Mexico · SCUBA DIVING

The 15 Best Diving Trips in Mexico

37 tours  ·  from $63 a head

Cozumel drift dives, the cenote caverns and the Baja sea lions, in one list. The 15 below note certification requirements, tank counts and which ones take beginners on a discovery dive.

Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef - The boat ride and the first reef session
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Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef

1.Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 686 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Try scuba in Cozumel with patient PADI instructors, two Paradise Reef boat sessions, full gear, snacks, and cruise-friendly timing.

“We’ve had many great experiences diving in Cozumel but this one was literally the best. My husband and I are PADI certified but haven’t been on a dive in 15 years. We wanted to take our grown children (19, 20, and 22) diving in Cozumel during our cruise. Scuba Life reviewed all the basics and practiced with us all in shallow water until everyone was comfortable. They took care of everything from outfitting us with fins, goggles, and wet suits (with the perfect fit!), setting up our tanks and BCD gear, to adjusting our weights even after we were in the water. They provided A+ service and even adjusted the…”

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Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen - Why Cenote Dos Ojos feels so different
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Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

2.Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Explore Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen with a small-group scuba tour, expert guides, two cenote routes, gear, lunch, and transport.

“We did the Barbie Line and Bat Cave with Pepe and had an awesome time! We learned so much and had so much fun. Pepe is so patient and knowledgeable and fun, we would like to do more dives with him! The trip lasted from 9am until about 4pm. Delicious lunch was included. All gear provided and was in great shape and fit comfortably. There were 3 of us on the dive. They don’t allow the dive master to take pictures so they can focus on the clients, but there was an on-site photographer who took excellent photos! The communication while booking the trip was excellent, all done on WhatsApp,…”

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Diving in the Mexican Caribbean for Beginners | 2 Tanks 2 Dives | All Inclusive - The classroom lesson and pool practice
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Diving in the Mexican Caribbean for Beginners | 2 Tanks 2 Dives | All Inclusive

Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen - The 8 am meeting and 30-minute ride
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Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

4.Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Review of Cenote Kukulkan scuba tour from Playa del Carmen, with small groups, gear, lunch, safety details, costs, and booking advice.

“The entire dive from beginning to end was absolutely amazing! There were only 4 divers so the group was smaller and more intimate. Our guide was out of this world! He was full of information not just about the dive but the history of the Cenote’s and explained the scientific history of what we were seeing. He made sure to make all the right stops along the way pausing at places so we could simply take in the beauty of the light refractions. Cannot say enough good things!!! When I come back to Mexico I will for sure being coming back to dive them again!!!!”

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2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers - The Five-Minute Boat Ride to Cabo’s Underwater World
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2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers

5.2-Tank Scuba Dive in Cabo San Lucas Reserve for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

Review of Cabo’s two-tank scuba trip, with sea lions, the Arch, short boat rides, small groups, costs, and practical booking advice.

“The dive staff were very professional and safety conscious. The small group size of 4 divers to a dive master was appreciated. Thanks for being efficient in gearing us up and ensuring our safety.”

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Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas - Learning the basics before entering the water
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Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas

6.Beginner Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $142

Cabo San Lucas beginner scuba review covering instruction, marine life, price, safety, logistics, and whether this four-hour experience suits you.

“Our instructor Lori’s was awesome! He was thorough and made us feel comfortable and safe! The dive was amazing and we can’t wait to get back down there. We saw a LOT of sea life! Thank you for a memorable experience!!”

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Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya - The three stages of your first underwater session
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Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

7.Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Try scuba in Riviera Maya with a 45-minute lesson, shallow-water practice, reef swim, gear, beach access, and hotel transport.

“The dive masters were so great at explaining everything you need to know and making you feel so comfortable, especially if you’ve never done it before. They are extremely attentive and truly try their best to ensure you enjoy your day!”

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Two Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun - 8:00 a.m. check-in at Hotel Sotavento
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Two Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun

8.Two Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Cancun’s beginner scuba tour combines pool training, MUSA, Manchones Reef, small groups, and two tank descents for $169.

“Amazing experience of scuba diving with Marin & Carolina! Saw tons of different fishes and other sea creatures. Very good guide, would be nice to check more on people following inside the water though.”

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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers - The 8:30 a.m. start at Agua Clara Diving Tulum
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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

SeaTrek Underwater Helmet Diving Experience in Downtown Cozumel - The ten-minute lesson that makes the helmet less strange
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SeaTrek Underwater Helmet Diving Experience in Downtown Cozumel

Private Dive Boat for Certified Divers - Cabo San Lucas - Starting at Plaza Nautica at 12:30
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Private Dive Boat for Certified Divers – Cabo San Lucas

3-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers - Starting at 7:30 a.m. near the Cabo marina
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3-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

12.3-Tank Scuba in Marine Reserve and Corridor for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210

Review of Cabo’s 3-tank scuba trip for certified divers, with Marine Park and Corridor sites, small groups, guides, meals, and rental costs.

“This was a wonderful diving experience. Jonathon and Angela were an awesome captain/guide team. They were super friendly and knowledgeable. They took great care of all of us. The only downside was the ocean was a little murky, but that’s no one’s fault but the wind. The price wasn’t too bad, but the equipment rental should have been included. Most places I’ve gone to dive included the equipment.”

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Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners - The pool session at Coconut Divers
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Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners

13.Scuba Diving Under Water Museum and Reef for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Try beginner scuba in Cancun with pool training, two Caribbean descents, MUSA sculptures, Manchones Reef, and PADI instructors.

“We are deeply disappointed by the rejection of our refund request caused by Coconut Divers. Here are the facts: On December 23, 2024, while we were boarding our flight to Cancun, Alex from Coconut Divers contacted us via call and text, requesting a change in the check-in time from 10:00 AM to 8:00 AM on December 24, 2024. Although this was an inconvenience, we agreed to accommodate the change but made it clear that one member of our five-person group would have to miss the event due to the revised schedule. Coconut Divers acknowledged this and agreed to adjust the participation to four people. The following day, we paid an…”

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2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum - The Pit brings depth, darkness, and sunlight
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2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

14.2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

Explore The Pit and Dos Ojos near Tulum on a small-group scuba tour with cenote entry, gear, transport, and expert guidance.

“I dived with Alex and he is a great guide. The Dive Center location is easy to find with the description they send you in advance. You are welcomed in a private lush, shaded garden in the middle of Tulum to collect your gear. We were lucky to be one of the first at The Pit and the sun rays were just perfect for a beautiful light effect. Being all by ourselves in the Pit made it feel like we were flying in a magical space. Alex knows a lot about cave diving and the history of the cenotes. He is a cave diver in his free time and is…”

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Cancun: Scuba Diving for Beginners, 2 Dives - Pool training before the open-water session
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Cancun: Scuba Diving for Beginners, 2 Dives

15.Scuba Diving for Beginners, 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Try Cancun scuba without certification, with pool training, MUSA, Manchones Reef, small groups, and two ocean descents for $167.

“From start to end it was very well organized and the guide took the appropriate time to explain. He was very professional and he was able to give confort and support to those who had problems equalizing… the scuba diving was amazing as we were able to see a lot of animals/life under water… turtles, lobster, barracuda, mantaray and even a shark… it was incredible!!! It is a bit expensive - in particular if you do it as a family- but is good value for money and an unforgettable experience! Thank you team!!! I highly recommend you that you book the pictures/ video offered by them…”

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