Playa del Carmen · RIVIERA MAYA SCUBA DIVING

15 Riviera Maya Scuba Dives to Book This Trip

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The 15 riviera maya scuba dives below are the ones to book first on the Riviera Maya, with the price, the length of the day and who each one suits. Start with number one.

Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen - Two routes, with a pause between them
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Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

1.Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet at 8am in Playa del Carmen for a small-group trip to Cenote Dos Ojos. Your multilingual guide reviews safety, checks your gear, and leads two underwater routes, often including the Barbie Line and Bat Cave. Equipment, transport, snacks, and lunch are included; the MX$400 cenote entrance fee is extra.

“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,…”

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Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen - Equipment checks before entering the water
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Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

2.Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Leave Playa del Carmen at 8 am for a small-group scuba outing at Cenote Kukulkan. A multilingual guide reviews your experience, checks your equipment and explains the cenote’s Mayan and scientific context before two underwater routes. Gear, transport, snacks and lunch are included. You need at least Open Water certification, and the group is capped at four.

“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!!!!”

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Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya - Instructors make the difference for beginners
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Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

3.Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

At Maroma Beach near Playa del Carmen, you’ll learn scuba basics in a short theory lesson, practise in shallow water, then head into the Mexican Caribbean with an instructor. Equipment, beach club access, bottled water, and shared hotel transport are included. Carlos, Alex, Juan, Ivan, and Ursula are among the instructors named by past participants.

“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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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers - The Second Cenote Is Chosen With You
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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

4.2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

From Agua Clara Diving in Tulum, this five-hour outing pairs two guided scuba descents at cenotes chosen to suit your experience and preferences. Expect a gear fitting, a safety briefing, striking rock formations, and a small group of no more than four. Guides named in past outings include Alberto, Leo, Julio, Adiel, Marcel, and Luke, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Marcello was an excellent instructor and diver. Would definitely recommend him and the company. 👍👍👍”

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2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum - Dos Ojos: limestone, light and the bat cave
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2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

5.2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

Meet at La Calypso Dive Center at 8:00 am for a guided scuba outing to The Pit and Dos Ojos. Expect a deep descent past a sulfur cloud and halocline, then a second visit among limestone formations, light effects and a bat cave. Gear, transport and entrance fees are included. Advanced certification is required for The Pit.

“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”

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3 Cenote Dives - Casa & Dos Ojos - Lunch, water, and the long middle of the day
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3 Cenote Dives – Casa & Dos Ojos

6.3 Cenote Dives – Casa & Dos Ojos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Meet at StarFit Bar in Tulum at 8 am, then ride to Casa Cenote and Dos Ojos for three guided scuba descents. Your group is capped at four, with a PADI instructor, rental equipment, towels, water, snacks, and lunch included. Guides on the team include Carlos, Maya, and Julieta. Hotel transfers are not included.

“I highly recommend Infinity2Diving Tulum and in particular my diving instructor Carlos.”

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Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive) - What Casa Cenote looks like underwater
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Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive)

7.Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $140

Meet at La Calypso Dive Center at 9 a.m. for a gear briefing and basic skills practice, then ride about 15 minutes to Casa Cenote. With no more than four participants per group, you’ll enter shallow water first before exploring the clear cenote with an instructor. Equipment, transport, entry fees, snacks and water are included.

“Very kind and great guide. Met Federico at the center just off the strip to get some information and did a great first time dive in the cenote. So beautiful and clear! Saw beautiful fish and blue crabs and even spotted Pancito. Amazing experieRead more”

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Discover Scuba Diving in Tulum - Is $140 fair value?
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Discover Scuba Diving in Tulum

8.Discover Scuba Diving in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Start with a short safety lesson and basic water skills, then explore Casa Cenote under an instructor’s close supervision. This five-hour beginner outing includes equipment, refreshments, and a group of no more than five. Guides have included Alan, Adiel, Liz, and Alex. No prior scuba experience or certification is required.

“Thank you so much for this amazing experience!! Alan was our tour guide and he was super helpful. Me and my husband thought the cenote dive was beautiful and Alan was very thorough with his directions on how to dive (since it was my first time). If you are looking for an experienced or intermediate beautiful dive in the Tulum cenotes this is the place!!! Thank you again Alan!!”

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Two reef discovery dives with professional instructor (no experience necessary) - A lunch pause, then two reef outings
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Two reef discovery dives with professional instructor (no experience necessary)

9.Two reef discovery dives with professional instructor (no experience necessary)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Start at Tank-Ha in Playa del Carmen at 9 am for a beginner briefing and pool practice with an SDI instructor, then take a break for lunch before heading by boat to two coral reefs. Groups are capped at four, equipment and pool fees are included, and you may spot turtles, rays, eels and tropical fish.

“My dive instructor was very patient and thorough and really helpful. I enjoyed the crew we were with. My only wish is that there would have been photos as it was my first diving experience and I'm not sure that I'll be diving again.”

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Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers - First descent: the Barbie Line
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Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers

10.Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet La Calypso Dive Center in Tulum at 8:30 am, then ride to Dos Ojos for two guided scuba descents on the Barbie Line and Bat Cave route. Certified divers get equipment, entrance fees, water, and a snack, with no more than four participants. Rubi and Julio have guided this experience, though your instructor may vary.

“Rubi was my guide for these dives and he was fantastic. I highly recommend this dive, as a novice diver, Rubi was conscious of helping me improve my diving skills while enjoy the dive, which is beautiful and otherworldly.”

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Discovery Scuba Diving - Patient instruction is the strongest feature
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Discovery Scuba Diving

11.Discovery Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

At Infinity 2 Diving in Tulum, learn scuba basics, practise skills in a pool, then head to Casa Cenote with a PADI instructor. The roughly five-hour private outing includes gear, lunch, snacks, water, and transport between the shop and cenote. Instructors named by past participants include Alejandro, Julia, Maya, and Jess, though your assigned instructor may differ.

“This was our favorite excursion of the whole trip. Jess was fantastic and super knowledgeable about the diving precautions and very experienced in general. Mia and Nickolia were so so nice with making sure they stayed behind to be sure I was comfortable before I was ready to actually dive down. It was my first time diving so I was incredibly grateful for their patience. We had a terrible wreck that locked us in a one-way road for over two hours the instructors instead of just leaving us in a car and waiting took us to a restaurant. Had a few drinks with us. Enjoyed a nice meal on the…”

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2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers - Casa Cenote: an open-water beginning
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2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers

12.2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Meet at La Calypso Dive Center at 8:30 am for a small-group, two-tank scuba trip to Casa Cenote and Dos Ojos. Expect about 40 minutes in each cenote, first in open water, then in Dos Ojos’ cavern, with equipment, transport, entrance fees, water, and a snack included. Guides named by past participants include Martino, Bebe, and Alex, though your assigned instructor may differ.

“Absolutely incredible experience! The 2-tank centoe dive with La Calypso Dive Center blew my expectations out of the water. One of the better diving experiences I have had.”

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya - The boat ride and Riviera Maya reef
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya

13.PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Start with a short theory lesson and pool practice, then take a guided boat trip to a Riviera Maya reef. Pro Dive International supplies fitted scuba gear and keeps an instructor with you throughout. Groups are capped at four. Pickup may be available for an extra fee, but confirm your location and meeting time carefully.

“Great experience for the beginner. Our guide, Toby, was very knowledgeable, and patient. Great time.”

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen - Theory first, then a shallow pool
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen

14.PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $135

Meet your PADI instructor at the Riu Yucatan for a theory session and shallow-pool practice, then take a boat to a local reef off Playa del Carmen. The four-hour outing includes equipment, water and one guided open-water session to a maximum of 36 feet. No previous scuba experience is required.

“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...…”

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Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave - The two routes: Barbie Line and Bat Cave
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Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave

15.Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $230

From central Tulum, join a small group for a jungle drive to Dos Ojos and two 45-minute scuba outings on the Barbie Line and Bat Cave. The routes reach 25 feet and stay close to daylight. Gear and snacks are provided. Open Water certification is required; a Casa Cenote refresher may suit you if you have not been in the water recently.

“The experience was great - from the start to the finish, Mario was supportive and patient. The dives were spectacular, we saw fish, cool caverns and other things we wouldn’t normally have the chance to. Mario also gave us helpful tips on how to improve our technique. Highly recommend!”

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