Scuba Diving in Mexico

Experience some of Cozumel's top diving sites on a day trip from Cancun. Certified scuba divers have the opportunity to explore the waters of two renowned diving locations, with weather-dependent visits to Palancar Gardens, Santa Rosa Wall and Tormentos - home to incredible sea life like nurse sharks, angelfish, lobster and barracuda.

Join beginning and experienced divers on a 2-tank dive in the Sea of Cortez, one of the most biodiverse bodies of water on the planet. Depart Los Cabos for the Cabo Can Lucas Marine Preserve - home to one of west coast North America's only coral reefs - and spend 3-hours exploring sites such as Pelican Rock, Land's End and the cascading Sands Falls. Swim alongside schools of tropical fish, manta rays and sea turtles, see colorful coral formations and swaying sea fans and bask in the sheer beauty of this incredible underwater world.

Complete your open water PADI dive certification with a 2-day referral course in Cabo San Lucas. Perfect for those who've already begun scuba training in pools but still need to clock their open water dives. This exciting offering allows you to fulfill them at some of the most stunning sites around Los Cabos, including in the Sea of Cortez - one of the most biodiverse bodies of water on the planet.

Experience scuba diving without a costly certification course on a 3-hour Discover Scuba Diving experience in Cancun. Dive into a surreal landscape of life-sized sculptures at the Underwater Museum of Art, then see the bright coral and tropical fish of Manchones Reef as part of a course that includes one pool session and two open water dives.

Learn the basics of scuba diving on a 3-hour discovery tour in Los Cabos. Board a boat to the designated dive site, where a certified instructor will teach you how to breath underwater, use scuba diving equipment and communicate in a safe and efficient manner. Then it's your chance to delve into the water and take full advantage of your newfound skills amid scores of tropical fish. Later set out on a sightseeing boat tour of some of the area's landmark attractions, including the Sea Lion's Colony and El Arco.

Explore two dive sites in what Jacques Cousteau called the 'Aquarium of the World.' Depart Cabo San Lucas for a 2-tank, 5-hour dive at both Santa Maria and Chileno Bay along the Gulf of California's famed Los Cabos Corridor. These two protected bays are home to an array of tropical sea life, include colorful fish, sea turtles and Moray eels. Swim among sea horses and sea urchins, witness the dance-like moments of underwater sea fans and maybe even come face-to-face with giant manta rays and nurse sharks.

Mingle with tropical fish and curious marine mammals in the waters off Cabo San Lucas. This 2 tank scuba adventure lets you choose between two customized dives: perfect for beginners, the Sea Lion Colony dive dips 70-feet below the sea's surface in search of sea turtles, sea lions and eels. The more advanced Sand Falls dive descends 120-feet. The waters surrounding this unique cascading wall of sand are home to octopus, angelfish, seahorses and more.

Learn the basics of scuba diving in and around Los Cabos. You'll receive both video and onsite instruction before dipping into the Sea of Cortez under the supervision of a pro PADI certified instructor. Discover what it's like to linger beneath the water's surface along with 800 fish species and get a taste of the undersea adventures that await.

Tulum is home to dozens of beautiful cenotes and caverns, many of which provide excellent diving experiences. Embark on two dives at different locations on this 5-hour guided tour. Transport, equipment and snacks are all included, making this day hassle-free. Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour limited to just 4 divers. Note: You must show a diving certification to participate in this outing.

This 6-hour cenote diving tour from Playacar, Playa del Carmen Town, or North or South Riviera Maya includes round-trip transport to make planning your experience easy. First take off from Riviera Maya, and dive below the water to explore a cenote, featuring caverns. Then take a lunch break to refuel before your second cenote dive. Catch sight of the stunning beauty that lies beneath the water.

Join other certified divers on a 6-hour exploration of two distinct diving sites with this exciting 3-tank tour. Set out from Los Cabos for Cabo San Lucas Marine Park and The Corridor, two hotbeds of extreme underwater biodiversity. Marvel at the beauty of the incredible Sand Falls, swim alongside sea lions and see scores of tropical fish on your first dive, then enjoy a completely different ecosystem filled with exquisite corals - and the possibility of migrating whales - on your second. An ideal chose for divers with limited time but loads of curiosity.

Descend to the mysterious depths of Dos Ojos cenote on a 2-day scuba diving tour of the Riviera Maya from Playa del Carmen. Over two days, you'll experience four dives with qualified diving instructors. Witness the diverse marine life of two reefs and then, on the second day, venture deep into the jungle to explore Dos Ojos cenote, a glimmering natural pool famed for its distinctive limestone caverns. Accommodation is not included on the tour however pickup and drop-off at your Riviera Maya hotel is part of the package.

Start your undersea adventures in Puerto Vallarta with a beginners scuba course. Learn the basics of diving in the waters of Las Caletas, home to intricate reefs, sunken caves and ample sea life, including magestic manta rays. Your trip includes instruction from a PADI certified divemaster, as well as lunch.

Perfect your diving skills in Puerto Vallarta. Delve into the region's renowned waters to explore undersea tunnels, hidden caves and reefs brimming with tropical fish. Experienced certified divers have several dedicated dives to choose from, including the technical El Morro and a night dive at Los Arcos National Marine Park.

Learn to scuba dive in an open-air cenote during this 2-hour activity in Tulum. Meet your expert scuba diving instructors on dry land for a 1-hour scuba diving theory class before trying your new skills in the water. Get accustomed to your equipment and learn basic scuba and safety skills during a 1-hour dive in the cenote, a limestone sinkhole filled with fresh water. Use of all equipment and round-trip transportation from Tulum hotels are included.

Join other certified divers on a spectacular 2-tank diving tour of one of the most biodiverse bodies of water on the planet: Baja's Sea of Cortez. Marvel at towering underwater cliffs, mingle with sea lions, swim alongside mantas, sea turtles and scores of colorful fish and even enjoy some of the area's most incredible above-sea sights, including Lovers Beach and El Arco. A professional guide accompanies you on this exciting small-group diving excursion.

Explore Cabo San Lucas's coast on a guided scuba diving excursion. Bring your certification card and USB stick for this two-tank dive and your guide will photograph you with sea turtles, subtropical fish, rays and other colorful marine life at one of the more than 12 dive sites between Santa Maria Bay and Punta Arena. Experience Baja's undersea life for the first time or discover new sites in the area.

Join other certified divers on an exciting 2-tank dive of The Corridor in the Sea of Cortez, which offers some of the hottest diving spots in Los Cabos. Depart Cabo San Lucas for this 5-hour exploration of a series of remote underwater sites, including Blow Hole and Chileno Bay. Swim far beneath the surface alongside mantas, sea turtles, and scores of tropical fish. From December through March grey and humpback whales are also commonly seen cruising along the coast.

Go diving in one of Mexico's most popular scuba diving and snorkeling destinations: Banderas Bay along the Riviera Nayarit. Depart Sayulita for the fishing village of Punta de Mita, where you'll board a boat toward the waters of Marietas Islands National Park. Once here, delve into the sea for an underwater experience like no other. Swim among puffer fish and volcanic rock reef, keep an eye out for dolphins and take in the beauty of the trio of protected islands where birds such as the endangered blue-footed boobie reside.

Ever thought about learning to scuba dive? Here's your chance. Discover the basics of this exciting sport with a 4-hour beginner 'experience.' Delve into the protected waters of Cabo San Lucas Marine Park"•off the coast of Los Cabos"•alongside a certified PADI instructor. See puffer fish, lobsters, sea lions and more as you learn to breathe below the surface using a scuba, or underwater breathing apparatus. Practice these new skills then set out on an actual dive, followed by an above-sea tour of the area's iconic sights"•including El Arco.