The beautiful and stunning location of the Mayan riviera makes the entire peninsula one of the world’s best diving spots. The place is great for both beginners and professional divers since Cancun has shallow waters and also has the second largest barrier reef in the world.
How is the diving in Cancun?
Diving in Cancun is possible all year. For uncrowded dive sites and whale shark encounters at Isla Mujeres, book your trip between May-November. Water temperatures remain constant (78-82°F/25-28°C) and cool slightly during the winter months, meaning it’s possible to dive approximately 300 days each year.
How much is diving in Cancun?
We offer transportation service, price may vary depending on the hotel you’ll be picked up.
| Service |
Rate |
| Discover Scuba Diving |
115 usd |
| Reef Diving (1 tank – 1 day) |
80 usd |
| Reef Diving (2 tanks) |
100 usd |
| Reef Diving (4 tanks – 2 days) |
195 usd |
Do I need a wetsuit in Cancun?
Scuba Gear
Exposure protection – A wetsuit will be necessary in Mexico, even in the most tropical locations like Cancun and Cozumel.
Is scuba diving good in Cancun? – Related Questions
Can you brush your teeth with tap water Cancun?
Residents in Mexico may brush their teeth with tap water, but they’ll rinse and spit, careful not to swallow. As a tourist, you may be better off taking the precaution of using bottled water to brush your teeth, and do try to remember to keep your mouth shut when you shower.
Can you brush your teeth with water in Cancun Resort?
Although there will be some bacteria in the water from the tap it is fine to brush your teeth with, even if you are at a place where you can’t drink the tap water.
Do you need a wetsuit in Mexico?
Even when Surfing Mexico in the Winter months you almost never will need to wear a wetsuit. As you get a bit farther north (Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit) the water gets colder and stays cooler longer.
Do you need a wetsuit to snorkel in Cancun?
Often professional divers use wetsuits, which help protect them from cold temperatures. If you want to dive in a warm climate like Cancun you will just need a swimsuit and you can enjoy the spectacle beneath the Caribbean Sea.
Is it warm enough to swim in Cancun?
The average temperature for the year is 30 °C (or 86 ºF) so, generally speaking, the weather here is absolutely amazing, since you can get up to 320 days of sunshine every year! Also, with an annual average sea temperature of 26°C-29°C (78ºF-84ºF), the sea is always warm enough for swimming, regardless of the season.
What thickness of wetsuit for Cancun?
It’s generally best to wear a 3mm in the summer, and a 5mm for winter diving or for cenote diving. You can always ‘add’ a little extra warmth by wearing a hooded vest and dive leggings under your suit. (and these can also help you to put your wetsuit on in the first place!)
Is it better to have a tight or loose wetsuit?
In general, a wetsuit should fit snugly, like a second skin but not so tight that your range of motion is limited. The sleeves (if full-length) should fall at the wrist bone and the legs just above the ankle bone, and there should be no gaps, pockets, or rolls of neoprene.
Is it better to size up or down in wetsuits?
It should be tight, but it should not cut off your circulation or restrict your range of motion. A Wetsuit should fit similarly to compression shorts – snug with a little pressure. It may feel weird at first to have such a tight-fitting garment, but it will keep you warm and buoyant.
Will a 2mm wetsuit keep me warm?
1-2mm Wetsuits
Thin, light and stretchy, 1-2mm neoprene protects you from UV rays and provides a little extra warmth in water temperatures of 17°C and above. Designed for warmer water and summer conditions, 1-2mm neoprene is usually used for spring suit/shortys, Long and Short Janes, and neoprene tops and bottoms.
Do you wear anything under a wetsuit?
If you’re going to rent a wetsuit, you’ll probably want to wear something beneath it for hygiene purposes. You can opt to wear undergarments with minimum covering (swimsuits, diving shorts, bikinis, etc.) or nothing at all in warmer locations and waters.
Why are wetsuits black?
Black Provides Ultimate UV Protection
Neoprene, the type of rubber your wetsuit is likely made from, starts off as a milky white color. Carbon black is a key ingredient added, turning the rubber black to increase strength. It also provides heightened UV resistance for the same reason as heat absorption.
Do you wear clothes over a wetsuit?
Many people actually prefer to go commando under their wetsuits, but it’s all a matter of preference. If you plan to rent the suit, however, you’re probably going to want to wear something underneath. For colder temperatures, adding layers underneath the suit is definitely the way to go.
Why should you not pee in a wetsuit?
Peeing in Wetsuits Can Damage Their Fabric: TRUE
Human urine is 90-95% water. The rest are compounds like urea, chloride, sodium, potassium, creatinine, inorganic sulfur, and others. This means that it is slightly acidic and its pH ranges from 5.5 to 7. In other words, urine is corrosive.
What do girls wear under a wetsuit?
For women you can wear a sports bra and some sort of compression shorts, or you can wear a swimsuit. You do not want to wear something cotton-based which holds water because it will increase your chaffing. Also, do not wear underwear. Underwear will not dry out and will cause a sore saddle.
Do you still feel cold in a wetsuit?
This is probably one of our most commonly asked questions – do wetsuits keep you warm? In short, yes, wetsuits do keep you warm. But they won’t completely protect you from hypothermia or from the chills.
Can you pee in a wet wetsuit?
There’s no health risk to peeing in your wetsuit. Most people don’t realize that urine is sterile, unless you already have an infection of the urinary tract.