 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 andclose
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 Kukulcan.
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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
Cousteau
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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
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Certified
Diving and
Discover
Scuba
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
The Two-Tank
Certified
Scuba Dive
is for
certified
divers only
and you will
be required
to show your
certification
from PADI,
NAUI, SSI,
YMCA, FMAS,
CMAS, etc.
Designed for
people
without
certification,
the Discover
Scuba Diving
(or DSD
program)
offers you
the
opportunity
to learn how
to dive
during your
vacation.
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Certified
Scuba with
Sand Dollar
Sports
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
During this
four hour
tour, your
certified
guide will
take you to
two
magnificent
areas that
feature
stunning
natural
scenery,
providing
you with a
great
opportunity
to show off
your diving
skills. The
maximum
depth on
this tour
ranges from
50 to 80
feet. If you
visit
Cozumel and
do not dive,
you were not
in Cozumel.
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Cozumel Certified Scuba Diving
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
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
waters
surrounding
Mexico's
largest
island
often
have
superb
clear
visibility,
up to
200
feet
in parts.
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Discover
Scuba with
AquaSafari
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Get to know
the natural
beauty of
this
charming
island when
you register
for this
introductory
diving
course. This
four hour
long class
is
interesting,
fun and
flexible.
You can even
decide if
you would
like to
become a
certified
diver later
on, as the
hours spent
on this
course will
count
towards the
next level.
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Dive Trip
for
Certified
divers with
AquaSafari
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
This
exciting
tour begins
at the
impressive
Cozumel
National
Park. Your
dive master
will choose
two
different
spots in the
area; your
first trip
down is a 60
to 80 foot
dive and
your second
dive goes
from 40 to
50 feet.
This
irresistible
tour invites
you to
explore the
Mexican
Caribbean
from a
different
perspective. |
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Diving in
Cozumel
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Cozumel is a
beautiful
island in
the
Caribbean
filled with
surprises
for its
visitors.
Without a
doubt, the
best known
attractions
of Cozumel
are its
spectacular
reefs, which
vary in
their
formation,
location,
access and
diving
difficulty.
This tour is
for
certified
divers. |
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Diving with
Dolphins
Cozumel
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Have an
incredible
time diving
with the
dolphins at
Dolphin
Discovery at
Chankanaab
Park,
located on
the island
of Cozumel.
In this
amazing
program the
trainers
will
instruct you
on the use
of scuba
gear before
you dive
down to meet
these
astonishing
creatures in
a beautiful
natural
environment.
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Learn Scuba
Diving AquaWorld
Location:
CANCUN
Transportation
From: --
If you
visit
the
Mexican
Caribbean,
don't
miss
out
on the
opportunity
to go
diving
in its
sparkling
turquoise
waters.
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!
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PADI
Open Water
Certification AquaWorld
Location:
CANCUN
Departs
From:
CANCUN
Transportation
From: --
If you
enjoy
scuba
diving
and
you
are
looking
for
a professional
course,
then
the
PADI
open
water
certification
is the
best
course
you
will
find
and
your
certification
card
will
be valid
for
a lifetime.
Experienced
instructors
will
give
you
the
PADI
open
water
certification
course
in just
3 or
4 days. |
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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.
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.
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Scuba Diving
at Cenote
Dos Ojos
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: CANCUN
HOTELS
This
underground
wonder,
which
appeared on
the IMAX
film
"Journey
into Amazing
Caves", is
among the
ten largest
cave systems
in the
world. It is
the longest
explored and
mapped cave
system in
Quintana Roo,
measuring
about 387
feet long. |
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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-ha Xcaret and Akumal.
Snorkeling tours should provide
you with good quality mask,
fins and a lifejacket.
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Contoy
Island Asterix Tours
Location:
ISLA CONTOY
Departs
From: CANCUN
Transportation
From: --
Enjoy
an unforgettable
experience
crossing
the
majestic
Caribbean
Sea
to get
to a
place
few
have
had
the
privilege
to discover:
Isla
Contoy.
This
unspoiled
island,
which
measures
barely
5.2
miles
long
and
only
70 ft.
at its
narrowest
point,
is located
on one
end
of the
second
largest
coral
reef
in the
world.
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Contoy
Island Kolumbus Tours
Location:
ISLA CONTOY
Departs
From: CANCUN
Transportation
From: --
This
wonderful
trip
is done
onboard
the
“Corsario”
or the
“Pinta”,
both
replicas
of famous
discovery
vessels,
which
will
transport
you
back
in time
to Isla
Contoy
for
snorkeling
and
bird-watching.
Finish
it with
a feast
of delicious
"Tikinxic"
fish
(Maya-style
grilled
fish)
prepared
by your
own
captain. |
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Cozumel Reef Snorkel
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: CANCUN
Cozumel
Island
is worldwide
renowned
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. |
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Cozumel
Snorkel and
Beach
Premium Tour
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Spend a day
on the
gorgeous
beaches of
Cozumel!
Start your
adventure on
board a
catamaran
that will
take you out
to a
beautiful
coral reef.
There, you
can snorkel
and discover
the unique
marine life
of the
Caribbean
Sea. When
you finish
exploring
the reef's
waters,
we'll head
to the
incredible
Playa Mia
Grand Beach
Park. |
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Cozumel
Snorkel AquaWorld
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Enjoy
a fabulous
coral
reef
snorkel
tour
with
AquaWorld’s
Cozumel
Snorkel
program.
Spend
an unforgettable
day
visiting
the
most
beautiful
coral
reefs
in the
Americas.
At this
40-minute
tour
we’ll
provide
you
with
a professional
guide,
snorkeling
gear,
and
a delicious
International
buffet
lunch |
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Fury Catamarans
Location:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Set
sail
aboard
a fun,
custom-built
65 ft.
Catamaran
towards
two
of the
most
spectacular
snorkeling
sites
in Cozumel:
Cardona
Reef
and
Palancar
Reef.
The
friendly
crew
provides
professional
instruction
on the
use
of first
class
snorkeling
equipment. |
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Grand Beach
Park
Location:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Some of the
activities
and services
that Grand
Beach Park
offer:
kayaks, a
water
trampoline,
sailing,
paddle
boats, water
bicycles, a
swimming
pool, a
playground,
a huge
restaurant,
hammocks,
six bars,
entertainment
staff,
lifeguards,
paramedics,
volleyball
court and
many, many
other
activities
such as
diving or
snorkeling.
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Jeep Tour
with Snorkel
Location:
COZUMEL
Departs
From:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Drive a Jeep
through the
town of
Cozumel and
along a
scenic road
until
reaching a
beautiful
nature
reserve.
Once there,
we’ll take
you on an
exciting
tour of a
Mayan ruin
and enjoy
some
crocodile-watching
by the
lagoon.
Afterwards,
head over to
an amazing
beach, where
you can
swim,
snorkel, or
just relax. |
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Jungle Tour
Marina
Aquafun
Location:
CANCUN
Departs
From: CANCUN
Transportation
From: --
The Thunder
sports
boats, power
through the
canals of
this lagoon
while
surrounded
by extensive
mangrove,
birds and
colorful
fish. The
lagoon's
turquoise
blue waters
form part of
the National
Marine Park.
During this
magical
tour, you'll
be able to
snorkel and
enjoy the
impressive
barrier
reefs
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Jungle Tour Sunrise Marina
Location:
CANCUN
Departs
From: CANCUN
Transportation
From: --
Drive
your
own
watercraft
through
the
mangroves
and
get
to the
world’s
second
largest
reef.
You
won’t
have
to travel
a long
distance
for
living
this
amazing
adventure,
the
adventure
begins
at the
Sunrise
Marine,
in the
Cancun’s
hotel
zone.
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Royal
Garrafon
Location:
ISLA MUJERES
Departs
From: CANCUN
Transportation
From: CANCUN
During your
visit to the
Garrafon
National
Park you'll
be able to
go
snorkeling,
try your
hand at
kayaking, or
go on the
zip line.
There are
plenty of
other
activities
to enjoy as
well,
ranging from
exploring
the
Sculpture
Garden to
swimming
with
dolphins
(available
for an
additional
cost) |
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Sea Turtle
Snorkel
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Departs
From: PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
Transportation
From:
COZUMEL
Enjoy a
ferry ride
from Cozumel
to Playa del
Carmen,
where a
guide will
be waiting
for you to
take you to
the tranquil
Yalku
Lagoon.
After the
unique
experience
at the Yalku
Lagoon, we
will take
you to
Akumal to
enjoy its
amazing
sandy
beaches.
Next get
ready for
the
unforgettable
experience
of
snorkeling |
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Segway Tour
with Snorkel
Location:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From: --
Explore the
scenic
coastline of
Cozumel
while
effortlessly
gliding on a
Segway. This
self-balancing
electric
vehicle will
take you
alongside
gorgeous
island
beaches.
Make your
way to a
fantastic
beach club
with a
swimming
pool and a
beautiful
beach area.
Snorkel in
the
turquoise
water of the
Mexican
Caribbean |
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Snorkeling Adventure
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN,
RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
This
snorkeling
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
sail
further
to reach
a second
and
deeper
reef
with
a totally
different
habitat |
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Swim and
Snorkel or
Dive with
Rays at
Stingray
Beach
Location:
COZUMEL
Transportation
From:
COZUMEL
HOTELS
Come and
experience
the thrill
of swimming
with
stingrays in
a safe and
controlled
yet natural
environment.
First you'll
have a
personal
encounter
with the
stingrays,
where the
trainers
will teach
you how to
interact
with these
friendly
fish and
even feed
them.
Afterwards,
you can
relax on the
charming
beach. |
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Tulum & Xel-Ha
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN,
RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
Discover
one
of the
most
beautiful
Mayan
archeological
sites,
the
only
one
overlooking
the
Caribbean
Sea
as a
walled
fortress.
From
here
you
will
be taken
to Xel-Ha,
a spectacular
theme
water
park,
where
you
will
spend
a day
of adventure
enjoying
natural,
ecological
and
aquatic
attractions. |
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Tulum
Akumal
Snorkeling
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
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. 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 |
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Xcaret
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN,
RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
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. |
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Xcaret, Xel-Ha,
Xplor and
Xichen
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN,
RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
Choose from
two, three
or four
great tour
options and
schedule
them on
different
days all for
one single
discounted
payment.
Discover
Xcaret, Xel-Ha,
Xplor and
Chichen
Itza. Make
the most of
your stay in
Cancun or
Riviera Maya
with these
excellent
tour
packages! |
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Xel-Ha All Inclusive
Location:
RIVIERA MAYA
Transportation
From: HOTELS
IN CANCUN,
RIVIERA
MAYA, PLAYA
DEL CARMEN
Xel-Ha
is the
perfect
spot
for
snorkeling
and
relaxing.
This
natural
aquarium
is famous
for
its
thousands
of brightly
colored
tropical
fish
and
dramatic
limestone
formations.
At Xel-Ha
you
will
be able
to explore
creeks,
lagoons
and
caves
fed
by subterranean
rivers. |
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