Bahia Príncipe

Protected Area

Playa Tortuguera X'cacel-X'cacelito

Why dive here

With 417+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Bahia Príncipe offers some of Yucatán Cenotes's richest reef diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 417+ species recorded

CharacterReef dive · max 5-12m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Sometimes you just want an easy dive. No crazy currents, no deep deco, just a gentle cruise over a pretty reef, and that’s exactly what Bahia Príncipe delivers. We often hit it when we're shaking off travel or introducing someone to Caribbean diving because it’s so straightforward. You walk right in from the shore, fin out maybe fifty metres, and there’s the reef, topping out around 10 metres. The corals here are a mix of brain coral and starlet coral, punctuated by big barrel sponges. Not the most dramatic architecture you'll ever see, but healthy and full of life. We've spent ages watching French grunts schooling in the shade of coral heads, and the parrotfish here are always busy, especially the dark green ones. Keep an eye out for the shy brotula tucked into crevices; they’re a treat if you spot one. Visibility is usually around 20 metres, so you get a good long view of everything. It’s perfect for long, relaxed bottom times, just drifting and observing.