Dive deep into the Pit, a dramatic sinkhole in the Dos Ojos park near Cancún, with Always Diving & Water Sports. Discover a unique blend of geological wonders and underwater challenges tailored for advanced divers.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Divers should be in good physical condition to handle long descents and technical diving demands.
Wildlife
History
Dos Ojos cave system was formed over thousands of years as rainwater dissolved limestone bedrock, creating extensive underwater passages.
Conservation
Local operators emphasize minimal environmental impact, promoting no-touch policies and controlled diver numbers to protect delicate formations and aquatic life.
Always Diving & Water Sports
Dive deep into the Pit, a dramatic sinkhole in the Dos Ojos park near Cancún, with Always Diving & Water Sports. Discover a unique blend of geological wonders and underwater challenges tailored for advanced divers.
Always Diving & Water Sports is a dive operator based in Cancún, Quintana Roo, offering a wide range of guided dives, snorkeling tours and PADI certification courses. From reef dives and wreck explorations to freshwater cenote systems, the company lists multiple cenote trips such as Tajma Ha, Dream Gates, Dos Ojos, Angelita, Pit and Car Wash. Open water and advanced training options appear among their course offerings, including PADI Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver and Divemaster Certification.
Day trips to Cozumel, whale shark snorkeling and bull shark diving are included alongside specialty activities like night dives, lionfish hunting and the Minesweeper wreck dive. For visitors seeking short introductions, Discovery Diving and snorkeling in Cancún are available. The business also bundles multi-dive options under several dive packages.
All trips depart from Cancún or Riviera Maya depending on the specific itinerary, with several dives listed as “From Cancun” or “From Riviera Maya.” Booking options cover single dives, multi-dive packages and full certification tracks. Trip names and offerings are published on The Adventure Collective listing for clear reference.
This presentation focuses on factual trip availability and course types. Travelers should consult the operator directly for up-to-date schedules, equipment rental details, certification prerequisites and safety protocols prior to booking.
Additional listed experiences include Night Dive, Pit Cenote Dive, Angelita Cenote Dive, Minesweeper Wreck Dive, Lionfish Hunting and Whale Shark Snorkeling, covering guided reef dives, cenote exploration, wreck visits and marine wildlife encounters for a broad range of interests.
Location
Cancún, Quintana Roo
Base of operations in Cancún
Tours Offered
28 trips
Cenotes, reefs and certifications
Certifications
PADI courses
Open Water to Divemaster
Specialties
Cenote & shark dives
Unique local experiences
Compare itineraries, confirm departure points and book directly via the operator listing on The Adventure Collective to secure available dates.
Advanced Certification Required
Divers must hold Advanced Open Water certification with at least 25 logged dives to safely navigate the Pit’s depths.
Bring Underwater Lighting
The Pit narrows and darkens significantly past 27 meters; reliable dive lamps are crucial for visibility and navigation.
Monitor the Halocline
At 40-60 feet depth, be prepared for the sharp density shift where freshwater meets saltwater, creating visual distortions underwater.
Plan for a Full-Day Trip
Expect roughly 10 hours including transport, dives, and meals—allow adequate rest before attempting this dive.
Primary Dive Lamp
Necessary for illuminating dark underwater passages beyond the cavern entrance.
Backup Dive Light
A safety requirement for deep dives inside the cavern to ensure constant visibility.
Wetsuit 3-5mm
Protects against cooler water temperatures especially in deeper sections of the cenote.
all seasons
Surface Marker Buoy
Helps signal your location during ascent and surface intervals.