Playa del Carmen

15 Best Playa del Carmen Scuba Diving

These dive operators cover Playa’s unusual spread: easy reef, cenote caverns and, in season, bull sharks. From November through March, female bull sharks gather over the sand around 25 meters down, one of Mexico’s few dependable big animal dives. Newer divers still have plenty here; Tortugas and Jardines stay gentle and shallow.

1.Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos From Playa Del Carmen

Explore the beauty of Cenote Dos Ojos through scuba diving! Join us on an unforgettable adventure from Playa Del Carmen to witness the stunning underwater world.

“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

Explore the breathtaking underwater world of Cenote Kukulkan in Playa Del Carmen. Discover the beauty of scuba diving and immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of this stunning cenote.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic time diving the Cenotes with The Cenotes Guy guide Remi. It was beautiful, safe, exciting and amazing in every way. We would highly recommend this tour for all divers.”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club With Transportation in Riviera Maya

Experience the thrill of scuba diving in Riviera Maya! Join our beach club and enjoy transportation to the dive site. Book now for an unforgettable underwater adventure!

★ 5.0

“My fiance and I booked the diving tour with them after reading so many great reviews about the people. And those reviews were right! I was VERY fearful about diving - everything from rolling backward into the water from the boat to not panicking under…”

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4.Playa Del Carmen: PADI Discover Scuba Diving With Instructor

Experience the thrill of scuba diving in Playa Del Carmen with a certified instructor. Join us in 2024 for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving adventure that you'll never forget!

★ 5.0

“5 stars just isn’t enough. The company and its a staff is amazing. The customer service is is excellent. The Instructors are so patient and knowledgeable. The staff is honest, i felt very comfortable with what I learned so much I will be back again.”

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5.PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya

Looking to experience scuba diving in the Riviera Maya? Check out the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program for an unforgettable underwater adventure!

★ 5.0

“The overall experience was fantastic for someone who has never scuba dived before. They were thorough in the beginning lesson before we headed out in the boat. The staff we were with were wonderful and patient and made me feel more comfortable with the experience.…”

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6.PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Playa Del Carmen

Discover the beauty of scuba diving in Playa Del Carmen with PADI. Explore the underwater world and experience the thrill of diving in this popular diving destination.

★ 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)

Experience the best diving in Cozumel with our dive package for certified divers. Explore the vibrant reefs and marine life with 4 dives from the Riviera Maya.

★ 4.5

“ProDive is one of the top companies in the district, covering Cancun all the way down to Tulum. Instructors are excited to share their passion of scuba diving with their customers. Sales and admin on the other hand are a whole different matter. After equalization…”

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8.PADI Open Water Diver Course in the Riviera Maya

Learn how to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver in the beautiful Riviera Maya. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and explore the stunning underwater world.

★ 5.0

“An absolute amazing time with Esteban, Marlon and the rest of the team. The friendly, calm and reassuring atmosphere was perfect to learn in and gain the skills required for the ocean. They looked after our 12 year old son like he was one of”

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

Experience the thrill of scuba diving in Playa Del Carmen with our half-day small-group tour. Explore the vibrant underwater world and discover the beauty of the Caribbean Sea. Book now!

★ 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.PADI Open Water Diver Course in Playa Del Carmen

Learn how to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver in Playa Del Carmen. Discover the beautiful underwater world and start your scuba diving adventure today!

★ 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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11.All-Day Cenote Scuba Diving Excursion From Playa Del Carmen

Experience the thrill of all-day cenote scuba diving in Playa Del Carmen in 2024. Explore the stunning underwater caves and marvel at the beauty of the cenotes. Book your excursion now!

★ 5.0

“The best dive center in playa, 100% recommended. If you be looking for a incredible experience in the ocean, this is a better place. 1 y 30 in playa del carmen”

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12.Local Dive in Playa Del Carmen

Looking for a local dive in Playa Del Carmen? Check out our guide to the best hidden gems and local hotspots in this beautiful Mexican beach town.

★ 5.0

“Be Diving was a great experience. We did two dives just off the shores of Xcaret. Jon was very thorough in his briefings and explained the safety points and dive plan very well. I very much appreciated the debrief after the dive also. Felt safe…”

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13.2-Tank Morning or Afternoon Dives in Playa Del Carmen Certified Divers Only

Open your eyes to the breathtaking wonders of Playa Del Carmen's underwater world with the exclusive 2-tank morning or afternoon dives - an adventure reserved for certified divers only.

★ 4.5

“Good dive with helpful guides. We enjoyed our experience. We would use this company again and refer them as well.”

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14.Open Water Diver Course PADI Including Underwater Video

Learn how to become a certified open water diver with the PADI course, which includes an underwater video. Start your diving journey today!

★ 5.0

“I have been wanting to do the PADI Open Water certification for years. After a few "club dives" with minimal training, I took the plunge this year in Playa Del Carmen with Andrey at Diversland. What an amazing experience! Andrey is the most patient, kind…”

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5.0Playa Del Carmen Private Basic Diver Baptism Experience4 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 5.0Cenotes 2-Day Scuba Diving Package in the Riviera Maya6 hours (approx.)$351.00 5.0Bull Shark Extreme – 1tank /Only for Certified Divers2 hours (approx.)$210.00 5.01 Day of Diving in Cenotes Price for 2 Divers1 day (approx.)$392.13 5.0Private Scuba Diving in Cenote Around Playa Del Carmen6 hours (approx.)$250.00 5.0Playa Del Carmen: Beginner Scuba Diving Experience$180 5.0Try Dive in Beautiful Casa Cenote for 2 People7 hours (approx.)$190.00 5.0Cenote Diving – 2 Tank Dive Trip for Certified Divers7 hours (approx.)$149.00 5.0Diving in Cancun Underwater Museum of Art$240.00 5.0Try Dive in Cozumel Island7 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0Discover Scuba Diving PADI in Playa Del Carmen Including Underwater Video5 hours (approx.)$200.00 4.5Cenote Diving Dream Gate5 hours (approx.)$195.00 5.0Cenotes Diving Dos Ojos and the Bat Cave$210.00 5.0Full-Day Playa Del Carmen Reef Diving Activity6 hours (approx.)$190.00 5.03 Days of Diving in Mexican Cenotes3 days (approx.)$540.00 5.0Advanced Open Water Diver Course PADI in Playa Del Carmen$470.00 3.3Reef Diving in Playa Del Carmen$99 5.0Scuba Diving in Playa Del Carmen for Small Groups5 hours (approx.)$125.00 5.0Cozumel Express 2-Tank Dives From Playa Del Carmen/ Only for Certified Divers6 hours (approx.)$229.00 5.0Playa Del Carmen: Ultimate PADI Open Water Diver Experience$559