There’s a strong case for doing your final certification dives somewhere you’ll actually remember. If you’ve started your open water course at home, here’s how to finish it in the warm, clear water of the Sea of Cortez.
Winter in the Sea of Cortez brings the clearest water and the most incredible marine life, but it also brings temperatures in the low 60s. Instead of shivering in a bulky 7mm wetsuit, discover the game-changing comfort of dry suit diving. This guide explains how specialized undergarments give you perfect temperature control, why dry suits make your surface intervals so much better, and how earning your SSI Dry Suit specialty in San Carlos will revolutionize your winter dive trips.
Many new divers think they need to be experts to take the next step. The truth? The SSI Advanced Adventurer course is designed to give you that experience. There is no better place to earn this certification than San Carlos, where your training dives include exploring the massive SAAS wrecks, descending the deep walls of Isla San Pedro Nalasco, and navigating the nocturnal reef. Learn why this is the essential next step for any diver.
It’s a diver’s biggest frustration: exploring a massive wreck like the Santos and having your dive computer beep, forcing you to ascend with a half-full tank. The solution is Nitrox. This post explains why the SAAS Artificial Reef is the perfect reason to get your Enriched Air Nitrox specialty. Learn how this simple certification gives you massively more bottom time on the exact dives you came here to do, and why San Carlos is the best place to get certified.
While others head for the crowded Caribbean, savvy divers know a secret: San Carlos in December. The “emerald season” means cooler water, but the rewards are massive. We’re talking stunning, gin-clear visibility on the SAAS wrecks, perfect 75°F topside weather, and the start of whale season. This is your guide to the uncrowded, magical side of the Sea of Cortez.
The Sea of Cortez holds a magical place: Isla San Pedro Nalasco. It’s more than a world-class dive site; it’s a thrilling encounter with the ocean’s most charismatic residents. Discover what it’s like to spend a day diving with the incredible sea lions of San Carlos, Mexico, from the boat ride out to the vibrant reefs beyond the pinnipeds. This is your ultimate guide to one of Mexico’s most unforgettable underwater adventures.
