Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef
Overview
Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater?
If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you.
We will explore the famous Paradise Reef inside the National Park of Cozumel Reefs, known for its beautiful coral formations and multicolored sea fans and abundant fish.
Cruise Ship Passengers:
We cater to cruise ship passengers effectively as we are conveniently located at Marina Fonatur, just a couple of minutes away by TAXI from the International Cruise Terminal and Puerta Maya Terminal and about 15 minutes away from Punta Langosta Pier. Scuba Life Does NOT Pick up at Terminals
What's Included
- Snacks Fresh Fruit and Cookies
- Bottled water Gatorade and Purified Water Jugs (Plastic Free)
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Meeting Location
Marina Fonatur
Carr. Costera Sur km 6, Zona Hotelera Sur, 77600 Cozumel, 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
1) Upon booking, we will send you a link to a PADI video where you will be introduced to all the concepts and skills that you will be doing during your experience.
2) Once at our shop, one of our PADI Instructors will personally review what you learned in the video and confirm the correct sizes for your scuba rental gear.
3) We will then head out to the beautiful Paradise Reef on our boat and stop at a shallow beach where you will enter the water with your instructor and practice in shallow calm water the skills that you learned in the video. Once the skills are completed, you will explore Paradise Shallows reef on the 1st tank for 30 to 45 minute approx.
4) In between dives, we will spend 30 minutes aboard, and we will offer fresh fruit, cookies, water and Gatorade to prepare for our second dive.
5) Our second dive will be done at Paradise Reef for 45 to 60 minutes approx.
What's included?
The experience includes an introductory lesson, full gear rental and 2 boat dives at Paradise Reef
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-102023P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef 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. Fresh Fruit and Cookies.
- Bottled water. Gatorade and Purified Water Jugs (Plastic Free).
- 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 Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef 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
- SnacksFresh Fruit and Cookies
- Bottled waterGatorade and Purified Water Jugs (Plastic Free)
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
