Dive San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

3 Day / 2 Night Trips Throughout The Year

Where is the best diving in Mexico? Join THE DIVE SHOP at one of the top seven dive locations in the world. The diving and marine life in this region are famous. The diversity of marine life is phenomenal. DIVE SITES include Isla San Pedro Nolasco where you can dive with sea lions; Punta San Pedro the Sea Mount at San Carlos; Window Rock and dozens of other top sites.

Dive the Santos Degollado Wreck!

Mexico has sunk a ship in the San Carlos area as an artificial reef and a wreck that is designed for divers and even viewable for snorkelers. The former USS Gladiator (AM-319) is a decommissioned Auk class minesweeper that served in WWII and the Korean War. She was decommissioned in 1955 and later sold to Mexico in 1972. Mexico put her in service and renamed her the ARM Santos Degollado (P106). Her length is about 220ft, beam 32ft, and is 40ft tall.

The Dive Shop is proud to announce some special trips for 2025!

• “Holiday Trips” on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends featuring 3 days of 2 tank diving with 2 days of diving at San Pedro Island (weather permitting) and 1 day of local diving. We will be staying at the NEW Casa Maria Boutique Hotel! See pricing page for special pricing.
• “Wreck Diving The Santos Degollado or Suchiate” Explore and earn your PADI Wreck Specialty in San Carlos. Aug 21-24, 2025. Trip includes 2 days of 3 tank local diving, and 1 day of 2 tank local diving with 4 dives on the wreck.
• “Women’s Dive Day” weekend July 18-20, 2025. Women’s Dive Day weekend is open to all divers. This is a great opportunity to make new dive buddies and friends. This trip will also feature a 3 tank dive to San Pedro Island on Saturday (weather permitting).
• “3 Dives at San Pedro Island” Sept. 12-14, 2025. The Dive Shop has scheduled a 3 tank dive at San Pedro Island (weather permitting) on Saturday, and 2 tanks locally on Sunday.
• “Optional extra day of diving” on Columbus Day, Oct. 13. Add an extra day of 2 tank local diving on Monday. See the pricing page for details.

Costs*

• Diver: Hotel & Boat – $489
• Diver:  Boat Only (no hotel) – $299
• OW Student Diver: Hotel, Boat, Instruction, & Certification Card – $589
• OW Student Diver:  Boat, Instruction, & Certification Card Only (no hotel) – $399
• AOW & Specialty Student Diver:  Hotel & Boat – $489. (Instruction $40 per dive. Certification Card – $65.)
• Snorkeler:  Hotel & Boat – $449
• Snorkeler:  Boat Only (no hotel) – $259
• Non-Diver:  Hotel Only – $190
• Rescue:  Hotel & Boat – $609 (Sept 12 – 14 trip)
• Rescue:  Boat Only – $419 (Sept. 12 – 14 trip)

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

(Add $55 to all Diver prices for 3 tank island weekend trips)

(Subtract $130 per person for each additional person in a room for 2 nights, maximum of 4 in a room.)

(Add $190 for single occupancy for 2 nights)

* Nov. 7-9 trip: There are limited standard rooms available. Jr. Suite upgrades are available for an extra $30/person.

Holiday 3-Day Packages

Exciting 3 day weekend packages for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day are available. 

Includes two dives each on Saturday and Sunday at San Pedro Nolasco Island (weather permitting) and two “local” dives on Monday.

• Diver: Hotel & Boat – $799
• Diver: Boat Only (no hotel) – $454
• OW Student Diver: Hotel, Boat, Instruction, & Certification Card – $899
• OW Student Diver: Boat, Instruction, & Certification Card Only (no hotel) – $554
• AOW & Specialty Student Diver: Hotel & Boat – $799. (Instruction $40 per dive. Certification Card – $65.)
• Snorkeler: Hotel & Boat – $745
• Snorkeler: Boat Only (no hotel) – $400
• Non-Diver: Hotel Only – $345

(Subtract $260 per person for each additional person in a room for 3 nights, maximum of 4 in a room.)

(Add $255 for single occupancy for 3 nights)

PADI Wreck Specialty weekend

3 night package includes 2 days of 3 tank local dives, 1 day of 2 tank local diving, with 4 dives on the wreck. Aug. 22 – 25, 2024.

• Diver: Hotel & Boat – $839
• Diver: Boat Only (no hotel) – $494
• OW Student Diver: Hotel, Boat, Instruction, & Certification Card – $939
• OW Student Diver: Boat, Instruction, & Certification Card Only (no hotel) – $594
• Wreck, AOW, and other Specialty Student Diver: Hotel & Boat – $839. (Instruction $40 per dive. Certification Card – $65.)
• Snorkeler: Hotel & Boat – $745
• Snorkeler: Boat Only (no hotel) – $400
• Non-Diver: Hotel Only – $345

(Subtract $260 per person for each additional person in a room for 3 nights, maximum of 4 in a room.)

(Add $255 for single occupancy for 3 nights)

Optional add-ons

• Diver extra day w/ hotel – $237
• Diver extra day no hotel – $142
• Snorkeler extra day w/ hotel $213
• Snorkeler extra day no hotel $118
• Hotel only extra day $95

(Subtract $65 per person for each additional person in a room for 1 night, maximum of 4 in a room.)

(Add $95 for single occupancy for 1 night)

Accommodations

Marinaterra or Sawari Hotels

Your accommodations in Mexico will be either at the comfortable and convenient Hotel Marinaterra or the Hotel Sawari. Both hotels are full-service hotels with pools, restaurants, bars, gyms, parking, and 24-hour security.

The hotels are near the marina and within walking distance (about two blocks) to your dive boat. Several restaurants and grocery stores also are a block or two walk.

Casa Maria Hotel

The new Casa Maria Hotel is located across from the Marinaterra Hotel. We are staying at this hotel for our extended trips including the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26; Independence Day weekend, July 4-7; Wreck specialty weekend, August 21-24; and Labor Day weekend, Aug. 29 – Sept. 1.

Casa Maria is a boutique hotel with many amenities. It features a rooftop pool and bar to enjoy the beautiful sunsets, a speakeasy themed restaurant, and a gym, and a spa for a wonderful relaxation experience. There are options for room upgrades including suites with a private jacuzzi. Ask for details.

Dive Boats

The Dive Shop proudly uses the boats of Gary’s Dive Shop in San Carlos, the Cortez Explorer and Cortez Sun. Their crews provide excellent service and will assemble your gear and switch tanks after dives. After diving they provide freshly cooked fish tacos, quesadillas, and more for lunch before heading back to dock. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the trip.

Diving

Diver:

4 dives with 1 day of 2-tank boat dives to San Pedro Island on Saturday, and 1 day of 2 tank local boat diving Sunday. (weather permitting)

Open Water Student:

5 dives with 1 beach dive Friday, 1 day of 2-tank boat dives to San Pedro Island on Saturday, and 1 day of 2 tank local boat diving Sunday. (weather permitting)(Price of PIC included)

Snorkeler:

2 days on the boat. (weather permitting)

EXTRA DAY:

1 day 2-tank local boat dives. (weather permitting)

2025 Dates:

• January 18 – 20 (MLK Jr Holiday)
• March 14 – 16
• April 25 – 27
• May 9 – 11
• May 23 – 26 (Memorial Day Holiday, 3 dive days)
• June 13 – 15
• July 4 – 7 (Independence Day Holiday, 3 dive days)
• July 18 – 20 (3 tank island Saturday)
• August 1 – 3
• August 15 – 17
• August 21 – 24 (Wreck specialty weekend)
• August 29 – September 1 (Labor Day Holiday, 3 dive days)
• September 12 – 14 (3 tank island Saturday)
• September 26 – 28
• October 10 -12 (Optional extra day Oct. 13)
• October 24 – 26
• November 7 – 9 *
• November 28 – 30 (Thanksgiving weekend)

* Limited standard rooms available. Upgraded Junior Suites are $30 more per person.

Minimum of 8 people or the trip cancels

Directions

Transportation to Mexico is not included in the cost, but we always organize a caravan and arrange car pools at our trip meeting the Monday prior to the trip to assist you in crossing the border and to make sure you are in the company with fellow divers for the drive to San Carlos. The entire route is a four-lane divided highway. You will need a Passport to re-enter the U.S.

View the Google map below for directions or download the PDF

Cancellation Policy:

• 15 Days Prior Transfer only
• 8-14 days prior deposit forfeited
• 7 days prior all monies forfeited

Minor Policy – under 18 years old

At least one parent/guardian must be at the beach or on the boat with any and all minors in their care. Even if you are not diving, you must the pay rider/ snorkeler fee.

Single Supplement Policy

If you are a single diver, The Dive Shop will try to room you with another person of the same sex. But if a room mate can not be found, you will need to pay the single supplement surcharge for the trip.

PASSPORT REQUIRED