Temperatures/Conditions:
April thru November
Come for a SCUBA-focused vacation and daily panga exploration. Water temperatures start at 66 F in April and warm up to 82 F in October.
November thru April
Casual diving, often windy. We will be diving in the mornings mostly. Van trips to wind sheltered coves. Panga trips on calm days. Water temperatures average 79 F In November and cool to 64 F in March.
Dive Courses:
We offer the following PADI courses:
Discover SCUBA Diving
This course lets you experience the thrill of diving under supervision of our PADI professional. You will practice basic skills and concepts and get a good taste of actual SCUBA diving. This course takes one full day. You must be in good health and reasonably fit.
Cost = $85 (US) per person includes all equipment and materials
Open Water Diver
Upon completion of this course you will be a world wide recognized certified diver. You will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving including equipment and techniques. This course takes 4 days and includes 5 confined water dives, 5 knowledge development sections, and 4 open water dives.
Cost = $329 (US) per person includes all equipment and materials. (2 person minimum)
SCUBA Review
Feeling rusty? Get tuned up and back in the swing of safe diving. Our PADI trained professional will practice skills and techniques with you at a comfortable pace. This course takes 2 hours.
Cost = $85 (US) per person includes all equipment and materials.
Dive Equipment:
We have high quality dive gear that is serviced regularly. We feature Sherwood and Genesis regulators and BC’s, Body Glove wetsuits and lycra skins, Aqualung full pocket fins, the latest masks in a variety of face friendly sizes, aluminum 80 tanks, and a variety of weights and belts. Palapas Ventana has an onsite compressor that is professionally maintained to keep your tanks topped up with a full 3000 PSI of good clean air.
Dive Boats:
Our 26 ft. Super Panga with an environmentally friendly 4-stroke engine gets you to Cerralvo Island in 20 minutes in comfort. We take up to 6 divers per trip. Our Captain is a diver and provides the utmost in customer service. For larger groups, we use additional pangas with local captains.
Dive Van:
On windy days we keep you wet by traveling to nearby protected coves with no bumpy boat ride home.
Dive Staff:
All dives and courses are lead by our PADI certified Dive masters and Instructors. These professionals are here to keep you safe and make your dive vacation with Palapas Ventana an unforgettable one.
Prices:
Please add 12% Mexican tax to all prices
Cerralvo Island SCUBA Excursion:
Includes Panga transport, 2 tanks, lunch, Dive master, and all gear - $115 (US) per person. Min 2 people
Local Coast SCUBA Excursion:
Includes van transport, 2 tanks, lunch, Dive master, and all gear - $95 (US) per person
Night SCUBA Dive:
Includes Panga or Van transport, 1 tank, flashlight, cyalume, and all gear - $50 (US) per person
SCUBA Courses:
All classes include boat or van transportation, manuals, and all equipment.
Discover SCUBA - $75 (US) per person
Open Water Diver - $299 (US) per person
SCUBA Review – $50 (US) per person
SCUBA gear rental:
$35 (US) per person per day
Cerralvo Island Snorkeling Excursion:
Panga transport, lunch, all gear - $45 (US) per person per day. Min 4 people.
Local Coast Snorkeling Excursion:
Includes van transport, lunch, all gear - $45 (US) per person per day. Min 2 people.
Night Snorkel:
Includes Panga or Van transport, flashlight, cyalume, and all gear - $30 (US) per person per night
Snorkel gear rental:
$10 (US) per person per day
Snorkeling in front of Palapas Ventana:
Always free for our guests
SCUBA Diver Package:
For groups of 3 or more
5 days, 4 nights
-3 full days of 2 tanks a day diving in fully equipped 26 foot pangas - plus snorkeling and exploring the beaches of Cerralvo Island.
-Breakfast and lunch everyday you are at Palapas Ventana..dinners are on your own - we have a restaurant on site and there are also many good eateries within walking distance.
-Use of kayaks, small sailboats and snorkeling gear
-add $45 per person airport transfer to/from La Paz (price based on 4 passengers)or $90 per person airport transfer to/from Cabo San Lucas (price based on 4 passengers)
Itinerary
Day 1
Ruben picks you up from La Paz airport, takes you to change money and then after a 35 minute drive, you are at Palapas Ventana and ready to check in and relax on our beach. Paddle a kayak or snorkel out in front of our beach. Enjoy a great dinner at the Palapas Ventana restaurant and sip a cold pitcher of beer or a margarita and reflect on the day.
Day 2
After you enjoy a great cup of coffee, the Panga arrives on our beach and takes you to Cerralvo Island and beyond to dive all the hot spots. Alicia packs the boat with great breakfast and lunch comida so we can stay out all day -
Dinner at our restaurant or walk to one of the tasty and reasonably priced restaurants in town.
Day 3
Back in the Panga for diving, snorkeling, and beachcombing our island. Upon return try a reasonably priced massage from Theresa to loosen up for the next session and then go out for dinner.
Day 4
Back in the water for more adventure.. Dinner and then perhaps a walking field trip for a game of pool at our local bar.
Day 5
Great breakfast at our restaurant, time to relax, and then ground transpo with Ruben back to the airport. Cant wait to see you again..regresa pronto!!
Specialty Casita
air conditioning with private bath
Double occupancy - $625 (US) per person
Inclusive Dinner package available for additional $12 per night per person
SCUBA Certification package:
For groups of 3 or more. 6 days & 5 nights. Includes Open Water Scuba Diver course, breakfast everyday, and lunch on dive days. Kayak, snorkeling gear, and sailboat use free with package.
Specialty Casita
air conditioning with private bath
Double occupancy - $679 (US) per person plus tax
Inclusive Dinner package available for additional $12 per night per person
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