Playa del Carmen · SCUBA DIVING
53 tours reviewed
Here are the 15 best scuba diving trips in Playa del Carmen right now, with what each one costs, how long it takes and the kind of traveller it suits. Number one sits at the top for a reason.
Intro scuba experience at Cozumel’s Paradise Reef, with PADI-style coaching, shallow practice, 2 reef tank swims, and small-group attention.
“Diego, Aldo and Captain monkey are amazing! They are patient, fun and very thoughtful. Learned a lot and we are so glad to have them to introduce us into the world of SCUBA diving!”
Small-group scuba sessions at Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen, with guided gear checks, two routes, and lunch, plus extra cenote entrance fees.
“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 9am until about 4pm. Delicious lunch was included. All gear provided and was in great shape and fit comfortably. There were 3 of us on the dive. They don’t allow the dive master to take pictures so they can focus on the clients, but there was an on-site photographer who took excellent photos! The communication while booking the trip was excellent, all done on WhatsApp,…”
Beginner-friendly Cancun scuba course with pool training, two guided ocean sessions, and MUSA sculptures plus a natural reef.
“From start to finish, this was a super fun experience! The beginning hour of instruction was in-depth, clear, and fun! The boat rides out/back to/from Isla Mujeres were fun, attentive crew. The dives were great! A lot of fun views with reefs & fish. Our guide gave lots of freedom to move about behind him, regularly checked out status, and pointed our special sights and fish. Diving equipment was decently comfortable, fit well, easy to use, in good condition. Overall, would go on again, would recommend!”
Small-group cenote scuba sessions in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen, with transfers, gear, careful safety checks, two underwater routes, and lunch.
“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.”
Intro scuba course at Maroma Beach with hotel pickup, gear, insurance, bottled water, and beach club access in Riviera Maya.
“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 in our group, but the divers encouraged the person into diving still with the perfect amount of attention needed.”
Beginner-friendly two-tank scuba training in Cancun with a pool course, then two water sites: MUSA museum and Manchones reef.
“My husband and I had a great time! We had an instructor/guide all to ourselves. Marin was very knowlegable and did a great job teaching us how to scuba. He knew where to look for differnent sea life. We've seen the meuseum before, so he took us to some places that were less crowed. We saw three sea turtles, sting rays, eels, lobster, and so much more. We had an amazing time! I'd highly recommend it!”
SeaTrek helmet walk in downtown Cozumel: no swim needed, pros guide you on a sandy seabed, 30 minutes underwater, drinks included.
“I booked this excursion for my son and his boys. They came back raving that this was the highlight of their trip. They will never forget it!”
Beginner-friendly Cancun scuba experience with PADI coaching, two water sessions at MUSA and Manchones Reef, plus pool training.
“We went as a group of 6 including friends and couples. We loved the experience as beginners, instructors were very friendly easy to understand and welcoming any questions. Diving into the sea is a very unique experience, especially for people with passion for aquatic life. Overall we went 2 tanks, 2 dives each ~30 min. Also this agency can help with acquiring professional licenses if you want this experience to become a hobby.”
Advanced cenote scuba in Tulum: two sites including the 25 m Pit, small group, gear and entrance fees included.
“After diving with Martino- I am HOOKED on CAVE/ CENOTE diving! Totally out of this world diving in Los Ojos and excited to plunge into the depths of the Pit. Martino was knowledgeable and professional, yet fun and laid back and our small group (3 paid divers +1 Divemaster) had a marvelous time and were able to beat some of the crowds due to our earlier start time and convenient location of the shop in Tulum.”
First-time scuba in Cancun with pool training and 2 tank stops at MUSA and Manchones reef, no certification required.
“Marin was so kind, patient and available. The explanation was clear and insightful, with more then just the basic information needed, he was very calming, and while we were diving he really took the time to show look for interesting hidden jams that just made the entire experience even more beautiful. He is also an incredibly talented photographer and film maker, created an entire short video of our time under water by the time we got back to the hotel :))”
Intro scuba at Chankanaab with one tank, small group coaching, reef barrier views, caves and sculptures, plus beach time and a free drink.
“Angel was amazing with my 10-year-old daughter and me. He knew exactly where the fish and creatures were hiding. The underwater photographer captured some amazing images of the entire dive.”
Small-group mini-SUB ride in Cozumel lets you breathe underwater, cruise with an underwater scooter, feed fish, and learn fast.
“This was so much fun and our kids loved it! The pictures are absolutely amazing!! We had a group of 5 and we had to be split into 3 and 2 so that was the only downside as we didn't each get the full 30 mins in the water and a photo of the 5 of us but it was still an amazing experience.”
Intro one-tank scuba at Chankanaab with certified coaching, reef caves and sculptures, then full park access and beach time.
“Wonderful! Extremely well organized. Very competent guides / instructors. Perfect for first time scuba!”
Blue Note Scuba’s 2-tank morning plan in Cozumel: small groups, comfy boat, lunch onboard, and reef drift time with pros.
“When you get off the boat you need to find a taxi it was 15 dollars per person but it is needed to make sure you find the port on time. To get a taxi early just walk down the street until you see the publix store there are always plenty of taxis in that area. It is 15 dollars to the peer. When you get to the pier go over by the gas station area in the morning there will be some one there that you can ask about your dive. Also if needed and you do not have service you can probably message using anyone's phone and what's…”
First-time scuba session in Cozumel with PADI supervision, gear included, and snorkel time after your lesson off Tikila Beach.
“While I found Scuba diving more challenging than I had anticipated it was certainly worth the effort to acquire the skills required to enjoy the experience which was well worth the expense for experience”
