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title: PADI Open Water Diver Course in Playa del Carmen
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 536
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 43
duration_minutes: 4560
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 12 of 18 (Scuba Diving)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/padi-open-water-diver-course-in-playa-del-carmen/
---

# PADI Open Water Diver Course in Playa del Carmen

**Guidekin's take:** Work toward Open Water Diver certification with home study, five pool sessions and four boat dives along the Riviera Maya. Instruction, e-learning, equipment and certification are included; participants must be at least ten, and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.93 from 43 reviews at €536 per person for 76h.

In our comparison: #12 of 18 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular and internationally recognized scuba diving course. It will open an entirely new and adventurous world to you. The certification entitles you to discover the beautiful underwater world in depths of up to 18m/ 60ft together with your dive buddy. You can complete theory and exam at your own pace from the comfort of your home, after we registered you with PADI e-learning.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €536 per person
- Duration: 76h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: ScubaCaribe Mexico
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.93 from 43 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 43.

- 5 stars: 41 (95%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Drinking water at center and on boat
- Professional PADI Instructor (Eng/ Spa/ other languages on request)
- Full scuba diving equipment
- 4 open water boat dives along the Riviera Maya
- PADI Touch e-learning registration & fee (all languages)
- 5 confined water sessions (pool)
- PADI certification

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

IMPORTANT!!! ScubaCaribe is located in Playacar's hotel zone. When booking, please state the full name of your hotel. Based on this information, we will provide you with the correct meeting point and time in Playacar. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- PLEASE, CONTACT SCUBACARIBE AT LEAST 1 DAY PRIOR TO ACTIVITY
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended.
- Please preview ScubaCaribe's medical questionnaire to ensure that you are fit for diving, in case you require a medical statement from your doctor.

## Compared with other Scuba Diving

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #12 of 18** | €536 | 3 days | 4.93 (43) | shared |
| [Dos Ojos Cenote Dive: Barbie Line & Bat Cave – 2 Dives](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/dos-ojos-cenote-dive-barbie-line-bat-cave-2-dives/?format=md) | €150 | 6h | 4.99 (499) | shared |
| [Private Full-Day Cenote Diving Experience 2 Dives with Lunch](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/private-full-day-cenote-diving-experience-2-dives-with-lunch/?format=md) | €230 | 7h | 4.96 (173) | private |
| [Two reef discovery dives with professional instructor (no experience necessary)](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/two-reef-discovery-dives-with-professional-instructor-no-experience-necessary/?format=md) | €162 | 8h | 4.98 (109) | shared |

Ranked #12 of 18 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €104 to €547, median €211; typical length 5h 30m. 3 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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