Cactus to Coral

Cactus to Coral

Instructor Training Center

3217 E Shea Blvd Unit 5, 85028 Phoenix, AZ - United States

Frequently Serviced Dive Sites

El Mar Diving Center, 85202 Mesa

South Point - San Pedro (★4.1)

Exposed dive site on the south tip of San Pedro de Nolasco. Can have strong currents, better for advanced and expert divers. Deep drop off and outside pinnacle with large pelagics at times.
El Mar Diving Center, 85202 Mesa

Tech Island (★3.9)

Tech Island“ at Lake Pleasant, Arizona, is a popular, deep scuba diving site known for its massive rock formations, underwater walls, and abundant fish life, offering unique exploration for divers of all levels, often accessed via boat charters.
Ben A. (#3536434)

North Point - San Pedro (★4.5)

North Point is located on the northern tip of San Pedro and is a fantastic dive site for beginners and advanced divers. Due to its location at the tip, the site is exposed to currents at times and offers pelagic species.
CAROLYN C. (#509097)

Spillway (★4.1)

The Spillway at Lake Pleasant is located near the 10 lane boat ramp. It is a protected U - shape cove that allows dive from beginner to advanced. Depth is varies as the water elevation rises and falls due to the fact Lake Pleasant is a fresh water reservoir where the local jurisdiction stores water for the state
El Mar Diving Center Mexico, 85506 San Carlos, Guaymas

ARM Santos Wreck (★4.2)

Auk Class Minesweeper with World War History in the Pacific theater. Decommission after the war and recommissioned briefly for the Korea War. Sold to the Mexican Navy in 1973. Sunk as an artificial reef in March 2022. 220ft in length, resting partially upright at 55ft on the sand. Top at 20ft below surface (12/20)
El Mar Diving Center, 85202 Mesa

Las Cascaditas (★4.5)

Las Cascasdas (or Las Cascaditas) is a popular dive site near San Pedro Nolasco Island, close to San Carlos, Mexico, known for its underwater “waterfalls“ (rock formations/boulders).
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Vista Point (★3.7)

Vista Point is a shore dive that is great for both recreational and technical divers. Visibility is generally best during the cooler times of the year. During the summer, it is a longer walk/hike to the water’s edge. The best time during the day is in the morning.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Old Waddell Dam West Wall (★4.0)

The Old Waddell Dam was made in 1927, the largest arch and buttress dam in the world. In 1994, the New Waddell Dam was put into use and the old dam became a popular dive spot for recreational and technical divers alike.

Available Services in the Dive Center

Programs

Snorkel Diver
Freediving
Mermaid
Ecology
Scuba
Extended Range (XR)
Emergency Training
Swim

Dives

Shore Dives
Boat Dives
Extended Range Dives
Freediving
Wreck Dives
Snorkel Tours

Gas Fills

Air
Nitrox Dive
Trimix
Oxygen

Rental

Dive Computer
Equipment
Photo and Video Dive
Scooter

Services

Regulator
Dive Computer
Buoyancy Compensators
Dry Suit
Neoprene suits
Cylinders
Rebreather

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Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
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Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
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