Photo and video service, tips for the crew
Hidden beach access
Exclusions
Inclusions
Scuba equipment rental (mask, snorkel, boots, fins, wetsuit, bcd, reg)
Lunch at a local restaurant in Sayulita
Bottled water on board
Round transportation from departure point
National Park entrance fees
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
What you need to know
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Additional information
Requirements and Prerequisites
Open Water Certification required
No flying withing 18 hours after the dives
No free diving due to the National Park regulation
No sunscreen unless biodegradable and reef friendly due to the National Park regulation
No alcoholic beverages allowed in the national park area due to the National Park regulation
Forbidden to climb on the rocks due to the National Park regulation
A minimum amount of guests is required to run the excursion
Marietas Islands are closed on Mondays
Booking and Cancellation Policy
Payment of the deposit acknowledges agreement to Sayulita Entourage’s payment and cancellation policy
You will receive a confirmation email instantly after booking
50% deposit required to book any activity
Deposit is fully refundable minus 5% credit card fee if the tour is canceled with more than 72 hours notice from the tour date.
Deposit is non refundable for any cancellations or changes in trip made with less than 72 hours notice from the tour date.
Balance is due in full 24 hours before the tour date.
Reservations whose payments are not completed in full within 24 h from tour date will be considered as last minute cancelations from your part; your reservation will be null and the deposit will be kept.
There are no refunds or reschedule of trip for any changes or cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice from the tour date
Cc payments either online or at the office have a 5% extra fee and are charged in mexican pesos
We reserve ourselves the right to cancel the excursion if the minimum amount of passengers is not met
Dive center is located in Sayulita, boat in Punta de Mita. For those closer to Punta de Mita, meeting point can be scheduled directly there
The total time of the excursion referes to the actual time on the boat. It doesn't consider the time for the transfer to the harbour and lunch afterward
All the equipment used in any activity is property of Sayulita Entourage; the cost of any damage or loss will be borne by the customer at the current retail price.
This underwater mountain range offers perfect conditions for diving and observing marine life
Dive in a protected marine national park
Perfect for every level of experience
KEY INFO
The highlights of the excursion
08:30 AM departure
4 hours (approx.)
English, Spanish, French
Max. 6 divers / guide
Incl. 2 dives
Pickup and return at our Sayulita office
GALLERY
Our selection of the best photos
OVERVIEW
The story behind its beauty
In the late 60s, a group of international scientists led by Jacques Cousteau started a battle to have Marietas Islands protected by human activities. Thanks to the international attention brought to it, years after in 2005 the mexican government finally decided to proclaim the islands a Marine National Park.
Now a recognized UNESCO site, the islands were originally a military training zone, used by the mexican army as a bomb testing location.
Cousteau and his colleagues were the first to recognize the islands’ biodiversity, their remarkable flora and fauna down and above the water.
92 different species of birds use the location as feeding and breeding ground, the blue footed boobies the most famous among them.
Biologists counted 115 different kinds of fish inhabiting the islands.
What to Expect
Diving at Marietas
Because of their volcanic origins, the islands feature an amazing series of underwater mountains with several large caves and passages to explore. A different range of dive settings perfect for scuba divers of all levels. During the boat ride to the islands it is not unusual to spot dolphins, turtles and humpback whales (whale season December to March) while at the islands you will find yourself diving with puffers, angelfishes, moorish idols and trumpets just to mention a few. A quick pick behind the rocks and you will see plenty of moray eels. Here you can swim by big schools of snappers hanging around the rocks and don’t forget to look for the eyes of the many rays hiding under the sand.
A 2 tank dive excursion
Our starting point will be the dive center in Sayulita where the divers will be fitted for equipment. You will be driven to Punta de Mita and there our 4 hour excursion will start.
20 min is all it takes from Punta de Mita to reach the dive site. Groups will be small for a better customized experience. Our PADI certified instructors leading the dives will make sure to tailor the dives around everyone’s skills.
Returning Sayulita
Once back in Sayulita we will end the day with lunch at our favorite local restaurant in Sayulita.
Sayulita Entourage
Calle Miramar 20, Centro,
63734 Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
Tel: +52 322 191 1066
Email: info@sayulitaentourage.com