>SCUBA Diving
We are currently listed in the "Frommers Guide", as well as a new publication called "Cancun and the Yucatan for Dummies"
OUR NEW Phone number is: 52-998-273-4257 or Cell Nº 52 998-155-1946
If dialing from Cancun, simply dial 173-4257
Please email us at cancunmermaid@gmail.com
When booking three or more tours with Cancun Mermaid, receive a $5 per person per tour discount from our aleady low prices! |
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All of our dive shop services
Below are all of the services we provide from our dive shop, please inquire by writing to us about your specific needs and desires and we will be happy to accomodate whichever service you are interested in, including current prices and exchange rates.
For Beginners
Resort Course : ( Intructions for beginners )
Price : $ 90 U.S. Dollars
Check in time : 10:30 & 1:30 daily
Full equipment provided, Theoric Lesson
1 tank practice in swimming pool
1 tank dive at the reef ( 30 - 40 min )
PADI CERTIFICATIONS
Open water; advanced; rescue dive; referral open water & dive master.
FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS ONLY
Two tank dive: daily at 10:30 a.m. 2 reefs 45-80 ft. deep
One tank dive: daily at 2:00 p.m. 1 reef 45 ft. deep
Night Dive: 1 or 2 tanks, Tuesday's & Thursday's at 5:00 p.m.
Cavern dive: Wednesday's & Friday's at 7:00 a.m.
Shipwreck dive: depending on weather conditions
FOR EVERYONE
Whale shark tour: available May- September (SEE PHOTO BELOW)
Snorkeling Tour: departures at 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. daily
Wave Runners: rent for 30 minutes or 1 hour, daily
Bannana Boat: rent for 15 minutes, daily
Sea View crystal bottom boat. Departures every hour beginning at 8:30 a.m. Night tour at 6:30 p.m. Children under 5 years are free!
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WHALE SHARK
A MAJESTIC AND GENTLE CREATURE
AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!!!!
The whale shark is the worlds largest living fish that reaches lengths in excess of 46' (14m). The whale shark is a filter feeder, meaning it opens its huge mouth taking in water an filtering out plankton. Whale sharks are one of the most amazing things you can ever see under the water, a truely exhilarating experience. Whale sharks are also one of the safest sharks to dive with. They're a shy, timid sharks that are very cautious around humans.
Shark size:
The whale shark is 45 cm (17.7 inches) at birth and can grow to a maximum length 14 m (46 feet), and possibly larger. The whale shark is aptly named to express the magnitude of their size. It is estimated that most whale sharks live for around 100-150 years, although this is not known for certain.
Diving with whale sharks:
Whale sharks are gentle giants. They are curious but cautious around humans. Tour operators travel out into the deep ocean and find schools of tuna, mackerel and barracuda with accompanying whale sharks. Diving with whale sharks is a truly mind blowing experience!
