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Scuba Diving at MUSA: A Unique Underwater Museum Experience with Pocna Dive Center
4.9
95 Ratings
Isla Mujeres
Pocna Dive Center is the only 5-star PADI IDC center on Isla Mujeres. All of our instructors and guides are trained to the highest standard. Safety is a huge priority of ours, as is delivering an experience of a lifetime. Prepare to be blown away by the beauty that lies under the waves!
Pocna Dive Center is the only 5-star PADI IDC center on Isla Mujeres. All of our instructors and guides are trained to the highest standard. Safety is a huge priority of ours, as is delivering an experience of a lifetime. Prepare to be blown away by the beauty that lies under the waves!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Pocna Dive Center - PADI 5 Star IDC Center / PADI 5 Star Resort - An unforgettable two-tank dive tour to the world-famouse MUSA (the underwater museum) and a section of the reef system called Manchones. Both sites are located off the Southern tip of Isla Mujeres. There are over 450 statues and growing at MUSA and there are various ones scattered…
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Pocna Dive Center - PADI 5 Star IDC Center / PADI 5 Star Resort - An unforgettable two-tank dive tour to the world-famouse MUSA (the underwater museum) and a section of the reef system called Manchones. Both sites are located off the Southern tip of Isla Mujeres. There are over 450 statues and growing at MUSA and there are various ones scattered around Manchones reef. At both sites you can expect to see a wonderful array of tropical marine life including a variety of corals, fish species, turtles, rays and crustaceans. Cost includes donation for the upkeep and growth of MUSA, fruit, and water on the boat.
This option is for certified divers only. For uncertified diver options, you will need to take a Discover Scuba Diver Class.

What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Refreshments on the boat
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Refreshments on the boat
What's Not Included
- Please inquire if additional refresher courses are required.
- Please inquire if additional refresher courses are required.
Location
Pocna Dive Center - PADI 5 Star IDC Center / PADI 5 Star Resort
Matamoros
All tours meet in the Pocna Dive Center Office inside the Selina Hostel.
Please remember to bring sun protection and apply your reef-safe sunscreen before boarding the boat.
Once on the boat, sunscreen application is no longer allowed in order to protect the delicate ecosystem of the national park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(95 Ratings)
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Gerardalbaiges
Sep 23, 2025
Muse was too much - Very curious diving experience, visiting sculptures underwater is something very original and in few places with such an extension. Nefi an excellent divemaster and captain OSiris a master. All very well and with very good company
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550drews
Sep 4, 2025
Great Dive and Amazing Team. - Our time with Reuben and Toni at the Center was a highlight of our Cancun trip. We did a quick refresher course with Reuben and Toni then went to MUSA and a nearby reef. The whole team was professional, fun to be with and incredibly knowledgeable. Reuben is simply an excellent instructor. Book a dive with Pocna. You will have a great experience
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Shymae2025
Aug 14, 2025
The kind of instructor who changes how you see the water - I came to PocNa for my first dive after certification—only my 5th dive ever—and my very first saltwater experience. I arrived with that mix of excitement and nerves you get when you’re about to try something new.
That’s when I met Ruben. Patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and with a gift for blending warmth and gentle challenge, he guided me into the ocean in a way that felt both safe and fun. With each bubble, my confidence grew. I enjoyed my first two dives so much that I signed up again the very next day!
By my 8th dive, I had a deeper understanding of myself, my gear, and the ocean. Ruben has a rare ability to meet you exactly where you are—whether you’re a brand-new diver or seasoned—and help you grow beyond what you thought possible. If you’re diving in Isla Mujeres, book with Ruben. It’s an experience you’ll carry with you long after you surface.
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A3581hgmichaelf
Aug 3, 2025
Exceptional dive shop, people, and experiences. - I spent a week diving with Pocna; doing fun dives, certification trainings (AOW and Rescue), and specialty trainings (Peak Buoyancy and Emergency Oxygen). We did training dives in the pool and at the beach, and dove to a shipwreck, a cave, the underwater museum, and many different reefs. We did a night dive, a navigation dive, a drift dive, and others.
I am so pleased I found Pocna, and decided to partner with them for this incredible experience. I met several captains, many dive guides, and most of the office staff, and had only great experiences with every person in their operation. Everyone spoke exceptional English, but also entertained my attempts at Spanish, in an educational and enjoyable way.
Some of the rental gear is beginning to get a little tired, but they keep it all clean, functional, and maintained to high safety standards.
Everyone involved with Pocna seems to be passionate about the island, the dive shop, and the waters they work in.
I would recommend them to anyone and everyone; from snorkelers, to first time divers, to someone looking for adventure or advanced training.
I can’t wait to visit again.
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Q3660zwemilieg
Aug 2, 2025
MUSA y Manchones - The ride with Lily was great. The support was professional and the equipment in good condition. Open Water Dives in MUSA and Monchones
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Wanderwoman512
Jul 28, 2025
Sea Sisters Rising - Isla Mujeres from Below the Surface - I’ve done nearly 300 dives across the globe, and never, not once, have I had an experience like this. An all-woman dive trip? Increíble. Organized by the amazing Elena at Poca Dive Center in Isla Mujeres, this day was a true celebration of sisterhood, sea, and scuba.The energy was espectacular. Every woman on the team brought something special to the day.Elena, nuestra organizadora increíble.Lyli, nuestra guía tan atenta y capaz.Lucia, la fotógrafa talentosa que capturó cada momento.Sarah, Denice, Luchy, y Henmimia, todas aportando alegría, apoyo, y comunidad.Y claro, el Capitán Juan. Sin él, todavía estaríamos en el muelle. Gracias por llevarnos y regresarnos con seguridad.
We had a great mix of divers. Some were highly experienced, including at least three dive masters, and a few were brand new, working on their certificación. Seeing new women enter the dive world always fills me with hope. It is the closest thing to being in space, and everyone deserves the chance to explore it.
After the dives, we returned to the shop for a group lunch and shared stories of our favorite dive locations. The most common answer was México, por supuesto. It really is something special.
And just when I thought the day could not get better, the team surprised us with a raffle for a brand new máscara de buceofrom CRESSI. If you know, you know. My current mask had been giving me trouble since it was not borrowed, and my own gear is back home. This was supposed to be my one dive day during my MX trip. So imagine my shock when they pulled my name. Donna. I still have the little papelito. The entire table erupted in cheers and applause. It was a moment I will never forget. I have been snorkeling with my new mask several times since, and it is increíble.
To sum it up, this was a once in a lifetime experience that I hope inspires more to come. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE AN ALL-WOMEN LIVEABOARD TRIP. WITH A WOMAN CAPTAIN. ¿DÓNDE ESTÁN LAS CAPITANAS? CALLING ALL WOMEN BOAT CAPTAINS. ARE YOU IN?
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Chase
Jul 23, 2025
Great experience - Great experience! We have a 4 year old snorkeling with us and the staff were super friendly and helpful the whole time. I stupidly lost my GoPro when diving and they magically found it for me.
The sites we went for diving and snorkeling were great, too. Strongly recommend them。
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Katherine
Jul 18, 2025
Best diving with Poc na dive shop ! - This is an excellent dive shop. I’ve had over 150 dives and the dive master Nefi, was first rate and boat captain Jose was also very professional. The Jardines dive was our favorite with abundant marine life, nurse shark, turtles and many other cool sightings. I’ve had over 150 dives and this was right up there in terms of marine life, visibility and beauty.
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Savannahg814
Jun 5, 2025
Such a fun experience and great trainers! - Lydia was our diving instructor and she was AMAZING!! As first time divers, she was very patient with us, explained in great detail, and was very encouraging along the way. Highly recommend her. Our dive was beautiful - seeing the statues and marine life up close is surreal. Definitely worth it!
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431tiffanyb
Mar 7, 2025
Down for the Scuba ! - What an amazing experience! I had not been diving for many years and needed a refresher. I was pretty nervous "JAVI" Javier Alvarez my dive instructor, was amazing patient and helped me to feel safe and comfortable. The dive shop and facilities were beautiful. The dive at MUSA was unique and nothing like I had never experienced. Isla Mujeres is now a favorite destination, and I am definitely returning to Pocna Dive Center for dives in the future
Tiffany Portland Oregon
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