Discover Scuba Diving in Cancún: Two Open-Water Dives, One at MUSA
A first dive with Scuba Total, no certificate needed: a theory session on the pier above the lagoon, practice in the pool or calm shallows, then two open-water dives with your instructor — one of them at the MUSA underwater museum. $145, from age 10, with a short medical questionnaire.
Cancún, Mexico · $145 per person, two open-water dives with an instructor
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our first dive ever thanks to Fabio and Gaby. Fabio did an amazing job of providing thorough information to help us feel comfortable and confident as we set out to cross an item of our bucket list. Once we were in the ocean he guided us through the dive and helped us see so many cool things. He also did a fantastic job documenting everything with his go pro that was worth every penny and then some. If you've always wanted to try scuba diving and you're in the area … I highly recommend these guys 10/10 operators. Thanks again Fabio and Gaby, we're both hooked now 😅🙏
What is this tour like?
Scuba Total runs its Discover Scuba Diving from the Hotel Zone at Km 16.2, on the lagoon. The day starts with theory — the principles, safety procedures and equipment — under an umbrella or a palapa at the end of the pier, then confined-water practice in the pool or, if the weather allows, in a calm shallow area. After that come two open-water dives with your instructor, one of them at MUSA.
It costs $145 and is open from age 10; everyone fills in a short medical questionnaire beforehand. The operator does not publish how long the day takes or exactly what is included, so ask about gear, transport and the dive times when you book.
What are the highlights?
- No certificate needed: theory, pool practice, then two real dives
- One of the two dives is at MUSA, the Cancún underwater museum
- Your instructor escorts you personally on every dive
- From age 10, after a short medical questionnaire
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- —Theory on the pier
Principles, safety procedures and basic equipment, under the palapa over the lagoon.
- —Practice in the pool
Getting used to the gear and breathing underwater in the pool, or in calm shallows if the weather allows.
- —Open-water dive at MUSA
With your instructor among the sculptures of the underwater museum.
- —Second open-water dive
A second guided dive; the operator does not name the site.
What's included in the price?
- Theory session and confined-water practice
- Two open-water dives with an instructor, one at MUSA
What's not included?
- Card and PayPal fees, if charged
- Photos and video (the instructors can film for an extra charge)
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Scuba Total, Blvd. Kukulcán Km 16.2, Hotel Zone, Cancún, on the lagoon side; theory takes place on the pier. Ask about transport and the start time when booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“We had an absolutely fantastic time on our first dive ever thanks to Fabio and Gaby. Fabio did an amazing job of providing thorough information to help us feel comfortable and confident as we set out to cross an item of our bucket list. Once we were in the ocean he guided us through the dive and helped us see so many cool things. He also did a fantastic job documenting everything with his go pro that was worth every penny and then some. If you've always wanted to try scuba diving and you're in the area … I highly recommend these guys 10/10 operators. Thanks again Fabio and Gaby, we're both hooked now 😅🙏”
“I was looking for a dive shop during our vacation in Cancun. I ran across Scuba Total and what a blessing it was. The staff were amazing and Gaby made all the planning so easy. I had 3 different instructors during the 6 dives I did and they all were great. Lars was my refresher instructor since I haven't dove in a couple years the training was great and the dives were easy and amazing. The next couple dives were reef dives and my instructor was Fabio and he was knowledgeable and the dives were great. The last couple dives were Cenote dives and those were amazing the instructor was Rafa and he was so knowledgeable with history and diving I felt very at ease. The dives were great I could not have asked for a better company. Also I don't want to leave out Aldo he was so helpful all the way thru the process. I got to see sea Turtles, Nurse Sharks, Squid, and many fish. This company does not disappoint. They were very friendly and very professional.”
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