Scuba diving in Mahahual: Small groups on the Mesoamerican reef

Four divers, one boat, sites chosen for the conditions

Scuba diving in Mahahual on the Mesoamerican reef with Aluxdivers, where groups stay at four divers per instructor and dive sites are selected each day based on visibility and your experience level. You choose between a one-tank or two-tank dive. The operator provides the guide in English, Spanish or French, and meets you at the dive center to set up gear and brief you before heading out. Dives run hourly between 9am and 4pm every day.

The experience

You meet at the dive center at your chosen time and set up your gear with the instructor, who walks through a safety briefing before you board the boat. The Mesoamerican reef here holds coral gardens, sea turtles, tropical fish and underwater caves. Which site you visit depends on what your group has done before and where visibility is best that day. Aluxdivers has run dives for over 20 years and keeps boats to four divers plus one instructor, so you're not herded into a larger group or mixed with divers of wildly different experience.

The dive itself is 3.5 hours from start to finish. You choose whether you want one tank or two tanks when you book, and the instructor tailors the depth and the pace to match your certification level. Bottled water is included. The operator handles all fees and taxes. Dives depart every hour between 9am and 4pm, seven days a week, so you can fit a dive around the rest of your day in Costa Maya.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• safety briefing and equipment setup at the dive center.
• guide in your choice of English, Spanish or French.
• site selection based on your experience and the day's visibility conditions.

Options for this experience

2 options

Fun dive with one tankGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed timeScuba diving

Fun dive with two tanksGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed timeScuba diving

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 70 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Andres A Mata Nieto

Is this one for you?Book the two-tank dive if you want to explore two different reef sites and spend more time underwater. The one-tank option works if you're fitting a dive into a shorter window or testing the water before committing to a longer bottom time. Either way, groups stay small enough that the instructor knows every diver's comfort level and can adjust the pace on the spot.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years). Under 15: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I dive if I've never done it before?

Aluxdivers welcomes divers of all levels, from certified beginners to experienced divers. The instructor chooses the dive site and depth based on your experience, so a first dive and an advanced dive happen at different spots on the same reef.

What's the Mesoamerican reef like when you get down there?

The reef holds coral gardens, sea turtles, tropical fish and hidden underwater caves in crystal-clear water. The specific marine life and formations you see depend on which site the instructor picks for the day's visibility.

Do I need to bring my own diving equipment?

You'll need to arrange your own scuba gear or rent it separately. The dive price does not include equipment rental. The instructor will help you set everything up and check it over before you get on the boat.

How many people dive together on one boat?

Groups stay at four divers maximum per instructor, so you're never on a crowded boat. Aluxdivers does not mix divers of different experience levels, so your group will be matched to the same skill range.

What time should I show up, and how long does the whole thing take?

Plan for 3.5 hours total from the moment you arrive at the dive center. Dives depart every hour between 9am and 4pm, so you can pick a departure time that fits your schedule.