Come join us on our next adventure!
One of the wonderful things about being located in the Sea of Cortez is the variety of dive locations – near and far.
Each trip is unique and unforgettable whether it’s playing with sea lions or swimming with Manta Rays – we certainly have a trip for you!
Please review each trip description and contact us if you have any questions, need more information or you are ready to make your reservation.
Check out our calendar for available dive trips and times.
>< Local Dives ><
There are several spots around Puerto Penasco that we do shore and boat dives from. The daily dive sites are often determined by the weather, wind, current and tide with your safety being our first priority. If it’s bad diving, we will let you know and refund or reschedule accordingly. We have all the gear, and equipment available to rent. Boat dives are also determined by best available dive sites according to current conditions, and they all have a different perspective for the Sea of Cortez diving environment. We hope to see you under the water soon!
- Boat dives will leave either at 8am, back at 1pm or leave at 1pm, back at 6pm.
- Boat dives are $125 for 2 tanks excluding gear.
- Shore dives are usually at Wrecked at the Reef or in front of Manny’s.
- Cost is $125 for 1 tank dive including gear.
- Gear rental is $100 (mask, fins. boots, snorkel, wetsuit, BC, regulator & computer)
Isla San Jorge aka Bird Island – Day Trip
Where: This is a wonderful day trip to Isla San Jorge, better know as Bird Island. This little island is located 28 miles south east of Puerto Penasco and the only way to get there is by boat.
When: This is an all day trip departing at 7am and returning to port around 5pm. Check calendar for availability
What to expect: Light snacks and drinks will be provided. There is always a chance to see dolphins or the occasional Whale Shark on the way to and from the island! December to March Fin whales and occasional Humpback whales return to the area for a good opportunity for pictures! Isla San Jorge is best know for it’s playful sea lion colony and a huge variety of birds. Once we arrive at the island you will have an opportunity to scuba dive, snorkel, kayak, or just enjoy the sights. These friendly creatures are a quite entertaining; whether you are diving, snorkeling, or sightseeing you will surely enjoy this adventure!
Cost: The cost of this trip for a private charter is $1300 for up to 12 people. Tanks, weights, lunch and non-alcoholic beverages are provided but please feel free to bring your additional snacks and drinks for the ride back. This trip does require a 10 person minimum for private charters can be arranged at a varied price depending on boat size required.* We also book dive trips with EcoFun Adventures and can reduce the minimum divers to 4 people, cost is $225 for a 1 tank dive including gear and also includes lunch and all beverages. (open bar only on return trip for divers) Non-divers can join for $114.
*$75 Deposit required to hold your dive date and dive spot on the chartered boat. Deposits are non-refundable 2 weeks prior to dive excursion, deposits are 100% refundable if excursions is cancelled by Rocky Point Scuba Dive
Puerto Lobos – Day Trip
Where: Located just two hours south of Puerto Penasco is the quiet little village of Puerto Lobos. This small fishing village has lots to offer in the way of diving and snorkeling.
When: Our typical day trip to Lobos consists of an early departure of 6 am and we return to Penasco usually around 4pm. Contact us to make your reservation.
What to expect: We dive off a 30′ Panga with a certified diver and excellent boat captain. Usually we caravan down the coastal highway to get there, but if we have room, you are more than welcome to ride along. This area is unspoiled and boasts a ton of fish. Last fall while I was teaching a family how to scuba dive, we were surprised by a visit from a whale shark!! There is also a small wreck dive just off shore. This is a lot of fun and you will love meeting the people of Puerto Lobos.
Cost: $225 per diver. This is a two tank dive, includes tanks, weights, lunch and water. This trip is a 4 person minimum and transportation is not provided, private trips can be scheduled at a varied price.*
*$100 deposit required to hold your dive date and dive spot on this chartered boat. Deposits are non-refundable 1 month prior to this dive excursion, 100% refundable if excursion has to be canceled by Rocky Point Scuba Dive
>< Destination Trips ><
We love exploring the world just as much as our own backyard, so we plan several destination trips every year. Every year these trips change so please inquire with questions or requests for where you’d like to go! Spaces do fill up fast so don’t hesitate to make your reservation today!
Bahia De Los Angelas 2024
Where: Join us for this amazing once-in-a-lifetime trip to Bahia de los Angeles. This very remote fishing village is located halfway down the Baja Peninsula on the Sea of Cortez.
When: (Trip 1 August 10-17,2024) FULL (Trip 2 August 31-Sept 7,2024) FULL
What to expect:
Day 1 – Travel from your location down Baja California to Bahia De Los Angeles. We will depart from Phoenix Arizona at 4am with our group of adventurists in a caravan style. You can design your own adventure and meet us on the way or in BDLA. The drive is approximately 10-11 hours, but very beautiful with several picturesque stops on the way. We arrive at Villa Bahia, our hotel, and settle into our rooms. Welcome drinks and appetizers will be served upon your arrival. We will then give briefings on our weekly activities and other opportunities at that time.
Day 2 – Relax and unwind! We will give free refresher courses before lunch and then do a shore dive off Villa Bahia’s beach to check gear, get properly weighted and most importantly, get comfortable breathing under water. Then we relax, swim, float, sun and chill. Kayaks are available and a couple palapas right on the water for shade.
Day 3 – Breakfast at 7am. The Panga’s (dive boats) will pick us up, and our gear, on our beach at 8am. Very convenient! Pick the best location for diving that day and off we go! We will do back roll entries from our panga boats on every dive. We will dive two tanks per day. On our surface intervals, we explore the islands by boat, look for dolphins or whales and educate you on the surrounding Sea of Cortez. We have lunch on a nearby beach and after the second dive, then off to snorkel with the WHALE SHARKS!! This is amazing!! Then back to our hotel we go, to relax, walk on the beach, nap, kayak, paddleboard or fish and did we say….. ??? RELAX!!!
Days 4-7 We will repeat day three. Something different every day with so much to explore. Underwater sea life is amazing and different on each and every dive.
Day 8 It is time for our journey home!
Cost: $1650 . WHAT IS INCLUDED: accommodations based on double occupancy, two dives per day, tanks and weights, whale shark preserve passes, all meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Transportation, gear rental, gratuity for hotel staff & boat crew, DAN insurance, TRIP PROTECTION insurance (DAN.ORG), and alcoholic beverages.
*$500 non-refundable deposit required to hold your dive spot on this Destination Dive Trip – due by July 1, 2024. All other payments are non-refundable 6 months prior to this Destination Dive Trip and 100% refunded if trip is canceled by Rocky Point Scuba Dive at any time)
We look forward to seeing you on this unforgettable adventure! If you see a trip that is full and you are interested in going, please give us a call at 928-380-8619. We may be able to add more dates.
ROATAN,HONDURAS DEC14-21,2024 FULL
Bali, Indonesia 2025
Join us for this bucket list trip half way around the world to dive with Manta Rays!!!
You do not want to miss this! This trip fills up fast…
Where: Padang Bai, Bali, Indonesia at the Absolute Scuba Hotel
When: APRIL 18-27,2025 May 2-11,2025
What to expect: Round trip transfers from Denpasar to Padang Bai are included. When you get your itinerary for your flights, we will arrange your round trip transfers to/from hotel. The drive from Denpasar to Padang Bai is approximately 3 hours depending on traffic but a beautiful drive. We will be staying at a fantastic little hotel, Absolute Scuba. Deluxe double accommodations are reserved, but we can alter for our guests as needed. The hotel has a swimming pool, beautiful garden and partial ocean views. It has a nice restaurant on site, a spa with amazing massages and a dive store just in front of hotel. Beach is just across the street from hotel pool. This is a very convenient location in respect to the dive sites.
Cost: $1350 per person based on double occupancy. WHAT IS INCLUDED: **Round trip airport transfers from Denpasar to Padang Bai
- 9 nights’ accommodations in a deluxe double room based on double occupancy.
- Breakfast daily at hotel
- Lunch daily
DIVES:
April 20: Padang Bai 2 morning dives 1 afternoon
April 21: Padang bai 2 morning dives 1 night dive
April 22: Manta point, Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida drift 3 dive
April 24 Tulamben 2 dives
April 25 Gili Biaha, Tepekong and Mimpang 3 dives
April 23 and 26 Private driver, 4 people per car to tour, hike, see Temples, ect
Total of 14 dives
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
Round trip airfare
Dinners
Alcoholic beverages
TIPS for hotel staff, drivers, dive masters, and boat crew
Trip Insurance
DAN insurance Gear rental
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE
EXUMAS, BAHAMAS 2025
It’s Pirate time aboard the CAT PPALU
WHERE: You will arrive in Nassau Bahamas. We will travel the lovely Exuma’s
WHEN: FEBRUARY 22-28,2025 We depart at noon on the 22 so I recommend arriving the night prior to departure. We will arrive back in port the evening of the 27 and leave the vessel on the morning of the 28 by 9am.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Our dive destination for the week is the Exuma Cays. When the weather cooperates, we sail (versus motor) to dive sites only accessible to dive liveaboards. As such, these remote locations are more pristine than most. They offer the greatest variety of diving in the Caribbean.
The Charter Yacht
Our 65-foot crewed sailing charter yacht serves as your home base during your dive trip. The Cat Ppalu is a schooner rigged sailing catamaran with space for 12 passengers in 6 cabins. Its sleek styling and 26′ beam design allows this sailboat to maximize the space in guest cabins while giving you the chance to enjoy the magnificent Bahamian scenery topside.
Our low draft enables us to anchor close to uninhabited islands for further exploring and to enjoy our many water sports like snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (SUP).
DIVING
The Exumas offer the Caribbean’s greatest variety of diving, walls, blue holes, patch reefs, shark dives and high speed drift dives.
- Lost Blue Hole
- Periwinkle Reef
- Amberjack Reef
- Austin Smith Wreck known for its Goliath Grouper
- Cathedral
- Jeep Reef
- Pillar Wall
- Washing Machine, our most popular drift dive
- Whaletail Wall
- Hole in the Wall
- Jakes Hole
- Monolith Wall
Eco Adventures
- Snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Saddleback Cay, Closeman Reef, Norman’s Plane Wreck
- Meet and feed colorful indigenous iguanas
- Master your SUPs skills (stand up paddleboarding)
- Hike trails at Warderick Wells Park headquarters
- Kayak near mangroves and beaches or in open waters
- Explore uninhabited islands or comb the beach for shells
- Meet native swimming pigs
COST: $2080 per person based on double occupancy
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Accommodation aboard the Cat Ppalu, all meal and beverages including beer, wine and rum, all dives, shore excursions and sooooo much fun
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Round trip air to Nassau, gratuities to crew, and transfers from airport to vessel or Post hotel, dive insurance and trip insurance.
$500 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot. Remaining balance due by Nov 1, 2024.Call Lea 928-380-8619 to reserve.
We hope to see you on this unforgettable adventure, oh by the way don’t forget to dress like a pirate (it’s your boarding pass)