Scuba diving in Cancun, our favorites dive sites:
Updated: Nov 4
Cancun's reputation as a vibrant beach destination often overshadows its lesser-known but equally captivating underwater world. Beyond the bustling shores, lies a realm of diverse marine life and mesmerizing dive sites. From sunken wrecks to flourishing reefs, Cancun offers an underwater experience that rivals the world's most renowned dive destinations.
The underwater museum - MUSA:
Maximum depth: 30 feet - 10 meters
Scuba diving level: no experience necessary or certified divers.
MUSA is an extraordinary project initiated in 2009, showcases over 400 submerged statues, each serving as an artificial reef. As you explore this captivating museum, you'll be surrounded by an amazing marine life. The statues have become a vibrant habitat for many species. Keep your eyes open for encounters with moray eels, lobsters, scorpion fish, and many other fascinating creatures that call this underwater oasis their home.
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Manchones reef:
Maximum depth: 30 feet - 10 meters
Scuba diving level: no experience necessary or certified divers.
Located offf the shores of Isla Mujeres, the enchanting Manchones Reef is a jewel of the Mexican Caribbean. This vibrant underwater ecosystem is renowned for its flourishing marine life and stunning coral formations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced diver, Manchones Reef promises an unforgettable underwater adventure in the heart of Cancun cristal waters. You will make a lot of encounters with colorful parrotfish, majestic sea turtles: Green, Loggerhead & Hawksbill, curious angelfish. Stingrays, both elegant Southern and enigmatic Eagle ray if you are lucky. Keep an eye out for the shy moray eels, peeking from their crevices, and the occasional nurse shark very well hidden.
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Punta Negra:
Maximum depth: 52 feet - 16 meters
Scuba diving level: Open water course minimum.
Punta Negra offers divers a tranquil underwater experience for encounters with barracuda, stingrays, and schools of snapper. With its calm currents and abundant marine life, Punta Negra is the first adventure along the oustide reef of Cancun. Depending of the season the dive can turn into a drift dive with a middle current.
Arristos:
Maximum depth: 52 feet - 16 meters
Scuba diving level: Open water course minimum.
Located off the coast of Cancun, Arristos is a hidden gem with its unique blend of shallow and deep-water attractions. This site features a dramatic wall adorned with colorful sponges, providing a picturesque backdrop for encounters with parrotfish, groupers, and even the occasional nurse shark. As divers descend deeper, they'll be treated to a mesmerizing display of gorgonians and sea fans swaying in the gentle currents. With its rich biodiversity and captivating underwater landscapes, Arristos offers an immersive diving experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Grampins:
Maximum depth: 52 feet - 16 meters
Scuba diving level: Open water course minimum.
Grampins is a renowned dive site known for its exceptional biodiversity. This underwater wonderland features an array of coral formations, including brain, staghorn, and fire corals, creating a vibrant habitat for countless species. Divers can expect to encounter eagle rays gracefully gliding through the water, as well as curious green moray eels peeking out from their hiding spots. With its stunning array of marine life and captivating underwater landscapes.
C-55 Shipwreck:
Maximum depth: 82 feet - 25 meters
Scuba diving level: Advanced Open water course minimum.
Embark on a thrilling diving adventure when scuba diving in Cancun as we take you to explore two remarkable shipwrecks, C-55 and C-58. These historic remnants from World War II, once part of the US Navy fleet, have now become vibrant havens for an abundance of marine life.
As you descend into the depths surrounding the shipwrecks, you'll be greeted by the mesmerizing sight of large schools of fish and eagle rays.
The shipwrecks have become an intricate part of the marine ecosystem, attracting a diverse range of species that have made it their home.
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