SB Divers - Lima & Palomino Islands

If you’re in Lima and looking to get wet, SB Divers are a solid bet, especially if you’re thinking about taking your dive career further. They’re based right in Callao, making trips out to the Palomino Islands straightforward. We’ve found their team to be really focused on instructor training, so if you’re looking to go pro, you’ll find a dedicated crew here. Expect chilly Pacific water, usually around 16-18°C, and a chance to get up close with sea lions – sometimes a little too close for comfort, but always memorable. It’s a unique experience, a great way to break up a city trip.

Location: Lima & Palomino Islands, Peru, South America
Coordinates: -12.112542, -76.989610
Phone: +51913003636
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sbdivers.com
Certification Agencies: SSI
Courses: Instructor_training
Air Fills: Air, Nitrox (EAN 32 y 40)
Address: Av. Del Pinar 109 interior 104 Chacarilla., Lima, 15038, PER

Dive Sites Near SB Divers

SB Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Lima & Palomino Islands.

AMORUSO SECONDO - 5m (wreck)
Baja Huaman (reef)
Baja Huaman
Baja Loca (reef)
Baja Loca
Carbón (wall)
Cerro Partido (reef)
CHILE - 7m (wreck)
CHIMBOTE (POSSIBLY) - 10m (wreck)
DONA AMELIA - 15m (wreck)
El Chuncho (reef)
El Dado (reef)
El Venado (cave)
Gallinazo
Grano de Oro (reef)

Other Dive Centres in Lima & Palomino Islands

Best Time to Dive in Lima & Palomino Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Lima & Palomino Islands occur in January, averaging 22.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 22.5°C (air: 19.9°C)
February: 22.5°C (air: 20.7°C)
March: 22.5°C (air: 20.8°C)
April: 22.5°C (air: 19.6°C)
May: 22.5°C (air: 17.7°C)
June: 22.5°C (air: 16.8°C)
July: 22.5°C (air: 16.1°C)
August: 22.5°C (air: 15.7°C)
September: 22.5°C (air: 15.4°C)
October: 22.5°C (air: 15.6°C)
November: 22.5°C (air: 16.8°C)
December: 22.5°C (air: 18.0°C)

Marine Life in Lima & Palomino Islands

Home to 40 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 3 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 sharks & rays, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Marine Life

Springer (Mugil cephalus) - Reef Fish
Cabinza Grunt (Isacia conceptionis) - Reef Fish
Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax) - Reef Fish
Punctuated snake-eel (Ophichthus remiger) - Reef Fish
Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Jack Mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) - Reef Fish
Pompano (Trachinotus paitensis) - Reef Fish
Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) - Reef Fish
Mojarra (Eucinostomus currani) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Lima & Palomino Islands

Based on average water temperature of 22.5°C.

Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
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