Mexico

Scuba Diving in Mexico

Mexico has 2 different diving areas: Caribbean side and Pacific side. The Caribbean side has Cozumel that is known for drift diving and Cancun/Riviera Maya that not only have reef diving but also cenotes and snorkeling with whale sharks. On the Pacific side there is the Cabo area that can have challenging currents and colder water but divers get rewarded by seeing bigger animals like whale sharks, sharks, mantas and sea lions. There are liveaboards that can take you to cage dive with Great White sharks in Guadalupe or dive with sharks, mantas, dolphins and schools of fish in Socorro.

When to Dive Mexico

With a wide geographical range, there is great diving year round in the Caribbean. The biggest concern people usually have is hurricane season but the chances are low that you will be there during a storm. July – November is when the liveaboards to go Guadalupe and December-July is the time to dive Socorro.

Experience level

With the large variety of destinations there is something for every level of experience. Some destinations are known for drift dives like Cozumel while others are known for their calm conditions like Riviera Maya. On the Pacific side you will encounter currents which can be strong.

Water Temperatures

Low to Mid 70’s and into the 80's depending on destination

How to Dive Mexico

On the Caribbean side land based is the best way to go. Generally you do 2 morning dives and then can do other activities in the afternoon or more diving! If you want to dive the Pacific, liveaboard is the way to go to get to the best diving.

What you’ll see

Walls, coral gardens, schools of fish, turtles, sharks, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins, great white sharks. The big animals (except for whale sharks) are generally seen in the Pacific and the Caribbean side has more coral.

Unique Experiences

From June to September you can snorkel with whale sharks off Cancun or for a more exciting adventure August - October you can cage dive with Great White Sharks!

COZUMEL

Cozumel is ranked among the world’s top scuba diving destinations for a reason, each dive is simply among the best on the planet! We will be staying at the Iberostar Cozumel so we have short boat rides to the reef. We have 2-tank dives scheduled daily but you are welcome to add an afternoon 2-tank dive or night dive. Or maybe just enjoy relaxing at the pool or on the beach.

Seven nights accommodations in the all inclusive Iberostar Cozumel
All food and drink
5 days of two tank reef diving
Tanks and weights
Nitrox
Airport transfers
All taxes

Prices, package inclusions and availability can change at any time. Peak season charges may occur depending on travel dates. Please call our office for all details including current pricing and specials.

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SOCORRO ABOARD THE NAUTILUS EXPLORER

If you want to see loads of sharks, mantas and more, then Socorro is the place for you! There is so much to see here: schooling hammerheads and silky sharks, plus 8 other species of sharks, bottlenose dolphins that consistently hang out with divers at certain dive sites, large schools of pelagic fish, and, in season, humpback whales.