Scuba dive in Cancún, Mexico

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Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Cancún, Mexico, known for its stunning coral reefs, abundant marine life, and excellent visibility, making it the perfect destination for certified divers.

Highlights

  • Explore the Great Mesoamerican Reef and vibrant coral gardens.
  • Encounter diverse marine life, including sea turtles, rays, and nurse sharks.
  • Dive at the iconic Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA).
  • Dive sustainably, protecting the marine environment and coral reefs.

Description

Your dive adventure begins with a briefing on the marine ecosystem of Cancún, focusing on its rich biodiversity and sustainable diving practices. From the shore, you’ll take a boat ride to explore popular dive sites like the Great Mesoamerican Reef, the Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA), and the reefs around Isla Mujeres. Cancún’s underwater world is teeming with vibrant marine life, including colorful tropical fish, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and rays. The visibility is typically excellent, often exceeding 30 meters, providing clear views of the vibrant coral gardens and fascinating underwater structures. Dive depths range from shallow, reef dives around 10 meters to deeper wall dives up to 30 meters, offering a variety of experiences for both Open Water and Advanced Open Water divers. Whether you're diving in the calm, shallow waters or exploring deeper areas, Cancún offers a wide range of exciting dive sites. As part of the sustainable dive experience, divers are encouraged to respect the environment by maintaining a safe distance from marine life and coral reefs, ensuring the preservation of this unique ecosystem for future generations.

Includes

One dive in Cancún, with exploration of local dive sites Detailed briefing on the dive site’s ecology and sustainable practices Boat ride to and from the dive site (departing from Cancún) Professional dive guide All necessary diving equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator)

Important Information

  • Open Water of Equivalent scuba diving certification A medical clearance form must be completed. There are strict restrictions when flying to altitude after diving. You need to wait for a minimum of 18 hours after your last dive, so please plan your flights and mountain hiking trips accordingly.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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