Playa Del Carmen

15 Best Playa del Carmen Scuba Diving

The dive bookings: standard reef mornings and the cenote caverns of Dos Ojos, which are anything but. Diving through sunbeams in a flooded cave is the dive people fly here for.

1.Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

Discover the stunning Cenote Dos Ojos with expert guides on this full-day tour from Playa del Carmen. Enjoy two breathtaking dives, Mexican lunch, and more.

“What an amazing, otherworldly experience 🤩 I expected a great dive and this one exceeded every expectation. It is my new favorite, and I can’t wait to come back for more. Pepe was fantastic with safety and explanations. The site was spectacular. Nothing was rushed,…”

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2.Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

Experience the magic of Cenote Kukulkan with personalized scuba diving tours from Playa del Carmen, guided by expert instructors and small groups for authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“The entire dive from beginning to end was absolutely amazing! There were only 4 divers so the group was smaller and more intimate. Our guide was out of this world! He was full of information not just about the dive but the history of the…”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

Experience beginner-friendly scuba diving in Riviera Maya with all gear included, transport, and professional guides. Perfect for first-timers seeking adventure.

★ 5.0

“First time scuba diving for both of us and we chose the right people to do it with! Carlos, Alex, and Juan were incredibly helpful and positive. We immediately got our friends to book an excursion with them. We only had one person become afraid…”

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4.Two reef discovery dives with professional instructor (no experience necessary)

Discover two coral reef explorations near Playa del Carmen with no experience needed, professional guidance, small groups, and all gear included for a safe, fun underwater adventure.

★ 5.0

“My dive instructor was very patient and thorough and really helpful. I enjoyed the crew we were with. My only wish is that there would have been photos as it was my first diving experience and I'm not sure that I'll be diving again.”

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5.PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya

Experience the Riviera Maya's underwater beauty with this beginner-friendly PADI Discover Scuba course, including classroom, pool, and open water dives in Playa del Carmen.

★ 5.0

“I thoroughly enjoyed my scuba diving experience. My diving instructor was kind & patient, and his encouraging words helped me get past sea sickness while I was on the ocean surface. Yes, if you are prone to sea sickness, I highly suggest you take Dramamine…”

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6.PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen

Discover Playa del Carmen's vibrant marine life with this beginner-friendly scuba experience. Learn, explore, and swim alongside tropical fish, turtles, and more.

★ 4.5

“Terrible experience. The training is for less than an hour and is very rushed. The practice "tank" is actually a 3ft resort pool in which we were taught to breathing and hand signs for about 20 minutes. There was no pool lesson on equalizing pressure…”

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7.Cozumel Dive Package – Certified Divers from the Riviera Maya (4 dives)

Explore Cozumel’s vibrant marine life with this 2-day certified diver package from Playa del Carmen, including 4 dives, transport, and local lunch.

★ 4.5

“Not Safe- This is my first negative review that I have ever written. We vacationed in Oct and knew the weather wouldn’t be perfect. There was a hurricane that hit 50mi north a week prior. We had booked 3-2tank morning dives. Our first dive was…”

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8.PADI Open Water Diver Course in the Riviera Maya

Discover the Riviera Maya PADI Open Water Diver Course, offering professional instruction, stunning coral reefs, and certification in just 4 days.

★ 5.0

“I just complete my open water dive course with Esteban here in Cancun and what an experience! A brilliant instructor who showed me some incredible dives in the area whilst training. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get their certification”

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9.Half-Day Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen for Small-Group

Experience Playa del Carmen’s vibrant marine life with a small-group scuba tour for all levels. Enjoy personalized guides, coral reefs, and underwater wildlife.

★ 5.0

“I had a very great experience! Anna our guide was absolutely perfect in everything. She made sure I could join the dive since my last one had been a good 6 years earlier. We had 2 different divings in 2 different spots. Both of them…”

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10.Scuba Diving in Cozumel or Playa del Carmen with Certificates

Experience top-tier snorkeling and reef exploration in Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, with expert guides, quality gear, and vibrant marine life—all for $153.

“Great experiance from start to finish! Everyone was very welcoming and super helpful. I hadn’t dived for a couple years and Ricardo was great with reintroducing and guiding me with all the equipment. He has great knowledge of the local area and just generally a…”

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11.PADI Open Water Diver Course in Playa del Carmen

Discover the PADI Open Water Diver course in Playa del Carmen—three days of learning, five boat dives, and underwater adventures on Mexico's Riviera Maya.

★ 5.0

“Whilst on holiday in Mexico I had a try dive with Muni. It was a very relaxed, rewarding and enjoyable experience. I then followed this up with official Padi Certification. The reefs we visited were great, lots of fish, Moray eels and even a stingray!…”

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12.Scuba Diving in Cenotes

Discover the magic of Mexico's cenotes through a comprehensive scuba experience from Playa del Carmen. Enjoy expert guides, stunning underwater landscapes, and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“Diving in the cenotes with Be diving was an amazing experience. My guide was Jon and he did a fantastic job of making me feel comfortable and making the experience enjoyable. Highly recommend anyone looking to dive in this area to choose this operation and…”

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13.Local Dive in Playa del Carmen

Experience certified diving in Playa del Carmen with small-group boat trips to local reefs, including the chance to see bull sharks, all with eco-conscious guides.

★ 5.0

“We did a boat dive in Playa and Cozumel. Bediving were very easy to work with and very thorough. We also did a refresher course with them before diving. We highly recommend using them if you’re in the area.”

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14.2-Tank Morning or Afternoon Dives in Playa del Carmen certified Divers Only

Explore Playa del Carmen's vibrant reefs with a certified 2-tank dive from SCUBA LIBRE. Perfect for experienced divers seeking authentic marine adventures.

★ 4.5

“All around great staff that was very accommodating for the new drivers on the boat. Very timely and safety conscious in and out of the water. We will use them again next visit.”

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15.Scuba Referral Dives & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

Experience guided scuba referral dives in Riviera Maya, with equipment, transfers, and beach relaxation at Maroma Beach. Perfect for certified divers seeking authentic underwater adventures.

★ 5.0

“As a beginner scuba diver, I had the pleasure to dive at Maroma Beach on 2 separate occasions in 2025. Each time, my dive master was ‘Mau’ (not sure on the spelling 🤪). Mau, Captain Eddy, and Gustavo provided top-notch service and support each time!…”

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More Playa del Carmen Scuba Diving

5.0Open Water Diver course PADI including underwater video3 days (approx.)$480.00 4.52 Tank Dive in Cozumel7 hours (approx.)$290.00 5.0Scuba Diving for Beginners Playa del Carmen or Tulum5 hours (approx.)$198.00 5.0Basic Diver – Bautismo4 hours (approx.)$145.00 5.0Discover Scuba Diving Course in Playa del Carmen with Two Coral Reef Dives8 hours (approx.)$169.00 5.0Open Water Diver 2-Day PADI Course in Playa del Carmen2 days (approx.)$299.00 4.0Cenotes 2-Tank Dive in Playa del Carmen/for certified divers only7 hours (approx.)$159.00 5.0Cenotes diving5 hours (approx.)$260.00 5.0Bull Shark Extreme – 1tank /Only for Certified Divers2 hours (approx.)$210.00 5.0Cenote Diving in Tulum A Thrilling Adventure for Certificates4 hours (approx.)$199.00 5.0Cenotes 2-Day Scuba Diving Package in the Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$351.00 4.9Cancun: MUSA Diving for certified divers morning dive trip3.5 hours$137 5.0Discover Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen – 2 dives$165 4.6Playa del Carmen: Guided Reef Diving for Certified Divers$142 5.01 day of diving in Cenotes price for 2 certified divers1 day (approx.)$392.13 5.0Private Scuba Diving in Cenote around Playa del Carmen6 hours (approx.)$250.00 5.0Cenote Diving – 2 Tank Dive Trip for Certified Divers7 hours (approx.)$149.00 5.0Try dive in beautiful Casa cenote for 2 people7 hours (approx.)$190.00 5.0Discover Scuba Diving PADI in Playa del Carmen including underwater video5 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0Diving in Cancun Underwater Museum of Art$240.00 5.0Try dive in Cozumel island7 hours (approx.)$200.00 3.3Scuba Dive in Playa del Carmen – 2 Dives (Certified divers)$110 5.03 days diving in cenotes for certified divers3 days (approx.)$540.00 4.5Cenote diving Dream Gate5 hours (approx.)$195.00