This beginner scuba experience introduces you to diving in Acapulco with an instructor and a small group of no more than ten travellers. You meet at a beach inside Hotel Alba Suites in the Las Playas area, get a briefing and your rental equipment, and head out for a boat dive around Roqueta Island. The outing lasts about four hours, with snacks and drinks provided, and you can upgrade to a longer experience with a second dive. It is built for people who have never dived, so you do not need a certification, but you must be at least ten years old, have moderate fitness and complete a health questionnaire before you go. The experience has a rating of 5.0 from 31 reviews on the booking page, with almost every reviewer giving five stars. It is a good choice if you want to see the water around Acapulco from below and have never tried scuba before.
Safety and eligibility
The minimum age is ten, and the activity is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Conditions such as asthma may prevent diving, so speak to a doctor before you book if you are unsure. You must not dive within 18 hours of flying, which matters if you are planning to travel the same day. The activity is not wheelchair accessible, and the group limit keeps the instructor ratio comfortable.
What is included
Rental dive equipment, an introduction from an instructor or divemaster, snacks and drinks and a professional guide are included. Souvenir photos are sold separately. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if you select them when you reserve, with some limits for single travellers in certain zones, so check the details on the booking page.
Planning
Book several days ahead, since small groups fill up and sea conditions can change the schedule. Bring a swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes, and avoid a heavy meal before the dive. If you enjoy the dive, certified divers can look at the two-tank boat dives that operators also run in Acapulco. Combine this with a quiet afternoon on the beach, or save the island day on La Roqueta for another morning.
What to expect
The experience
A briefing and equipment fitting on the beach, then a guided introductory boat dive around Roqueta Island.
Best time
Morning, when the sea is usually calmer.
How long
About four hours including the briefing and boat ride.
Tips
Complete the health questionnaire honestly, avoid flying within 18 hours of diving and book ahead for the small groups.
Quick picks
- Best for
- First-time divers who want a guided, equipment-included dive.
- Families
- Suitable for children aged ten and over with moderate fitness.
- Couples
- A shared first dive makes a memorable activity day.
- Pair with
- La Roqueta island day, a kayak tour or a beach afternoon.
- Time needed
- Half a day.
Good questions
Do I need a diving certification?+
No, this is an introductory dive for beginners, led by an instructor with rental equipment included. You do need moderate fitness and must complete a health questionnaire.
What is the minimum age?+
The minimum age is ten. Children must meet the health and fitness requirements.
Where does the dive start?+
You meet at a beach inside Hotel Alba Suites in the Las Playas area, about a five-minute walk from the hotel entrance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if you select them.
Is it safe if I fly soon after?+
Diving within 18 hours of flying is not recommended. Schedule your dive well before a departure flight.
How big are the groups?+
The maximum is ten travellers, which keeps the experience personal. Book ahead because places are limited.
