Top Playa del Carmen Scuba Diving

You don’t need time-consuming training or expensive certification to experience the vivid colors and magical weightlessness of the underwater world in safety. Created by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), this Discover Scuba Diving experience will have you exploring shallow waters in just a day, with an instructor close at hand at all times. Small groups (maximum four people) mean you’ll learn plenty about the ocean and its wildlife too.

Dive the spectacular coral reefs off Playa del Carmen on a 2-tank dive trip that includes a deep dive and a drift dive. You'll descend to the coral reef at two different sites and depths, enjoying a 40-minute surface interval aboard the dive boat. With both morning and afternoon departures available, this 2-tank dive is great way to experience the gorgeous reef, fish, and wildlife of the northern hemisphere's largest reef system.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, consider this comprehensive PADI certification course in Playa del Carmen. The three-day program includes classroom training, two pool dives, two cenote dives, and two open water dives in the Caribbean Sea. Trainings take place in the mornings, leaving plenty of time to explore more of the area in the afternoon and evenings. After completing the course, you are qualified to dive anywhere in the world up to 60 feet. Hotel pickup and drop-off every day is included. 

Try scuba diving in Playa del Carmen with a full-day Discover Scuba Diving course that lets you experience scuba without a certification. You'll learn the basics of dive theory and technique, try out your skills in a pool, then dive at two different locations on Playa del Carmen's gorgeous coral reef system. This PADI-designed Discover Scuba Diving course includes all necessary equipment for a hassle-free introduction to the world of scuba.

Playa del Carmen is located along the Great Mayan Reef and has access to some of the most impressive dive sites in the Mexican Caribbean. This tour maximizes your chances of marine sightings with two thrilling scuba dives at two equally spectacular destinations. Accompanied by a PADI divemaster, dive up to depths of 45 feet (14 m), admire the stunning corals, and look out for angel fish, moray eels, and sea turtles.

Explore coral reefs, ancient history, and nature in the Riviera Maya on an combination tour that features some of the best of Yucatan in a single day. Snorkel through the coral reef in the Caribbean Sea, visit the Tulum archeological site, and swim in a cenote, then explore a limestone cave and take a jungle walk. This tour includes entrance fees, a buffet lunch, and door-to-door transport from hotels in Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

Travel through the Mayan jungle on this action-packed all-day guided tour. Hop on your own ATV (or ride along with a driver) and head to a cenote, an underwater pool, where you can take a refreshing dip. Then fly above the treetops on a ziplining course. A local Mayan lunch is included. Only those 18 years old and above are permitted to drive their own ATV.

Swim alongside whale sharks in the Caribbean Sea on this 6-hour tour from Cancun. These gentle giants arrive in large numbers around the Yucatan Peninsula every summer. Slip on snorkel gear and marvel at your proximity to these fish that can grow as long as 43 feet (13 meters)! After your memorable swim, sail to Isla Mujeres’ Playa Norte for a beachside lunch. Hotel transport from Cancun and the Riviera Maya included. Don’t miss this unique experience available from May to September only.

The Yucatan Peninsula offers visitors a treasure trove of history, from the pre-Columbian archeological sites of the Maya civilization, to 16th century towns settled by the Spanish. Experience this history firsthand with a full-day tour from Cancun or the Riviera Maya. See the ancient Maya site Chichen Itza (admission not included) the pyramid of Kukulcan, and explore the architecture in Valladolid. After a busy day exploring, refresh yourself in the waters of the Saamal, and enjoy a delicious buffet meal.

Snorkel and swim in the Caribbean Sea and a freshwater cenote on a half-day tour from Cancun. Your guide first takes you to a snorkeling spot in the Caribbean to look for sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. Next, you continue into the rain forest to a nature park with an extensive underground river system. There you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the cenote for a quintessential experience in the Yucatan of Mexico. Includes snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Catch a ride to the largest jewelry store in the Caribbean and receive a gift of a personalized steel pendant. Look for the perfect sparkly reminder of your trip and admire the handicrafts being created by the vendors. Depending on the tour, visit the Malecon las Americas in Cancun or the Hacienda Jalisco and the 5th Avenue of Playa del Carmen.

Explore the stunning cenotes of Playa del Carmen on a small-group diving tour. Dive into the crystal clear waters and discover the underground caves and tunnels filled numerous fish species, stalactites, and stalagmites. Embark on two dives, a classical and special cenote, with a break for lunch at a Mexican restaurant (included) in between dives.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Arrive at first time in the morning to take amazing photos with the archeological site almost for yourself, walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Visit the colonial town of Valladolid, stop at a cenote for a refreshing swim and enjoy a typical buffet lunch with vegetarian options. Hotel pick up available from Cancún, Rivera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras & Tulum Visit to Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with free time to enjoy the place, buy souvenirs, take photos, etc. Have a great insight to the Mayan culture with this full day guided tour and choose the option that suits you best.

Take an off-road romp in the jungle beyond Playa del Carmen on this half-day excursion. Drive or ride in a 2-person buggy and follow a guide first into scenic parts of the Playa del Carmen not frequented by tourists, before bouncing and bumping your way into the jungle. Wash off the grime during a swim at a gorgeous underground cenote and journey to an authentic Maya village. This small-group tour is limited to 14 passengers, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention. Hotel transport is included on this family-friendly outing.

After a short scuba diving lesson, head out on a boat to the second largest barrier reef system in the world, where you can see the colorful corals and abundant marine life of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. All equipment, including tanks, wetsuit, and gear, is included. After the dive, have snacks and refreshments at a local restaurant before heading back to your Riviera Maya hotel.

Explore the underwater world of the Riviera Maya on this PADI Discover Scuba Diving course in Playa del Carmen. Learn scuba diving theory, complete a pool session, and do your first dives in the company of an experienced instructor. All equipment and instruction provided, no experience necessary. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, there's no better place than in the crystal-clear waters of Playa del Carmen. With this 3-day PADI dive experience, you get the basic theory and skills you need to get started as a diver. Along the way, enjoy multiple pool dives, instructor-led sessions, and open water dives in the ocean. Best of all, you walk away from this diving experience with Open Water Diver certification—included.

Playa del Carmen draws divers from around the world to explore its colorful reefs and crystal clear sea—sights that are often inaccessible if you're not a certified diver. With this beginner-friendly guided divining excursion, you can get get into the water, even if you're not certified. With this daylong introduction to diving, cover basic diving skills, get tips from a PADI-certified instructor, and explore the waters off of Playa del Carmen.

Go scuba diving in an subterranean cenote during this diving tour, which includes the use of two air tanks. In the company of a cavern guide, enjoy long-range visibility in caverns that contain stalagmites and stalactites, as well as other unusual rock formations. This tour, for certified divers only, limits groups to just four participants to ensure your safety and comfort.

Experience Cozumel’s brilliant Caribbean waters on this scuba adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by boat with a multilingual certified scuba instructor and explore one of the largest reef systems in the world. Marvel at amazing coral heads and marine life, and enjoy complimentary snacks, fruit, bottled water, and access to scuba equipment.

Though there's lots of worthwhile diving on the Yucatán Peninsula, there's only one place where you can dive in an underwater museum. With this diving excursion, strap on your gear, and experience MUSA—Cancun's underwater art museum—complete with more than 500 underwater sculptures to explore. Whether you rent dive gear, at your own expense, or bring your own, this tour is a great value—with tanks, two dives, and a guide to lead the way all included.

Explore two Mexican cenotes, Dos Ojos and the Bat, on this guided all-day scuba diving tour. Basic certification is required in order to dive, but the clear, shallow waters are ideal for beginner divers. Plus, a professional team of tour guides and diving instructors will be on hand to offer instruction. Inside the cenotes, view the stalactites, stalagmites, and flying bats.

Certified divers enjoy easy access to the waters of Cozumel on a round-trip tour from Playa del Carmen hotels. Rather than navigate on your own to an inefficient ferry, hop on a speed boat and explore the ocean at your own pace. In addition to complimentary use of tanks and gear, snacks and beverages are provided between dives.

Let’s make Cenote Diving the highlight activity of your stay in Mexico. We offer unforgettable dives inside the magical world of Cenotes. Safety is key to our operation. Each dive is under the supervision of an experienced, certified, and passionate guide. Cenotes are addictive. Once you discover the Mayan underwater world, we know you will be back for more. After a few dives, you might become a Cenote Guy yourself. Let the passion guide you !!