Sayulita Tours
Marietas Islands National Park Excursion for Certified Divers
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Marietas Islands National Park Excursion for Certified Divers

By Sayulita Entourage
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Ages 10-70, max of 4 per group
Duration: 5h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Equipment
  • Professional guide leading the excursion
  • Lunch
  • Transportation to dive site
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Playa del Amor/Hidden Beach


Start:
  • Calle Miramar & Manuel Rodriguez Sanchez, 63728 Sayulita, Nay., Mexico
    Departure Point: Dive Center (address is provided on voucher) Address: Calle Miramar 20, North side of Sayulita Return point: Returns to original departure point
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19766P1

    • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
    • For the amount of dives and depth reached diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
    • Minimum age is 10 years
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19766P1

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    • Sayulita Entourage
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      Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
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    • 309reim
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      WOW. This stands for wow oh wow.
      The tour was an amazingly exceptional experience for me. The guide was a cool, knowledgeable and funny guy. The captain and the guide can spot whales from so far way. We joined the snorkeling tour but they took us so close to whales and we saw so many of them jumping. When you come to sayulita, you don’t need to explore others tours. Sayulita entourage has everything.
      Written February 4, 2025
    • MontanaAdventure
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Whale watching, snorkeling excursion. Great!!! Couldn’t ask for more.
      We highly recommend the Sayulita Entourage whale watching, snorkeling trip. It was perfect. Staff was across the board friendly and knowledgeable. Palma was our main guide and he loved showing us all he could while snorkeling. He was fully committed to make sure we had a great experience. He loved all questions, the more challenging the better. Our boat captain was also quite helpful and worked hard to keep us with whales. The boat was in top shape as well as the shuttle. Really this was a bargain and the highlight of our trip. We saw a lot of fish a lot of whales and had a great lunch to finish it all up. What more could you ask for!?! Loved it.
      Written January 29, 2025
    • P6312LUtiffanyt
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Tour with Hidden Beach
      I also did Hidden Beach! This tour was spectacular! Everything was so well put together from booking trip, check-in, car ride, boat trip, and lunch. The snorkeling was really great with lots of fish. We saw lots of whales. I would highly recommend adding the Hidden Beach. Our guide was great and so informative and really cared that everyone was having a good time. The lunch when we got back was great. This tour group and specifically this tour is great. Highly Recommend!
      Written January 28, 2025
    • heatherfR5233DN
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      !Mucho Gusto!
      What a perfect day! My interest was not the snorkeling, not the Marietas Islands, and not even partying 😬. All I wanted was to see a whale…and wow, did we see whales! I’m not even kidding when I say we saw whale action at least 20 times. It was thrilling! I did the Tuesday Jan 21 afternoon tour, the whole experience was great- the short drive from Sayulita to Punta de Mita was interesting to drive through the little villages, and especially Manuel and Hector, the two guides on our boat. So knowledgeable, Manuel was an endless source of interesting facts about whales, the Marietas islands, and on all the birds and vegetation that live there. I didn’t snorkel, as it was a little bit chilly, but others did, and they saw dozens of brightly coloured fish of all kinds. I kind of regret not snorkeling, but I was a cold. Yes I’m a big baby. I was solo but joined a fun and friendly group from around the USA- Bailey, Anna, Coral, and the others I enjoyed chatting with and sharing the thrill of seeing whales in action. I opted out of the dinner as I had to meet up with my own party, but the meal options looked good. I felt safe 100% of the time, and I will definitely choose Sayulita Entourage to do my whale watching excursion when I return next year. I highly recommend!!! ¡Gracias mis amigos !
      Written January 23, 2025
    • Guam89
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Whales fights, sea creatures and cool caves.
      What can I say, if you're in Sayulita and want a really cool experience with some amazing guides, then Sayulita Entourage is definitely the place to deliver that. From the moment we arrived at the dock and met Palma our guide and Edgar our boat driver, you immediately feel like something special is about to happen. The knowledge and experience they shared along with their wit and humor as we came upon a group of whales that much more fun and exciting. As we watched two males fight over a female, Palma gave us so much information about what was going on with a flair for storytelling and drama as Edgar always seemed to maneuver the boat so that we were always in the best position to see it. After what was an unbelievable experience that I won't ever forget, we went to the Marietta Islands to snorkel at a preserve. Palma again took great care to make sure we were not only safe as we snorkeled along cliff sides, but was so knowledgable about the fish and other sea creatures that we were able to see as he guided us. After the snorkel tour, Edgar deftly guided the boat into caves and lagoons to let us see some of the amazing sites the Marietta islands had to offer. It was an crazy, fun, amazing day that will definitely have me and my girlfriend come back to do another tour with Sayulita Entourage on our next trip out there.
      Written January 13, 2025
    • 387sophiap
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We saw whales fighting
      We signed up for the snorkeling tour but were treated to the best whale watching of our lives - got lucky and watched bulls fight over a female. There were whales everywhere, and so close to the boat. Our tour guide, Palma, was super knowledgeable and and our captain, Edgar, was a badass navigator. Definitely a high point in our trip to Sayulita!
      Written January 13, 2025
    • traveler3971
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best whale watching ever
      We LOVED our tour today. I cannot believe how many whales we saw and so so close! Our guide Palms and captain Edgar were so nice and fun and got us so close! I would go again in a heartbeat!
      Written January 7, 2025
    • eliw324
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Experience with Stefan!
      I got my scuba certification with Stefan, and I couldn't be happier. He was patient, hilarious, and spoke amazing English. I always felt very safe, which is important for scuba diving. I was able to focus on the beauty of the ocean instead of worrying about what could go wrong. If you can go with Stefan, do it! One not-so-perfect thing about my experience was how small the pool was on the first day. It was a little crowded with me and three other students swimming around. The deepest it got was maybe 5 feet.
      Written January 6, 2025
    • LynnA_Seattle
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Way to Learn to Scuba
      Great experience as a first time diver. The office was responsive and informative ahead of time so I had all the information I needed. Stefan was a very patient instructor and made sure I felt comfortable with all the required techniques. The crew on the open water dives were friendly and supportive. I had a great time and highly recommend this to anyone considering getting their scuba certificate.
      Written December 14, 2024
    • Nancy S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Whales, fish galore and great service!
      Palma our guide made sure each adventure was exciting, safe and memorable. Well equipped boat, easy transport provided from Sayulita and professional all the way. Loved the stories, extra cave experience, hidden beach and the whales and fish did not disappoint
      Written December 10, 2024
    • janasunshine22
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time
      We had a blast, from the last minute booking through the trip and flexibility we were offered to fit our day. Can only recommend
      Written December 1, 2024
    • yotaboy13
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good vibes, good dives
      The dive was great! The guys were great. water was nice. the guys on the boat were super helpful. The guide took pictures for free. Highly recommended
      Written November 23, 2024
    • Pioneer23889977517
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic 1st Time SCUBA Experience
      Sayulita Entourage was amazing to work with. From the very start, their responses were timely and efficient to book our adventure. Our guide and mentor Stephan was extremely knowledgeable, clear in many languages, fun and thoughtful. He made us extremely comfortable and confident as we learned a new skill. His entire staff was super nice, friendly and helpful. A great experience!
      Written November 16, 2024
    • 2chipper
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      60s ladies snorkel!
      We had an amazing snorkeling experience with Palma! 3 ladies in our 60s with some mobility issues and 2 daughters made it to the hidden beach only through the extreme efforts of Palma! I did this tour 10 years ago and with new regulations on the numbers of tourists it is SO much better. This is the BEST snorkeling experience I've had in years. . . Do not hesitate to try this even if you feel a bit physically challenged. . . But please tip well as Palma goes beyond the call of duty to make sure everyone has a safe, unique experience. This is way better than the usual "dump you off the boat tours". He swam with us, pointed out items we might miss and even drug me the last few paddles to the hidden beach!
      Written November 9, 2024
    • H1149IHdanw
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best of both worlds!
      Forgive me if I misspell anyone’s name. This is an efficient and smooth operation. Roberta was responsive and helpful when scheduling a 2 tank dive one day followed by a snorkeling trip with my wife later in the week. Hector is helpful in the office, and provides a helpful reminder for everyone to bring sunscreen. Edgar’s boat is exceptionally clean and he is great at getting access to areas where you can see unique features. Balma is full of energy and information. He loves sharing his knowledge of all the creatures you may see on your visit. Stephane is welcoming and easy going. And Jenna is a calm and watchful presence while diving. They all work as a seamless team to make your experience as memorable as possible. Thanks so much, I’ll return on my next visit!
      Written November 4, 2024
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    Joshua W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Couples
    I reached out to Sayulita Entourage hoping to complete my PADI Open Water certification during a week-long vacation. They were responsive by email and talked me through the full PADI process. I completed the PADI eLearning portion before arriving so that I was ready to jump right in. My wife is a certified diver but did a pool refresher before the open water dives as it had been a few years since her last dive. The whole Sayulita Entourage team was great. I learned and had fun during the open water dives. My wife said the last dive was one of her favorite dives ever. I would not hesitate to dive with the Entourage team again and highly recommend them to anyone traveling near Sayulita.
    Written January 4, 2025
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    Mike V
    Millbrae, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    My sons (13 and 15) and I did 2 dives with the Entourage crew, out to the Marietas. We met at the Entourage shop in Sayulita in the morning, and they outfitted us and provided a bus to Punta Mita (about a 30 minute ride) where the boat and crew was located.
    It was about a 30 minute boat ride to our first dive site, where we did a 40-minute dive, followed by another 40-minute dive nearby.
    Our divemaster Franco was very professional, accommodating, and patient, and helped by older son equalize and descend (it was only his 6th dive). He showed us around and pointed out lots of sea life, including trigger fish, eels, and puffers. The visibility was pretty good and the water was nice and warm.
    The crew including Palma and Edgar were awesome and friendly, and very helpful getting us geared up and in and out of the boat.
    My kids said it was their favorite dives yet. I'd highly recommend Sayulita Entourage and would totally dive with them again next time we're in Sayulita!
    Written January 9, 2024
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    Isabelle F
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2024 • Couples
    The team was very friendly and easygoing. You could tell all the guides and boat captains enjoyed being there and had a great time which made the trip fun. We had a group that spoke English and Spanish and they did a great job of keeping communication smooth for everyone. The dives themselves were awesome. On the trip out we saw whales (March is tail end of whale season here) and the guides did an awesome job of slowing the boat and pointing them out. At the end we had a delicious lunch with our new friends, the other diving group, we made on the boat.
    Written March 8, 2024
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    Robert D
    Littleton, CO9 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    Beware of Sayulita Entourage! While vacationing with family in Sayulita in July 2022, I booked a scuba dive trip for myself and my daughter and paid in full the day before. Unfortunately, twenty minutes before we were scheduled to arrive at the dive shop, I became very sick. My daughter walked to the dive shop to let them know that we had a medical emergency and would not be able to dive. I subsequently was treated at an Urgent care facility. I kept Entourage informed of my situation including sending them my medical record from the medical clinic.

    Later, I contacted the owner of Entourage and asked to be rescheduled for a dive later in the week or the following week ( if I had not recovered, I planned to send my other daughter in my place). Other than offering the possibility of a dive with a last-minute cancellation, the owner refused to reschedule or to give a refund.

    If rescheduled, I offered to pay a compensation fee to support the dive masters on our missed trip. However, the owner considered our situation a cancellation (I thought it was a medical emergency), and she again refused. So, I wrote an email asking her to reconsider and pointed out that customer reviews for most companies are important and that I’d post her cancellation policy in my review.

    Her attitude was “tough luck you got sick,” and she sent a stream of emails containing bizarre rants, including a veiled threat; “Now after writing what you wrote, do you really want to show up at our office, meet our crew and join our excursion?” (There will probably be a bizarre response to this review).

    So use Sayulita Entourage at your own risk and understand their “draconian” cancellation policy; don’t get suddenly sick (hard not to get sick in present-day Sayulita), don’t have a heart attack, don’t have to attend to a sick family member, and don’t catch Covid-19 within 24 hours of your excursion, because you won’t receive your money back from Sayulita Entourage.
    Written August 31, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Here the bizarre response to the customer who cancelled 2 spots last minute and offered 15 usd to compensate the loss and to be rescheduled at his own discretion. What you called a veiled threat was actually a real question which came after the following message you sent : “ If you insist on your policy of no refund and no rescheduling, even in the event of a last-minute medical emergency, I will post this email to several social media sites, including The Scuba Board, Tripadviser, and Sayulita Life. I will institute a Chargeback on the Wells Fargo bank Visa card. I will advise the 60 US guests, many of whom are divers, to avoid Entourage in March when they arrive for my Daughters wedding”. My bizarre rants (what a nice choice of words) were just the answers to your emails. Even after your not so veiled threat you were offered to replace someone else’s eventual last minute cancellation, which according to what you just said shouldn’t have been a difficult matter (hard not to get sick in the present day-Sayulita, correct?) OR to pay a 20% rescheduling fee, which obviously didn’t work for you since you thought our time and your last minute cancelation were worth 15 usd. So yes, beware of Sayulita Entourage, they do have a cancelation policy and they actually apply that! What a shock and surprise must be for everyone to read this!
    Written September 1, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Linda M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Family
    We had a wonderful diving trip with Sayulita Entourage. They were prompt in communicating on WhatsApp in getting me scheduled and allowing me to pay with a credit card since I was not in the local town and drove over from San Vicente. My husband, son, and I all enjoyed the trip and the professionalism of the staff. We felt well taken care of and the trip ended with lunch together at a local restaurant. Highly recommend!
    Written November 17, 2024
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    Jim V
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2023 • Couples
    Good dives at Islas Marietas. We did a two tank dive with Sayulita Entourage at Islas Marietas. Staff was friendly and professional, everything felt smooth and safe. Overall it was a very nice dive experience. I would definitely dive again with Sayulita Entourage and recommend them for any divers in the area. For this dive site in particular, they leave from Punta Mita so it's a nice short boat trip. Our rental equipment was on the newer side and in good order.

    Also, don't forget your dive certification card. It's required for the national park and several divers on our trip did not realize that they needed it.

    We did the secret beach option as an add on, and our guide was excellent, but I'm not sure that I would recommend it. It's very cool, but probably not worth the extra cost and we were the only two on our dive boat who went.
    Written June 30, 2023
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    Scenic64004601115
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Friends
    Excellent experience from first contact to the end of the tour. Roberta was always available on the phone and whatsapp and was flexible to have an extra friend coming at short notice. Estimated times were accurate and pickup was on time. The Guides, Chris and Stphan were knowledgeable and friendly, the equipment is in great condition and fitted well. The Captain, el Jabali and his boat did not disappoint either, the whole trip we were spotting whales everywhere. All in all a great experience, great service and recommend to all.
    Written January 14, 2025
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    Anne E
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Family
    We had a great time diving with Sayulita Entourage. Three of us Alaskans with different dive experiences all enjoyed the two dives around Marietta islands . The team was professional, laid back, and funny. Transfers by bus and boat were both great. I would highly recommend this company if you're looking to go diving while staying in the area.
    Written November 18, 2024
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    Knowles A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023
    Sayulita Entourage was a pleasure to deal with and gave us two lovely days out diving in the area. They really knew the best spots and were extremely conscientious about safety and making sure we had a good time. Franco was a fantastic dive master! Look forward to more dives with them in the future!
    Written July 10, 2023
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    Sean B
    16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023 • Family
    Our 2nd time to Sayulita Entourage, another exceptional experience.
    Great team at the shop that got us all sorted with gear
    Quick road trip from the dive shop to the boat.
    From a dive point of view it was amazing, we saw: turtles, moray eels, rock fish, and a massive manta ray!!! Great variety of sites and good visibility.
    Group size was not too large so you had very personalized service.
    On the boat ride back, the team went out of their way to take us towards whales in the area, amazing!!

    Can’t say enough about the team and the care they provided. Everyone was friendly, welcoming and great support to our family
    I have to highlight our dive instructor/ guide Jamie who was hands down the best dive guide we’ve had ever!!
    So personable, friendly, professional and years of experience. She engaged everyone on the trip making sure each person had a great experience. She made it fun and shared in our excitement and ensured it was safe.

    Diving is wonderful on its own, but great people can make it amazing and this team did that!
    Written February 12, 2023
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