The 2 Best 2-Day Experiences in Playa del Carmen

1.Open Water Diver 2-Day PADI Course in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $299Our pick

Spend about two days working toward PADI Open Water certification with Scuba Libre in Playa del Carmen. The course combines online theory, pool practice, and four ocean sessions by boat, with equipment and a dive computer included. A past course was taught by Sam; ask whether he is scheduled for your dates.

“Scuba Libre is a good diving company, Sam our instructor was very knowledgeable. The open water certification was for my wife, and I took a refresher course. There wasn't much visibility in my first dive as the currents were strong, so they took us to a different location for the next dive, which had better visibility. Overall we both enjoyed our second dive. As an open water diver, I wanted to go for better sites, but came to know, those sites are near to Cozumel.”

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2.Cenotes 2-Day Scuba Diving Package in the Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $351

From Playa del Carmen, this two-day package pairs two local reef outings with two cenote descents, and the days need not be consecutive. You get four tanks, a cavern guide, and a lamp for the cenotes, plus snacks and drinks there. Guides named by past participants include Nicole, Carlos, and Phil, but assignments can vary.

“Absolutely fantastic dive centre. Perfect communication before arriving to Mexico. Spot on pick up times.”

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