About this experience
Take a scuba dive lesson for one day and do not miss the chance to explore the amazing underwater world in Cancun without need a scuba certification!
During this day, divers will learn the basic of scuba diving in a pool and after that two tanks dives in the ocean.
ITINERARY: Check-in 8:00 AM; Boat departure 9:30 AM; Return to dock 1:00 PM;
IMPORTANT: - People with asthma, heart or brain problems, high blood pressure, lung lesions, organ transplant, diabetes, epilepsy, or any surgery less than 1 year, CAN NOT dive.
- Keep in mind you need to rest between 18 - 24 hours after diving before take an airplane.
- For this activity people must know how to swim, also consider for this activity you need to perform scuba skills in the water if you are not able to do it you can not dive for safety reasons, there is not refund back for these reasons, as the service is provided
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- 2 tank dives: 1 dive at MUSA Underwater museum and 2nd dive at Manchones reef
- Full SCUBA equipment: BCD, regulator, mask, fins
- Basic theory + pool lessons
- Wetsuit included
Not included
- Photos and videos (optional)
- Transportation from hotel
Itinerary and highlights
Itinerary: Check-in 8:00 a.m. boat departure 9:30 a.m. and you will be back around 1:00 p.m.
For this activity you fill a medical questionary about your health, then you will take a basic theory lesson and pool practice in order to perform some skills to learn the basic of scuba diving, you will do this with an experienced and qualified instructor, after this you will take the boat to the dive sites and you will do two tank dives, first dive at MUSA Underwater Museum and second tank at Manchones reef, you will be returning to dock same place you departed.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
- People with asthma, heart or brain problems, high blood pressure, lung lesions, organ transplant, diabetes, epilepsy or any surgery less than 1 year, CAN NOT dive.
- Keep in mind you need to rest between 18 - 24 hours after diving before take an airplane.
- Bring ID, towels, swimsuit and/or any other thing for your personal care that you think you are going to use.
- As the activity is from a boat, we suggest take anti-nauseas pills, 1 or 2 hours before getting on the boat for best effects.
- For this activity people must know how to swim.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- When you arrive at Sotavento hotel just ask for scuba diving, we will be waiting for you by the pool area of the hotel. (Reference: Sotavento hotel is behind Calypso hotel)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- A' HA' Scuba Diving
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People with asthma, heart or brain problems, high blood pressure, lung lesions, organ transplant, diabetes, epilepsy, or any surgery less than 1 year, CAN NOT dive.
- Keep in mind you need to rest between 18 - 24 hours after diving before take an airplane
- For this activity people must know how to swim, also consider for this activity you need to perform scuba skills in the water if you are not able to do it, you can not dive for safety reasons, there is not refund back for these reasons, as the service is provided
- As the activity is from a boat, we suggest take anti-nauseas pills, 1 or 2 hours before getting on the boat for best effects.
- Sunscreen/sunblock are not allowed for coral protection
- Children must be a minimum of 10 years old and maximum age 65 years old
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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