified 2 Tank Dive at Las Caletas 

• Certified 2 Tank Dive at Los Arcos

• Certified 2 Tank Dive at El Morro

• Certified 2 Tank Private Dive at Princesa Wreck

• Certified 2 Tank Private Dive at Chimo

• Certified 2 Tank Private Dive at Los Anegados

• Certified 2 Tank Private Dive at La Corbetena

What are the best scuba diving trips for beginners in Puerto Vallarta?

At Vallarta Adventures we offer many scuba diver certification courses to ensure that our guests have the proper training before hopping in the pool. Many of our dive trips can be modified to a single tank dive for beginners if specified prior to booking. Here are some of the most popular diving trips booked by beginners through our Adventure Advisors:

• Learn to Dive at Las Caletas 

• 1 Tank Dive at Los Arcos 

• 1 Tank Dive at Las Caletas

Which scuba diving experiences are the best for small-groups?

If you are looking for a more relaxed and up-close look at some of the most spectacular dive sites in Mexico, check out our private scuba diving experiences for certified divers including: 

• Private Princesa Wreck Dive 

• Private Scuba Dive at Chimo 

• Private Scuba Dive in Los Anegados