Night Dive in Isla Mujeres

A night dive is not a variation of a daytime dive — it is a completely different experience. As the sun sets, the reef changes its rhythm and the underwater world becomes quieter, slower, and far more intimate.

Your dive light limits your field of view, naturally slowing the pace of the dive and drawing your attention to fine details: movement in the sand, eyes reflecting in the dark, predators hunting, and reef fish resting inside the coral. For many certified divers, night diving is calmer, more controlled, and more immersive than diving during the day.

Our night dives are usually conducted at Manchones Reef, a shallow and protected site selected specifically for night conditions. This area is well known for encounters with octopus, squid, sleeping parrotfish, sea turtles, sea urchins, sea stars, and other nocturnal marine life.

Night diving in Isla Mujeres

Activity details:

This activity is available at any time when booked as a private experience (up to 2 hours total).

  • Meeting time: approximately 30 minutes before sunset
  • Boat departure to the dive site
  • Guided night dive after sunset
  • Return to shore

Includes:

  • Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)
  • Full scuba equipment, including dive light
  • Professional divemaster supervision
  • Cold drinks on board (water and soft drinks with ice)
  • Special menus available on request

Bring with you:

Valid diving certification and a towel. If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking medication beforehand.

FAQ

  • Is this dive suitable if I have never done a night dive before?
    • Yes. As long as you are a certified diver and comfortable in the water. The dive is shallow, slow-paced, and fully guided, with a thorough briefing covering procedures, light use, and communication before entering the water.
  • Where does the night dive take place?
    • At Manchones Reef, a shallow and protected site chosen specifically for safe and comfortable night diving conditions.
  • How deep is the night dive?
    • Maximum depth is approximately 33 ft / 10 m.
  • Is the dive light included?
    • Yes. Full scuba equipment is included, including a dive light for each diver.
  • What marine life can we expect to see?
    • Sightings vary from dive to dive, but Manchones Reef is known for octopus, squid, sleeping parrotfish, sea urchins, sea stars, and occasional sea turtles.
  • How long is the boat ride?
    • Approximately 15 minutes from the ferry pier.
  • Can hotel pickup by boat be arranged?
    • Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available at piers that can safely accommodate our boat. Any applicable docking fees are the responsibility of the guest.
  • Do you rent cameras?
    • Yes. GoPro cameras are available for rent for MXN $800. Photos and videos are uploaded to our cloud for later access.

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Shared Boat

- Minimum two participants
- MXN $2,500 per participant

Private Tour

- 1 to 4 participants: MXN $15,000
- Additional participant: MXN $2,500
- Maximum 12 participants

To secure your spot on the night dive, please complete the form below. A secure page will open to submit your deposit. The remaining balance is paid on the day of the dive.