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Bull Shark Diving

Discover the Sharks in Playa del Carmen

Embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure with Only Bubbles, where the vibrant marine life of Playa del Carmen awaits.

Unmatched Dive Experiences

Meet the Bullsharks

Dive with Certified Experts

179$ USD

Overview

Bull Shark Diving in Playa del Carmen
Experience one of the most exhilarating shark encounters with our Bull Shark Diving excursion—departing from Cancun and heading to Playa del Carmen for an unforgettable adventure. This dive targets the famous congregation of large female bull sharks that frequent the Quintana Roo beaches.

Why Bull Shark Diving?

Bull sharks are drawn to this area by the constant influx of freshwater from nearby cenotes, which enriches the waters with nutrients and attracts abundant marine life. Additionally, Playa del Carmen is renowned for its thriving sea turtle population—a natural food source for these powerful predators.

Seasonal Highlights

The peak bull shark season runs from mid-November to February, with the best sightings typically starting in December. Dive in winter when these magnificent creatures are most active and visible.

Dive Details

  • Depth: 20–25 meters (66–82 feet)
  • Proximity: Just a 5-minute boat ride from shore
  • Experience: Enjoy a thrilling encounter in a dynamic underwater environment perfect for avid and experienced divers alike.

Please Note

While we strive to provide an incredible diving experience, sightings of bull sharks cannot be guaranteed due to natural variability. In the rare event that bull sharks are not encountered during your tour, please note that no refunds will be issued.

If you’re passionate about shark encounters, be sure to check out our Whale Shark Snorkeling adventures as well!

Dive into the excitement of bull shark diving and witness these formidable creatures in their natural habitat—a truly unforgettable experience awaits!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

This activity requires at least an Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent), and you must present a valid SCUBA certification card. You need at least 20 logged dives. Anyone with asthma, heart or brain conditions, high blood pressure, lung lesions, diabetes, epilepsy, or a history of surgery within the past year must provide a medical clearance signed by a physician specializing in their condition.

Please remember that you should wait 18–24 hours after diving before flying.

Itinerary

  • Check- in Cancun: 1:00 p.m.
  • Return to Cancun: Around 7:00 p.m.

Included/Not Included

INCLUDED:

  • Round trip transportation from Cancun
  • 1 tank dive with Bull Sharks with feeding
  • Equipment included (If you do not have your own equipment)
  • Wetsuit included (If you do not have your own wetsuit)
  • Tanks & weigths
  • Guide
  • Drinking purified water
  • Snack

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Photos (Optional)
  • Dive computer rent (Optional)
  • National Marine park fee (20 USD)

PRIVATE CHARTER BOAT OPTION

If you are interested in a private scuba diving charter boat option with pick up transportation included from your hotel, please Let Us Know.

Cancellation Policy

  • Bookings cancelled due to weather such us major storms or high wind speed, acts of mother nature or circunstances beyond our control will be rescheduled or subject to a full 100% refund.
  • 100% refund if you cancel with up to 72 hours in advance of your scheduled activity.
  • 50% refund if you cancel between 24 and 72 hours in advance of your activity.
  • If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled activity, no refund will be provided.
  • There is no reschedule option within 24 hours of your activity.
  • No show for any reason of your scheduled dives or course, including: ill health, flight delays/cancelations, hangovers, late arrivals; no refund will be issued, non-attendance incurs charges that have to be fully covered.
  • Refunds do not apply if you decide to interrupt your activity for any reason after it starts, including: seasickness, fear, ill health, ear problems/equalization issues, etc.
  • Failure to disclose medical conditions and/or refusal to comply with sufficient safety times before flying informed in the activity, will result in your dive being cancelled with no refund.

Reserve Your Dive Adventure

Book your unforgettable scuba diving experience in Playa del Carmen with ease. Fill out the form below to secure your spot with Only Bubbles, where adventure awaits beneath the waves.

What Our Divers Say

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Carie Boulanger

Frank and his crew are the best. He truly does care for your safety and not just trying making a buck. He was the best dive master. He went over in detail everything about your equipment and dives. A good review over that stuff never hurts. He even took great photos and gave them to us at no extra cost. We will definitely be using them again when we visit the area next. I get motion sickness easily so I wear a prescription patch for it. He also had dramamine in case I needed it. Being that the waters were a little rough , I decided to take one. Thankful I did because I didn’t get sick while others who never get sick were puking after the dives.

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Jonathan Derrick

Amazing team of dive instructors, super experienced, safe and fun! Thanks Frank!

Federico Manrupe

El servicio fue excelente!! Hice dos inmersiones con Francisco, en Punta Negra y San Miguel. Estuvieron muy bien las dos. Francisco de 10, siempre atento a cuestiones de seguridad, muy profesional, atento también a la fauna. En cuanto a este último punto, fue excelente, se pudo ver tiburón gato, tortuga, langostas, morena, pez piedra, pez globo, etc. Los recomiendo sin lugar a dudas.

Neville Fletcher

I had a day out with Fran in Cozumel, I can honestly say it was the best diving I have ever had. Fran couldn’t be more helpful and treated it as a training session and gave some valuable advice to us all. Definitely five stars and would recommend without hesitation. Nev from UK

Guillem Gv

Merci à Fran et à tout l’équipe, c’était génial! ⭐️

German Eduardo Granado Llovera

Al fin cumplí mi sueño de bucear todo fue extraordinario desde el Capitan a todos los chicos que hicieron posible esta experiencia a Fran López un instructor profesional, educado, paciente y muy muy bueno Gracias por todo

Embark on Your Scuba Adventure Today

Don’t miss the chance to explore the vibrant underwater world of Playa del Carmen. Book your unforgettable scuba diving experience with Only Bubbles and dive into adventure!