FAQ Manta Divers Cancun & Isla Mujers

Manta Divers runs its own boats from the Cancun Hotel Zone and central Isla Mujeres, so we match sites to conditions and your goals. Gear is included and fitted for sizes from kids to 3XL, with small ratios and bilingual coaching. Courses include PADI eLearning, and safety gear rides on every boat for calm, well run days.

Yes, Manta Divers is a PADI 5 Star center. Our active status instructors teach in English and Spanish and hold specialties like Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep, Drift, Nitrox, and Cavern. You get patient coaching and conservative profiles from pool to reef.

Yes. Running our own boats keeps departures reliable and lets us pick sheltered reefs when wind builds. Oxygen, first aid, radio, cellular, GPS, shade, water, and sturdy ladders ride on every trip, with clear briefings and roll calls.

Briefings are delivered in English and Spanish so every diver understands each step. We can schedule single-language programs on request when staffing allows. Key details are repeated clearly and checked before each entry.

Yes. Course pricing includes all required gear and PADI eLearning issued after booking. Arrive with your swimsuit and we will size your kit, review settings, and focus the day on skills.

We keep ratios small in Cancun and Isla Mujeres so coaching stays personal. A PADI Instructor supervises every training dive, with crew support for smooth entries. Compact teams mean faster weighting, clearer briefings, and calm boats.

Yes. Book a private instructor or a private boat for a custom pace. We tailor start times, pool time, and routes for your goals in Cancun or Isla Mujeres.

We teach neutral buoyancy, careful finning, and respectful distances from turtles and rays. Boats use moorings when available, and we support reef safe sunscreen. At MUSA we hover without touching statues, then apply the same care on natural reefs.

We watch trusted marine forecasts and local port guidance. Updates arrive on WhatsApp with meeting points, times, and any route changes. If a closure occurs, we offer new dates and keep prep tasks useful.

Yes. Add a pro shooter or rent a GoPro for self capture. We focus on natural, respectful encounters at MUSA, Manchones, and outer reefs, with links delivered after the trip.

Yes, snorkelers can often ride along on selected trips, which is perfect for mixed families. We brief snorkelers separately, provide vests and guidance, and choose calm sections at MUSA or Manchones. Please request spots in advance so we can reserve space and gear.

We build comfort step by step with pool practice, slow descents, and simple equalization techniques. Ratios stay small so your Instructor can coach breathing and buoyancy closely. If you need a pause, we stop, regroup, and continue at your pace.

All required gear is included, from kid sizes through 3XL, with fins up to about US 13. We fit masks gently, adjust wetsuits and BCDs, and carry spares on the boat. Bring your own mask or computer if you like and we will check fit and settings.

Book a friendly tune up that reviews setup, buoyancy, mask clears, and signals before an easy reef. We match a calm route at MUSA or Manchones and keep coaching close. Many guests pair the refresh with a two tank morning in Cancun or Isla Mujeres.

WhatsApp is the quickest way to reach us for questions, booking help, and weather updates. Send your name, activity, preferred dates, and hotel area. We reply with meeting points, start times, and any packing tips for Cancun or Isla Mujeres.