Try Scuba · Casa Cenote
Your First Breath Underwater.
Designed for people experiencing scuba diving for the first time, this guided introduction combines a relaxed briefing, shallow-water skill practice and a fully supervised dive in Casa Cenote.
- Relaxed introduction
- Complete scuba equipment
- Approximately 40–45-minute dive
- No previous certification required
Price per person: $2,500 MXN
The Setting
Why Casa Cenote?
Casa Cenote is an open cenote surrounded by mangroves and directly connected to the Caribbean Sea. Its clear-water environment brings freshwater and saltwater together, which may create a visible halocline.
For this experience, the route follows a shallow profile with a maximum depth of approximately 5 meters—well suited to a controlled first scuba dive.
Mangrove roots, tropical fish, natural sunlight and coastal aquatic life may be encountered, depending on conditions.
The Experience
Your First Dive, Step by Step
A calm progression from your first equipment briefing to a guided dive, with time to understand each stage before moving forward.
- 01
8:00 AM
Departure from Tulum Centro
Meet at the designated meeting point in central Tulum, then depart for Casa Cenote. The drive is approximately 20 minutes, depending on conditions.
- 02
Approx. 30–40 min
Introduction & Equipment
Before entering the water, your instructor gives a relaxed introduction to the equipment, breathing through the regulator, underwater communication, and the principles that help make a dive comfortable. Equipment is reviewed and prepared together.
- 03
Approx. 10–15 min
Shallow-Water Practice
Enter the water gradually and practice three foundational skills step by step, at your pace, in a controlled shallow-water environment under professional supervision.
Mask Clearing
How to clear a small amount of water from the mask.
Regulator Recovery & Clearing
How to recover the regulator and clear it before breathing again.
Basic Buoyancy & Finning
An introduction to body position, buoyancy and simple finning technique.
- 04
Approx. 40–45 min
Guided Casa Cenote Dive
The dive only begins once you feel comfortable with the basic skills. Your instructor remains close throughout the guided route among mangrove roots, natural light, shallow passages and the interaction between fresh and salt water. Aquatic life may be encountered depending on conditions. Maximum depth is approximately 5 meters.
- 05
Approx. 30–45 min
Snack & Surface Time
After the dive, there is time to change, hydrate, enjoy a light snack, relax and talk through your first underwater experience.
- 06
Approx. 12:00–12:30 PM
Return to Tulum
Return to the designated meeting point in central Tulum. The experience normally concludes around midday, leaving the rest of the day free.
Included
Everything You Need for Your First Dive
Entrance Fees
Casa Cenote entrance and applicable access fees.
Complete Scuba Equipment
All necessary scuba equipment for the activity.
Professional Instruction & Guidance
Personal instruction and underwater supervision throughout the experience.
Snacks & Hydration
A light snack and beverages after the dive.
Transportation
Round-trip transportation from the designated meeting point in Tulum Centro.
Optional
Take the Memory With You
Underwater photos and/or video may be available upon request. Photography is not included in the experience.
Your First Dive
Ready to Take Your First Breath Underwater?
Tell Rubiel your preferred date and who will be joining you. He will confirm availability and share the details for your Try Scuba experience at Casa Cenote.
Try Scuba at Casa Cenote