First-time divers in the clear water of Cozumel
First-time divers

Try diving in Cozumel

No certification required. Learn the basics with a PADI instructor, practice in shallow water and discover Cozumel underwater.

Discover Scuba in Cozumel

Breathe underwater for the first time

Curious about scuba but not ready for a full course? CozuDive’s Discover Scuba program introduces you to breathing underwater and exploring Cozumel’s colorful reefs. No certification is required. A PADI instructor guides you step by step in English, French or Spanish.

Certification
Not required
Minimum age
10 years
Maximum depth
12 m / 40 ft
Languages
EN · FR · ES

Your first dive, step by step

  1. Welcome & briefing

    Learn the equipment, hand signals, equalizing, breathing and basic underwater skills.

  2. Shallow-water practice

    Practice regulator recovery, mask clearing, buoyancy control and calm finning at your own pace.

  3. Guided reef dive

    Explore a Cozumel reef with your instructor, to a maximum depth of 12 m / 40 ft.

Choose your experience

Calm shallow water for a first beach dive in Cozumel

One Cozumel beach dive

About two hours. Begin at the shoreline, complete the shallow-water practice, then take one guided beach dive.

MX$1,950per person

Spotted eagle ray swimming through blue water in Cozumel

Two Cozumel boat dives

About 4–4.5 hours. Complete the shallow-water practice, followed by two guided reef dives and a surface interval.

MX$3,100per person

What’s included

  • PADI instructor
  • Full scuba equipment
  • Tanks and weights
  • Marine Park pass
  • Boat space where applicable
  • Snacks and refreshments

Good to know

  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • A medical questionnaire is required. Check whether you need medical clearance: View the medical questionnaire (PDF).
  • Allow 24 hours between diving and flying
  • Small groups
  • Friends and family can take part together
Your next step

Want to become a certified diver?

Your Discover Scuba experience can be the start of your diving journey. The PADI Open Water course leads to a recognized diving certification.

Explore the Open Water course

Ready to try scuba diving?

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