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title: PADI Open Water Diver Course in the Riviera Maya
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 547
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 47
duration_minutes: 4320
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 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-the-riviera-maya/
---

# PADI Open Water Diver Course in the Riviera Maya

**Guidekin's take:** Learn entry-level scuba skills through five pool sessions and four guided open-water boat dives. Full gear, a digital manual and certification fees are included; the minimum age is ten and marine park fees cost extra. 4.98 from 47 reviews at €547 per person for 72h.

In our comparison: #8 of 18 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This PADI Open Water Diver course (OWD) is the PADI entry-level scuba qualification. Completing this course entitles you to dive independently with your buddy within conditions you have experienced in familiar sites. Discover new adventures and see the wonderful world beneath the surface now!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Minimum age is 10 years

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €547 per person
- Duration: 72h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Pro Dive International
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.98 from 47 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 47.

- 5 stars: 46 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- 5 pool sessions
- Full scuba gear
- Digital manual and certifications fees
- Professional guide
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- 4 open water guided boat dives

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- pick-up locations available from USD 25 per person per day (min 2 pax)
- Marine park fees USD 8/day/person, subject to changes
- PADI Open Water Diver Course in the Riviera Maya

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- 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

We can meet at these resorts where we have our dive centers: Allegro Playacar resort, Catalonia Playa Maroma, Catalonia Riviera Maya, Catalonia Playa Maroma

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Diving within 48 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
- Check our medical policies: https://prodiveinternational.com/medical-policy/

## Compared with other Scuba Diving

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 18** | €547 | 3 days | 4.98 (47) | 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 #8 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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