We track 69 dive operators in Playa del Carmen. 36 teach certification courses (40 PADI, 16 SSI). 32 run snorkelling trips. 5 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Playa del Carmen, with 21. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 69. 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 69 dive operators in Playa del Carmen, with the biggest cluster around Playa del Carmen. 36 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (40 centres), followed by SSI (16). SDI/TDI, IANTD, CMAS also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $90 to $220 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
5 operators in Playa del Carmen offer accommodation alongside diving.
32 of the 69 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.
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.
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.
The Reef Marina is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located within The Reef Playacar and The Reef Coco Beach resorts in Playa del Carmen. The center offers recreational diving, professional training, and snorkeling excursions in Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and local cenotes. They provide on-site facilities including changing rooms, showers, and a swimming pool.
Blue Life is a dive center in Playa del Carmen offering PADI courses and diving excursions. They focus on cenote diving and open water dives, providing a comprehensive diving experience.
Scuba Libre is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort that has operated in Playa del Carmen since 1998. The operator offers PADI courses, local reef dives, cenote dives, Cozumel trips, and snorkeling tours.
| 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 | Triton Diving | 4.9(105) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Dive Mike | 4.9(181) | none | none | CMAS · IANTD · PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 7 | Phocea Mexico - Cozumel | 4.7(617) | none | $150 | PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 8 | The Reef Marina | 4.5(602) | none | $149 | PADI | Visit |
