PUERTO MORELOS WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Discover Scuba (One Tank) — Pool Skills and a First Reef Dive off Puerto Morelos with Aquanauts
A supervised, PADI-led four-hour introduction that pairs pool training with a single coral-reef dive — a concise way for beginners (age 10+) to test scuba before pursuing certification.
Discover Scuba (One Tank) — Pool Skills and a First Reef Dive off Puerto Morelos with Aquanauts.
The Discover Scuba course with Aquanauts Dive Adventures is a highly supervised, relaxed introduction to breathing and moving underwater. Under the guidance of a PADI professional you’ll cover basic theory and equipment, practice breathing and safety drills in a pool, then board a shaded boat for a single reef dive on Puerto Morelos’s coral formations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on pool training with a PADI professional
The course begins with instructor-led lessons and pool practice where students learn essential scuba theory, equipment use, and safety drills until they’re comfortable breathing underwater.
One tank among Puerto Morelos coral sites
After pool skills are complete, you’ll head out by sun-shaded boat for a single coral-reef dive to experience the local underwater life at sites frequently used by the operator.
Built for beginners — a gateway to certification
No prior experience is required and the program is open to participants aged 10 and up; many students repeat the experience or go on to enroll in PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water courses.
What the day feels like
What the four hours feel like
The Discover Scuba flows from classroom basics and equipment orientation into a supervised pool session to make breathing underwater second nature. Once safety skills are completed, the group boards a sun-shaded boat for a single coral-reef dive — a compact, instructor-led progression that compresses training and first open-water experience into an afternoon.
THE INSTRUCTION
Hands-on pool training with a PADI professional
The course begins with instructor-led lessons and pool practice where students learn essential scuba theory, equipment use, and safety drills until they’re comfortable breathing underwater.
THE REEFS
One tank among Puerto Morelos coral sites
After pool skills are complete, you’ll head out by sun-shaded boat for a single coral-reef dive to experience the local underwater life at sites frequently used by the operator.
THE NEXT STEP
Built for beginners — a gateway to certification
No prior experience is required and the program is open to participants aged 10 and up; many students repeat the experience or go on to enroll in PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water courses.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience runs about four hours from start to finish.
Swimsuit and a towel.
Bring $7.00 cash to cover the dock fee.
Rate for non-certified participants (ages 10+) is 2,860 MXN pesos (approximately $143 USD).
Two-hour training class followed by one coral reef dive.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need prior diving experience?
No experience is necessary; the Discover Scuba course is designed as a highly supervised, relaxed introduction.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 10 years old.
How long does the activity take?
The course lasts approximately 4 hours.
What does the course include?
The program includes a two-hour training class and one coral reef dive.
How much does it cost?
The rate for non-certified divers (ages 10+) is 2,860 MXN pesos (about $143 USD).
What should I bring on the day?
Bring your swimsuit and a towel, plus $7.00 cash for the dock fee.
Where will we dive?
Possible reef sites used by the operator include Mini Wall, Bajito, Rodman, Paraiso and Fish Market.
Can I go straight into a certification course afterward?
Many participants repeat the experience or choose to enroll in a PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver course on other occasions.