We track 36 dive operators in Akumal. 10 teach certification courses (12 PADI, 4 SDI/TDI). 10 run snorkelling trips. 3 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 36. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akumal Dive Center | 4.6(194) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 36 dive operators in Akumal. 10 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (12 centres), followed by SDI/TDI (4). IANTD, SSI, GUE also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $135 to $234 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
3 operators in Akumal offer accommodation alongside diving.
10 of the 36 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.
Akumal Dive Center is a beach front resort located in Akumal, Mexico. The center offers scuba instruction, guided diving, and snorkeling trips for visitors.
Blue Experience Diving is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Chemuyil, Mexico, offering a range of diving and snorkeling services. They provide courses, guided dives, and equipment rental for both beginners and experienced divers. Their services cater to exploring the local cenotes and reefs.
The Cenote Guy provides guided diving excursions in the cenotes of the Playa del Carmen and Tulum regions. The operator offers small group tours for certified divers with gear included.
Xpu Ha Divers is a dive center located on Xpu Ha beach in the Riviera Maya. They offer recreational and technical diving services for all levels, including reef dives, cenote dives, and trips to Cozumel. The center provides training ranging from introductory dives to advanced and cave diving certifications.
Zero Gravity Dive Center Mexico is a full-service dive center located in the Riviera Maya. The facility provides scuba equipment, mixed gas fills, and on-site apartment accommodation. They offer training programs and guided experience dives.
Ko'ox Diving specializes in cenote, cavern, and reef diving in Tulum and the Riviera Maya. They offer a range of recreational and technical diving courses, as well as guided snorkel tours and specialized expeditions.
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.
Planet Scuba Mexico is a PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Center located in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They offer a range of services including dive courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. They are known for their experienced instructors and personalized service.
Oceano Adventure is a PADI 5-Star center based in Sayulita that provides private and small-group scuba diving, snorkeling, and boat excursions in the Riviera Nayarit region. The operator focuses on low-ratio instruction and guided tours to sites including the Marietas Islands and Los Arcos. They also offer PADI certification courses and customizable private charters.
Seth Dive Mexico provides private and small group cenote diving, ocean diving, and snorkeling tours across the Riviera Maya. The operator offers PADI certification courses and includes free hotel pickup from Cancun to Tulum for all experiences.
| 2 | Blue Experience Diving | 4.9(106) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | The Cenote Guy | 5.0(492) | none | none | PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 4 | Xpu Ha Divers | 4.9(95) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 5 | Zero Gravity Dive Center | 5.0(28) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Ko'ox Diving | none | none | $234 | PADI · SSI · IANTD | Visit |
| 7 | The Akumal Dive Shop | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Planet Scuba | 4.9(207) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
