The 4 Best Dives for Certified Divers in Playa del Carmen

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

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

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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2.2-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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3.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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4.MUSA Diving for certified divers morning dive trip

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

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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