La Paz Wreck Diving Tour : Dive 2 Shipwrecks in 1 Day

Dive the Wrecks in La Paz, Mexico

Dive 1 : The Fang Ming wreck

• Deep : 72ft (22m)
• Length : 180ft (55m)

Taking the descent line to the stern, this Chinese shipwreck sits in 72ft (22m) of water. At approximately 180ft (55m) in length, it is still intact. As divers fin along the starboard side there is abundant soft coral and reef life to photograph. Tropical fish families dart in and out of the portholes. Arriving at the bow you can take in the most photogenic part of the Fan Ming wreck. Just a little further you can explore various encrusted skeletons of the ship’s mechanical wares. Swimming back down the port side you can investigate the upper and mid level floors where there is enough light and space to penetrate safely the Fang Mink shipwreck. It is common to see one or two resident turtles who calmly sit for photos for respectfully distant divers.

Dive 2: The C59/USS Diploma wreck

• Deep : 70ft (21m)
• Length : 65ft (20m)

This US military boat was donated to the area to help create an artificial reef and this is a work in progress! The sculling of this impressive 65ft (20m) length boat was slightly hindered in its sinking and it ended up on its starboard side. Nevertheless, the huge turbine propellers are on display to great effect! There are various levels to explore and penetration is possible for those with excellent buoyancy control on the advice of the guide and depending on visibility and current. In any case, this makes for a beautiful and unique dive when exploring the outside due the size and unique points of interest. Many fish families reside here as well as turtles and some rays passing by in the sandy areas around the wreck.

When to go Wreck Diving ?

We offer this as a summer tour. Why? Mainly because of the weather!

In winter and spring La Paz is prone to north wind, making the crossing to Espiritu Santo Island difficult and longer than usual. In addition, although the diving in Los Cabos is FULL of life year-round, the very southern tip of the peninsula can be prone to swell conditions from May – October whereas La Paz offers more shelter during this time. We want to show you the best dive sites and dive conditions Baja Sur has to offer during your visit.

Itinerary of our Shipwreck Diving tour

THE DAY BEFORE:

Before 4pm come and getting fitted for equipment and take care of check in/payments etc.

** We recommend doing a local dive in Cabo first to make sure there are no issues when we are very far away from our dive centre**

THE DAY OF:

Leaving at 6am from Los Cabos we will stop at a roadside café for a quick take-out breakfast stop at around 7.30am.

We arrive in La Paz at 8 – 8.30am (traffic depending). At Marina La Paz there are bathrooms and changing facilities. We board the boat and enjoy the scenery of La Paz bay as we head over to the wrecks on the southwest side of Espiritu Santo Island. This takes about 30-40 minutes. After diving, we will set up a picnic area on a secluded beach and you can enjoy some of the beautiful UNESCO heritage scenery as you eat and replenish your energy!

We will return to the marina around 4pm and back to Los Cabos for 6.30pm. We recommend not making any dinner reservations until 7.30pm.

Managing your expectations

This is a bespoke private tour for a small number of people in a rustic area away from the usual luxuries of Los Cabos.

Safety and wildlife encounters are our priority. The cost of the tour is due to the distance, 12 hour tour time and guaranteeing a safe, private service so that you can enjoy as much as nature has to offer all to yourselves.

The transportation is a private car or a 6 -10 seater and boats are 26ft – 28ft dive panga boats with expert crew for diving and snorkeling. There is shade, snacks/refreshments and lunch but some of the boats do not have a bathroom and you would need to jump in the water as you will be at sea for 6h.