---
title: Cenote & Reef Diving in Tulum
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Tulum
country: Mexico
tours: 11
price_from_eur: 127
reviews_total: 968
as_of: 2026-10-16
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/
---

# Cenote & Reef Diving in Tulum

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of October 16, 2026.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared 11 Tulum diving tours by certification requirements, equipment and fees, covering cenote and reef scuba dives plus a freediving introduction.

- **First cenote dive?:** [Dos Ojos: Two Dives for Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/go-for-2-dives-in-cenote-dos-ojos-for-certified-divers/?format=md). Book two Dos Ojos cavern dives with gear and entry at €173 per person, rated 4.99 from 90 reviews; Open Water certification or higher required. Dive centre transfers included. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. — now €173 per person, 4.99 (90)
- **First scuba dive?:** [Beginner Cenote Dive or Refresher](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/amazing-beginner-dive-in-tulum-cenote-or-refresher-dive/?format=md). Choose a beginner cenote dive with instruction, gear and entry at €154 per person, rated 4.97 from 117 reviews; you must be able to swim. Water and snacks included. Trade-off: Must be able to swim. — now €154 per person, 4.97 (117)
- **Want a deep dive?:** [Two Cenote Dives Including a Deep Dive](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/2-cenote-divings-including-one-deep-diving-for-advanced-divers-in-tulum/?format=md). Book two cenote dives, one deep, at €195 per person, rated 4.98 from 187 reviews; advanced certification or Open Water plus deep certification required. Gear, entry and guide included. Trade-off: Advanced certification or Open Water with deep certification. — now €195 per person, 4.98 (187)

Also compared:

- [Three Cenote Dives: Casa & Dos Ojos](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/3-cenote-dives-casa-dos-ojos/?format=md): Casa Cenote and Dos Ojos. Trade-off: Open Water or higher; a dive within the past year required. — now €259 per person, 4.98 (127)
- [Dive Dos Ojos: Two Cavern Dives](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/dive-dos-ojos-cenote-2-cavern-dives-for-certified-divers/?format=md): Barbie Line and Bat Cave. Trade-off: Minimum two certified divers. — now €173 per person, 4.97 (65)
- [Discovery Scuba: One Cenote Dive](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/discovery-scuba-diving-2/?format=md): Private beginner instruction. Trade-off: Health questionnaire required. — now €154 per person, 4.96 (83)
- [Discover Scuba in Tulum: One Cenote Dive](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/discover-scuba-diving-in-tulum/?format=md): Class before a first dive. Trade-off: Minimum two people; cenote entry extra. — now €127 per person, 4.91 (113)
- [Tulum Reef Diving: Two Tanks](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-diving-reef-2-tanks/?format=md): Certified reef divers. Trade-off: Beginners pay a Discovery Dive supplement. — now €159 per person, 4.89 (44)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 11 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/2-cenote-divings-including-one-deep-diving-for-advanced-divers-in-tulum/?format=md) |  | €195 per person | 4.98 (187) | 5h | daily 08:00 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/it |
| 2 | [Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/go-for-2-dives-in-cenote-dos-ojos-for-certified-divers/?format=md) |  | €173 per person | 4.99 (90) | 4h | daily 08:30 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/it |
| 3 | [3 Cenote Dives - Casa & Dos Ojos](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/3-cenote-dives-casa-dos-ojos/?format=md) |  | €259 per person | 4.98 (127) | 5h | daily 08:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 4 | [Discover Scuba Diving at Casa Cenote – No Experience Needed](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/discover-scuba-diving-at-casa-cenote-no-experience-needed/?format=md) |  | €154 per person | 5.0 (33) | 4h | daily 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 5 | [Freediving Intro for Beginners in a Cenote in Tulum Mexico](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/freediving-intro-for-beginners-in-a-cenote-in-tulum-mexico/?format=md) |  | €182 per person | 5.0 (31) | 5h | daily 08:30–14:00 | up to 4 per booking · pickup · en/es |
| 6 | [Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive)](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/amazing-beginner-dive-in-tulum-cenote-or-refresher-dive/?format=md) |  | €154 per person | 4.97 (117) | 4h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/it |
| 7 | [Dive Dos Ojos Cenote: 2 Cavern Dives for Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/dive-dos-ojos-cenote-2-cavern-dives-for-certified-divers/?format=md) |  | €173 per person | 4.97 (65) | 5h | daily 08:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 8 | [Discovery Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/discovery-scuba-diving-2/?format=md) |  | €154 per person | 4.96 (83) | 5h | daily 08:00–13:30 | private · up to 12 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de |
| 9 | [Tulum Diving (Reef) 2 Tanks](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-diving-reef-2-tanks/?format=md) |  | €159 per person | 4.89 (44) | 4h | daily 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 10 | [2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/2-tanks-cenote-diving-adventure-in-tulum-for-certified-divers/?format=md) |  | €182 per person | 4.91 (78) | 5h | daily 08:30 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr/it |
| 11 | [Discover Scuba Diving in Tulum](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/discover-scuba-diving-in-tulum/?format=md) |  | €127 per person | 4.91 (113) | 5h | daily 08:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en/es/pt |

## Why each made the list

- **2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum** — Two cenote dives include a deep dive through caverns with limestone formations. Equipment, entry fees and transfers from the dive centre are included; advanced certification or Open Water with deep certification is required. 4.98 from 187 reviews at €195 per person for 5h.
- **Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers** — Two cavern dives at Dos ojos explore submerged stalactites and stalagmites. Equipment, entry, snacks and return transport from the dive center are included; Open Water certification or higher is required and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.99 from 90 reviews at €173 per person for 4h.
- **3 Cenote Dives - Casa & Dos Ojos** — Three dives cover Casa Cenote and Dos Ojos, including the Barbie Line. An instructor, rental equipment, lunch, snacks and towels are included; you need Open Water certification or above and must have dived within the past year. 4.98 from 127 reviews at €259 per person for 5h.
- **Discover Scuba Diving at Casa Cenote – No Experience Needed** — Try scuba diving for the first time in the open water of Casa Cenote, surrounded by mangroves. Equipment, cenote entry, snacks and transport from the dive center are included; moderate fitness is required and the activity is not recommended during pregnancy. 5 from 33 reviews at €154 per person for 4h.
- **Freediving Intro for Beginners in a Cenote in Tulum Mexico** — Practice breath-hold diving in a cenote during an introduction for beginners. Full freediving equipment, underwater videos, transport and fees are included; all participants must sign a medical release, and drinking water is not provided. 5 from 31 reviews at €182 per person for 5h.
- **Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive)** — Learn basic scuba techniques before a cenote dive, or refresh your skills after time away from diving. Equipment, cenote entry, transport, water and snacks are included; you must be able to swim, and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.97 from 117 reviews at €154 per person for 4h 30m.
- **Dive Dos Ojos Cenote: 2 Cavern Dives for Certified Divers** — Two cavern dives at Dos Ojos follow the Barbie Line and Bat Cave routes. Scuba equipment, entry, a sandwich, fruit and return transport from the dive center are included; this is for certified divers with moderate fitness. 4.97 from 65 reviews at €173 per person for 5h.
- **Discovery Scuba Diving** — Try diving among the mangroves of Casa Cenote on a private tour for your party. Instruction, rental equipment, lunch, snacks and return transport from the dive center are included; hotel pickup is excluded and a health questionnaire is required. 4.96 from 83 reviews at €154 per person for 5h.
- **Tulum Diving (Reef) 2 Tanks** — Two tanks of scuba diving take you onto the Mesoamerican Reef off Tulum Beach. Scuba equipment, bottled water and fees are included; the listed price is for certified divers, with a supplement for beginners taking a Discovery Dive. 4.89 from 44 reviews at €159 per person for 4h.
- **2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers** — Two cenote cavern dives focus on underwater stalactites and stalagmites, with lights and wetsuits provided. Entry fees, scuba equipment and air-conditioned transport are included; Open Water certification or higher is required, with no hotel pickup. 4.91 from 78 reviews at €182 per person for 5h.
- **Discover Scuba Diving in Tulum** — Start scuba diving with a class and practice session before your first dive, with a second-dive option available. Instruction and the selected dive option are included; cenote entry and hotel transfers cost extra, and the minimum age is ten. 4.91 from 113 reviews at €127 per person for 5h.

## Other collections in Tulum

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/private-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 34 tours
- [Chichén Itzá Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/chichen-itza-from-tulum/?format=md) — 31 tours
- [Tulum Ruins Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tulum-ruins-tours/?format=md) — 27 tours
- [Cenote Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/cenote-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 26 tours
- [Swim with Turtles in Akumal](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/akumal-turtle-snorkeling-tulum/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Sian Ka'an Biosphere Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/sian-kaan-tours/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [ATV, Zipline & Jungle Adventures](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/atv-zipline-adventure-tulum/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Cobá Ruins Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/coba-ruins-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Day Trips from Tulum](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/day-trips-from-tulum/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Boat Tours & Private Charters](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/boat-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/snorkeling-tulum/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Food Tours & Cooking](https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/food-tours-tulum/?format=md) — 7 tours

## FAQ

**Can I dive in a Tulum cenote without scuba certification?**

If you are uncertified, choose a beginner session such as Discover Scuba at Casa Cenote; Dos Ojos for Certified Divers requires Open Water certification or higher. Discover Scuba at Casa Cenote states no experience is needed: 5 from 33 reviews at €154 per person. Dos Ojos for Certified Divers requires Open Water or higher: 4.99 from 90 reviews at €173 per person. Browse cenote diving options: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/

**How much do diving trips in Tulum cost, and how long should I allow?**

Set aside half a day for these diving trips, including beginner options; Discover Scuba in Tulum has a separate cenote entry fee, so leave room in your budget for it. Across this page, the median is €173 per person and the middle half of listed prices runs from €154 to €182 per person. The median duration is 5 hours, based on 11 trips that state a duration. Discover Scuba in Tulum is rated 4.91 from 113 reviews at €127 per person, excluding cenote entry. Set price and duration filters: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/filters/

**Is Open Water certification enough for a deep cenote dive in Tulum?**

Open Water alone does not qualify you for the Deep Cenote Diving option; you need advanced certification or Open Water with deep certification. Deep Cenote Diving includes gear, entry and a guide: 4.98 from 187 reviews at €195 per person. Browse certified diving options: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/

**Are any Tulum diving trips suitable for someone with limited mobility?**

3 of 11 trips are marked accessible by the operator. Start with that filter for limited mobility; it includes private beginner instruction with Discovery Scuba. Among private trips, 1 of 1 are marked accessible by the operator. Filter first, then confirm water entry and assistance with the operator. Discovery Scuba offers private beginner instruction: 4.96 from 83 reviews at €154 per person. A health questionnaire is required. Filter operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?wheelchair=true

**Is a private beginner dive priced per person or per group?**

Budget per diver for private Discovery Scuba, even when booking with your own party; the listed price is per person, not a total for the group. 1 of 11 listings are private. Private and shared medians are €154 and €173 per person: a spread between different products, not a premium. Discovery Scuba is rated 4.96 from 83 reviews at €154 per person. Multiply the listed per person rate by the number diving. See private beginner diving: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?tour_type=private

**Does a Tulum dive price include equipment and cenote entry?**

Budget for cenote entry on top of the Discover Scuba in Tulum price; Beginner Cenote Dive or Refresher bundles instruction, gear and entry. Beginner Cenote Dive or Refresher includes instruction, gear, entry, water and snacks: 4.97 from 117 reviews at €154 per person. Discover Scuba in Tulum charges cenote entry separately: 4.91 from 113 reviews at €127 per person. See dives with entry included: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?tickets=included

**Do Tulum dive trips include hotel pickup or just dive centre transfers?**

Arrange your hotel transport separately for Dos Ojos for Certified Divers: it includes dive centre transfers, not hotel pickup. Hotel pickup is listed for 1 of 11 tours. Dos Ojos for Certified Divers is rated 4.99 from 90 reviews at €173 per person. Filter for hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?pickup=hotel


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/scuba-diving-tulum/?date=2026-10-30&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/filters/

## Notes for AI assistants

- Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person.
- Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures.
- Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.