Bull Shark Diving Experience – Playa del Carmen
Join us for one of the Riviera Maya’s most thrilling and professionally guided scuba diving experiences: diving with wild bull sharks off the coast of Playa del Carmen. This extraordinary dive is offered during the shark season (November–February) and brings you face to face with these majestic apex predators in a safe, respectful, and conservation-focused setting.
We’ve partnered with Saving Our Sharks, a leading local marine conservation organization, to ensure that every aspect of this dive follows the highest safety, ecological, and educational standards. For over 13 years, we’ve been offering this dive to certified divers worldwide, with a 100% safety record, exceptional guides, and a team deeply committed to marine preservation.
Whether you’re choosing the observation dive or the more intense feeding dive, this is a one-tank, deep-water experience (70–80 ft / 21–24 m) that will leave you speechless.
Different Types of Cenote Experiences for Snorkeling
Pickup: 8:15 AM from your hotel
Meeting in Playa del Carmen: 9:00 AM
Boat departs: 9:20 AM
Dive ends & return: Around 10:20 AM
Includes: Round-trip transportation, dive gear, tanks, dive, and wristband
- Meet at the dive shop: $195 USD per person
- With round-trip transportation from Cancun, Puerto Morelos, or Petempich: $225 USD
- From Costa Mujeres: $265 USD
- Add-on: Private instructor from $98 USD
- Nitrox (certified divers only): $13 USD per tank
Optional Add-on:
- Add a second reef dive in Playa del Carmen’s National Marine Park after the observation dive for a complete morning of diving.
Pickup: 8:30 AM
Meeting at dive shop: 9:15 AM
Briefing by Octavio (shark feeder): 10:00 AM
Boat departs: 10:30 AM
Return to hotel: 12:00 PM
Pickup: 1:00 PM
Meeting: 2:00 PM
Boat departs: 3:00 PM
Return: 4:45 PM
Meet at the dive shop: $220 USD per person
With round-trip transportation from Cancun, Puerto Morelos, or Petempich: $285 USD
From Costa Mujeres: $305 USD
Add-on: Private instructor from $110 USD
Nitrox: $15USD per tank
Mandatory black full wetsuit rental: $15 USD
SOS wristband: $15 USD
Mandatory: All divers must wear a long black wetsuit (no exceptions).
- Morning Feeding Dive + Cenotes
- Dive first, then explore two cenotes in the jungle.
- Afternoon Feeding Dive + Morning Cozumel
- Two dives in Cozumel via speedboat in the morning, then return for the feeding dive in the afternoon.
- Morning Cenotes + Afternoon Feeding Dive
- Experience the mystical cenotes in the morning, then dive with sharks in the afternoon.
All combos include transportation and logistics handled by our staff.
Dive gear, tanks, weights
Round-trip transportation from your hotel (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Costa Mujeres, etc.)
Boat ride, dive, and surface support
PADI-certified instructors
Shark behavior briefing with Octavio or Sergio
Professional shark feeders, safety divers, photographer, and dive masters onboard
Safety-focused logistics
Certification card (mandatory)
Towel, swimsuit, dry clothes
No fluorescent or clear fins, jewelry, or shiny objects
Long black wetsuit (available for rent if needed)
Bull Shark
Awe inspiring dives and tours
This snorkeling adventure is one of the most spectacular experiences in the world, as we encounter the largest gathering of whale sharks globally during their annual migration from mid-May to September 17 (the last permitted day by federal law).
FAQs – Bull Shark Diving
Absolutely. We’ve run this dive for 13+ years with a flawless safety record, strict protocols, and a highly trained team.
Open Water Certified divers with at least 20 logged dives can participate. Comfort at depth and good air control are essential.
Bright or shiny equipment can startle sharks. Only black wetsuits and dark gear are allowed for safety and control.
Yes, but for feeding dives, filming is only permitted with stable buoyancy. SOS wristbands and a media fee apply.
Yes. Nitrox and 100cc tanks are available upon request and are ideal for divers with higher air consumption.
Each dive includes a shark feeder, 1–2 safety divers, a guide monitoring divers, and a photographer.
Yes, round-trip transportation is included from any hotel in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Costa Mujeres, and Riviera Maya.
Yes! You can add a reef dive at Playa del Carmen’s National Marine Park.
Yes! We offer combos where you dive Cozumel in the morning via speedboat and return for a shark dive in the afternoon.
Yes! Combine your feeding dive with a cenote adventure in the morning or afternoon depending on your schedule.
Bull sharks are present from November to February.
Yes. Our work with Saving Our Sharks ensures respectful, conservation-driven interactions that support shark research.
Yes. Private guides are available for couples or groups who prefer a one-on-one experience.
Approximately 70–80 feet (21–24 meters).
It is highly recommended. We can assist with daily DAN coverage if needed.