Scuba Kraken

Scuba Kraken is situated in the heart of Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, positioned only a short walk from the beach and the local skipper port. This central location makes it an ideal base for divers looking to access the diverse marine environments of the Riviera Maya, including the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.

The centre specialises in tailored, private diving experiences, catering to both those looking for their first underwater experience and seasoned divers seeking technical challenges. From the calm, shallow waters of the reef flats to the dramatic subterranean rivers of the cenotes, the variety of environments accessible from here is immense.

The team at Scuba Kraken is composed of experienced and patient professionals dedicated to high safety standards and personalised service. They focus on providing individual attention to every diver, ensuring that training and exploration are conducted at a pace suited to your specific comfort level.

As an affiliate of both PADI and SSI, the centre is equipped to provide a comprehensive range of certifications. Their expertise extends beyond basic training to specialised skills, including drift diving, wreck diving, and advanced buoyancy control.

A complete catalogue of PADI and SSI courses is available, starting from the Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver levels through to Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver. For those looking to professionalise their skills, the centre offers the Divemaster course.

Specialised training is a core part of their programme, with courses including PADI Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Drift Diver. They also offer Peak Performance Buoyancy training, Enriched Air (Nitrox), and specific skills such as Waves, Tides and Currents Diver. For those interested in the local environment, Underwater Naturalist and Fish ID courses are also available.

The centre provides full equipment hire for those not travelling with their own kit. This includes regulators, wetsuits, fins, and torches for night diving.

Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their no-decompression limits. The facility is set up to support various diving needs, ensuring you have the necessary gases and equipment for both reef and cenote excursions.

The reefs are home to a vibrant array of life, including colourful reef fish, angelfish, and moray eels. You will regularly encounter sea turtles and groupers (Epinephelus) patrolling the coral structures, as well as rays and large barracuda.

The underwater landscape is shaped by diverse corals and sea fans (Gorgoniidae). In the deeper sections and along the walls, you may see larger pelagics such as eagle rays.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants are found throughout the region, including various species of reef fish and crustaceans. The seasonal highlights include encounters with whale sharks from June to August, and bull sharks from mid-November to late February.

Diving in Cozumel is known for gentle currents that are highly conducive to drift diving. The water clarity remains high throughout the year, providing excellent visibility for both reef and wall diving.

Night diving is a popular option, particularly in coastal lagoons like Ojo de Agua, where the calm conditions allow for the observation of nocturnal marine life and bioluminescent organisms.