Tulum Diving: 2 Tanks on the Mesoamerican Reef

Two dives on the world's second-largest barrier reef, 25 minutes by boat from Tulum Beach

A two-tank dive off Tulum's coast on the Mesoamerican Reef with PADI instructors and all equipment provided. You'll spend about four hours total: gear up at Mexidivers shop on Tulum Beach, take a scenic boat ride to the reef, then complete two dives lasting 45–50 minutes each. Certified divers book at the listed price. First-time divers do a Discovery Dive for an additional 500 pesos per person.

The experience

The dive begins at Mexidivers shop right off Tulum Beach, where you'll complete paperwork and get fitted with gear. A PADI instructor or divemaster briefs you on the details of the day, then you board the boat for a 25-minute ride to the Mesoamerican Reef: the second-largest barrier reef system on earth. The reef sits in warm Caribbean waters and holds the kind of marine life that makes the journey worth taking.

Once at the reef, you'll do two dives, each lasting 45 to 50 minutes. The instructors keep the pace friendly and safe, watching over the group so everyone gets a genuine underwater experience rather than a rushed one. All SCUBA equipment is included, along with bottled water for the boat ride back. The whole outing takes about four hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Use of SCUBA equipment.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day at 08:30, from US$ 176 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 5 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 52 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.1 with pickup ›

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (22 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 65 years) · Youth (12 to 13 years) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Mexidivers Tulum

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a certified diver ready to log two dives in one outing. If you're new to scuba, the Discovery Dive option lets you try the reef with professional instruction for an extra cost, so you don't need prior experience to go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 13 years); Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

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.

What's the Mesoamerican Reef like when you get there?

The Mesoamerican Reef is the second-largest barrier reef system in the world, stretching along Mexico's Caribbean coast. It holds a vibrant underwater ecosystem in warm, clear water that makes for excellent visibility and a full range of marine life to encounter during your dives.

Do I need to be a certified diver to book this?

Certified divers book at the listed price. If you're new to scuba diving, you'll do a Discovery Dive instead, which costs an additional 500 pesos per person and includes instruction from a PADI professional so you can safely experience the reef.

How long is the boat ride to the reef?

The boat takes 25 minutes to reach the Mesoamerican Reef from Tulum Beach, giving you time to settle in and take in the Caribbean waters before you enter them.