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Cancun and surrounding areas are home to
some of the world's most acclaimed diving and
snorkeling. The waters surrounding Cancun are
legendary for their clarity and diversity.
Famous dive spots like Palancar, El Bajito,
Manchones and Chitales are all nearby. There
is also the Cave of the Sleeping Sharks near
Isla Mujeres where divers can sometimes "pet"
the sharks. Nearby Cozumel offers world-class
diving. And nearby Isla Mujeres is one of the
most scenic place in the area for diving & snorkeling.
A popular dive site is the Manchones Reef, which
is about 5 mi/8 km northeast of Cancun —close
to Isla Mujeres. Divers and snorkelers also
may want to explore the starting point of the
Belize Barrier Reef at Punta Nizuc, near the
Club Med at the southern end of Paseo Kukulcán.
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"Buoyed
by water, he can fly in any direction - up,
down, sideways - by merely flipping his
hand.
Under water, man becomes an archangel."
-Jacques
Costeau
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Dive Trips, Instruction
and Certification
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 For
those who are beginners, there are a number
of courses offered to get you started. The weekend
course or PADI resort course qualifies you to
dive with an experienced dive master and has
become a standard feature in most all-inclusive
packages. The PADI Open Water Certification
is valid worldwide and allows you to scuba dive
anywhere in the world. |
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 Learn Scuba Diving
- "AquaWorld"
►Rates & Reservations◄
Don’t
worry if you've never dived before,
come to AquaWorld where renowned PADI
instructors will introduce you to this
fascinating marine world and have you
diving within 90 minutes! This activity
starts first with a lesson by the pool,
with a certified instructor teaching
you the diving basics. At the end you'll
be taken to explore the beautiful coral
reef, world famous for its length as
well as for the flora and fauna. The
dive lasts approximately 35 minutes. |
 Cozumel Certified
Scuba Diving
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Cozumel
has the second largest coral reef in
the world, and this is one of the reasons
why people from around the globe come
to this magnificent island to go certified
scuba diving. The sea life and the deep
ocean walls are particularly impressive
in the waters of Cozumel. Come and do
a certified scuba dive on Cozumel and
experience an unparalleled adventure
in the Mexican Caribbean. |
 PADI Open Water
Certification
►Rates & Reservations◄
If
you enjoy scuba diving and you are looking
for a professional course, then the
PADI open water certification is the
best course and your certification card
will be valid for a lifetime. Experienced
instructors will give you the PADI open
water certification course in a matter
of just three or four days. Come to
AquaWorld and do your PADI open water
dive course and then enjoy diving in
the turquoise waters of Cancun, or among
the coral reefs of Cozumel. |
 Diving Marina Punta del Este
►Rates & Reservations◄
The
coastal waters of the Yucatan Peninsula
are home to an impressive and colorful
variety of marine life, such as coral
reefs and a wide variety of tropical
fish. Admire and enjoy the natural wonders
of the Caribbean Sea, while sailing
on board the Marina Punta del Este's
fully equipped boats and then diving
to depths ranging from 35 to 60 feet
in ten different reef locations. |
 Dive
Lesson Marina Punta del Este
►Rates & Reservations◄
PADI
instructors will teach you step by step,
in a simple and entertaining way, all
that you need to know to start enjoying
this amazing activity. This diving lesson
by Marina Punta del Este is divided
into three stages. First, you will receive
theoretical training, then you will
practice what you’ve learned in a swimming
pool and finally, and this is the best
part of the whole tour, you will dive
in open waters! |
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Cavern Diving
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 Divers
come to Mexico's Mayan Riviera from all over
the world for cenote cavern diving. The Yucatán
Peninsula is a limestone shelf with no rivers.
Rainwater seeps through the limestone rock and
runs in underground rivers to the Caribbean
Sea. Over the centuries, weaknesses in the caves
collapsed sections of the roof, leaving sinkholes
open to the surface. In the Mexican Caribbean,
these cavern openings are called
cenotes.
Cenote cavern dives are a unique
experience. The water is crystal clear and fresh,
and divers can see the beautiful mineral formations
in the cenote cavern. Unlike cave systems in
most of the world, the Yucatan's underground
rivers are close to the surface. This means
longer diving times in the shallower depth.
Cenote cavern dives are not effected by the
ocean's temperament, so the water is always
calm and clear.
Caution: Don't
go cavern diving without a guide.
The "cavern" dive is an advanced dive in an
overhead environment and should be done only
under the supervision of a qualified professional
guide. If you are a certified open water
diver, you can dive in a cenote cavern with
a qualified guide.
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Snorkeling
Tours & Trips
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 Snorkeling
is an easy way to see the underwater sights
since you don’t need a lot of equipment or training.
There are a number of excellent snorkeling trips
offered in Cancun and along the Riviera Maya
coast. Favorite spots include Isla Mujeres,
Puerto Morelos, Cozumel, Xel-há, Xcaret and
Akumal. Snorkeling tours should provide you
with good quality mask, fins and a lifejacket.
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 Tulum & Xel-Ha
All Inclusive
►Rates & Reservations◄
Discover
one of the most beautiful archeological
sites of the Riviera Maya, the only
one overlooking the Caribbean Sea and
its turquoise waters as a walled fortress.
It is believed that Tulum was once,
one of the main ports of the Maya civilization.
From here you will be taken to Xel-Ha
a spectacular theme water park, unique
at the Riviera Maya, where you will
spend a day of adventure enjoying natural,
ecological and aquatic attractions. |
 Xel-Ha All Inclusive
►Rates & Reservations◄
Xel-Ha
is the most spectacular water park in
Riviera Maya renowned for its stunning
natural aquarium, which is unique in
the area. Here you can enjoy with your
family or friends, an array of water
activities and both natural and ecological
attractions. Or alternatively, simply
relax on the tranquil lazy river as
you sail along on a comfortable inner
tube. |
 Jungle Tour "Sunrise
Marina"
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Drive
your own watercraft through the mangroves
and get to the world’s second largest
reef. This amusing activity begins with
a boat ride across the Nichupte lagoon
mangroves, where you’ll have the opportunity
of admiring an array of tropical species
in its habitats. Then we’ll go directly
to the spectacular crystal waters where
you can snorkel and get amazed with
the colorful marine fauna and the stunning
coral reef’s beauty.
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 Cozumel Reef Snorkel
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Cozumel
Island is worldwide renown as one of
the most beautiful paradises for snorkeling
and diving as well as for featuring
the second largest reef in the world.
Exploring its gorgeous waters, 200 feet
of superbly clear visibility, is all
a privilege that you shouldn’t miss
if you visit the Mexican Caribbean.
This attraction provides you an entire
day of adventure, exploring during 40
minutes the spectacular Cozumel turquoise
waters |
 Cozumel Snorkel
"AquaWorld"
►Rates & Reservations◄
Enjoy
a fabulous coral reef snorkel tour with
the Aqua World's Cozumel Snorkel program.
Spend an unforgettable day visiting
the most beautiful coral reefs in America,
as well as the favorite destination
of stunning cruises. At this 40-minute
tour we’ll provide you with a professional
guide, a snorkeling gear as a gift,
and also a delicious International buffet
lunch, as well as a shopping trip to
downtown Cozumel. |
 Xcaret
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Known
as ''nature's sacred paradise'', Xcaret
is one of the world's most famous eco-archaeological
parks. Here, you will find archaeological
ruins, a dolphin show, horses, a farm
with tropical birds, butterflies, bat
caves and a stunning beach. You can
go also snorkeling in the famous caves
and the well known underground river.
With its 53 activities to enjoy, Xcaret
is an experience for all your senses. |
 Aquatic Expedition
►Rates & Reservations◄
Come
and enjoy an unforgettable day of snorkel
where we’ll take you to travel across
the Yalku Lagoon, and visit two beautiful
“cenotes” in the Riviera Maya. Cenotes
are natural sinkholes formed by dissolution
of rock, which may or may not be linked
to an active cave system, and the subsequent
collapse of the rock ceiling of the
void. The Mayan considered these systems
as sacred, existing open waters ones
or sheltered sites. |
 Tulum Caribbean
Wonders
►Rates & Reservations◄
In
the morning we’ll start our 45 minutes
trip at the archeological area accompanied
by a certified guide explaining the
origins of this site. You’ll have 45
minutes of extra time for exploring
by your own the surroundings and get
that unforgettable travel photo. Later
on you’ll go to snorkel at a tranquil
and private inlet far away from crowds
and ideal for observing a lot of tropical
fish, swim with them and take photographs.
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 Snorkeling Adventure
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This
adventure consists of two guided tours;
the first one in the morning will take
you to a shallow reef where you will
have your first contact with an amazing
marine ecosystem for 40 minutes. Afterwards,
you will reach a second and deeper reef
with a totally different habitat, for
another 40 minutes. After this expedition,
you will go back to the beach club to
enjoy a delicious meal, a tropical cocktail,
and rest or engage in an exciting volleyball
game. |
 Contoy
Island Asterix Tours
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This
unspoiled island, which measures barely
5.2 miles long and only 70 ft. at its
narrowest point, is located about 45
minutes north of Isla Mujeres, on one
end of the second largest coral reef
in the world. Its shallow, clear and
calm beaches, with an abundance of underwater
life that will thrill any snorkeler,
make of Isla Contoy a spot no nature
lovers should miss. |
 Contoy
Island Kolumbus Tours
►Rates & Reservations◄
Enjoy
the numerous species of birds and beautiful
white sand beaches and visit the new
museum of nature. Enter the magical
underwater world with the help of your
snorkeling equipment and see the amazing
fauna in the sea depths; also, watch
and learn about the diverse birds in
their natural habitat. This wonderful
trip is done onboard the “Corsario”
or the “Pinta”, both replicas of famous
discovery vessels |
 Fury
Catamarans
►Rates & Reservations◄
Set
sail
aboard
a
custom-built
65
ft.
Catamaran
to
Cardona
Reef
and
Palancar
Reef.
Don
the
snorkeling
gear
and
plunge
to
100
ft.
under
water
with
excellent
guides
who
will
show
you
the
stunning
and
colorful
submarine
life.
After
snorkeling,
it’s
all
you
can
drink,
ice-cold
beers,
tropical
margaritas,
refreshing
sodas
and
purified
water
as
you
sail
to a
private
white
sand
beach.
There
you
can
relax
in a
hammock,
kayak,
play
volleyball
or
just
enjoy
the
sun's
rays
before
a
nice
lunch
on
the
beach,
without
additional
charge. |
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