CANCUN SCUBA DIVING - COZUMEL, CENOTES, REEFS

Cancun and Cozumel scuba diving is some of the most fantastic in the world.  With visibility ranging some days upward of 200 feet, this Caribbean wonderland deserves its reputation as a major scuba diving destination.  The best Cancun diving is found off the shores of Cozumel, where crystal-clear, warm water houses thousands of incredibly beautiful tropical fish and other marine life.

Cancun Scuba Diving - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the water temperature?
A: April through November expect low 80s. From December through March, expect high 70s - comfortable all year round.  The water temperature never varies more than a few degrees throughout the year, usually between 78 and 82 degrees. You will never need more than a 3mm wetsuit to dive in Cancun, no matter what time of year.

Q: What type of visibility can I expect?
A: The best visibility is in the crystal-clear water of the Cenotes.  You can see almost forever - over 250 feet.  Second best is Cozumel where visibility ranges from a "mere" 100 feet in the winter to over 200 feet (wow) from April through September.  In Cancun, you can expect around 40 feet between September through April, and about 80 feet May to August.

Q: Can I dive from shore in Cancun?
A: There are very few places in Cancun to dive from shore, since it is a sandbar. No substantial reefs can be reached from shore.

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