Mexico Diving Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The diving tourism market in Mexico is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 666.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11.3% is expected of Mexico diving tourism market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$314.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$666.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11.3%
Report Coverage
Mexico

Mexico diving tourism market highlights

  • The Mexico diving tourism market generated a revenue of USD 314.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 666.8 million by 2030.
  • The Mexico market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, scuba diving was the largest revenue generating diving type in 2023.
  • Scuba Diving is the most lucrative diving type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Diving tourism market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 314.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 666.8 million
Growth rate11.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentScuba diving
Fastest growing segmentScuba Diving
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationScuba Diving, Free Diving
Key market players worldwideThe Natural Travel Collection, Bluewater Travel, Scuba Travel, Divers Den, Dive Adventures Asia, ZuBlu, Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Mexico accounted for 6.9% of the global diving tourism market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. diving tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 666.8 million by 2030.

Scuba diving was the largest segment with a revenue share of 77.12% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Mexico diving tourism market based on scuba diving, free diving covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Mexico is a popular diving destination, attracting both domestic and international visitors. The demand for diving in Mexico is generally high, particularly in coastal areas with access to the ocean. In terms of diving type, both scuba diving and free diving are popular in Mexico.

Scuba diving is more commonly practiced. The availability of many diving shops and operators that offer scuba diving excursions to various locations around the country would likely drive the diving tourism market.

Some popular scuba diving spots in Mexico include Cozumel, Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta. In addition, while less popular than scuba diving, free diving has also gained a following in Mexico in recent years.

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Mexico diving tourism market size, by diving type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Mexico diving tourism market size, by diving type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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