Cancun and the Riviera Maya boast some of the most exciting places to scuba dive and snorkel in the world. From the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere to shipwrecks, and even an underwater museum, there is no shortage of amazing options for scuba divers and snorkelers – whether you’re a beginner or you have your diving certification.

If you’re not certified to dive, but would like to try it during your vacation, you can take a short course (normally around 4 hours) that will allow you to dive to 40 feet under the supervision of a certified scuba instructor.