Cozumel Chankanaab Scuba Diving: Certified Instructor & Park Access

Chankanaab's Underwater Sculptures & Coral Reef: Scuba from the Shore

You get a guided scuba dive with a certified instructor, one air tank, entry to Chankanaab marine park, and the rest of the day to explore the beach and facilities at your own pace. The dive covers the underwater sculptures, coral formations, and an ancient cave. Park admission, a free locker, and beach loungers with umbrellas are all included, so you're not paying extra once you arrive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scuba diving and park leisure

• Arrive at Chankanaab marine park
• Meet your tour guide
• Start discover scuba diving adventure
• Explore ancient underwater cave
• See underwater sculptures and coral reefs
• Enjoy marine life observation
• Relax and use park facilities at leisure

The experience

You step off the boat at Chankanaab marine park and the water is already calling. The second-largest barrier reef in the world sits right here, and your certified dive instructor is already checking your gear. One air tank, your first real breath underwater, and you're moving into the blue. The ancient cave waits maybe thirty feet down, surrounded by tropical fish that don't scatter when you pass. They're used to divers, and you're just another shape in their world now.

The underwater sculptures are what catch people off guard. They're not natural, but they've been down there long enough that coral has started claiming them, turning stone into something that belongs. You'll see them on the way to the cave, and on the way back past formations so dense with color you stop thinking about your breathing and just look. Your instructor stays close, checking in with hand signals, making sure you're steady. The whole dive takes about an hour in the water, though time moves differently down there.

After you surface, the park is yours for the rest of the day. Lockers are free, beach loungers and umbrellas come with your admission, and there's no pressure to leave. Some people grab lunch at the on-site restaurant. Others just float in the shallows and let the sun dry them out. The tequila tasting is available if you ask the team when you book. It's not automatic, but worth arranging if you want to end the afternoon that way.

What’s included

• Your day includes a certified dive instructor, one air tank for the dive, admission to Chankanaab marine park, beach access with complimentary loungers and umbrellas, and one free locker per booking.
• The dive covers the underwater sculptures, ancient cave, and coral reef formations.
• You're free to stay at the park and use its facilities for the rest of the day after the dive ends.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday14 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 11

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Cucurumbe Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try scuba in Cozumel without arranging your own certification or transport. The instructor handles the dive, park admission is already paid, and you get the afternoon to explore the beach without rushing back.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to be certified to dive at Chankanaab?

No. The dive is designed for both certified and non-certified divers. A certified instructor guides you through the experience.

How long is the actual dive?

The underwater portion is approximately one hour, including time at the cave and coral formations.

What's included in the price?

Certified dive instructor, one air tank, park admission, beach access with loungers and umbrellas, and one free locker per booking.

Can I stay at the park after the dive?

Yes. Park admission is included, so you can stay as long as you want after the dive ends.

Is the tequila tasting included?

It's available but not automatic. Ask the team when you book if you'd like to add it.

Is Chankanaab accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and infants can be brought in a pram or stroller.