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2 Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun ~ Full Gear Included

4.9 · 251 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cancún Operated by A' HA' Scuba Diving Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A first day of diving with no certification: pool theory in the morning, then two boat dives, one at the MUSA underwater museum and one on Manchones reef, all gear and wetsuit included.

You must swim, pass the skills test and have no listed medical conditions; hotel transport is not included. 4.94 from 251 reviews at €150 per person.

Best for: Pool theory, then a dive at MUSA and one on Manchones reef, gear and wetsuit at €150 per person; swim test, ages ten to sixty five. 4.94 from 251 reviews. Scuba Diving comparison

Trade-off: Swim test and medical limits; no transport.

In our comparison: #1 of 8 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 19, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €150 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 2 tank dives: 1 dive at MUSA Underwater museum and 2nd dive at Manchones reef
  • Full SCUBA equipment: BCD, regulator, mask, fins
  • Basic theory + pool lessons
  • Wetsuit included
  • Photos and videos (optional)
  • Transportation from hotel

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
251 ratings
Tripadvisor 127 · Viator 124

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 247 of 251

Star breakdown of all 251 ratings

5 stars
244 · 97%
4 stars
3 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient instruction and reef wildlife; seasickness is a recurring drawback.

Praised

  • Patient instructors who reassure nervous beginners
  • Clear explanations and pool practice before the ocean dives
  • Guides who find and point out varied reef wildlife
  • Small groups with individual attention from instructors
  • Underwater photos and videos praised for their quality

Complaints

  • Seasickness during the boat trip
  • Reviewers report no toilet on the dive boat
  • Some find the optional photo and video package expensive
  • A few report unhelpful staff, while others praise attentive customer care

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 March 2024 to 20 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
When you arrive at Sotavento hotel just ask for scuba diving, we will be waiting for you by the pool area of the hotel. (Reference: Sotavento hotel is behind Calypso hotel) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:00, daily except Sat; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
A' HA' Scuba Diving; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • People with asthma, heart or brain problems, high blood pressure, lung lesions, organ transplant, diabetes, epilepsy, or any surgery less than 1 year, CAN NOT dive.

Children

  • Children must be a minimum of 10 years old and maximum age 65 years old

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 10+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: weights, heights

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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