Puerto Vallarta Question

[Dan Pelchen]

My family and I are planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta later this month. Does anyone have feedback on using Pacific Scuba or Twin Dolphins dive shops?

 

[humanFish]

My family and I are scheduled to visit Bucerias (N. of PV 15 miles) later this month for 2 weeks. Suggestions on dive shops would be appreciated. Pacific Scuba? Twin Dolphins?

Prices were cheap, with full gear rental. These were my first dives ever, and I was not certified. It was a "discover scuba" type deal. With that said, we were in PV for 7 nights and we did a total of 4 dives with them over two days. The groups we went out with were small and most people were on the "discover scuba" thing as well, although each day there were a couple certified divers with us. All dives were to Los Arcos, which is also a snorkel tour destination. I hear the better diving is at a place called Mahauitas(sp?). I seem to remember emailing pacific scuba ahead of time. Perhaps they could answer your questions as to what they offer.

BTW - all dive sites they go to, as far as I know, are at least 45 minutes away by boat....so bring the dramamine if you get motion sick. Also, the boat, at the time I went, has no bathroom....

have fun!

 

[Matt the Aquaman]

:sunny Hi there Dan Pelchen! Welcome to Scuba Board! My name is Matt. I’ve met a lot of nice divers and many helpful divers here. I look forward to reading more of your posts about your diving adventures. If you’d like to chat, please PM me.

Take care and safe diving. Matt. :monkeydan

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[El Orans]

Hello Dan,
welcome (Scub)aBoard! :balloon
Laurens

 

[scuba_chick55]

I went there last summer with my family, we didn't go diving (much to my displeasure) but it was beautiful. I suggest very light clothing when you go. If you like Mexican food make sure you go to Pipi's. The best service and food I have EVER had. I don't know where you are staying but Pipi's is in the main town. I don't know the address off the top of my head but I think we have a business card or something if you want to go there. I hope you have a way awesome time and say hello to Mexico for me. I miss it so much even though I was only there for a week.

P.S. Welcome to the Board!

 

[Lil' Irish Temper]

Welcome to ScubaBoard

 

[Diver Dennis]

Welcome to ScubaBoard

Wecome. I'm new to the board too. I am headed back down to PV on April 1st for 5 weeks. I'm working on a TV project with the Jalisco Tourism board. I worked with Twin Dolphins in January and I know Pacific Scuba is one of the best as well. I am taking a Nitrox course with Vallartech, who are very good as too. Those are the 3 best shops there. Giovanni at Twin Dolphins is great with kids, his 9 year old daughter dives, while Vallartech and Pacific Scuba have a little bit newer equipment. I am taking all my own, brand new, this time except of course for weights and tanks. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[PepperDM]

Just got back at the end of March and did a few dives with Pacific Scuba....great outfit!!!!! Vis was not the best but we saw 4 large (10-15 foot range) mantas. I would definately recommend Pacific and would dive with them again next time I go.

If you get the chance, take the wife or girlfriend to the Rythms of the Night tour....you get a semi-private torch lit dinner on the beach.....definately worth the money.

 

[jpomerantz]

My family and I are planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta later this month. Does anyone have feedback on using Pacific Scuba or Twin Dolphins dive shops?

I went with Pacific Scuba last yr. Good prices, small, fast boats, great crew and DM's. Highly recommend them.

 

[Diver Dennis]

I went with Pacific Scuba last yr. Good prices, small, fast boats, great crew and DM's. Highly recommend them.

I've been here in PV for the last 1 1/2 months or so and been diving with Twin Dolphins mostly (26 dives) but Pacific Scuba is great too. Vallartech is one of the best as well and I get my Nitrox from them. We were riding some 20 meter whale sharks near San Blas last week and everyone on the boat yesterday rode a very friendly Manta at Majauitas yesterday, which I missed unfortunately because I was working. Ask for Giovanni at Twin Dolphins and he can show you the video.

The water is clearing up nicely here now and it's getting a lot warmer, so come on down!