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🐠 Atlantis Submarine Dive (Cozumel)

Descend to 30 m in a real 48-passenger submarine over Cozumel's Chankanaab reef — no swimming required.

Prys
$99–$119
Duur
2 hours (+ ferry from Playa)
seisoen
year-round
Goed vir
Families

Wat om te verwag

  • Real submersible (not semi-sub) diving to ~30 m over Chankanaab reef, Cozumel
  • ~2 hours total including briefing and tender boat; ~45 minutes submerged
  • Adults ~$99-119, children ~$49 via cruise lines and direct booking; direct-booking discounts common
  • $11 USD marine park fee paid cash at check-in, not included
  • Air-conditioned cabin, large viewports; suited to non-swimmers, kids and seniors
  • Reachable from Playa del Carmen via the 40-minute ferry to Cozumel
💵 Prys bevestig: Carnival excursion $99 adult/$49 child; direct via shoreexcursioneer ~$105-119; +$11 park fee

Goed om te weet

Expect to pay between $99 and $119 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Carnival excursion $99 adult/$49 child; direct via shoreexcursioneer ~$105-119; +$11 park fee.

Plan for 2 hours (+ ferry from Playa). Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It is one of the most family-friendly picks in Playa del Carmen; kids are welcome and child pricing usually applies.

Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, cash in small bills for souvenirs, and your passport or ID for ferry check-ins.

Tours run rain or shine — bring a light poncho in season; only ferry-dependent trips reschedule when the crossing is closed.

A day or two ahead is usually enough outside holiday weeks, and booking direct often lets you pick the exact departure time you want.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Real submersible (not semi-sub) diving to ~30 m over Chankanaab reef, Cozumel ~2 hours total including briefing and tender boat; ~45 minutes submerged Adults ~$99-119, children ~$49 via cruise lines and direct booking; direct-booking discounts common
van $99–$119 USD

Vertel ons jou datums ooit, ons bevestig beskikbaarheid en die beste huidige prys met die operateur. Geen prebetaling, geen opmerking.

Ons sal binne 'n paar uur met beskikbaarheid en presiese prysing van e-pos antwoord
  • ✓ Vrytrekking op die meeste toere
  • ✓ Geen vergoeding vir ons illa betaal die operateur
  • ✓ Ware mense wat aan hierdie kus woon

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