Diving is one of those activities that you should try at least once in your life, and Cancun is the perfect place to start. For Cancun diving, the waters are warm and have an excellent level of visibility, not to mention some of the mind-blowingly beautiful sites that dot the coasts and surrounding areas of Cancun. With that in mind here are some top tips that will help you to get the most out of your diving experiences in Cancun!
CANCUN DIVING
Get Certified
Although Cancun has a plethora of shallow, warm dive sites where you can go on organized beginners’ tours, to ensure the best Cancun diving, it is always best to get your diving certificate. Beginners guided tours are open to all, including the uncertified, but it is undoubtedly more fulfilling to get your certification to enjoy the numerous sites of interest that are only open to certified divers. These include shipwrecks, cenotes, underwater caves, and various reefs.
Cancun Diving with a Local Guide
Taking a local guide with you on a dive will really enrich your experience, even if you are a dive-master yourself! They will be able to show you the best sites, help you stay on the right side of the currents, and the wildlife! There are plenty of guides who will be happy to take you on open ocean, cave, and cenote diving expeditions.
Dive Sites to Visit in and around Cancun
Though the Great Mesoamerican reef is one of the highlights of any Cancun diving vacation, there are many other spots of equal beauty and majesty, if not scale, that you can take advantage of. In addition to reefs there are cenotes (freshwater sinkholes), caves (both salt and fresh water) and shipwrecks to explore in and around the area.
Take an Underwater Camera
The sub-aquatic ecosystems in Cancun are truly a sight to behold; between the Barracudas, Turtles, shipwrecks and caves there will be plenty to photograph. An underwater camera will help you catch all those unforgettable moments and give you some mementos to take home of your Cancun diving excursions.
Make Prior Reservations
Cancun Diving is one of the most popular pastimes for tourists in Cancun, so you should always be sure to book your tour in advance. If you’re planning on having a diving orientated vacation then you should be sure to arrange your itinerary before your arrival!
A diving vacation in Cancun promises to be completely unforgettable, and we promise to help you find the best dive sites, beaches, and restaurants.
