See Creatures, Nautilus Explorer Mexico, S de RL de CV

Operating from the tip of the Baja California peninsula, See Creatures combines the local knowledge of the former Amigos del Mar with the professional standards of the Nautilus group. Since their merger in 2019, they have established a strong presence with bases in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, and Cabo Pulmo.

The region offers some of the most diverse diving in Mexico, ranging from the sheltered bays of La Paz to the high-energy oceanic environments of the Gordo Banks. Their setup is designed to facilitate these varied experiences, providing both local daily dives and more ambitious expeditions.

The centre is an SSI affiliated operation, providing a structured path for divers from their first breath underwater through to professional level training. Their expertise is built on a foundation of local knowledge, ensuring that guides understand the specific currents and seasonal patterns of the Baja coast.

Training programmes are comprehensive, covering Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Nitrox, and Dive Guide courses. This allows divers to build a progressive skill set within a single organisation as they move from recreational to professional levels.

The training programme follows the SSI curriculum, catering to all experience levels. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving to get a feel for the underwater environment before progressing to the Open Water Diver certification.

For those looking to advance, the centre offers Advanced Open Water Diver, Nitrox, and Dive Guide courses. This professional track is ideal for divers looking to turn their passion into a career or simply deepen their technical competency.

For longer expeditions, particularly those heading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cabo Pulmo, the centre utilises a luxury yacht. This vessel provides a more comfortable platform for multi-day or long-range trips, offering full catering services to ensure you are well-fed during offshore excursions.

For local diving in the Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and the surrounding corridor, the centre provides reliable transport that gets you to the sites within approximately 30 minutes.

The centre provides full equipment rental and sales, allowing you to dive with your own preferred kit or use high-quality gear provided on-site. This includes essential items such as wetsuits, fins, and masks.

For those looking to extend their bottom time or manage nitrogen loading more effectively, Nitrox is available for use.

The waters here are famous for large marine animals and significant pelagic activity. You can encounter various shark species, including silky sharks and bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas), alongside hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini). During specific periods, the migration brings mobula rays and whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) to the area.

In the open water and around the pinnacles, look for large schools of fish such as tuna (Thunnus), yellowfin tuna, and various snapper schools. You will also see jacks (Carangidae), bonitos, and wahoos patrolling the currents.

The reef environments are populated by diverse life, including giant groupers (Epinephelus), sea turtles (Cheloniidae), and sea lions. The structural complexity of the reefs is supported by corals, including black coral and wire coral, which provide habitat for many species.

Diving in the region varies significantly depending on whether you are in the sheltered bays of La Paz or the open ocean at the Gordo Banks. The corridor and marine park sites are typically a short 30-minute boat ride from Cabo San Lucas.