COZUMEL · MEXICO
Cozumel’s best days on the water.
The 15 most popular scuba diving on Cozumel, with prices, run times and who you book with. The ones worth planning a day around, whether you are here for a week or just off the ship.
Discover scuba at Cozumel’s Paradise Reef with PADI video prep, shallow skill practice, and 2 reef underwater sessions for beginners.
Most Popular“Javier was the perfect instructor for first time diving. He explained everything with clarity, and we felt extremely safe throughout the dives. I thoroughly recommend this experience!”
Walk the seabed in a SeaTrek helmet in downtown Cozumel. No swim needed, about 30 minutes underwater, drinks included, Jeanie’s perks.
“This was a FANTASTIC excursion!!! Our guides were very knowledgeable and did great explaining our underwater communication we would have!”
Intro scuba at Chankanaab Park in Cozumel. One tank, guided and beginner-friendly, with reef views, caves, and a beach afterward.
“Our diving guide Leo was amazing, easy to communicate with and very patient! We enjoyed our dive so much we decided to book a second hour with Leo! We swam with sting rays and saw king crab and lobsters. Such a great dive site for beginners and the experienced divers. Thank you MJ dive center…”
A one-hour Cozumel mini-sub adventure with a breathing bubble, underwater scooter, and close marine life beyond snorkel.
“Once your ears pop there’s still a little pressure but definitely would do again!! So much fun. Highly recommend!”
One-tank introductory scuba with a certified instructor at Chankanaab, plus full park access, reef caves, and beach time in Cozumel.
“The whole experience was amazing from start to finish, we would personally like to thank Angel (our guide) as he was exceptionally patient, supportive and helpful for our first time scuba diving. He does not rush you and lets you go at your own pace, and will ensure that you are having a good time…”
A small-group 2-tank Cozumel reef scuba trip with two different sites, lunch onboard, and currents managed by expert guides.
“The team was awesome. Lu was a great guide, and I enjoyed my dives in Cozumel. There was a current and she did a great job keeping us down and out of the strongest ones. Lots of beautiful coral and fishes. We also saw shark, turtle, lionfish, and lobster.”
First-time scuba training in Cozumel with a private PADI lesson, full gear, and a reef visit near Tikila Beach.
“While I found Scuba diving more challenging than I had anticipated it was certainly worth the effort to acquire the skills required to enjoy the experience which was well worth the expense for experience”
Chankanaab Cozumel pairs an easy scuba session with reef statues and an ancient cave, plus beach time, lockers, and park entry.
“We saw a spotted moray eel, 4 barracudas, red snapper, spiny lobsters and spotted rays and tons of colorful fish. At the end of our dive was a AWESOME swim through cave. Overall it was a fun easy dive! Great way to get into scuba or get back into it after a year or so.…”
Scuba in Cozumel with small groups, snacks between tank sessions, and an open-ended ferry ticket for extra island time.
“Our Dive Master Sandy was amazing and super helpful during our two dives on Cozumel. From the ferry to Cozumel to arriving back at the dive center we had a great time. Thank you guys!”
PADI Discover Scuba in Cozumel: pool practice, two guided boat sessions over the Marine Park reefs, full gear included for beginners.
“BEWARE - This SCUBA operator was not able to fulfill the service as they did not inform us that the dive trip was only available to those staying in Cozumel (and we were staying in Playa Del Carmen directly across the bay). We provided all information (including location) as part of the original booking -…”
First-time scuba training in Cozumel with a safe shallow-water setup, Ocean Reef full-face masks, and patient instructors like Lalo.
“We had the best time on this excursion. Lalo was super attentive and patient every step of the way. His assistant Sam was also quite professional. Would absolutely recommend this intro to scuba diving to anyone, especially if they are feeling nervous about anything.”
Try scuba in Cozumel with a PADI-led beginner session, small groups, and included gear—learn key skills, then go underwater safely.
“What an incredible experience! Jose taught me the skills I needed to know to feel comfortable and safe in the water. He was very knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in a first time dive experience.”
Try scuba in Cozumel without certification: gear fit, safety skills in 3–4 ft, and one guided underwater session to 20 ft.
“This was amazing. It was just the 2 of us with our instructor, I think his name was Daniel? Walking in and out of the water was a little challenging, but once we got in there and started the scuba lesson it was amazing. The wetsuits worked great and all the gear seemed relatively new.…”
Intro scuba in Chankanaab Marine Park from Cozumel: one-tank session, underwater sculptures and caves, then beach time in the park.
“Unser Guide Charlie hat zu Beginn eine sehr gute Einführung für Anfänger gegeben und auch im Wasser hatte er die Geduld uns das Tauchen beizubringen. Trotz Anfangsängste konnte er uns mit vielen Tipps helfen bis 7 m tief zu gelangen. Abgerundet wurde der rund 40 minütige Tauchgang mit schönen Fotos. Nur zu empfehlen!”
Walk Cozumel’s white-sand seabed hands-free with a SeaTrek underwater helmet, then snorkel afterward with included gear. Small groups.
“I like the fact that my wife could still wear her prescription glasses and for the first time in her life, see what I see under the water as a scuba diver. I highly recommend this excursion and plan to do it again, hopefully at a different location for different scenery... but this Cozumel location…”
From the reef walls and the El Cielo shallows to the beach clubs, the jungle cenotes and the day trips across the channel.
