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.

“We did the Barbie Line and Bat Cave with Pepe and had an awesome time! We learned so much and had so much fun. Pepe is so patient and knowledgeable and fun, we would like to do more dives with him! The trip lasted from…”

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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

“The dive masters were so great at explaining everything you need to know and making you feel so comfortable, especially if you’ve never done it before. They are extremely attentive and truly try their best to ensure you enjoy your day!”

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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

“A Must Do! My son and I choose to do this while in vacay and it was the best part of our whole vacation. Staff was friendly, communicative, and very professional! Not only do they show you the reef and all the amazing things swimming…”

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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

“One of the finest life experiences ever ! The corals are a beauty ! I was a first timer and they took due care of me. Wearing the BCD (buoyancy control device) while training in the swimming pool breathing under water, I thought I would…”

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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

“My buddy and I booked a two tank boat dive through the Pro Dive shop and it was breathtaking. David was an exceptional guide, showing us the beautiful life of the sea and spotting the sharks as well as other captivating marine life in the…”

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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

“My 11 year old son and I met Alexia and Diana at the Occidental Xcaret. After a trial run with them we wanted to go further and get our certification. What an amazing experience. Karim was very patient with us and helped us learn so…”

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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

“Everyone here was extremely professional and welcoming. They were able to accommodate me after I made a mistake with my reservation and gave me all the information and attention while explaining the process. Carolina and Michael are great and the scuba instructor, a young female…”

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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.

“The diving experience was amazing! It was my first time diving, and the instructors, Jessica and Pauli, were incredibly attentive and patient with me. They made me feel safe and confident the whole time. I would definitely do it again. It was even better than…”

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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

“Great staff. Excellent coach made our kids confident with good learning curve and pleasure. Material in great conditions. Safety first and main concern of all scubamasters. Always enough staff and masters to support the binômes”

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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

“Wonderful experience to dive in Casa Cenote with Jow and Carol. There was a crocodile inside the cenote and we could see him there.”

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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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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

“I want to give a huge vote of approval to this dive center and to dive master Amauri Zermeño ! I have done numerous dives in Mexico with different operators over the last six years, and this dive center is the best by a wide…”

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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