Frequently Asked Questions – Manta Divers Cancun

Find answers to the most common questions about scuba diving, snorkeling, cenotes, and PADI certification courses in Cancun.

General Questions

Do I need to know how to swim to join a snorkeling or scuba trip?

Basic swimming ability is recommended for snorkeling. For scuba diving, you should be comfortable in the water, but you don’t need to be a strong swimmer — our PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is designed for beginners.

Can snorkelers and divers share the same boat?

Yes. Families and mixed groups can book together. Snorkelers, student divers, and certified divers often share the same trip, each with their own guide.

Is diving in Cancun safe?

Yes. As a PADI 5-Star Dive Center, Manta Divers follows strict safety standards. Trips include emergency oxygen onboard, small groups, and professional instructors.

Diving Tours

MUSA & Reef Diving

Dive the famous MUSA Underwater Museum alongside Cancun’s coral reefs. Great for beginners and certified divers alike.

Depth: 10–12 m / 33–40 ft
Options: Join certified dives, Open Water training, or Discover Scuba
Small group trips with instructor supervision

Wreck Diving in Cancun

Explore WWII navy shipwrecks such as the C-58, home to schools of barracuda, eagle rays, and groupers.

Depth: 25–28 m / 80–95 ft
Certification: Advanced Open Water recommended
Pairs with Day 2 of Advanced course

Cozumel Diving

Join us for a day trip to Cozumel, one of the world’s top drift diving destinations, known for its coral walls and crystal-clear visibility.

Depth: 12–30 m / 40–100 ft
Options: 2-tank boat trip
Includes transportation from Cancun

Cenote Diving & Snorkeling

Cenote Cavern Diving

Experience the Mayan underworld with cavern dives in sites like Kin Ha, 7 Bocas, or Hells Bells. Certified divers only.

Depth: 10–25 m / 33–82 ft
Certification: Open Water minimum, Cavern specialty recommended
Small guided groups with lights provided

Cenote Snorkeling

For non-divers, snorkeling in cenotes offers crystal-clear water, dramatic limestone formations, and light beams filtering through openings.

Snorkeling Tours

Reef Snorkeling in Cancun

Perfect for families, our reef snorkeling tours visit shallow, colorful reefs with calm conditions and abundant marine life.

Whale Shark Snorkeling

Seasonal (June–September), this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to snorkel alongside the gentle giants of the sea, the whale sharks.

Certification Courses

Discover Scuba Diving

A one-day experience dive for beginners. Includes pool training and 1–2 open water dives at reef or MUSA.

PADI Open Water Diver

Earn your first full certification with PADI. Includes eLearning, pool skills, and 4 open water dives.

Open Water Plus

Everything from Open Water plus an extra 2-tank trip to refine skills, air use, and buoyancy control.

Rescue Diver

Learn to manage emergencies and assist other divers through scenario-based training. A rewarding challenge for divers with Advanced certification.

PADI Divemaster

The first professional-level PADI course. Gain leadership, guide certified divers, and assist instructors.

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