Cozumel Scuba Diving at Chankanaab: Intro Dive, No Experience

One tank underwater, ancient caves and the reef barrier without any diving background.

An introductory scuba dive at Chankanaab Adventure Beach Park in Cozumel with a certified bilingual instructor, one air tank, park admission and beach access included. The dive lasts around two hours and requires no prior experience. You receive instruction on equipment use before descending to watch marine life around the reef barrier and explore underwater caves and sculptures.

The Experience

You arrive at Chankanaab park and meet your certified instructor, who walks you through the scuba equipment and how to use it before you enter the water. The instruction happens on-site, so there's no separate classroom or prep session elsewhere. Once you're comfortable with the gear, you descend into the water with your instructor and one air tank to explore the underwater world around you.

The dive takes you through ancient caves and past the underwater sculptures Chankanaab is known for, and you watch the marine life of the second largest reef barrier in the world as you move through it. Your instructor stays with you the whole time, pointing out what's around you and making sure you're managing the equipment. The whole experience runs about two hours from start to finish.

After you surface and finish the dive, the park is yours to use. You can relax on the white-sand beach with a locker for your belongings, use the loungers and umbrellas, and access the rest of Chankanaab's amenities. Park admission, beach access, one air tank, the locker and the instructor are all included; the marine park fee is a separate charge at checkout if your option includes it.

What’s included

• Park admission and beach access with loungers and umbrellas.
• one air tank and certified bilingual instructor.
• a free locker per booking.
• Wi-Fi throughout the park.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Cozumel Tours and Excursions

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Top questions

Do I need to have dived before to do this?

No experience is required. The certified instructor teaches you how to use the scuba equipment before you enter the water, and stays with you throughout the dive.

What exactly will I see underwater at Chankanaab?

You'll see marine life around the second largest reef barrier in the world, plus ancient caves and the park's famous underwater sculptures. Your instructor will point out what's around you as you dive.

How long does the whole thing take?

The activity runs about two hours from when you arrive until you finish the dive and surface.

What's included in the price?

Park admission, beach access with loungers and umbrellas, one air tank, a certified bilingual instructor, a free locker per booking and Wi-Fi are included. The marine park fee is charged separately at checkout on some options.

Can I use the beach and park after I finish diving?

Yes. After your dive you can relax on the white-sand beach and use all of Chankanaab's amenities for the rest of your time there.

Is this accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Chankanaab is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces throughout the park are accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.