Two-Tank Dive at the MUSA Underwater Museum, Cancún
Two tanks among the submerged sculptures of MUSA, the underwater museum by Jason deCaires Taylor, with a Cancun dive centre open since 1990. The MUSA page itself no longer prints a price; the centre's rate page charges $110 per person for two tanks. Not certified yet? The same rate page sells a one-tank Discover Scuba dive at $120 per person.
Cancún, Mexico · $110 per person, two tanks, certified divers only · EN
We hired them for a couple of dives, and it is a very family-like dive centre, with very pleasant people as well as very professional. They are very attentive and answer any question you may have. It is really worth recommending, and the diving area off the coast of Cancún is spectacular. Booking our dives with this centre was the right call.
What is this tour like?
Two tanks among the submerged sculptures of MUSA, the underwater museum by Jason deCaires Taylor, with a Cancun dive centre open since 1990. The MUSA page itself no longer prints a price; the centre's rate page charges $110 per person for two tanks. Not certified yet? The same rate page sells a one-tank Discover Scuba dive at $120 per person.
The operator describes MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) as a project to take pressure off the natural reef of the National Marine Park: it opened on 26 November 2010 and is planned to grow to 12 galleries with nearly 1,364 artificial habitats for marine life. The centre's own pages place it in two ways — off the coast of Isla Mujeres on the dive page, and in two areas, Punta Nizuc at the southern tip of Cancun and Playa Mujeres to the north, on its location guide — and the dive page does not say which site the boat goes to or whether both tanks are spent among the sculptures. Cancun Scuba Center works from the Imperial Laguna hotel in Punta Cancún, by appointment only, because the team is usually out diving.
What are the highlights?
- Two tanks at MUSA for certified divers, $110 per person — the same price the centre's rate card gives for a two-tank reef dive
- The operator's page lists nine works by Jason deCaires Taylor: The Silent Evolution, The Garden of Hope, Dream Collector, Man on Fire, The Promise, Inertia, Anthropocene, Inheritance and Void
- Open since 1990 and run by its owner, Juan Carlos Garrido; the centre says it dives in small groups
- Not certified: one tank at MUSA with a lesson for $120 per person, sold on the same page
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- —At the centre on Nichupté lagoon
Cancun Scuba Center is based at the Imperial Laguna hotel (Faranda), Calle Quetzal, Punta Cancún, and opens by appointment only.
- —By boat to the museum
Divers ride out with their tanks on board. The dive page does not name the site; the centre's location guide describes Punta Nizuc as the shallower area and Playa Mujeres, towards Isla Mujeres, as the deeper one.
- —Among the sculptures
The figures are cast to act as artificial reef: the operator writes that the museum's aim is to increase the reef's biomass and give marine life new places to settle.
- —The concrete Beetle
A Volkswagen Beetle cast in concrete sits on the sand among the museum's pieces.
- —The second tank
The price covers two tanks; the page does not say where the second one is dived. The centre notes that all its Cancun dive sites lie inside the National Park, that most dives are drift dives and that depths run from 30 to 75 ft.
What's included in the price?
- Two tanks for certified divers, as stated on the MUSA page
- A guided boat dive with the centre's team
- Purified drinking water — the centre asks you to bring a refillable bottle
What's not included?
- Hotel transport: available, priced according to your hotel
- Dive computer rental, $10
- 5% surcharge on credit and debit card payments
- Tips — the centre suggests 10–15% if you are happy with the service
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Cancun Scuba Center, Hotel Imperial Laguna (Faranda), Calle Quetzal, Punta Cancún, hotel zone, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo, on Nichupté lagoon. Open by appointment only — the team is usually out diving. Hotel pick-up can be arranged for a fee that depends on your hotel.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“We hired them for a couple of dives, and it is a very family-like dive centre, with very pleasant people as well as very professional. They are very attentive and answer any question you may have. It is really worth recommending, and the diving area off the coast of Cancún is spectacular. Booking our dives with this centre was the right call.”
“Had a great time doing a refresher plus 2 dives with Juan Carlos. He and his team have everything dialed in- well organized, no rush, and they picked really interesting dive sites. Before each dive there was a clear, thorough briefing, so I always knew what to expect underwater. The dives themselves were awesome, smooth and well-run from start to finish. Totally satisfied, and I’d recommend Juan Carlos to anyone looking for a relaxed, professional diving experience.”
“I went diving very spontaneously two days in a row and had a huge amount of fun. Alfredo and Carlos are great dive instructors who showed us really exciting spots. The equipment was taken care of completely; you really had no work at all yourself. All in all a great experience and a very nice crew on board! Thanks as well to the boat captains :-) The dive school is highly recommended — I felt very well looked after.”
“We booked a refresher course in the pool and a guided dive the following day. Franc took plenty of time for us and we felt excellently prepared. During the sea dive we were always well looked after and the atmosphere was superb. We felt very safe and the equipment was great too. You can tell that real experts with a lot of experience work here. We strongly recommend booking the photos as well — the pictures are absolutely top! A big plus for us was also how easy it is to reach by public transport.”
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