We track 71 dive operators in Playa del Carmen. 36 teach certification courses (41 PADI, 15 SSI). 32 run snorkelling trips. 4 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 71. How Fin Rank works
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 71 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 (41 centres), followed by SSI (15). SDI/TDI, IANTD, CMAS also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $120 to $220 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
4 operators in Playa del Carmen offer accommodation alongside diving.
32 of the 71 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jaguar Divers is a dive shop in Playa del Carmen offering PADI courses and guided dives. They specialize in cenote and Cozumel dives.
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.
Maple Leaf Scuba is a dive center located in Cozumel, Mexico, offering PADI certification courses and guided diving tours. They are known for their friendly staff and excellent customer service, catering to divers of all levels.
| 2 | Phantom Divers | 4.6(551) | 5.0 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Triton Diving | 5.0(464) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | The Reef Marina | 4.5(591) | none | $149 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Phocea Mexico - Cozumel | 4.7(581) | none | $150 | PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 6 | Tank-Ha Dive Center | 4.9(480) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Blue Life | 4.9(144) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Jaguar Divers | 4.9(206) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
