Gordo Banks Trip Report – January 2024

15th January The day’s diving expeditions offered a diverse range of experiences, from vibrant underwater ecosystems teeming with fish to thrilling encounters with shy hammerhead sharks. Despite the differences between the two dives, each provided its own unique insights into the dynamic and ever-changing underwater world. The day concluded with happy and fulfilled divers, reflecting…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – December 2023

3rd December The dives at Gordo 2 and Gordo 1 offered contrasting yet equally enriching experiences. While Gordo 2 mesmerised with its exceptional visibility and tranquil ambiance, Gordo 1 captivated with its vibrant marine life and gentle currents. Despite the absence of fish at Gordo 2, each dive site showcased the diverse and captivating nature…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – November 2023

November 3 2023 Diving conditions at Gordo 2 were satisfactory, with warm water temperatures around and no significant thermoclines observed. While visibility near the surface to 75 feet was average, it improved significantly below this depth, providing better opportunities for exploration. The highlight of the dive was undoubtedly the encounter with a school of hammerhead…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – October 2023

October 1 Continuing with the warmer-than-average conditions, 3 divers boarded the Apex boat for a 2 tank dive out at Gordo Banks. Arriving at the bank at 7.55am ready to dive! The visibility was slightly lower than usual  Diving conditions Wildlife encounters October 3 Today our divers took a private boat from Cabo San Lucas…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – September 2023

September 3 One of the warmest starts to September Gordo Banks trips for years! We had a group of 4 divers that were looking forward to some clear, warm dives regardless of the sharky activity! Diving conditions Wildlife encounters September 14 Continuing with the warmer-than-average conditions, 3 divers boarded the Apex boat for a 2…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – August 2023

August 3 Another warm summer’s morning with the unrelenting sun and heat. We left at 6.30am sharp and enjoyed the smooth, breezy ride on the fast Apex arriving at the bank before everyone else!  Diving conditions Wildlife encounters

Gordo Banks Trip Report – July 2023

July 3 July is officially the month we start to get excited about Gordo Banks! The warm water is returning and blue, clearer conditions are appearing. The wind is low and swell conditions we get in summer on local dives don’t affect diving off-shore. Diving conditions Wildlife July 25 It’s very apparent that we are…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – June 2023

June 3  Heading out for our dive and not quite sure what kind of conditions to expect as there has been a little murky in Cabo San Lucas bay. Sometimes it’s normal for Gordo Banks to be clearer and the positive thinking paid off! We got a nice block of unusually warm blue water all…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – May 2023

2 May 2023 We began our early start with 3 divers on the fast Apex boat getting us to Gordo Banks in a nice 45 minute time.  We did both dives on the same sot at the main Gordo pinnacle for 2 dives  Diving Conditons Wildlife encounters:

Gordo Banks Trip Report – April 2023

April 26th Beautiful April morning for a private tour!   With just one dive 1 diver leaving from San Jose we had a smooth 7 mile ride out to the bank. Diving Conditions Wildlife Encounters

Gordo Banks Trip Report – March 2023

March 15th This trip we had 2 divers doing the Gordo Banks 3 tank Expedition package which is a great way to make sure you see the best of the area as we conduct the 2 regular dives in Gordo Banks and then a 3rd extra tank on the way back in the Los Cabos…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – Feb 2023

Febuary 24th Diving Conditions Wildlife February 15th Diving Conditions Wildlife Lots of fish, whales singing and getting closed to the boat during surface intervale but nothing special underwater

Gordo Banks Trip Report – Dec 22

December 6 Today we took 4 divers and one guide with the Apex boat. Conditions on the way there were good, not too choppy. Both dives were at Gordo 1, dove the pinnacles. Diving Conditions: Wildlife encounter A couple of silvery fish, a small group of tunas and a curious dolphin. Sadly no sharks this…

Gordo Banks Trip Report – Nov 22

November 3rd  Today we headed out from Cabo San Lucas on our larger panga boat with 6 guests and 2 guides.  The surface was smooth and we arrived at the bank around 8.30 for our first dive. Our captain dropped us in a great place and we hit the pinnacle with ease both dives. Diving…