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Cancun
Cancun wreck diving + reef dive
5.0★ · 242 Google reviewsOff Punta Cancun lies a coral-covered wreck patrolled by barracuda and schooling jacks. Dropping onto a metal silhouette that slowly resolves out of the blue is a feeling no reef reproduces. The second, shallower dive balances the trip out.
What makes this dive different
- Wreck at roughly 24 metres, intact and fully colonised
- Second reef dive at ~16 m for a more relaxed dive
- Resident barracuda, jacks, snapper and moray eels
- Certified guide who knows the site and the depth profile
- Marina and conservation fees included
How the day works, step by step
- Meeting point. Marina Aquafun, Hotel Zone. Check-in and gear fitting.
- Briefing. Wreck dive plan, depth control, bottom times and ascent. Safety review.
- Dive 1 · Wreck. Descent along the line onto the structure. Tour of the wreck and the marine life living on it, including the cargo hold, which is open and spacious.
- Surface interval. Mandatory interval on board, hydration and residual nitrogen check.
- Dive 2 · Reef. Shallow Punta Cancun reef, brighter, with turtles and rays.
- Return. Back to the marina and gear rinse. Total duration around 4 hours.
What you will see
- Large barracuda and schooling jacks
- Eagle rays, a regular sight in the area
- Snapper, grouper and morays on the structure
- Turtles and southern stingrays on the reef
- Encrusting coral and barrel sponges
- Lionfish (invasive species under control)
What's included
- 2 dives
- Certified guide
- Marina and conservation fees
- Safety protocols
- Full dive equipment
What's not included
- Hotel transfer (quote available)
- Photos and video (service available)
- Gratuities
- Meals
Requirements
Advanced Open Water recommended because of the depth. We accept Open Water divers with a minimum of 20 logged dives and demonstrable recent experience: a dive within the last 6 months, or a same-day refresher.
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Certification card and logbook
- Dive computer if you own one
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What our divers say
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★★★★★
“I had an excellent experience with Scuba & Adventours Mexico starting my PADI Open Water Diver certification. Everything was explained very clearly and all my questions were answered along the way. Instructor René has a real talent for explaining things simply and clearly.”
Alejandro CorresPADI Open Water course
★★★★★
“My first time in the diving world! I'm so grateful because my experience with Scuba was incredible — the support and professionalism of René, Delfina and captain Larry make you feel safe at every step. I'll definitely be back with them to certify.”
VictoriaLocal Guide · 28 reviews
★★★★★
“I did the Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses and it was an excellent decision. The service was great, my guide Rene was incredible — always attentive and giving me techniques to build confidence underwater. The most exciting part was diving with bull sharks and dolphins!”
Delfina FernándezOpen Water + Advanced
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you go inside the wreck?
Yes. You can enter the cargo hold, an open area wide enough for two divers to pass each other comfortably, with large exits at several points.
Do I need an Advanced certification?
We recommend it because the wreck lies below the 18-metre Open Water limit. If you are Open Water, we ask for a minimum of 20 logged dives and recent experience: a dive in the last 6 months, or a same-day refresher. On that basis we adjust the dive to your limits.
What is the usual visibility?
Between 15 and 25 metres for most of the year. On the wreck the sense of scale feels bigger because the structure appears progressively.
What will I see on the Cancun wreck?
The wreck is intact and covered in coral and sponge. Large barracuda, schooling jacks, snapper, grouper and morays are common on the structure, and eagle rays are a regular sight in the area. On the second dive, over the reef at around 16 metres, turtles and southern stingrays show up.
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