Reef diving in Playa del Carmen
Overview
Playa del Carmen is a worldwide well-known destination for divers.
The diving sites are all nearby, a few minutes by boat will be enough to access them. From beginner to experienced diver, everyone will be delighted by the diversity of biodiversity of the dive sites: deep diving, drift diving, wreck diving and many more.
You will explore the most colorful and interesting diving sites of the second largest coral reef in the world.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup from Playa Del Carmen center & Playacar
- Transportation to the dive sites
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional multilingual guide
- Equipment (rental for USD 25 /day)
- Diving insurance (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Aerodromo de Playa Del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
We provide pickup from all hotels in downtown Playa Del Carmen and the Playacar area. Some hotels in Riviera Maya are also included in the price. Please send us the name of your hotel so we can confirm whether the transfer is included.
Calle 11 Sur
Ejidal, 77712 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
There is a large variety of dives spots, many corals and marine fauna: tropical reef fish, sponges, lobsters, groupers, sea fans, turtles, moray eels, rays, angelfish, stingrays, sergeant majors and bull sharks (from November to March).
Dive spots:
- Tortugas
- Barracuda
- Shark point
- Pared Verde
- Sabalo
- Jardines
- Moc-Che
- Chun-Zumbul
- Punta Venado
- Los Arcos and many others
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Minimum age is 10 years old
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive (Open Water Diver PADI or equivalent)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-14937P56
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