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Certified Divers
Puerto Morelos Diving from Playa del Carmen – C-56 Wreck and Reef
A route-confirmed two-dive day from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Morelos, normally built around the C-56 wreck for qualified divers plus a protected national-park reef dive. Round-trip ground transportation is included.
Why choose Xico for this dive
PADI 5 Star Dive Center
Professional recreational diving and training from a PADI 5 Star Dive Center.
Wreck Route Matched to Your Experience
Xico compares certification, recent diving, buoyancy, depth comfort, conditions, and route logistics before confirming Mama Viña, Cozumel C-53, or Puerto Morelos C-56.
Real Dive Center Facilities
A physical dive center with showers, lockers, retail, rental gear, and diver facilities before and after the activity.
Insured Professional Operation
Required business, boat and vehicle insurance.
The experience
C-56 Wreck and Protected Reef in One Dive Day
Puerto Morelos offers a different dive day from Playa del Carmen. The advanced route is normally built around the C-56 wreck, followed by a second dive on a protected national-park reef. The combination gives you structure, history, artificial-reef life, and a natural coral site in the same trip.
Organized from Xico in Playa del Carmen
You meet at Xico and travel by vehicle to Puerto Morelos. We coordinate the transfer, local boat, guide, and confirmed route so you do not have to contact a second operator or arrange transportation yourself.
The Right Route Depends on Your Certification
Open Water divers can enjoy many Puerto Morelos reef sites. The deeper C-56 wreck normally needs Advanced Open Water or equivalent depth training, recent experience, and good buoyancy. We confirm whether the wreck route or a reef-focused route is appropriate before booking.
Why This Product Is Confirmed on Request
Boat space, park operations, transport, C-56 availability, certification, weather, and sea conditions all affect the final plan. Xico confirms the route, meeting time, inclusions, and current price before you commit, rather than selling a wreck that may not be available or suitable.
Simple logistics
How it works
Route and Diver Review
Send certification, last dive, logged dives, depth comfort, and preferred date so Xico can confirm C-56 or the correct reef route.
Meet at Xico
Complete paperwork, prepare equipment, and depart Playa del Carmen by vehicle.
Local Boat Briefing
Check in with the confirmed Puerto Morelos boat and review park, route, current, and wreck procedures.
First Dive
Dive the C-56 wreck when certification and conditions allow, or the confirmed first reef site.
Surface Interval
Rehydrate and prepare for the second national-park dive.
Second Reef Dive and Return
Complete the protected-reef dive, return to shore, and travel back to Xico.
Before you book
Plan your dive
Included
- 2 guided Puerto Morelos dives
- Round-trip ground transportation from Xico Dive Center
- Professional certified guide
- Confirmed local boat operation
- Water and light refreshments
- Locker, shower, and towels at Xico
Extras / not included
- Standard recreational rental gear
- Any route-specific item not included in the final confirmed quote
Requirements
- Open Water or higher for reef routes; Advanced Open Water or equivalent depth qualification normally required for C-56
- Open Water certification or equivalent for reef routes.
- Advanced Open Water or equivalent depth qualification normally required for the C-56 wreck.
- Recent diving experience and good buoyancy for the deeper wreck route.
- Final route subject to availability, park operations, and conditions.
Key details
- Meet at
- Xico Dive Center, Playa del Carmen
- Availability
- Currently unavailable
- Nitrox
- Complimentary for Nitrox-certified divers on suitable dive profiles, subject to availability.
- Preferred advanced route
- C-56 wreck plus protected reef
More trip details What to bring, check-in and departure information
What to bring
- Certification card
- Dive log or approximate experience history
- Swimsuit
- Dry clothes for the ground transfer
- Your own dive equipment if preferred
Arrival / check-in: This is an on-request route. Xico confirms the meeting time, transfer, local boat, expected return, and current price before booking.
Boat / transport: Ground transportation from Playa del Carmen to Puerto Morelos is included. The local boat and sites operate inside or around the Puerto Morelos National Reef Park.
Departure details: Meeting and return times depend on the confirmed local boat, ground transfer, park operations, route, traffic, and sea conditions.
Current status
Currently unavailable
This activity is not currently available for new bookings. Contact Xico and we can suggest the closest available alternative or tell you if the activity becomes available again.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Does the Puerto Morelos trip include the C-56 wreck?
The preferred advanced route is commonly the C-56 wreck plus a protected-reef second dive, but the final plan depends on certification, availability, sea conditions, national-park operations, and guide judgment. A reef-only route may be the correct option for some divers or dates.
What certification is required for Puerto Morelos diving?
Open Water or equivalent is enough for many reef sites. The deeper C-56 wreck route normally requires Advanced Open Water or an equivalent depth qualification plus recent experience and good buoyancy. Xico confirms the appropriate route before booking.
Is transportation from Playa del Carmen included?
Yes, the Xico product is organized from the dive center in Playa del Carmen and includes round-trip ground transportation for the confirmed Puerto Morelos dive day.
Is Nitrox available in Puerto Morelos?
Complimentary Nitrox is planned for certified divers when tanks are operationally available and the confirmed profile is suitable. Tell us your Nitrox certification when requesting availability. Air remains available when Nitrox is not appropriate or available.
How long is the Puerto Morelos dive day?
It is a half-day diving operation plus ground transportation from Playa del Carmen. The exact meeting and return times depend on the confirmed boat departure, route, traffic, park operations, and sea conditions.
Why is the Puerto Morelos route confirmed before booking?
The C-56 wreck, reef alternatives, boat space, park operations, transport, certification requirements, and weather can all affect the plan. Confirming those details prevents a diver from paying for a route that is not suitable or available.
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