How to SCUBA Dive in Cancun
Home to the world's second largest barrier reef, Cancun, Mexico, is a popular destination for tourists. Divers of all skill levels flock to Cancun each year to enjoy the warm climate and the many sights the barrier reef offers. A SCUBA dive excursion in Cancun provides a way to up close and personal with the barrier reef and the varied marine life the calls the reef home.
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Instructions
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Take diving lessons. Many Cancun dive tour companies do not cater to novices, although a few do. Taking a diving course prior to arriving in Cancun allows you to make the most of the facilities, including equipment hire. Courses usually last for three or four days, after which you gain Professional Association of Diving Instructors, PAD, certification, which enables you to dive anywhere in the world.
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Travel to Cancun during off season, from June and November, to avoid crowds and too many tourists. Cancun's coastal waters rarely get cold, so a late holiday will not affect your experience. Gather a group of PADI-certified friends to accompany you or book individual diving excursions.
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Purchase travel tickets with your preferred travel operator, or make preparations to travel on your own, such as driving to Cancun. Make reservations with local diving companies in Cancun, or charter a boat to take you to your desired diving spots.
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Tips & Warnings
Cancun's hurricane season is from May to December; however, travel to Cancun rarely is disrupted by a hurricane.
Take a qualified SCUBA instructor or guild with you when diving. Instructors and guides possess the necessary skills to assist other divers and know what to do in the event of a problem or emergency.
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- Photo Credit coral reef image by Christian Schoettler from Fotolia.com
