First dive in Puerto Morelos, no certification needed
Beginner diving Puerto Morelos

First dive in Puerto Morelos, no certification needed

5.0★ · 242 Google reviews

Puerto Morelos has the best-preserved reef on the coast and it sits inside a National Park. For a first dive that means exactly what you need: shallow reefs ideal for a first experience, gentle current and an amount of marine life you no longer find elsewhere. Thirty minutes from Cancun.

  • 5.0★242 Google reviews
  • +8,000Divers guided
  • Since 2020Operating in Cancun
  • 12+ yearsOf instructor experience

What makes this dive different

  • Reef inside Puerto Morelos Reef National Park
  • Shallow National Park reefs, ideal for a first dive
  • Class and pool practice before entering the sea
  • Two dives with a PADI instructor beside you
  • Full equipment and conservation fees included

How the day works, step by step

  1. Meeting point. Ojo de Agua Beach Club, Puerto Morelos.
  2. Theory session. Equipment, breathing, equalisation and signals. No exams.
  3. Pool practice. First breaths underwater in a controlled environment.
  4. Dive 1. First dive at a Puerto Morelos reef site selected according to the day's conditions, at 7–12 metres, closely accompanied by your instructor.
  5. Dive 2. Second dive with more confidence, in the waters of Puerto Morelos Reef National Park, to enjoy the marine life.
  6. Return. Back to the beach club. Total duration around 6 hours.

What you will see

  • Green turtles
  • Nurse sharks resting under ledges
  • Southern stingrays
  • Angelfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish and sergeant majors
  • Elkhorn coral and sea fans

What's included

  • Full dive equipment
  • Theory class and pool training
  • 2 dives with a PADI instructor
  • Marina and conservation fees
  • Safety protocols

What's not included

  • Hotel transfer (quote available)
  • Photos and video (service available)
  • Gratuities
  • Meals

Requirements

Minimum age 10. No certification or prior experience required, and swimming ability is not a requirement. A dive medical questionnaire is mandatory before the activity. The standard trip runs at reef sites selected according to the day's conditions; if sea or wind conditions are adverse, the activity may move to the reef lagoon.

This trip needs a minimum of 2 divers. If you are travelling alone you can still book by adding US$71 (MX$1,200), and you dive with a private guide dedicated to you.

What to bring

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen (required in the National Park)
  • ID
  • Change of clothes

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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
“Excellent instructor. My Open Water course was a great experience with René. Very professional — he gives you a lot of confidence during the dives and made sure all of us were properly prepared. Highly recommended for certification or for recreational diving.”
Brenda Aguirre MartinezPADI Open Water course
“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

Puerto Morelos or Cancun for my first dive?
Puerto Morelos if reef health matters to you and you want a calmer setting. Cancun if you want your first dive to include MUSA. Both use the same format and the same level of supervision.
Will I see turtles?
Very often. The Puerto Morelos reef is a green turtle feeding ground and sightings are common all year.
Where does beginner diving in Puerto Morelos take place?
At reef sites inside Puerto Morelos Reef National Park selected according to the day's conditions, at 7–12 metres. Only when sea or wind conditions are adverse does the activity move to the more sheltered reef lagoon.
How far is it from Cancun?
About 30 minutes by car from the Hotel Zone. We can quote transport for you.

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