Enjoy a beginners scuba diving tour off the coast of Isla Mujeres. Participate in quick pool lessons at the Marina in Cancun before heading out into the open water. Dive amongst incredible art at the Underwater Museum before marveling at a colorful reef.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Instructor: English, French, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Marvel at the biggest underwater museum in the world
Take quick lessons and dive at 2 different locations
Explore the Caribbean underwater world and marine life

Full description

Participate in an introductory scuba diving tour, perfect for beginners who want to experience a unique outdoor activity. Start the course by getting comfortable and confident with some quick lessons in a practice pool located at the Marina in the middle of the hotel zone. After the quick pool lessons, head out on a 30-minute boat ride from Cancun Hotel Zone to Isla Mujeres where you will visit the Underwater Museum and then a reef. Arrive at your first dive spot, the biggest underwater museum in the world. Witness the interaction between art and underwater wildlife. Next, head over to an incredible reef full of vibrant marine species and colorful fish. After your 2 dives, return to the Marina by around 4:30 PM.

Includes

All the necessary gear
Pool lesson
2 dives at 2 different locations
Snacks and soft drinks
Taxes
Sea park fee

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Photos and videos

Not suitable for

Children under 13 years
Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet at the tables aside the pool of the Sotavento Hotel, Blvd. Kukulcan 4, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico. Your guide will be waiting there for you.

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Important information

What to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Flip-flops

Not allowed

Intoxication
Sunscreen

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility and/or with a limited fitness level
Please bring seasickness medication if possible for the boat ride
Please bring your passport or ID card
Do not drink alcoholic beverages the night before

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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 3 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
5/5
Safety
5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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Very good experience, perfect for beginners, very good vibes throughout the tour and the diving activity is without a doubt something that everyone has to try sometime! The very experienced guides take care of you and I emphasize the good vibes they have and make the tour more fun !! Definitely . I will be back soon and I have already recommended to friends and family to do this activity

February 27, 2021

I had such a lovely time scuba diving! It was my first time doing so and Ivan was so helpful and really fun company on my first underwater exploration. It was well organised and he always made sure I was doing ok and looked after. I also got some great pictures!!

July 6, 2019

May 16, 2022

Cancun: Beginners Underwater Museum & Reef Scuba Diving

Cancun: Beginners Underwater Museum & Reef Scuba Diving

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