Nautilus Dive Tech - Sea of Cortez

The team at Nautilus Dive Tech are our go-to for diving the Sea of Cortez, especially if you’re keen on exploring the area’s big animal encounters. We love their commitment to small groups, which means no fighting for a good view of the mobula rays or the playful sea lions. They really shine when it comes to custom trips. If you have a specific species in mind, or a particular dive site you’ve been dreaming about, they’ll work with you to make it happen – a rare find for many centres. Our favourite mornings started with the smell of the salty air, the sun just warming the boat as we headed out towards Los Islotes. The water there often has that crisp, cool feel on entry, a nice wake-up before descending into the bustling sea lion colony. Below, you’ll hear the barks and clicks of the pups darting around you, their whiskers tickling your mask if you stay still enough. We’ve had some incredible moments with schooling hammerheads further out, too. It’s not an everyday occurrence, but when it happens, you’ll see that unmistakable silhouette emerge from the blue, sometimes dozens of them. Go with Nautilus if you want an experienced crew who understand these patterns and know the best times to find them.

Location
Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
22.888222, -109.914085
Phone
+52 624 192 3126
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.nautilusdivetech.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:22462]
Address
20 de Noviembre y Melchor Ocampo, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Dive Sites Near Nautilus Dive Tech

Nautilus Dive Tech provides access to 15 dive sites in Sea of Cortez.

Other Dive Centres in Sea of Cortez

Best Time to Dive in Sea of Cortez

The warmest water temperatures in Sea of Cortez occur in September, averaging 30.4°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 21.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.2°C
  • February: 21.1°C
  • March: 21.5°C
  • April: 22.6°C
  • May: 24.8°C
  • June: 27.1°C
  • July: 29.1°C
  • August: 30.1°C
  • September: 30.4°C
  • October: 29.8°C
  • November: 27.6°C
  • December: 25.1°C

Marine Life in Sea of Cortez

Home to 197 recorded species including 172 reef fish, 14 whales & dolphins, 5 sharks & rays, 3 other, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Sea of Cortez

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 9 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories