We track 178 dive operators in Riviera Maya. 70 teach certification courses (75 PADI, 21 SSI). 67 run snorkelling trips. 11 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Playa del Carmen, with 22. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 178. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tank-Ha Dive Center | 4.9(487) | none | $186 | PADI · SDI/TDI · SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 178 dive operators in Riviera Maya, with the biggest cluster around Playa del Carmen. 70 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (75 centres), followed by SSI (21). SDI/TDI, IANTD, CMAS, GUE, NAUI, BSAC also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $65 to $234 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
11 operators in Riviera Maya offer accommodation alongside diving.
67 of the 178 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Tank-Ha Dive Center is a dive center in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, with a 4.9-star rating from 480 reviews. They are operational and offer services like curbside pickup and Wi-Fi.
Deep Dive Mexico is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Playa del Carmen, offering a range of diving services. They provide courses, guided dives, and equipment rental for both recreational and technical divers.
Deep Blue is a dive shop located in Cozumel, Mexico, offering a range of diving services. They provide guided dives, PADI courses, and equipment rental. The shop is situated in the heart of Cozumel, making it easily accessible.
Phantom Divers is a dive center located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They offer various diving services and are open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The business has a 4.6-star rating from over 500 reviews.
Blue Note Scuba is a boutique PADI 5 Star dive center based in Cozumel, Mexico. They offer personalized boat diving trips, PADI certification courses, and private charters for all skill levels. The operator focuses on small group sizes and utilizes a fast dive boat to access reefs within the Cozumel Marine Park.
Triton Diving is a dive center in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, with a 5-star rating from 464 reviews. They are operational and open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Akumal Dive Center is a beach front resort located in Akumal, Mexico. The center offers scuba instruction, guided diving, and snorkeling trips for visitors.
The Akumal Dive Shop provides scuba diving and snorkeling services in Akumal, Mexico. They offer a variety of PADI courses, cavern and cenote diving tours, and boat trips to local reef sites. The operator also provides equipment rental and customized vacation packages that include accommodation.
Dive Mike is a dive center based in Playa del Carmen that offers recreational, technical, and cave diving training. They provide guided diving and snorkeling excursions to local reefs, the Mesoamerican reef, and nearby Cenotes.
Phocea Mexico is a dive operator based in Playa del Carmen that offers recreational, professional, and technical diving courses. They provide tailored diving packages that include hotel accommodation and transfer services for various destinations in the Riviera Maya.
| 2 | Deep Dive | 5.0(1,583) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Deep Blue | 4.8(417) | none | $90 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Phantom Divers | 4.7(564) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Blue Note Scuba | 4.8(277) | none | $185 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Triton Diving | 4.9(105) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Akumal Dive Center | 4.6(210) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | The Akumal Dive Shop | 4.8(197) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
