Riviera Maya · SCUBA DIVING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 scuba diving trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen with a small-group scuba trip, two routes, expert guides, gear, snacks, and lunch.
“Don was awesome— experienced and knowledgeable, kind and patient, and so fun to spend time with. Booking with Dani was a breeze and she was super helpful. Dos ojos was such a once in a lifetime dive!”
Explore Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen with a certified guide, two scuba descents, small groups, gear, transfers, snacks, and lunch.
“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 Cenote’s and explained the scientific history of what we were seeing. He made sure to make all the right stops along the way pausing at places so we could simply take in the beauty of the light refractions. Cannot say enough good things!!! When I come back to Mexico I will for sure being coming back to dive them again!!!!”
Try scuba in Riviera Maya with a short lesson, shallow-water practice, reef time, beach access, equipment, and hotel transport.
“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.”
Explore The Pit and Dos Ojos near Tulum with expert guides, clear water, cave formations, gear, transport, and small-group scuba sessions.
“Both caves were different in their own way the 2nd cave was more popular as you got to swim around further which was Dos Ojos. My instructor was amazing and was great talking to. Definitely knowledgeable and easy to follow, friendly and nice as well. I would definitely recommend going here to dive with him on future dives”
Try scuba in Tulum’s clear Casa Cenote with expert instruction, small groups, equipment, snacks, and a 30 to 40 minute underwater tour.
“They were very friendly, professional, efficient and safe. I loved the experience. Eat a good breakfast in the morning so you aren’t hungry on the tour.”
Try scuba in Tulum with classroom training, pool practice, and a guided Casa Cenote swim, with gear, lunch, and transport included.
“We quite liked the experience diving in a cenote de Casa. Ou guide Julia was really knowledgeable, kind, funny and patient. I give the guide and the company for organizing 5 stars. I took one star off because we’ve dived before and this was a little too basic in terms of what you see and how slow it goes. If you are a true beginner this is great! If you have dived before maybe not as interesting - I’d take open water instead.”
Explore Casa Cenote and Dos Ojos near Tulum on a small-group scuba trip with gear, transport, fees, and an experienced instructor included.
“This was easily one of the coolest things I've ever done. Alex (and La Calypso Dive Shop) was an amazing instructor who made me feel comfortable with my relatively little experience. The water was perfect temperature and visibility. Strongly recommend the experience.”
Try scuba in the Riviera Maya with pool training, a guided reef boat trip, fitted gear, and careful instruction for beginners.
“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 quit. But they patiently train you well enough that you get comfortable. You get personal attention all the way through. Patience is key. I went during the weekdays. It was just 3 of us. 2 trainers. One from Italy, the other from Bilbao. Both spoke fluent English and Spanish. After the training session in the pool, you’re taken right in the ocean for this wonderful…”
Try PADI scuba in Playa del Carmen with pool practice, a reef boat trip, tropical fish, and turtles. Read the honest pros and limits first.
“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 etc. We spent more time waiting for the boat to arrive than on the lessons itself. I felt very uncomfortable after the lesson and chose not to go into the ocean. My husband went and within 10ft in the ocean felt ear pain and couldn't complete it. This would've been identified if the practice tank was deeper. We spent a lot of money for nothing...…”
Review of Tulum’s two-tank scuba tour at Casa Cenote and the barrier reef, with Mayan lunch, boat ride, guide tips, and value advice.
“Very well taken care of us with discipline and commitment of the TAE team , great tour that we enjoyed”
Explore two Playa del Carmen reefs on a small-group scuba outing with full safety guidance, coral, turtles, moray eels, and flexible certification options.
“Andrea was super friendly and knowledgeable. First time we have had a guide teach about fish and the different rays. Beautiful water with educational appreciation for the sea…doesn’t get much better!”
Explore Tulum’s Mesoamerican Reef on two guided scuba sessions with Mexidivers, small groups, equipment, water, and flexible weather cancellation.
“Ramon was an excellent dive instructor and Edwin a great captain. I was nervous how it would go after only doing one prior dive, but they made the discovery dive a safe and fun experience. This was great even as a beginner diver.”
Explore Mexico’s cenotes on a private scuba outing from Playa del Carmen, with small groups, two 45-minute descents, snacks, and expert guides.
“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 I can't wait to be back!”
Finish your scuba certification with four sea sessions, Maroma Beach access, gear, hotel transfers, and small-group instruction in Riviera Maya.
“I want to give a huge vote of approval to this dive center and to dive master Amauri Zermeño !”
Try scuba without certification at Casa Cenote near Tulum, with expert instruction, clear water, mangroves, fish, and a 21-foot limit.
“This tour was excellent. An unforgettable way to experience our first Cenote on the Yucatan. We were staying in Cancun, and the Uber to Tulum was easy; 2 hours. We spent the morning and early afternoon on the tour; budget the day and let yourself enjoy it fully. Flying Fish Tulum and Mario were fantastic. The shop is easy and not a tourist trap, I wouldn't hesitate to call them direct. Patient, professional, and genuinely kind. The gear was in great condition. Mario did a very good job on the training and safety. He was detailed without being dull and perfect for first-timers. Casa itself is breathtaking. The water looks…”
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