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Spanish, English and French
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Introduction to Diving
Basic Introduction
Ideas for diving in Playa del Carmen
Discover Scuba Diving
At Feel The Diving we understand the desire to swim among thousands of fish, but first an introductory lesson is necessary.
We explain how the equipment, underwater communication and your body work underwater, so that you are prepared when you go down.
After the brief introduction, we practise a little in a pool and then head straight into the sea. It is a calm and safe course where learning and safety come first.
No previous experience is needed for this course, just a great desire to dive!
Bull Shark Diving in Playa del Carmen
We love diving with sharks, always in the most natural, respectful and safe way, both for them and for us.
After a theory session, we head to the Bull Shark Point area, where we descend to between 14 and 45 m to enjoy a dive with bull sharks.
For this type of adventure to be safe, all participants need diving experience, so we ask for the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
Do you have it?
Dive in the best cenotes in the world
Diving in caves and cenotes is a unique experience, and we are lucky enough to live near some of the most beautiful cenotes on the planet.
Cenotes are large pools of cool fresh water, with a wealth of aquatic life and so much to discover!
Venture with us and you will see that underwater, everything changes...
Dive center in Playa del Carmen
Feel The Diving is a dive center in Playa del Carmen, on the Riviera Maya. We dive with beginners and certified divers in groups of 4 people maximum, and teach PADI courses in Spanish, English and French.
Playa del Carmen dive sites
The reefs of Playa del Carmen run parallel to the coast, a few minutes by boat from the harbor. The shallow strip, at around 10 to 12 meters, is where we do Discover Scuba Diving, courses and easy dives. Further out, between 20 and 30 meters, are the deep reefs.
Beginners start at Jardines, 9 to 15 meters with little current, and the shallow parts of Moc-Che and Chunzumbul. Experienced divers go to Tortugas, Barracuda and the Mama Viña wreck, a ship sunk in 1995 that sits between 16 and 28 meters.
If you’re certified, we run daily two-tank reef dives at 8:30 and 12:30, with guide, tanks, weights and water. Every site, with its depth and the level it needs, in our guide to Playa del Carmen dive sites.
Bull sharks, November to March
From November 1 to March 31, female bull sharks gather in a protected area off the coast of Playa del Carmen. For this dive we ask for the PADI Advanced Open Water certification. Season and dive details in our guide to bull shark diving in Playa del Carmen.
Night dives, cenotes and Cozumel
At sunset we head to a shallow reef, five minutes from the harbor, with a maximum depth of 12 meters. Your torch reveals moray eels, rays and octopus. More on our night dive.
The nearest cenotes are about 25 km from Playa del Carmen. With your Open Water you can dive the cavern zone, where daylight still reaches. See which ones on our cenote diving page.
Cozumel, with its coral walls and drift dives, is a day trip from Playa del Carmen. More on diving in Cozumel.
PADI scuba courses in Playa del Carmen
If you’ve never dived, Discover Scuba Diving starts with a briefing and a pool session, followed by two reef dives down to 12 meters. With the PADI Open Water you get certified in 3 days, with 4 dives in the Caribbean down to 18 meters, from age 10.
Next come the Advanced Open Water, which takes you to 30 meters, the Rescue Diver and the Divemaster. All courses on our scuba courses page.
Scuba diving in Playa del Carmen FAQ
Can you dive in Playa del Carmen all year round?
Yes. The water is warm all year and visibility is usually good. In winter, bull shark season adds one more dive.
Can I dive with no experience?
Yes, with Discover Scuba Diving. Before heading out there’s a briefing and a pool session, and both dives are on the shallow reef, down to 12 meters.
How do you get to the reefs?
By boat. The reefs are very close to the harbor and the ride is short.
How much does diving in Playa del Carmen cost?
You’ll find the rates for every dive and course on our prices page.
What languages do you dive in?
Spanish, English and French.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp at +52 984 205 1929 with your level and dates.
Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen
Tropical climate
In Playa del Carmen we enjoy a warm climate that allows us to dive all year round.
Great marine life
Thanks to the fantastic reefs, we will enjoy a great variety of marine species. Will you be able to see a seahorse?
Sharks
Dive with bull sharks and whale sharks, you can only do it at certain times of the year but... it's amazing!
Customized Routes
We will show you the most spectacular places in the Caribbean Sea and the beaches of the Mayan Riviera.
We customize routes for all levels!
Discover some of our most popular routes
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