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Cancun Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

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.

 

"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

 

Dive Trips, Instruction and Certification

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.
 
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  Rates & Reservations
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!
 

Cavern Diving

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. 

 

Snorkeling Tours & Trips

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.
 
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"   Rates & Reservations
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.
Cozumel Reef Snorkel   Rates & Reservations
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   Rates & Reservations
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.
Snorkeling Adventure   Rates & Reservations
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  Rates & Reservations
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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