Overview
The vibrant underwater world of Mahahual awaits divers of all experience levels. With a variety of spectacular dive sites just minutes from shore, immerse yourself in a marine paradise filled with colorful coral gardens and diverse marine life, including majestic loggerhead turtles and gliding eagle rays. Guided by experienced professionals, explore the unique topography of walls, canyons, and hidden caverns, all rich in aquatic wonders. Whether you’re a novice or an advanced diver, the friendly and safe atmosphere ensures an unforgettable diving experience in Costa Maya.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Meeting Location
Calle Malecon
Calle Coronado, 77976 Mahahual, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet your professional dive guide and receive a briefing covering the day’s dive plan, local marine life, and safety procedures. Small groups allow for a more relaxed experience and personalized attention from your guide.
The Mahahual Reef is part of the world-famous Mesoamerican Reef. This protected marine environment is known for excellent visibility, warm tropical waters, and an incredible diversity of marine life.
During your first dive, descend into a colorful underwater landscape filled with coral formations, sponges, and tropical fish. Keep your eyes open for angelfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, trumpetfish, moray eels, and schools of snapper and grunts.
After the first dive, enjoy a surface interval on the boat or beach. Refreshments are provided as you relax and prepare for the second dive.
The second dive offers an opportunity to explore a different section of the reef. Sea turtles are frequently spotted in the area, and lucky divers may also encounter eagle rays, southern stingrays, nurse sharks, barracuda, or large schools of tropical fish.
This experience is designed for certified divers holding an Open Water certification or higher.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Participants in the Scuba Diving at Mahahual Reef in Costa Maya cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scuba Diving at Mahahual Reef in Costa Maya is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scuba Diving at Mahahual Reef in Costa Maya will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
