Cancun Wreck & Reef Diving
Special Price 105 USD Included All conservation fees, dock fees and full equipment!
This are two of the best dive sites in the area and is perfect for the most experienced and seasoned divers
You will dive in the clear waters of Cancun to an 80ft depth on the famous C-58. Also known as General Anaya, C-58 is a shipwreck that is very popular among advanced divers.
The wreck (now an artificial reef) was a former US navy vessel used as a minesweeper during World War II. It was sunk purposely to create an artificial reef and regenerate marine life in the coasts of Cancun Mexico.
Cancun Shipwreck Diving Highlights:
- Early Check in (8:00 am)
- First Wreck Dive (C-55 or C-58 depending on conditions)
- Second dive at Herradura reef (or any other reef in inside the federal protected area)
- Wreck dive at 84 ft deep (35 minutes bottom time)
- Reef dive at 65 ft deep (45 minutes bottom time)
- Conservation, dock fees included
- Full equipment included (wetsuit included)
- Back to Dock 12:30 pm
What marine life will I be able to see during the shipwreck dive in Cancun?
This dive site is also frequently visited by barracudas, groupers and manta rays, which can make your Cancun Scuba Diving experience truly fascinating and memorable.
During winter the wreck serves as a refuge to eagle rays, a spectacle of its own.
Cancun Wreck Diving profile:
- Wreck dive at 84 ft in C-58 or C-55 (35 Minutes bottom time)
- 45 Minute surface interval
- 45 Minute Dive in a local reef (Herradura, Aristos, etc)
All of our dives are inside a Federal Protected Area, this marine park has some rules including a fishing restriction in the area, which makes it great for our divers to see beautiful and diverse marine life.
History of the Ship Wrecks in Cancun
The Admirable Class was the largest and one of the successful classes of minesweepers of the US Navy. Their job was essential to the safety and success of U.S. naval operations during World War II.
- C-55 USS SCUFFLES (AM 283) renamed ARM Teniente Juan de la Barrera C-55, was sunk in Cancun, Mexico in the year 2000 for diving purposes. Today this artificial reef is home of thousands of inhabitants of the ecosystem that develops here.
- C-58 USS Harlequin (AM 365) was named ARM General Pedro Maria Anaya C-58. There is a confusion with the A08 boat Now "Aldebaran" a school ship and the C-58 but the only General Anaya was sunk in Cancun for scuba diving purposes. As of 2007 Aldebaran remained in active service with the Mexican Navy the C-58 is used as an artificial reef for scuba diving.The C-58 lays in Cancun's ocean floor divided in two pieces, Stern and Bow.
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Requirements
Included
- 100% Bad Weather Refund Warranty
- Diving Equipment (BCD, Regulator, Mask, Fins & Wetsuit)
- 1 Dive at the Ship Wreck
- 1 Dive at the reef
- Conservation Fee
- Dock Fee
- Drinking Water on Board
- Guide
Not Included
- Transportation from your hotel to the shop
- Tips
- Lunch
- Photo & Video Service (Available)
- NITROX (Available)
Check In
8:00 am