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Flying Cloud Hotel

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Flying Cloud Hotel

3 star hotel
Km 54 Camino Costero Mahahual – Xcalak, 77940 Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico
4 rooms
FREE Internet

XTC Dive Center

PADI 5 star dive center
Onsite
Max 8 divers per guide

Package highlights

  • Flying Cloud Hotel is the place to go for unforgettable dives with manatees - all within the crystal clear waters of a protected marine reserve
  • One for the environmentally-conscious traveller, this colourful beachfront retreat offers authentic access to a rich ecosystem far from the crowds
  • With only four rooms, expect a highly personal experience where you get to know the staff who call Flying Cloud Hotel home
  • Post-dive, make use of complimentary kayaks and SUP to go explore the mangroves
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Date of last update:Apr 21, 2023

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Booking process

1. BOOKING

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2. CONFIRMATION

We usually get back to you within 24 hours to confirm that your booking is final

3. 48H FREE CANCELLATION PERIOD

You then have 48 hours to take care of other travel arrangements. Your credit card will only be charged after that period

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  • 48 hours after booking confirmation: 100%

Cancellation fee

Free cancellation for 48h after confirmation

  • 5.0% of the total booking amount will be charged if you cancel more than 21 days prior to arrival
  • 100.0% will be charged if you cancel less than 21 days prior to arrival

Explore diving around the Flying Cloud Hotel

Best dive sites in Yucatán Peninsula

Punta Cancun – This is a popular spot with divers and provides access to several dive sites and some healthy coral reefs. Located at the eastern end of Cancun's hotel zone, the reefs contain colorful coral formations and you can hang out with a diverse array of marine life, including barracuda, rays and sharks. Punta Nizuc – This site is famous for its snorkeling and diving, thanks to an offshore reef that is rife with abundant marine life. Depths average 10 m/30 ft and the great visibility makes this a spectacular spot where divers meet lobster, groupers, rays, sergeant majors and a host of other marine life. At Punta Nizuc art meets coral reef conservation and divers can visit a statue of a young girl lying in a coral garden. She’s part of an underwater museum, Museo Subacuático de Arte, that’s well worth exploring. Playa del Carmen, Akumal and Tulum – South of Cancun, Playa del Carmen is a bustling town with a European vibe. Akumal and Tulum are seaside villages that offer a glimpse into the Yucatan of yesterday. Generally, the dive sites here are shallow with excellent visibility, and boat rides are as short as five minutes. You’re likely to see turtles, barracuda, stingrays, lobsters and nurse sharks. Pared Verde – Sloping rivers of sand divide sections of the wall which is well populated with coral, sponges and myriad macro invertebrates. Depths to 40 m/130 ft are possible and the currents can be strong. Larger pelagic species are frequently seen here, given the reef’s location in the middle of a sandy plain. Cenotes – If you want to try something truly special, dive a cenote. These deep, freshwater-filled sinkholes formed when the roofs of limestone caverns collapsed and filled with water. The Yucatan’s elaborate cenotes have intricate cave systems and underground tunnels that draw divers from around the globe. Many cenotes boast pristine turquoise waters and a beautiful array of stalagmites and stalactites formed over millions of years.
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Snorkeling in Yucatán Peninsula

Non-divers will find plenty of reasons to enter the water in the Yucatan Peninsula. From shore, you’ll be able to access the region’s best reefs and even take a dip in a cenote. If you happen to be in the area from June to September, make sure to take a day trip to Isla Mujeres to snorkel with whale sharks. There are also trips to the deep sea for snorkeling with sailfish for something a little different.

Dive Center

Highlights

  • XTC Dive Center offer a huge selection of varied dive sites within 30 minutes boat ride, whether it's swim throughs, buzzing reefs, epic formations or deep walls
  • This is the place to go if you want a face-to-face diving encounter with manatees in crystal clear waters within the stunning and pristine Xcalak Marine Reserve
  • Located next door to Floating Cloud, this is a great choice for environmentally-minded divers seeking world-class diving, rustic lodging and easy logistics
  • Special trips are available to swim with American crocodiles and to dive at the famous Chinchorro banks, the largest coral atoll on the Great Maya Reef

Description

XTC Dive Center offers dozens of fantastic scuba dive sites within five to 30 minutes by boat from the dive center pier. 

Whether you want to dive with American crocodiles, encounter manatees, explore deep and shallow walls, huge tongue and groove formations, swim throughs or buzzing coral reefs, you'll find it here. The dive center is located on the beach, literal steps from your room. So, expect to step out of city life and into a beach paradise designed for divers, by divers. 

As an added bonus, the team offer access to the lesser-known Banco Chinchorro (additional cost), the largest coral atoll on the Great Maya Reef. This is the most extensive reef system in Mexico and has been declared a national marine sanctuary. However, "regular" boat dives take place in Xcalak Marine Reserve which is also a designated marine park. 

 

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DIVING SERVICES

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Dive Center Facilities

  • Wi-Fi (Free)
  • Parking
  • Onsite Training Pool
  • Onsite Classroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • Retail Shop
  • Waterfront Location
  • Dive Boat
  • Onsite Accommodation
  • Food & Drinks

PADI membership level

  • Padi Tecrec Facility
  • Padi 5 Star Idc Resort

Resort Description

Flying Cloud Hotel is a remote diver's heaven just north of Xcalak, situated on one of Mexico's idyllic white sand beaches and overlooking the Caribbean Sea. 

This pocket-sized four room hotel is one of the southernmost diver's resorts on the Mexican-Caribbean Coast. Situated only a few miles north of the border with Belize and a world away from the urban hustle and bustle, it's a great choice for divers seeking manatee encounters. For those searching for the thrill of a lifetime, special trips are available for snorkelling with the American crocodile!

The hotel is located within a National Park, established in 2000 in order to stave off mass-tourism development  and the ecological impacts that result from them. So, visitors to this rustic (that means no A/C) and colourful paradise will discover a rich and unique ecosystem far away from the crowds of Cancún and the Riviera Maya. 

While meals are not included in this package, The Coral Bar & Grill, open from 7am until 10 pm (located in the dive center), will be able to supply you with a good variety of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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How to get there

Arrival

  • The best airport to fly into is Cancun, which is 5 hours drive from the resort. 
  • The best way to reach the resort is by taxi. We can arrange this for you in advance if you add this option to your booking at checkout (additional cost, advance notice required). 
  • Please let us know if you have additional baggage beyond one piece each, so we can ensure your transfer has adequate space. 
  • Check in time is 12 pm. 

Departure

  • Check out time is 10 am. 
  • The best way to get back to the airport is by taxi, which we can arrange for you in advance (additional cost, advance notice required). 

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