Cozumel Coral Nursery Scuba Introduction Tour (with NGO)

Highlights

• 40 min intro session about the coral reefs, their importance and a little history of the Cozumel Coral Reef Restoration project

• Introduction/refresher training on the basics of scuba diving

• 1 guided scuba dives of our coral nursery, where you can spot many species of fish, invertebrates and corals

• Scuba diving equipment (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tanks, and weights) included. You are welcome to bring your own gear

• Easy access by swimming out from shore. No boat ride needed.

• All profits go towards our coral restoration efforts.

• No prior scuba experience necessary, but you need to be medically fit for scuba diving. 

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Description

Curious about scuba diving for the first time in Cozumel? This is the perfect tour to get an introduction to scuba diving and then visit to our coral restoration nursery.

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You will get 40 minutes of training on the importance of corals and how it provides habitat for the fish and marine species here on the Cozumel coral reefs. We will show you how to take precautions to prevent damaging the corals as you prepare to scuba dive. 

 

You will then get an introduction/refresher training to the basics of scuba diving, followed by an underwater scuba tour of our coral nurseries and the reef restoration area. ​​ 

 

New and uncertified divers, or divers with experience but want a refresher are all welcome for this tour.

 

If you do decide to continue onto the PADI Open Water Diver course with us, the cost and time accrued during this tour will be applied towards your PADI Open Water certification.

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The reef is shallow up to 6m with easy shore swim-up access.  Our meeting point is a short 10-minute taxi ride whether you are coming from Cozumel ferry terminal, downtown Cozumel or Puerto Maya cruise ship terminal. 

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​​Details

• Reefs visited: Villa Blanca Reefs, Cozumel, Mexico

• Meeting point: the Sand Dollar Sports lab

• Food and transportation are not included.

• Languages: English and Spanish

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Please bring

• Bathing Suit 

• Towel 

• Long sleeve T-shirt or rash guard. Do NOT wear sunscreen or skincare products prior to diving. Even 'reef safe" ones have non-biodegradable compounds that damage corals.

• Reusable water bottle

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Cancellation Policy

• 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before start
  35% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less before start

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Bad Weather Policy

​Safety is the most important when diving or snorkeling. When the north winds are too strong, the Cozumel harbormaster closes the port to all underwater activities, cancelling your dive.  If the dive is canceled, updates will be sent to participants via email or WhatsApp as soon as possible, with options provided to either reschedule your course or receive a refund.

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