{"product_id":"trip-san-carlos-mexico-scuba-diving","title":"San Carlos Dive Trip: Sea Lions, Wrecks \u0026 the Sea of Cortez","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- TITLE + INTRO --\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSan Carlos Dive Trip: Sea Lions, Wrecks \u0026amp; the Sea of Cortez\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEA OF CORTEZ  ·  GARY'S DIVE BOAT  ·  MARINA TERRA HOTEL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sea of Cortez starts where the desert ends. San Carlos is a drive from Queen Creek, no flights, no airport, and what's under the water has almost nothing to do with the desert you crossed to get there: twelve wrecks on the bottom of the bay, and California sea lions at Isla San Pedro Nolasco that will circle you, buzz you, and get close enough to change how you feel about diving. You leave Thursday morning and you're in the water Friday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FACTS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🦥 6 dives over 2 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🕳 12 wrecks in the bay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🪵 Sea lions at San Pedro Nolasco\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🏖 Marina Terra Hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🌭 World's best tacos on the boat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrive from AZ, no flights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- BOOK BUTTON --\u003e\n\u003c!-- GALLERY --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- THE DIVING + GARY'S BOAT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Diving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix guided dives across two full days (three tanks each day), with the guide picking sites in the morning based on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve wrecks\u003c\/strong\u003e in San Carlos Bay, grown in with real marine life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsla San Pedro Nolasco,\u003c\/strong\u003e a protected wildlife island with eels, rays, and reef fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia sea lions,\u003c\/strong\u003e curious and close, the reason most people come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen Water certified and up, good for newer divers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGary's Boat \u0026amp; Marina Terra\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe dive with Gary's Dive Shop, and yes, the world's best tacos come with you on the boat. We stay three nights at the Marina Terra Hotel, on the waterfront over the marina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 nights at Marina Terra, air conditioning and hot showers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteps from the dive operation and restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacos on Gary's boat, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- THE CREW \/ TOPSIDE --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopside, San Carlos is a small coastal town worth walking. Fresh seafood tacos, the malecon along the water, and a group that's usually planning the next trip before the drive home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INCLUDED \/ NOT INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✓ Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 guided boat dives across 2 days (3 tanks per day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 nights lodging at Marina Terra Hotel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTacos (world's best) on Gary's dive boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel to and from San Carlos (carpooling may be available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeals beyond what's noted above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ITINERARY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThursday:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depart Queen Creek at 8am. It's about a seven-hour drive, so we roll into San Carlos in the afternoon, stop by Gary's Dive Shop to sign waivers, then check in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriday:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full day on the water, three dives across wrecks and\/or Isla San Pedro Nolasco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full day on the water, three more dives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday:\u003c\/strong\u003e Head home, back in Arizona by evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- GETTING THERE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting there\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Carlos is about a seven-hour drive from Queen Creek. The group departs together at 8am Thursday. Carpooling may be available, call (480) 881-4013 and we'll connect you with other group members. A valid US passport is required for travel to Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat certification do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Water Diver or higher from any recognized agency. Close to finishing your Open Water course? Call (480) 881-4013, we may be able to get you certified before the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill we see sea lions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably. Sea lions are wildlife and do what they want, but they're a regular, curious presence at Isla San Pedro Nolasco. An encounter is the normal outcome here, not a guarantee, but the chances are good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich wrecks will we dive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Carlos Bay has twelve wrecks on the bottom. The guide picks sites the morning of each dive day based on conditions, visibility, and current. You'll dive at least one or two wrecks across the two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow far is the drive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout seven hours from the Queen Creek area. The group departs together at 8am Thursday and arrives in San Carlos in the afternoon. Carpooling may be available, call (480) 881-4013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a passport?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A valid US passport is required for travel to Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this trip good for newer divers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. San Carlos suits divers at all experience levels. The wreck dives are accessible to Open Water divers and the San Pedro Nolasco dives are straightforward. The guide manages the group by experience and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the cancellation policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Travel insurance is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLet's. Go. Diving.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo flights, no passport-line marathon, just a drive, six dives, sea lions, and tacos. Reserve above, or call to hold your spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:4808814013\"\u003e📞 Call to book  (480) 881-4013\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TERMS --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. 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