Isla Mujeres diving: Under Water Museum and Manchones Reef

Submerged sculptures and reef fish in less than 30 minutes from the dock

Certified divers descend to the Under Water Museum and Manchones Reef off Isla Mujeres in a single afternoon, with a PADI instructor, scuba gear and two open water dives. The boat leaves at 1 p.m. from a small-group operation and returns around 4 p.m. Maximum depth is 35 feet in warm, shallow Caribbean water.

The experience

The dive starts with check-in at 12:30 p.m. and a boat departure at 1 p.m. After a ride of less than 30 minutes, you're in the water at the Under Water Museum (a collection of submerged sculptures on the seafloor), then move to Manchones Reef nearby. Both sites sit in shallow, peaceful water off Isla Mujeres, with the Caribbean full of marine life and visibility that lets you see the art and the reef structure clearly. The boat returns around 4 p.m., so the whole outing fits inside an afternoon.

Your PADI instructor leads both dives and stays with your group throughout. Scuba gear is included, along with bottles of purified drinking water. The operation runs small groups on its own fleet of boats, built for that scale rather than packed with dozens. You'll need to be a certified diver to book. The check-in and briefing happen on land before you board.

What’s included

• Scuba gear and two open water dives with a PADI instructor.
• bottles of purified drinking water.
• small-group boat operation.

Before you book

Lasts 5h, runs every day except Saturday at 09:00, from US$ 109 per person, with live guides in 7 languages, in groups of up to 4 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch and Russian

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$ 30

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Coconut Divers

Is this one for you?Small groups mean you're not competing for your instructor's attention or space on the boat. The shallow maximum depth and peaceful sites suit certified divers who want to move at a relaxed pace and spend time looking at the sculptures and reef without fighting current or depth.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch.

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.

How deep do you go on these dives?

Maximum depth is 35 feet. Both the Under Water Museum and Manchones Reef sit in shallow water, so the dives are peaceful and manageable for certified divers.

What is the Under Water Museum?

The Under Water Museum is a collection of submerged sculptures on the seafloor near Isla Mujeres. You dive down to see the art installations surrounded by reef and marine life.

How long is the boat ride to the dive sites?

The boat ride from Isla Mujeres to both the Under Water Museum and Manchones Reef takes less than 30 minutes, so you spend most of your time in the water rather than traveling.

What's included in the price?

Scuba gear, a PADI instructor, two open water dives, and bottles of purified drinking water are all included. You'll need to arrange your own transportation to the check-in point.

Do I need to be certified to dive?

Yes, this dive is for certified divers only. If you're not yet certified, you'll need to complete your open water certification before booking.