Puerto Morelos Diving – 2 Tank Reef + Shipwreck Dive
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Explore the C-56 Juan Escutia, a sunken U.S. Navy minesweeper
Experience two distinct dives including a shipwreck and a shallow reef
Dive within the protected Puerto Morelos national marine park
Receive full scuba gear and dive in personalized small groups
Puerto Morelos Diving Tour Blends Historic Shipwreck Exploration with Vibrant Coral Reefs
Divers traveling from Cancun or the Riviera Maya can embark on an unforgettable underwater journey to the coastal town of Puerto Morelos, a gateway to some of the Caribbean’s most unique marine environments. The experience begins with a descent into clear waters where history and marine life intersect beneath the surface.
The highlight of the first dive is the C-56 Juan Escutia, a 150-foot former U.S. Navy minesweeper intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. Now resting on the seabed, the ship has been transformed into a thriving marine habitat, offering divers the opportunity to explore its structure while observing the vibrant ecosystem that has developed around it.
During the winter months from November to March, the site becomes even more remarkable as eagle rays gather in the area. These graceful marine creatures glide above the wreck in large numbers, creating a rare and mesmerizing natural spectacle that enhances the dive experience.
The second part of the excursion takes place within the Puerto Morelos National Marine Park, where divers explore shallow, sunlit coral reefs teeming with marine life. This contrasting dive showcases a colorful and lively underwater ecosystem, completing a two-tank journey that combines deep-water exploration with the beauty of protected reef environments.
Puerto Morelos Diving Tour Blends Historic Shipwreck Exploration with Vibrant Coral Reefs
Divers traveling from Cancun or the Riviera Maya can embark on an unforgettable underwater journey to the coastal town of Puerto Morelos, a gateway to some of the Caribbean’s most unique marine environments. The experience begins with a descent into clear waters where history and marine life intersect beneath the surface.
The highlight of the first dive is the C-56 Juan Escutia, a 150-foot former U.S. Navy minesweeper intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. Now resting on the seabed, the ship has been transformed into a thriving marine habitat, offering divers the opportunity to explore its structure while observing the vibrant ecosystem that has developed around it.
During the winter months from November to March, the site becomes even more remarkable as eagle rays gather in the area. These graceful marine creatures glide above the wreck in large numbers, creating a rare and mesmerizing natural spectacle that enhances the dive experience.
The second part of the excursion takes place within the Puerto Morelos National Marine Park, where divers explore shallow, sunlit coral reefs teeming with marine life. This contrasting dive showcases a colorful and lively underwater ecosystem, completing a two-tank journey that combines deep-water exploration with the beauty of protected reef environments.
- Roundtrip transportation
- Full scuba gear
- Dive instructor
- Two tank dives
- Onboard fruit
- Gratuities
- Marine Park Fee
- Lunch and beverages
- Photos and videos
$ 181.95
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We are open water certified divers and did two dives with Diving with Ruben. Our experience couldn’t have been better! We communicated through WhatsApp and Abi was very helpful in getting us booked. They provided transfer from our resort and equipment rental and made the whole experience completely stress free. Our dive master, Adrian, was truly amazing. Awesome guy and he made us feel very comfortable as relatively new divers! We look forward to diving with this shop again when we’re in the area in the future.
We spent two weeks in Puerto Morelos and did four days of diving with Dive with Ruben, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the entire team both in the office and on the boat was professional, friendly, and truly passionate about what they do. We did a variety of dives: two on the beautiful local reef, a day trip to Cozumel, the C56 wreck, and two stunning cenote dives. Every dive was well-organized, safe, and full of marine life and wonder. A special thank you to Adrian, our dive master for all four days. He was, without a doubt, the most passionate and knowledgeable dive master we’ve ever had the pleasure of diving with. His love for the sport is contagious, and his friendly approach made every dive even more amazing. Not only is he a fantastic guide, but also just a genuinely nice guy who made our experience unforgettable. If you’re diving in Puerto Morelos, we highly recommend Dive with Ruben. Thank you for the memories—we’ll be back!
My daughter (17) and I are both Advanced Open Water divers, and my 14-year-old son has his Junior Open Water certification. We dove with Dive with Ruben for a week, and the experience could not have been better. We did 9 dives in total—reef dives, a shipwreck, and 2 cenote/cave dives. My son joined us for 4 of them, and the entire experience was incredible from start to finish. Our dive master Adrian was exceptional—personable, calm, incredibly kind, and just a joy to be around. what stood out was that we never once felt unsafe, and it was obvious how much he cared about the ocean, the experience, and each of us. Pablo was also with us on several dives and brought the same level of warmth and professionalism. Abi, who helped us coordinate everything before we arrived, was amazing—quick to respond, super organized, and just made everything easy. These guys went above and beyond. You could tell this isn’t just a job for them—they really love what they do, and it shows in the level of care and attention they bring to every detail. The team was flexible when we had to adjust our schedule due to weather, and everything flowed so smoothly. The diving itself was spectacular. The reefs around Puerto Morelos are vibrant and healthy—we saw sea turtles, eagle rays, nurse sharks, barracuda, and a huge variety of marine life. The shipwreck dive was a particular highlight, and the cenote dive was absolutely magical. This was a truly memorable experience for our whole family, and I honestly can’t recommend Dive with Ruben highly enough. We hope to be back one day. Huge thanks to Adrian, Pablo, Abi, and the whole team!
