Cozumel Mini Submarine Underwater Scooter Excursion

Description

• EARLY RESERVATION is strongly recommended, especially for groups! 
• English-speaking certified guides!
• All necessary instructions and mini-submarine equipment are included!
• Rated No.1 Underwater Adventure in Cozumel!
• Anyone in your group may come along and watch from shore at no charge!

The meeting point for your Mini Submarine Cruise Excursion is just a short distance from the downtown pier and a short taxi ride from the other cruise piers. So your fun day is not far away!

The friendly staff will be waiting for you, check you in and then your adventure begins. You will have a quick orientation and then head into the water. Your highly trained, English-speaking guides will be with you at all times during this excursion.

The Cozumel mini-submarines are easy to maneuver underwater. The machines are also known as BOBs (breathing observation bubbles or BOSS breathing observation submersible scooters), underwater mini-subs, or sea scooters. They resemble a sort of bike that you sit down on, and hold on to the handlebars, the only difference is your head is inside a bubble. Your head will stay dry under the bubble and you can wear your glasses if you'd like!

The mini-subs work by using the Bell Principle which is simple physics - like a glass turned upside down in a bucket of water, there is an air pocket in the top of the glass. The bubble portion is where your head will be and the air is pumped into it continuously. It's the air pressure that keeps the water out! To get in the bubble you will take a few breaths and duck your head under the helmet with the assistance of the guide. The air pocket inside the helmet bubble also acts as a cork bobbing in the water - you will stay upright.

You can expect to see a variety of coral formations, colorful tropical fish, and other interesting marine life in the super clear, warm Caribbean waters. Get a unique underwater perspective like a professional SCUBA diver gets, except you do not need any prior training, certification, or long classroom dive studies to see it on the Cozumel Underwater Scooter Mini Submarines!!

Your time underwater will be about 30-35 minutes and when your "drive" is completed, you will return to shore to the beach area where you started. You may stay as long as you wish at the resort's beach area and use the showers, restrooms, and beach lounge chairs. There is also a restaurant you may purchase food and drinks from.

What is included?

• Certified and English-speaking Cozumel Mini Submarine Scooter cruise excursion guides
• All necessary Mini Submarine instructions
• Snorkel and SCUBA dive guide supervision at all times
• Ice-cold bottled water
• All necessary mini-submarine excursion equipment
• Use of the beach club before and after the tour

Excursion Notes

• The time spent underwater on your scooter is equivalent to a one-tank SCUBA dive, approximately 35min to 40min.
• The maximum depth is typically 10 feet.
• The maximum number of guests per departure is 5. If your group is larger, you may be able to get 2 consecutive departures to be together.
• Anyone in your group who would like to come and watch from the shore is welcome. There is no charge.
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

Your meeting location is just a 2-6 minute taxi ride away from any of Cozumel's cruise piers. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum participation age is 12 years old. The minimum height is 4ft (121.92 cm) and the maximum weight is limited to 300lbs.
• Guests with recent surgery (within 6 months), back/neck injuries, asthma or any other breathing issues, epilepsy, diabetes, heart/lung medical history or problems, expectant mothers, and those who are insulin dependent may not participate. Guests should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this activity is appropriate or not.
• Guests will enter the water, hold their breath, and duck their heads under the bubble. There is an air pocket inside the bubble where the head will be.
• Note that all guests will be required to fill out a medical waiver and the operator follows PADI guidelines.
• This excursion is not allowed for claustrophobic people.
• No one under the influence of alcohol, drugs, etc. will be allowed to participate.
• This Cozumel Mini Submarine Underwater Scooter Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.