Cozumel Express 2-Tank Dives from Playa del Carmen/ Only for Certified Divers

Make your way to a dive center in Playa del Carmen for 8:15am departure, then board a boat from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, a 45-minute trip.

The first dive site of the day is at Palancar Reef, where your dive gear will be set up and waiting: this experience includes weights and two tanks, and remaining dive equipment is available to rent for USD $15. This site has a fascinating landscape of corals and sponges growing on a wall, and you can expect to see giant moray eels, turtles, crabs, groupers, and lobster. Because the Palancar Reef is adjacent to deeper waters, watch for the occasional large pelagic fish or shark.

Refuel with snacks and drinks on board the boat as you make your way to the second dive site, at the Columbia Reef. A relatively shallow reef and great visibility means the bright coral and reef fishes are especially vibrant here, and you may catch a glimpse of a harmless nurse shark. Look beneath shallow reef outcroppings to find the splendid toadfish, which is endemic to the island of Cozumel, and can’t be found anywhere else in the world.

After your second dive, make your way back to Playa del Carmen, where this tour concludes at roughly 1:30pm.

• Make your way to a dive center in Playa del Carmen for 8:15am departure, then board a boat from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, a 45-minute trip. The first dive site of the day is at Palancar Reef, where your dive gear will be set up and waiting: this experience includes weights and two tanks, and remaining dive equipment is available to rent for USD $15. This site has a fascinating landscape of corals and sponges growing on a wall, and you can expect to see giant moray eels, turtles, crabs, groupers, and lobster. Because the Palancar Reef is adjacent to deeper waters, watch for the occasional large pelagic fish or shark. Refuel with snacks and drinks on board the boat as you make your way to the second dive site, at the Columbia Reef. A relatively shallow reef and great visibility means the bright coral and reef fishes are especially vibrant here, and you may catch a glimpse of a harmless nurse shark. Look beneath shallow reef outcroppings to find the splendid toadfish, which is endemic to the island of Cozumel, and can’t be found anywhere else in the world. After your second dive, make your way back to Playa del Carmen, where this tour concludes at roughly 1:30pm.

Cozumel has been a favorite destination for divers since 1961, when Jacques Cousteau showcased the island's amazing sea life to the rest of the world. See it by yourself during this two-tank dive experience (recommended for experienced divers). Jump guided by our professional instructors on the Cozumel wall, fly with the current and joy the beauty of the colorful reefs.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
Minimum age is 12 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers