18 tours · €104–€547 per person · ★ 4.9
For scuba diving in Playa del Carmen, we read every listing and kept 18 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €104 per person for boat dives for certified divers to €547 for an Open Water course. Introductory Playa del Carmen scuba diving sessions take you from theory and pool practice to a guided reef dive, with equipment included so you can learn with an instructor.
A quick way to choose: the cheapest boat dives require certification and charge extra for full equipment rental; cenote diving in the Riviera Maya can mean paying entrance fees separately, as on the Dos Ojos trip. Check hotel pickup too: several introductory sessions exclude it, so you need to make your own way to the meeting point. The best reviewed scuba diving tours come first below.
Immerse yourself (literally) in the marine beauty surrounding the island of Cozumel during this 2-day scuba-diving tour from Playa del Carmen. Start w...
Come and join the Caribbean reefs guided by our multilingual professional: in our small group of divers you'll join the underwater nature full of FUN ...
Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certi...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 17, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by Certification fit, dive setting, gear and fee coverage, rating and review count.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 18 handpicked Playa del Carmen scuba listings: reef and cenote dives, first dives, certification courses and referral dives.
For caverns, book Barbie Line & Bat Cave: two dives with gear at €150 per person; Open Water required, entry extra, minimum two divers. 4.99 from 499 reviews.
No experience needed: book two reef dives with gear at €162 per person for 8h, rated 4.98 from 109 reviews; hotel pickup excluded.
Choose two private cenote dives with gear, lunch, transport and all fees at €230 per person, rated 4.96 from 173 reviews; priced per person.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Ojos, Barbie Line & Bat Cave | Certified cavern dives | €150 per person | 4.99★ (499) | 6h | Entry fees extra; minimum two divers |
| Private Cenote Diving, Two Dives with Lunch | Private cenotes, fees included | €230 per person | 4.96★ (173) | 7h | Per person pricing for a private party |
| Recreational Dive, Dive Machine | Certified reef dives with gear | €284 per person | 4.98★ (52) | 4h | Open Water required; hotel transport extra |
| Half Day Small Group Scuba Diving | Reef dives with your own gear | €106 per person | 5★ (50) | 4h 30m | Buoyancy jacket, regulator and wetsuit rental extra |
| Two Reef Discovery Dives | First dives, max four guests | €162 per person | 4.98★ (109) | 8h | Hotel pickup excluded |
| PADI Discover Scuba, Riviera Maya | Pool practice, one reef dive | €114 per person | 4.82★ (67) | 4h | Marine park fees extra |
| Discover Scuba & Beach Club | First dives with transfers | €136 per person | 4.94★ (300) | 45 min | Dock fee extra; transfers at set times |
| Scuba Referral Dives & Beach Club | Completing referral dives | €273 per person | 4.88★ (34) | 45 min | Signed referral documents required; dock fee extra |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
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Explore the world’s most famous cenote dive system with experienced guides in small groups. Dos Ojos is known for its incredible visibility, stunning ...
Conducted is a safe and responsible manner, our PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience is a fantastic way for you to experience underwater world despit...
A truly mesmerizing experience that you will not forget. The most amazing dives and the top memory of your holidays. You can't afford to miss it this ...
Program aimed at beginners and those who have never dived before (it is not necessary to be an expert swimmer). Consists of a theoretical class, pract...
Choose Recreational Dive, Dive Machine for reefs with supplied gear, or Dos Ojos, Barbie Line & Bat Cave for caverns with gear and lunch. Both require Open Water certification. For example, Recreational Dive, Dive Machine: €284 per person, rated 4.98 from 52 reviews. Hotel transport is extra. Dos Ojos, Barbie Line & Bat Cave: €150 per person, rated 4.99 from 499 reviews. Cenote entry is extra; a minimum party size applies.
Choose Half Day Small Group Scuba Diving for a half-day outing with your own gear: €106 per person. Key equipment rental costs extra. Across 18 listings, the median is €211 per person; the middle half costs €137 to €318. The median duration is 5.5 hours, across dive outings and certification courses. Durations describe the product, not underwater time. For example, Half Day Small Group Scuba Diving: €106 per person, rated 5 from 50 reviews. Buoyancy jacket, regulator and wetsuit rental cost extra.
For a first try without certification, choose Reef Discovery Dives with an instructor and supplied gear. Choose PADI Discover Scuba, Riviera Maya if you want pool practice before a reef dive. For example, Reef Discovery Dives: €162 per person, rated 4.98 from 109 reviews. Hotel pickup is excluded. PADI Discover Scuba, Riviera Maya: €114 per person, rated 4.82 from 67 reviews. Marine park fees are extra.
Treat gear and site fees as separate budget items: Dos Ojos supplies gear but charges entry separately. Private Cenote Diving with Lunch includes both, plus lunch and transport. For example, Dos Ojos, Barbie Line & Bat Cave: €150 per person, rated 4.99 from 499 reviews. Private Cenote Diving with Lunch: €230 per person, rated 4.96 from 173 reviews. The private package includes gear, lunch, transport and all fees; its quoted price is per person.
Budget per diver for private scuba, including a party of two or four adults: Scuba Diving in Cenotes has per-person pricing, so multiply the listed rate by the number diving. There are 3 private and 15 shared listings. Their medians are €191 and €263 per person: a spread between different products, not a premium. For example, private Scuba Diving in Cenotes: €191 per person, rated 5 from 38 reviews. Shared Half Day Small Group Scuba Diving: €106 per person, rated 5 from 50 reviews.
Choose Discover Scuba & Beach Club for a first dive with transfers if you can fit its set transfer times into your day. Budget separately for its dock fee. 9 of 18 listings include hotel pickup. For example, Discover Scuba & Beach Club: €136 per person, rated 4.94 from 300 reviews. Its transfers run at set times; the dock fee is extra.
Figures in these answers come from the 18 tours on this page, as of October 17, 2026.