Dives for Certified Divers in Mexico: Our 12 Best

1.2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

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

Meet Agua Clara Diving in Tulum at 8:30 am for two guided cenote scuba sessions, usually at Dos Ojos and another site chosen for your skills. Expect 40 to 45 minutes underwater at each cenote, a small group of up to four, full equipment, transport, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Guides such as Alberto, Leo, Julio, and Marcel have earned strong praise for calm instruction.

“Had a great time! Dos ojos is a beautiful cave/cavern dive. Ask for adiel to be your guide we really liked him. we went in a small group which makes all the difference”

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2.Private Dive Boat for Certified Divers – Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet Cabo Private Guide at Plaza Nautica for a private four-hour scuba outing with up to four certified divers. After fitting equipment, walk five minutes to the boat, choose two sites with your English-speaking guide, view the Arch during the surface interval, and receive souvenir photos afterward.

“It was a perfect day!!! The dives were beautiful with so much sea life!! Our captain and dive instructor were amazing!”

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3.2 Tank Dive – Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet Dive Cabo at 8:00 am near Cabo San Lucas Marina for a five-hour boat trip to Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay. You’ll complete two guided boat sessions at sites chosen for the day’s conditions, with possible eagle rays, jacks, tunas, pinnacles, and reef life. Equipment rental and hotel transfers cost extra.

“Ordered through Trip Advisor, this was not the dive location I requested. My dive group is very disappointed and now I am having to fight with Trip Advisor to get refund on a SCUBA diving trip that I never attended. Nightmare!”

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4.2 dives in Cozumel (for certified divers only)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $110

Join Pro Dive International at Allegro Cozumel for two guided tank outings in Cozumel National Marine Park. You’ll need a PADI Open Water certificate or equivalent, and your last logged outing must be within 12 months unless you pay for a refresher. Expect a small group, boat transport, colorful reef life, and a late return for some departures.

“Very nice experience, with only 10 dives they helped me out and dive master were very nice and helpful. Everything was very well ran and communicated. I will go again for sure.”

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5.Two tanks local diving for certified divers, SCUBA gear included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Join Mar Adentro Diving in Mahahual for two boat-based scuba sessions on the local reef. Certified divers receive gear, bottled water, and guidance from a small crew. Guides such as Etienne, Barry, Rickie, Brenda, Gala, and David have helped guests with refreshers, nerves, and navigation, while the short ride keeps this outing practical for cruise days.

“The only good thing about this was our dive master Lucia. The reefs we were taken to were beat up/boring , 5 minutes away and done for the convenience of the shop. We were forced to go out on a “discover scuba” dive for one of our 2 tanks. No effort was made to find a good spot for the experienced divers. At one point, when I was descending with my dive buddy, another dive master yanked me to the surface and inflated my BCD and yelled, “You have to stay with me!” She had confused me with someone in the discover scuba class. To say I was upset would…”

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6.2 Tank Dive (for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Doctor Dive Costa Maya for a four-hour, two-tank scuba outing along the Meso-American Barrier Reef. Experienced guides such as Cesar, Lucas, Antonio, and Charlie help certified scuba users explore coral fingers, canyons, and swim-throughs. Bring or rent gear, then look for turtles, rays, eels, lobsters, and reef fish.

“Our cruise ship came in 20 minutes after the first dive group had left the dive shop, However these guys took care of us and made sure we got our 2 tank dive in as one of the dive masters named Lucas stayed with our group of 3 and did the second dive, which was his third of the day!”

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7.Scuba diving at MUSA the underwater museum for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Meet Pocna Dive Center in central Isla Mujeres for a five-hour, two-tank scuba trip to MUSA and Manchones reef. Certified divers receive equipment, fruit, and water, with groups capped at 10. Guides such as Pepe and Danni are especially attentive, and an underwater light can help you spot marine life among the statues.

“The MUSA was fun, but the majority of the dive is to get to the statues and back. I would have loved more time looking into more detail instead of the the journey to there and back. I would also advise to let people know that a dive light would be beneficial on this tour so you can really see all the life dwelling. The dive boat was barely a dive boat, but the instructor cared a lot and if anyone works with Ponca dive center, Danni is truly kind and attentive.”

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8.MUSA Museum and Colorful Reef 2 Tank Dive-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Set out from Aqua Adventures Eco Divers in central Isla Mujeres for two 30-foot scuba sessions: Jason deCaires Taylor’s MUSA sculptures and Manchones Reef. Guides such as Nina and Sebastian lead small groups of up to 10, with tanks, weights, park fees, snacks, and water included. Bring or rent your scuba gear separately.

“Sebastian was a wonderful dive master. He spent about 10 minutes explaining where we would dive and exactly what to look for. The dives were wonderful as we saw large schools of iridescent tropical fish, lobsters, eels and rays.”

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9.Cozumel Dive Package – Certified Divers from the Riviera Maya (4 dives)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $378

You’ll complete four guided scuba sessions over two days, starting with Riviera Maya reefs and continuing in Cozumel Marine Park. A professional guide handles the plan, ferry travel, and reef briefings, while lunch is included on day two. The package suits certified open-water divers who want a compact reef trip with groups capped at 12.

“ProDive is one of the top companies in the district, covering Cancun all the way down to Tulum. Instructors are excited to share their passion of scuba diving with their customers. Sales and admin on the other hand are a whole different matter. After equalization issues and bad weather, we decided to rest for the couple days left of vacation that we had, and when we visited the dive shop for a refund, they became argumentative and combative. 30 minutes of argument later, and the worst Customer Service on the planet, they were adamant to no refund policy. BUYER BEEARE! We have dives across the planet and would never use…”

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10.2-Tank Morning or Afternoon Dives in Playa del Carmen certified Divers Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Meet Scuba Libre in central Playa del Carmen for two boat trips to Caribbean reef sites. Certified divers choose an 8 a.m. deeper first session or a noon option with two shallow sessions. Groups are limited to eight, with tanks, weights, guide, boat, and water included. Suni is among the guides praised for friendly, capable supervision.

“The team was great! The time I wanted was not available, but they were very nice in rebooking for the afternoon. The equipment was in good shape and the dive guide was excellent. They also provided us with the complete dive details! I will use Scuba Libre again. Thank you!”

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11.Cenotes 2-Tank Dive in Playa del Carmen/for certified divers only

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

Join SCUBA LIBRE at 8:30 am for a guided two-tank cenote scuba trip from Playa del Carmen. Certified divers travel by car to sites such as Chikin Ha, Dos Ojos, or Jardin del Eden, with tanks, weights, lamps, cenote fees, snacks, and drinks included. Expect a small group of no more than four divers.

“The dive spot was more like a cave than a wide open lagoon. It was a bit scary. My dive instructor seemed annoyed each time I would let him know I was afraid. He wasn't the greatest to be with, which did not make the dive very fun.”

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12.MUSA Diving for certified divers morning dive trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $137

Join My Deep Life for two guided scuba sessions at Cancun’s MUSA underwater museum and nearby reefs. Certified divers reach a maximum of 30 feet, with equipment, water, hotel-zone transport, and small instructor groups included. Morning departures can be arranged, and guides such as Alfredo have been praised for clear safety support.

“Excelente mergulho, os locais me surpreenderam de tão deslumbrantes, tanto o Musa como os arrecifes. Atendimento perfeito por parte da empresa, uma ótima condução do capitão da embarcação, o Antônio, e um excelente acompanhamento do mergulhador Alfredo.”

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