Diving Yucatan’s Cenotes is a beautiful and unique experience as the light breaks through the crystal clear waters. In contrast the Mesoamerican barrier reef offers a colourful array of marine life.
Geological and oceanic activity on the submerged limestone platform over millions of years has produced a series of caves, underground passages, stalactites and stalagmites, making the Cenotes world famous. Diving Yucatan’s Cenotes is a beautiful and unique experience and no specialist qualifications are needed to dive or snorkel them.
The Mesoamerican reef system along the Riviera Maya is home to colourful coral gardens and marine life a plenty providing an exciting and varied week of diving experiences. Here you can expect plenty of hawksbill turtle encounters.
Travel between June and September and add in a snorkelling trip to see the incredible gathering of whale sharks around Holbox Island or Isla Mujeres.
Suggested Itinerary
Day1: Fly to Cancun
Fly direct from the UK to Cancun. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation in the Maya Riviera for a seven night stay. Our recommendation is to stay at the self catering apartments five minute walk from the dive centre at Aventuras Club.
Days2-5: Dive Yucatan’s Cenotes & reefs
This morning your dive package begins. This includes three days diving in the Caribbean Sea with its colourful reefs and turtles, plus one day diving (two dives) in the spectacular fresh water Cenotes, a unique experience!
Days6-7: Leisure time for exploring the Yucatan
We've left a few days free (but can help you fill them!) in case you want to dive more Cenotes, get back in the sea, or even head off to explore and discover the Mayan ruins at famous places like Chichen Itza or Tulum.
Day8: Depart Cancun
Day9: Arrive UK
Key info
Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 9 daysfrom £1,995 pp
When to go: Jan-Dec: Four direct flights per week.
A combination of millions of years of geological activity and climate changes have created an incredible and unique eco-system in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. The Cenotes, caves and caverns can be explored by divers and snorkellers - an excellent adventure.
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Excellent for: Resort based diving, Diving & adventure
Located a 45 minute drive south of Cancun, Puerto Aventuras is home to a luxury yachting community in the heart of the Mayan Riviera. The main attraction from here is to dive or snorkel the Cenotes, but you can also enjoy ocean diving and the Mayan ruins of Tulum.
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Ideal for viewing: green turtle, spotted eagle ray, southern stingray, whale shark
Excellent for: Resort based diving, Diving & adventure, Learn to dive, Snorkelling
Off the northern tip of the Yucatan peninsula, the unassuming island of Holbox plays host to one of the world’s most spectacular marine events each summer. From mid-May to August each year, huge numbers of whale sharks gather here to feed.
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Ideal for viewing: whale shark, manta ray
Excellent for: Resort based diving, Shark diving, Whale shark, Snorkelling
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This boutique property, located in Puerto Aventuras, boasts a great location for all your diving needs, as well as other local activities and sites such as the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum.
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Located in Playa del Carmen, this property sits on a white sand beach, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. With a choice of rooms and plenty of facilities, it’s ideal for all.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating wonders of Mexico and Playa del Carmen at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences. This resort is an oceanfront haven where luxury meets adventure.
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Enjoy both Caribbean Sea and Cenote diving from these well-appointed apartments, located just a few minutes from the marina in Puerto Aventuras on Mexico’s vibrant Riviera Maya coastline.
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Built for divers, by divers, this intimate resort is perfectly located for exploring the caves and caverns of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The accommodation is suitable for small group travel.
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