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Because of the busy nature of Cancun with tourists always coming and going, the Discover Scuba course is especially popular. Those with an interest in diving are encouraged to advance their skills, however, thanks to the numerous local sites that advanced divers won't want to miss. From shallow 60 foot dives to much deeper shipwrecks waiting to be explored, there is a whole world of wonders off the coast of this resort town.
You'll find 13 dive operators and at least 8 interesting dive sites to choose from.
If you're ready to take the plunge, you can check with Solo Buceo Dive Center. This center offers two different beginner scuba lessons daily, one from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They are found in Cancun Beach Hotel Zone, in eastern Cancun.
Another option is Cancun Scuba Center. The Cancun Scuba Center is a one-stop shop for everything scuba and snorkeling related. With specialized trips off the cost of the Yucatan and Cozumel, as well as excursions into the cenotes of the mainland, Cancun Scuba Center offers a diverse mix of adventures to choose from. They can be reached at (998) 221-6289.
A third good option is Scuba Cancun. One of the longest operating scuba centers in the area, Scuba Cancun opened over 30 years ago and has been training and diving with people from around the world ever since. The facility family owned and operated, with Captain Luis Hurtado at the helm -- a man who has been diving both commercially, for the military, and for sport for over 60 years. They're located in Cancun.
Some information concerning area dive operators are provided in the following table.
| Name | Phone | Location |
|---|---|---|
| AquaWorld | (998) 848-8326 | 6.3 mi. Southeast of Central downtown Cancun |
| Cancun Diving Adventures | (998) 202-4245 | 3.6 mi. North-Northwest of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Cancun Scuba Center | (998) 221-6289 | 3.9 mi. East of Central Cancun |
| Caribbean Seafari Dives | -- | Cancun |
| Club Lagoon Tours | -- | 3.4 mi. North of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Dressel Divers Cancun | (+34) 963 561 496 | 8.7 mi. Southeast of Central Cancun |
| Manta Divers | (998) 849-4050 | 0.2 mi. North of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Mundo Marino/Water World | (998) 849-7257 | 3.4 mi. North of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Nautilus Diving By Scuba Fred | (998) 880-3195 | 3.1 mi. North-Northeast of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Scuba Adventures | -- | 3.7 mi. North-Northwest of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Scuba Cancun | (998) 849-7508 | 3.5 mi. North of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Solo Buceo Dive Center | (998) 883-3979 | 3.4 mi. Northeast of Central Cancun Beach Hotel Zone |
| Squalo Divers | (998) 251-4068 | Downtown Cancun |
Review this table to learn more about the typical cost of dive services in this area.
| Offering Type | Low Rate | High Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba | $ 85.0 | $ 110.0 |
| Double Tank Dive | $ 65.0 | $ 110.0 |
| Night Dive | $ 60.0 | $ 75.0 |
| Open Water Certification | $ 350.0 | $ 450.0 |
| Single Tank Dive | $ 50.0 | $ 75.0 |
Take a minute to read this table to see some information concerning some of the area's major dive sites.
| Name | Quality | Experience | Max Depth | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristos | Excellent | Open Water / CMAS * | 51.5 | 21.121 | -86.7415 |
| Chitales | Good | Open Water / CMAS * | 27.2 | 21.1657666667 | -86.73555 |
| El Meco | Fair | -- | 40.0 | 21.217 | -86.7953333333 |
| Grampin | Good | Open Water / CMAS * | 32.8 | 21.1407666667 | -86.7366333333 |
| Herradura | Good | Open Water / CMAS * | 53.5 | 21.1102166667 | -86.7435333333 |
| La Boya de los Locos | Very Good | Open Water / CMAS * | 39.4 | 21.0360833333 | -86.7699166667 |
| La Jardinera de la Esperanza | Good | -- | 49.2 | 21.0282666667 | -86.7815333333 |
| Punta Negra | Good | Open Water / CMAS * | 52.2 | 21.1278666667 | -86.7310333333 |
To learn more about diving, including suggestions and helpful tips for both beginners and experienced divers, read our extensive discussion of scuba diving in the Caribbean.
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