Scuba diving in Sabalos

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    Dive centers offer dives on Sabalos
  • Diving from USD 70
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Diver level
Novice
Depth
Average: 5 m
Maximum: 14 m
Visibility
Average: 10 m
Maximum: 30 m

Sabalos received its name after the schools of Sabalos/Tarpon that can be seen here while diving Playa del Carmen reef. The reef consists of healthy hard and soft corals of different types. There are many kinds of colorful reef fish, including starfish, that can be seen in the area. Near the end of the dive divers will find a small cavern for exploration. Sabalos is one of the most demanding of the shallow reef dives due to the strong currents which are quite frequent. Thus, as soon as descended divers are advised to swim to where the reef meets the sand and stay close to the bottom. Also, in order to be more protected from the currents divers should move along the edge of the reef. 

When to go

Good conditions for scuba diving are available all year long.

Reachable from

Playa del Carmen

Liveaboards with trips to Sabalos

Dive center`s Special Offers

  • Playa del Carmen Fantasea Dive and Adventures

    Playa del Carmen plus Cenotes Package

    2 days / 4 dives, accommodation is available on request
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Royal Tulum

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives: purchase 5 dives, get 1 dive for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared betwen several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Riviera Maya & Yucatan

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives: purchase 5 dives, get 1 dive for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives: purchase 5 dives, get 1 free dive
  • Xcalak Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Grand Xcaret

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives (purchase 5 dives and get 1 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives package (purchase 5 dives, get 1 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Allegro Playacar

    Buy 5 Dives, Get 1 Dive for Free

    6 dives (purchase 5 dives, get 1 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen DM Diving

    Diving (by Days, 2 Dives per Day)

    Price of one day might vary with number of days you order. This product is for certified divers only. We offer two daily trips to the dive site. Morning dives: 8: 30- briefing, 9:00 departure; afternoon dives: 12: 30- briefing, 13:00 departure.
  • Playa del Carmen Fantasea Dive and Adventures

    Playa del Carmen plus Cozumel or Puerto Morelos Package

    2 days / 4 dives, accommodation is available on request
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Royal Tulum

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives: purchase 8 dives, get 2 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared betwen several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Riviera Maya & Yucatan

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives: purchase 8 dives and get 2 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives: purchase 8 dives, get 2 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Xcalak Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Grand Xcaret

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives (purchase 8 dives and get 2 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 Dives Package (purchase 8 dives, get 2 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Allegro Playacar

    Buy 8 Dives, Get 2 Dives for Free

    10 dives (purchase 8 dives, get 2 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Scuba Libre

    Diving Package: Arcos

    We recomend this diving package for divers who just love coral reefs and colorfull fishes. We know that Mexico offers a lot to see so this package is specially good for divers who are coming with non-diving fammily members as you can choos to make your dives in the morning or the afternoon depending on your other programs and will separate you from them only for 4 hours.Our stuff will prepaire the diving equipment for you in advance and make everithing possible to make your dives as comfortable as possible.
  • Playa del Carmen Scuba Libre Sandos Caracol Resort

    Diving Package: Arcos

    We recommend this diving package for divers who just love coral reefs and colorfull fishes. We know that Mexico offers a lot to see so this package is specially good for divers who are coming with non-diving fammily members as you can choos to make your dives in the morning or the afternoon depending on your other programs and will separate you from them only for 4 hours.Our stuff will prepaire the diving equipment for you in advance and make everithing possible to make your dives as comfortable as possible.
  • Playa del Carmen Scuba Libre Sandos Playacar Beach Resort

    Diving Package: Arcos

    We recommend this diving package for divers who just love coral reefs and colorfull fishes. We know that Mexico offers a lot to see so this package is specially good for divers who are coming with non-diving fammily members as you can choos to make your dives in the morning or the afternoon depending on your other programs and will separate you from them only for 4 hours.Our stuff will prepaire the diving equipment for you in advance and make everithing possible to make your dives as comfortable as possible. With this Diving Package you will have the chance to visit the following dive sites: Punta Venado, Mama Vina, Barracuda, Sabalos, Inna, Tortugas, Jardines, Cueva, Chun-Zumbul, Moc-Che, Pared Verde, Los Arcos, Cerebros.
  • Playa del Carmen Aqua Excursions (The Royal)

    Diving (by Days, 2 Dives per Day)

    Price of one day might vary with number of days you order. Whereas you are an experienced or a begginer diver, we can take you diving to the greatest spots of the Riviera Maya so you can discover the underwater treasures of the Riviera Maya!
  • Playa del Carmen Aqua Excursions (Porto Real)

    Diving (by Days, 2 Dives per Day)

    Price of one day might vary with number of days you order. Whereas you are an experienced or a begginer diver, we can take you diving to the greatest spots of the Riviera Maya so you can discover the underwater treasures of the Riviera Maya!
  • Playa del Carmen Aqua Excursions (Viva Wyndham Azteca)

    Diving (by Days, 2 Dives per Day)

    Price of one day might vary with number of days you order. Whereas you are an experienced or a begginer diver, we can take you diving to the greatest spots of the Riviera Maya so you can discover the underwater treasures of the Riviera Maya!
  • Playa del Carmen Aqua Excursions (Viva Wyndham Maya)

    Diving (by Days, 2 Dives per Day)

    Price of one day might vary with number of days you order. Whereas you are an experienced or a begginer diver, we can take you diving to the greatest spots of the Riviera Maya so you can discover the underwater treasures of the Riviera Maya!
  • Playa del Carmen Fantasea Dive and Adventures

    Playa del Carmen plus Cenotes plus Cozumel or Puerto Morelos Package

    3 days / 6 dives, accommodation is available on request
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Royal Tulum

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives: purchase 12 dives, get 4 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared betwen several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Catalonia Riviera Maya & Yucatan

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives: purchase 12 dives, get 4 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers.
  • Puerto Aventuras Pro Dive Mexico - Dreams Puerto Aventuras

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives: purchase 12 dives, get4 dives for free. This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Xcalak Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Grand Xcaret

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives (purchase 12 dives and get 4 free dive). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Royal Hideaway Playacar

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives package (purchase 12 dives, get 4 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Pro Dive Mexico - Occidental Allegro Playacar

    Buy 12 Dives, Get 4 for Free

    16 dives (purchase 12 dives, get 4 free dives). This product is for certified divers only. Can be shared between several divers
  • Playa del Carmen Aqua Excursions (Viva Wyndham Azteca)

    Cenote Diving (2 Dives)

    Price of one day might vary with number of days you order. Whereas you are an experienced or a begginer diver, we can take you diving to the greatest spots of the Riviera Maya so you can discover the underwater treasures of the Riviera Maya!

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