--- title: 2 Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun ~ Full Gear Included lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 151 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 250 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: 2026-09-20 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 250 reviews at €151 per person. **MUSA on day one?:** Pool theory, then a dive at MUSA and one on Manchones reef, gear and wetsuit at €151 per person; swim test, ages ten to sixty five. 4.94 from 250 reviews. Trade-off: Swim test and medical limits; no transport. (last checked September 19, 2026) ## 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 ## Key facts - Price: from €151 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 250 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: A' HA' Scuba Diving ## 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) ## 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 ## How it compares in Scuba Diving Ranked **#1 of 8** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Discovery Scuba Diving !!](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/discovery-scuba-diving/?format=md) — €145 per person, 4.98 (53) 2. [Diving in the Mexican Caribbean for Beginners | 2 Tanks 2 Dives | All Inclusive](https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/diving-in-the-mexican-caribbean-for-beginners-2-tanks-2-dives-all-inclusive/?format=md) — €153 per person, 4.93 (451) 3. 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