Mexico · SCUBA DIVING
Cozumel drift walls, cenote caverns with the light coming through, and the Sea of Cortes on the other coast. These 12 are compared on certification needed, depth and how many tanks the price covers.
Try scuba in Cozumel with two guided Paradise Reef sessions, full gear, shallow-water practice, snacks, and patient PADI instructors.
“Great experience! I wish I could dive again soon! Highly recommend this shop, everything was perfect and just as good as described!”
Explore Cenote Dos Ojos near Playa del Carmen with a small group, two guided scuba routes, gear, snacks, lunch, and expert safety support.
“What an amazing, otherworldly experience 🤩 I expected a great dive and this one exceeded every expectation. It is my new favorite, and I can’t wait to come back for more. Pepe was fantastic with safety and explanations. The site was spectacular. Nothing was rushed, and I felt very comfortable and confident the entire time. You will not regret booking this dive!”
Explore Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen with a small group, full gear, two underwater routes, expert guidance, snacks, 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.”
Try beginner scuba in Riviera Maya with Maroma Adventures, hotel transport, gear, beach access, and patient bilingual guides for $150.
“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.”
Learn scuba skills in Cancun’s pool, then explore MUSA and Manchones Reef on two guided tank sessions with A’HA Scuba Diving.
“Amazing 1st time experience!! My whole family (6 of us) did it and it was all of ours 1st time besides my stepdad who has scuba dived but 20 years ago. And it was truly awesome! Our guide Marin was great! Funny yet very professional and serious about our safety at all times. Encouraged us to ask questions and he’s very knowledgeable. Great with English and Spanish. Also his assistant Carolina very helpful with our needs and equipment. The ride was great and the diving experience was AWESOME! Nervous at first but our guide knows his stuff and how to keep everyone calm. Trust in him. Saw lots of marine…”
Learn scuba basics in Cancun’s pool, then visit MUSA and Manchones Reef with a PADI instructor in a small group.
“Big shout out to Ulysses. He is so professional and nice, and take care of us during the pool session and open water session. We are lucky to have a good visibility underwater. Very happy we had a great experience there.”
Try scuba in Cancun without certification, with pool training, MUSA, Manchones Reef, small groups, and two ocean descents.
“My first time diving was amazing! All the gear you could need is included. Lorena did a fantastic job leading us and took great photos. Recommended!”
Explore Chankanaab’s reef, underwater statues, caves, and marine life on a beginner-friendly one-tank scuba outing in Cozumel.
“So much fun! Had such a great experience! 1st time scuba diving & initially hesitated more than I thought I would, but thanks to the great instructor/guide being so helpful I got over that real quick and can’t wait to do again. Nice little resort as well. Just wish they had options to pick up from port as you have to get a taxi to get there”
Try a one-tank Cozumel scuba experience at Chankanaab Park, with an instructor, reef life, caves, sculptures, beach access, and park admission.
“I highly recommend Luis to anyone seeking to scuba dive. His patience and understanding create a comfortable learning environment where you are allowed to progress at your own pace, ensuring you get the most out of your dive while making it an experience you'll never forget. He is truly the best. Thanks a million for the experience of a lifetime, Luis!!!”
Review of Blue Note Scuba’s Cozumel morning reef trip, with two boat outings, small groups, lunch, marine life, price, and practical tips.
“Two great fives with attentive dive masters. This is the third time we have been with BlueNote, you will not be disappointed.”
First-time scuba in Cancun with two guided underwater sessions at MUSA and the Mesoamerican Reef. Practical costs, safety, and tips.
“This was my very first time scuba diving, and I don’t even know how to swim! I can float and do a simple dog paddle, but that’s about it. At the beginning, I kept feeling like water was getting inside my nose, which scared me a lot because it made me feel like I was drowning. I later realized it was just a sensation — our faces have a lot of sensitive nerves that react to water and pressure — and I had simply forgotten that I was breathing through my mouth, not my nose. Lars was absolutely incredible — his passion for diving truly shows. Thank you for providing…”
Try scuba in the Riviera Maya with pool training, expert guidance, full gear, and a reef boat trip from Playa del Carmen.
“This is a professional organization. All of the instructors were good people and expert divers. The instructor paid close attention to my daughter in her pool session and more specifically at 30 feet. My daughter had a wonderful and safe experience. I have been certified for many years. I truly enjoyed seeing her enjoy the things that bring me joy as an adult. I think I might have a dive buddy now!!”
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