MUSA Diving For Beginners in Cancun
Overview
MUSA Cancun is a very successful conservation project, one of the first of its class. In order to maintain the natural reefs, the local and federal authorities and dive shops in the area made an effort and sunk over 400 statues to make an artificial reef, After MUSA was sunk, Manchones Reef recovered over 40% of its natural beauty.
We combine two of the best things to do in Cancun: dive and visit the world-famous Underwater Museum (MUSA).
It doesn’t matter if you are not a PADI-certified diver; you can take the class and join us on this incredible adventure.
Discover Scuba Diving is PADI`s first step to becoming a diver. This dive lesson in Cancun is perfect for those who want to feel how it feels to breathe underwater.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Wetsuit rental
Meeting Location
Boulevard Kukulcan
Kukulcan Boulevard, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This Diving Experience is done on the same day & No prior diving experience required
Join us at 8:00 am for check-in.
At 8:15 we will start the PADI Discovery Scuba Diving lesson with one of our certified PADI Diving Instructors. We go first with the theory part and around noon we jump in the pool for quick practice.
By 9:00 am we are ready to go, we set up your equipment on the boat and get you ready for this amazing experience.
After a 20-minute boat ride we get inside the Federal Protected Area where the Underwater Museum MUSA is located, we get ready and jump in the water.
We do the first dive in MUSA at 30 ft deep, where we are able to see how the coral has been growing in the statues for the last decade forming new life in the area.
After the first dive, come back on board, switch tanks and get ready for our second dive
The second dive is at Manchones reef at 30 ft, where we are able to see the amazing reef and dive it for another 45 minutes!
Back in the shop around 1:30 pm.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with respiratory or asthma conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-42484P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the MUSA Diving For Beginners in Cancun cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Wetsuit rental.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the MUSA Diving For Beginners in Cancun is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with respiratory or asthma conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for MUSA Diving For Beginners in Cancun will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Wetsuit rental
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people with respiratory or asthma conditions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
