From PADI Scuba Diving in Cancun to SDI
Our Renown PADI Cancun Dive Offer Goes SDI!
Dressel Divers provides guests with sensational scuba diving from Cancun, one mind blowing dive after another. There is notably a dizzying array of scuba diving sites south of Cancun, guaranteeing divers an unusual variety.
Whether you’re certified with PADI, SDI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS, or any other agency, you’ll enjoy world-class diving with Dressel Divers, as we have finally upgraded from being a mainly PADI Cancun scuba diving provider to SDI. Nothing has changed, only much improved.
For over three decades, we have offered overarching PADI Cancun diving and now, to stay ahead of the curve, we take it to the next wider level. Our years of experience offering PADI scuba diving in Cancun, has laid a solid foundation from which to push the envelope with our top-of-the-range new SDI diving approach.
Cancun is like a prism, projecting not light, but a wide spectrum of scuba diving possibilities! In addition to relaxing on the beach, visitors to Cancun can enjoy a number of other activities, among them scuba diving. You can trust Dressel Divers to take care of all your dive needs.
Dressel Divers provides guests with an opportunity to dive just about every site the Yucatan coastline is famous for. Every day, divers can visit various sites or enjoy dozens of scuba diving alternatives to the south of Cancun.
We offer a wide variety of options for scuba diving from Cancun, with a well-integrated network of dive operations. Fourteen miles of incredibly perfect beaches balanced out by an amazing lagoon = the perfect place for a holiday in the sun with countless scuba diving opportunities.
FREE NITROX!* With this destination being so popular, with divers doing multiple dives daily, we offer free nitrox to help keep them going.
*Free Nitrox is provided subject to in-house compressor capacity and operational status.
Still Recognized for PADI Scuba Diving in Cancun
For over 30 years, we have been the most distinguished PADI dive operator in Cancun and proudly continue to maintain on staff many PADI certified instructors and divemasters. Today, as an SDI facility, as always we continue to welcome divers from all training backgrounds, and we’re still a top choice for those searching for PADI scuba diving in Cancun. PADI has always been recognized Dressel Divers for its worldwide outstanding achievement in PADI diver training and services.
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by the fact that on July 2015 we received the PADI Award for Outstanding Achievement in recognition of 75,000 PADI student certifications, that our company has already issued in the span of its history. At the same time Dressel Divers also received from PADI the Award for Outstanding Achievement offering the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program to 55,000 students.
Still Recognized for PADI Scuba Diving in Cancun
For over 30 years, we have been the most distinguished PADI dive operator in Cancun and proudly continue to maintain on staff many PADI certified instructors and divemasters. Today, as an SDI facility, as always we continue to welcome divers from all training backgrounds, and we’re still a top choice for those searching for PADI scuba diving in Cancun. PADI has always been recognized Dressel Divers for its worldwide outstanding achievement in PADI diver training and services.
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by the fact that on July 2015 we received the PADI Award for Outstanding Achievement in recognition of 75,000 PADI student certifications, that our company has already issued in the span of its history. At the same time Dressel Divers also received from PADI the Award for Outstanding Achievement offering the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program to 55,000 students.
SCUBA DIVING CANCUN - PICTURES AND PLANNER
Cancun Dive Shop Pictures
Cancun Dive Site Planner
MONDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Arcos 99 feet / 30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
TUESDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Manchoncitos |
| 1:30 p.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Far South (9 Am – 4 Pm) | Far South Excursion Barracuda and Tortugas |
* See notes
WEDNESDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Green Wall 89-99 feet / 20-30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cerebros 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
THURSDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Maroma Deep 99 feet / 30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Cerebros 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Far South Excursion Mama Vina and Tortugas |
* See notes
FRIDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Arcos |
| 10:30 a.m. | Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
SATURDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Maroma Deep 99 feet / 30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cerebros 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Far South Excursion Punta Piedra and Tortugas |
* See notes
SUNDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Paraiso Perdido |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cabezos 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
- The 08:30 a.m. departure offers divers the option of doing a TWO-TANK DIVE or a SINGLE-TANK DIVE. Except on Tuesday and Thursday in Iberostar Paraiso where we do a more distant two-tank to Playa del Carmen without return to base in between the dives.
- Divers on the 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. departures can only do a SINGLE-TANK DIVE.
- Although they may be modified in exceptional situations such as strong currents, weather, etc. dive sites and departure times are unlikely to vary much.
- Morning dives leave at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. and in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting time is 30 minutes pior to scheduled.
- No need to plan your dive dates and times before arrival. Dives can be planned when you get there with our dive center staff.
- The intention of Dressel Divers is that you never visit the same diving spot more than once unless you really want to do so.
- Each trip to the reef is by comfortable boat and it takes approximately 10 minutes to get there.
- Shore diving is not available.
- Night dives are usually at
- Jardines 40 feet / 12 meters
- Moche 40 feet / 12 meters
- Depending on the course module pending completion the corresponding pool session is planned for the morning or the afternoon.
CUSTOMIZED SCUBA DIVING FROM CANCUN
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IN CANCUN?
Relax and leave the bookings of your stays, excursions and dives in our hands.
CANCUN DIVING EXCURSIONS
Cozumel Diving
Excursions
Every day
Cenotes (Cavern)
Diving Excursions
Every day
Bull Shark Diving
Trips
Thursdays and Saturdays from November to mid-March
Whale Shark
Excursions
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from early June to mid-September
Hotel & Resort Diving in Cancun
STAY & DIVE
We have a dive desk RIGHT BY THE POOL of the
Boulevard Kukulkan 17, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
As a guest of this Iberostar the scuba diving is organized for you by daily free transfer to the Iberostar Resorts of Playa del Carmen and Cozumel with the very best diving in the region.
Likewise, VISIT & DIVE outings can be arranged with and incredible number of other hotels & resorts throughout the Cancun area!
VISIT & DIVE
Transfers
Not staying at the Iberostar Hotel, but would like to dive or take diving courses with Dressel Divers?
Same as the Iberostar Cancun guests, take advantage of a transfer arrangement to our dive centers to the south and join us for some dives (exceptions may apply).
ALL-IN Transfers
Want to spend a full day at the resort? Sign up for an ALL-IN Transfer which includes lunch (buffet), unlimited drinks and use of the beach, pool and facilities.
Additional Visit & Dive ACTIVITIES
Snorkeling, waverunners, parasailing or banana rides for yourself or any non-divers joining you.
Hotels at Transfer Distance
Sign up for a transfer & dive with Dressel Divers!
A number of resorts are within easy transfer distance! Why not join us with a VISIT & DIVE transfer arrangement (exceptions may apply)?
- Note: Diving equipment can be stored overnight at Dressel´s dive center.
| Estimated transfer time from: | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Aquamarina Beach Resort | 30 |
| Barcelo Costa Cancun | 45-50 |
| Beach Palace (Sun palace Resort) | 45 |
| Bel Air Collection | 45 |
| Blue Bay Getaway Cancun | 30 |
| Cancun Clipper Club | 45 |
| Cancun Palace (Sun Palace Resort) | 45 |
| Club Med Cancun | 45 |
| Crown Paradise Club | 45 |
| Dos Playas | 45-50 |
| Dreams Cancun | 35 |
| Gran Caribe Real Cancun | 45 |
| Gran Melia Royal Pyramid | 30 |
| Excellence Riviera Cancun | 5-10 |
| Gran Caribe Real Cancun | 45 |
| Gran Melia Royal Pyramid | 30 |
| Grand Oasis Cancun | 45 |
| Grand Oasis Playa | 45 |
| Hilton Cancun | 45 |
| Imperial Laguna | 50 |
| Inter Continental Presidente | 45 |
| Marriot Casa Magna | 30 |
| ME Cancun (by melia) | 45 |
| Meridien Cancun resort & spa | 35-40 |
| NH riviera Cancun | 45 |
| Oasis Cancun | 35-40 |
| Oasis Viva Beach (Cancun) | 45 |
| Presidente Intercontinental Cancun | 45 |
| Riu Cancun | 40 |
| Riu Caribe | 45 |
| Riu Palace Las Americas | 45 |
| Riu Palace Peninsula | 45 |
| Royal Mayan | 30 |
| Royal Solaris Caribe Cancun | 30 |
| Royal Sunset | 30 |
| Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun | 5-10 |
| Secrets Excellence Riviera Cancun | 25 |
| Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun | 10 |
| Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun | 20-25 |
| Sun Palace Resort | 45 |
| Sunset Lagoon & Marina | 35 |
| Temptations Resort Cancun | 40-45 |
| Westin Resort & Spa | 30 |
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Scuba Diving Cancun – Reef Maps
Scuba Diving in Cancun
Incredible diving
all year-round.
Average visibility:
+75 feet (+25 meters)
Coldest water temp.:
78.8 ºF (26 ºC)
Warmest water temp.:
87.8ºF (31 ºC)
Wetsuits (full) rentals:
0,12 inch / 3mm
Aluminum Tanks:
80 cubic feet (12 liters)
Full Tank :
+/- 3,000 psi (200 bar)
INT Connection,
DIN Adapters available