🦈 Bull Shark Dive (Nov-Mar)

Kneel on the sand at 24 m as pregnant bull sharks cruise overhead — Playa del Carmen's signature winter dive.

цена

$140–$195

Трајање

3-4 hours

Сезона

Nov-Mar (peak Dec-Feb)

Добро за

Adventure seekers

Шта очекивати

Season November through March (sometimes April); best sightings Dec-Feb
Dive site is a sand flat at ~24-25 m (80 ft) directly off Playa del Carmen
Sold as a 2-tank trip: one bull shark dive + one reef dive at most shops
Playa Scuba $140; Xico 3,000 MXN (~$162) incl. gear; Phantom Divers 3,560 MXN with partial refund if no sharks
Requirements commonly Open Water cert + ~25 logged dives; briefing includes strict no-touch protocol
Observation dives (no feeding) and feeding dives are different products — check which you're booking
Conservation bracelet fee included by some operators

💵 Пров› јера цене: Playa Scuba $140; Xico ~$162; Phantom Divers ~$195 (3,560 MXN) w/ no-shark partial refund

Добро је знати

Expect to pay between $140 and $195 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Playa Scuba $140; Xico ~$162; Phantom Divers ~$195 (3,560 MXN) w/ no-shark partial refund.

Plan for 3-4 hours. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

This is a seasonal experience: Nov-Mar (peak Dec-Feb). Outside that window operators either do not run it or substitute a different itinerary, so check dates before you book flights around it.

It leans adventurous — expect to get wet, muddy, or your heart rate up. Reasonable fitness is enough; no special skills required.

Bring your certification card if you have one, swimwear, and a towel — all dive gear is included in the price.

Dives cancel only when the harbormaster closes the port; cenote dives run rain or shine since they are fed by groundwater.

This is one of the highest-demand experiences in the area — in high season (December–April and July–August) the good operators sell out days ahead, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.

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.

Season November through March (sometimes April); best sightings Dec-Feb Dive site is a sand flat at ~24-25 m (80 ft) directly off Playa del Carmen Sold as a 2-tank trip: one bull shark dive + one reef dive at most shops

од $140–$195 USD

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Photo: Jerome Paillet (IFREMER, Laboratoire d'Océanographie Physique et Spatiale, Centre Bretagne - ZI de la Pointe du Diable - CS 10070 - 29280 Plouzané), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons