--- title: 2 Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun ~ Full Gear Included lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 150 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 251 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: MUSA on day one? rank_in_category: 1 of 8 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/2-tanks-scuba-diving-for-beginners-in-cancun-full-gear-included/ --- # 2 Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun ~ Full Gear Included **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. **MUSA on day one?:** 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. Trade-off: Swim test and medical limits; no transport. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 8 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Take a scuba dive lesson for one day and do not miss the chance to explore the amazing underwater world in Cancun without need a scuba certification! During this day, divers will learn the basic of scuba diving in a pool and after that two tanks dives in the ocean. ITINERARY: Check-in 8:00 AM; Boat departure 9:30 AM; Return to dock 1:00 PM; IMPORTANT: - 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. - Keep in mind you need to rest between 18 - 24 hours after diving before take an airplane. - For this activity people must know how to swim, also consider for this activity you need to perform scuba skills in the water if you are not able to do it you can not dive for safety reasons, there is not refund back for these reasons, as the service is provided ## Before you book - Meeting point: When you arrive at Sotavento hotel just… - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Age 10+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €150 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 251 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: A' HA' Scuba Diving - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.94 from 251 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 247 of 251. - 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 (2024-03-05 to 2026-09-20); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's 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 ## Not included - Photos and videos (optional) - Transportation from hotel ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ_wPQISUpTI8Rm9iQBNZHTX4 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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. - Keep in mind you need to rest between 18 - 24 hours after diving before take an airplane - For this activity people must know how to swim, also consider for this activity you need to perform scuba skills in the water if you are not able to do it, you can not dive for safety reasons, there is not refund back for these reasons, as the service is provided - As the activity is from a boat, we suggest take anti-nauseas pills, 1 or 2 hours before getting on the boat for best effects. - Sunscreen/sunblock are not allowed for coral protection - Children must be a minimum of 10 years old and maximum age 65 years old Booking asks for: weights, heights ## Compared with other Scuba Diving | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 8** | €150 | 5h | 4.94 (251) | shared | | [Discovery Scuba Diving !!](/mexico/cancun/tours/discovery-scuba-diving/?format=md) | €139 | 4h 30m | 4.98 (53) | shared | | [Diving in the Mexican Caribbean for Beginners / 2 Tanks 2 Dives / All Inclusive](/mexico/cancun/tours/diving-in-the-mexican-caribbean-for-beginners-2-tanks-2-dives-all-inclusive/?format=md) | €147 | 6h | 4.93 (456) | shared | | [2 Tank Reef Dive in Mexico](/mexico/cancun/tours/2-tank-reef-dive-in-mexico/?format=md) | €144 | 3h | 4.95 (96) | shared | Ranked #1 of 8 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €58 to €150, median €141; typical length 5h. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/scuba-diving-cancun/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/2-tanks-scuba-diving-for-beginners-in-cancun-full-gear-included/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/?format=md