PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the underwater world of the Riviera Maya on this PADI Discover Scuba Diving course in Playa del Carmen. Learn scuba diving theory, complete a pool session, and do your first dives in the company of an experienced instructor. All equipment and instruction provided, no experience necessary. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

PADI Discover Scuba Course allows novices to explore the Riviera Maya's underwater world
Theory session, pool practice, and open water dive
Full scuba gear provided and expertly fitted to you
Experienced instructor with you the entire time
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Brief theory and pool session
1 guided boat dive on the Riviera Maya
Full scuba gear and instructor

Alcoholic drinks
Lunch
Video footage (available to purchase)
Marine park fees USD 6/day/diver

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

Pickup details

Pick-ups are offered in Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya area for extra fees: All hotels between Dorado Maroma and Dreams Tulum. Exceptions may apply. Tulum area: Pick-up is not available Cancun: Please get in touch with us. The exact pickup time will be provided the day before the activity.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Minimum age is 10 years (parent must be present)
Not available for pregnant women
Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving
Check our medical policies: https://prodiveinternational.com/medical-policy/
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:Will I receive scuba certification at the end of this experience?

A:PADI Certification requires a specific open-water diving course, which is not included in this experience. This program is designed to provide expert guidance for divers of any experience level to try scuba diving. If you are interested in certification, please search 23635P11 at the top of the page for the PADI Open Water Diver Course in the Riviera Maya, which includes certification.

Jun 2023

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Marco_C

Alex was a very patient but thorough instructor. I recommend diving here for any first time divers like myself. Lots of beautiful things to see

Reviews

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Great for beginners!

Christina_B, Feb 2024

The overall experience was fantastic for someone who has never scuba dived before. They were thorough in the beginning lesson before we headed out in the boat. The staff we were with were wonderful and patient and made me feel more comfortable with the experience. My husband really enjoyed the underwater sites! The only issue I had was the lack of communication leading up to the day of the excursion. They told us to report to a specific hotel at 9am. The timing was different than what the description on their ad says so I messaged them again the day before the event to confirm the time and was told to report at 8am to a different hotel that was twice the distance from the first. This changed our travel drastically as we went from planning a cab ride to having to rent a car because the cost of the cab there and back would have been more than the car rental. More advanced notice would have been helpful and less stressful for us. If I hadn’t messaged them about the time discrepancy, we would have missed out on the experience completely because they didn’t communicate with us.

Terrific first dive

Marco_C, Nov 2023

Alex was a very patient but thorough instructor. I recommend diving here for any first time divers like myself. Lots of beautiful things to see

An Awesome Experience

Dingane_N, Aug 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed my scuba diving experience. My diving instructor was kind & patient, and his encouraging words helped me get past sea sickness while I was on the ocean surface. Yes, if you are prone to sea sickness, I highly suggest you take Dramamine prior to launching out on the dive boat. Once under the waves, my sea sickness vanished, and my eyes widen with wonder and joy, as I beheld colorful corral & fish as I followed my instructor’s lead. I definitely have to scuba dive again— & eventually earn my diving certification. The beauty & serenity of the ocean compels me to make it happen— no lie. -D. Newson-

Incredible dive experience

Marcus_W, Jul 2023

An incredible experience. With a clear structure and emphasise on safety at no point did I have concerns. The team were welcoming and friendly and Nicole was a great dive leader. A small group size made sure we were supervised all the time and it was clear that we had to be able to complete safety drills in the pool before we were going to go out on the dive boat. The reef was incredible and I would recommend putting your hand in your pocket and buying the video and images taken off your dive as they are a great quality and memory of a fantastic morning.

Bad business

Deborah_H, Jun 2023

We were supposed to get picked up at our hotel but a day before we were supposed to go I go to viator website to ask what time we were getting picked up only to see a message about us getting a taxi to another hotel..I tried calling it the number didn’t work so we called viator customer service..then we get a message saying they don’t come to our hotel because we were in Cancun..we weren’t we were at the Bahia principe Akumal…I asked for hotel pick up and. Didn’t even get an option of paying the extra $20 which we would have paid…needless to say we didn’t get help from anyone and couldn’t go because we were not paying for a taxi when we asked for pick up…we definitely don’t recommend this place because we picked it because they offered hotel pick up only for them not to give it to us…

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We value our customers' opinions, and thank you for bringing this to our attention. I am sorry for the inconvenience you experienced; however, our records in your account indicate that events did not occur as you described. We have checked our call logs and haven't received any calls from you, nor did we mention we could not pick you up because you were in Cancun. You indicated that we refused to provide the service; however, In our listing, it is mentioned that picks up are available but that exceptions may apply. We sent you a message via the Viator Application (as Viator does not share customers' emails with us) to inform you that we could not exceptionally provide the pick-up service, a few days before the tour. Unfortunately, we only received an answer from you very late the day before the activity. Again, thank you for your feedback. Sincerely Pro Dive Team

Epic experience

Nathan_W, Apr 2023

Great Riviera experience. We took our four kids, ages 10-14 for their first dive. They were not certified. Our dive guides, Anna and Jordan, were great with the kids. The pool skills training was well done and the kids got comfortable with their gear. The reef dive was great with lots of fish, nice reef features, and good visibility. The guides did a nice job on the descent to make sure everyone was comfortable and safe. Awesome first family SCUBA experience! Thank you for offering this intro to diving package.

The serenity of Riviera Maya

Nishith_T, Oct 2021

One of the finest life experiences ever ! The corals are a beauty ! I was a first timer and they took due care of me. Wearing the BCD (buoyancy control device) while training in the swimming pool breathing under water, I thought I would quit. But they patiently train you well enough that you get comfortable. You get personal attention all the way through. Patience is key. I went during the weekdays. It was just 3 of us. 2 trainers. One from Italy, the other from Bilbao. Both spoke fluent English and Spanish. After the training session in the pool, you’re taken right in the ocean for this wonderful experience. For what you get and the time they spend and equipment they use, its a steal of a deal. Absolute value for money!

Incredible

Jimmy_T, Nov 2020

This is a professional organization. All of the instructors were good people and expert divers. The instructor paid close attention to my daughter in her pool session and more specifically at 30 feet. My daughter had a wonderful and safe experience. I have been certified for many years. I truly enjoyed seeing her enjoy the things that bring me joy as an adult. I think I might have a dive buddy now!!

Great experience for the beginner...

Danny J, Jun 2016

Great experience for the beginner. Our guide, Toby, was very knowledgeable, and patient. Great time.

Excellente matinée

Clarisse_V, Apr 2021

Présence d’un moniteur Français, toute l’équipe est très sympa. Très consciencieux sur la formation et exercices avant plongée. Super activité avec de belles choses à voir sous l’eau ! On recommande à 100%