Dive deeper into your certification journey with Deep Life’s unique multi-location PADI Advanced Open Water course. From Cancun’s reefs to Cozumel’s walls and the mystical cenote caverns, elevate your skills in one immersive program.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Good swimming ability and comfortable underwater breathing experience required; must handle physical demands of multiple dives per day.
Wildlife
History
The Yucatán Peninsula’s cenotes were sacred to the Maya as portals to the underworld, influencing their cultural significance.
Conservation
Deep Life emphasizes low-impact diving practices and educates divers on protecting fragile reef ecosystems and cenote formations.
Deep Life
Dive deeper into your certification journey with Deep Life’s unique multi-location PADI Advanced Open Water course. From Cancun’s reefs to Cozumel’s walls and the mystical cenote caverns, elevate your skills in one immersive program.
Deep Life is a scuba diving operator based in Cancún, Quintana Roo, offering training courses, guided dives, and multi-day packages across the Riviera Maya.
The company runs the SSI Open Water Diver Course in Cancún with two-day training, digital learning, and small group sizes suitable for beginners and families. Deep Life also operates reef and wreck dives in Puerto Morelos, two-tank reef dives in Cancún's National Marine Park, and specialized referral dives to complete certifications.
Cenote diving is a core focus: Deep Life leads trips to Chac Mool and Kukulkan, Carwash and Calavera, Taj Ma Ha, Dreamgate, and other cenotes featuring caverns, stalactites, sunbeam light displays, and unique air-domes. Several cenote trips include a light lunch, full scuba gear, and hotel transportation. For advanced and certified divers, packages such as Package 1 (Parrotfish) and Package 2 (Lionfish) combine cenote dives, Cozumel reefs, wrecks, and additional days of guided diving.
Safety and personalized instruction are emphasized through small group sizes, personal instructors, and full equipment provision. Deep Life accommodates referral students completing Open Water certifications with guided dives and beach sessions. Boats used for reef dives are described as fast and spacious to reach park sites efficiently.
All offerings listed include clear trip formats—number of dives, included gear, and meals where specified—helping divers choose experiences that match skill level and interest. Deep Life operates entirely in Cancún and nearby dive sites in Quintana Roo.
Trips include SSI certification courses, guided reef and wreck dives, cenote exploration, and multi-day dive packages available.
Location
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Base in Cancún; dive sites nearby
Tours Offered
11 Trips
Cenotes, reefs, wrecks and packages
Certification
SSI Open Water
Two-day course with digital learning
Group Size
Small groups
Personal instructors and focused guidance
Reserve SSI courses, cenote dives, reef or wreck trips with small groups, full gear, and hotel pick-up.
Check Your Certification Status
Ensure you have a valid Open Water certification and medical clearance before enrolling.
Protect Yourself from the Sun
Wear reef-safe sunscreen and bring UV-protective clothing for surface intervals and travel days.
Bring Your Own Dive Gear
If possible, bring your mask, fins, and snorkel to ensure comfort and fit during dives.
Understand Cenote Diving Basics
Be comfortable with overhead environment protocols and buoyancy control for cavern dives.
Mask and Snorkel
A well-fitting mask and snorkel improve underwater visibility and comfort on surface intervals.
Dive Computer
Tracks your depth and dive times for safety, especially crucial on multiple dive days.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin and local ecosystems during surface intervals and boat rides.
summer
Cavern Dive Light
Useful for illuminating shaded areas inside cenotes to enhance visibility.