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Half-Day Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen for Small-Group

41 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 41 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Playa del Carmen is an excellent place to scuba dive. Our reefs are heathy and we have many fish - particularly compared to the numbers of fish you are likely to see in Cozumel. However, the quality of the corals is probably better over in Cozumel, so if you are particularly interested in Coral, then check out out Direct-to-Cozumel dive which you might prefer.

Our instructors will take excelent care you you and we dive in small groups (maximum 5 people) to ensure that can get the maximum enjoyment from the dive. Where possible we also work hard to match experience levels within each dive group.

Out instructors as passionate about the ocean, therefore during your experience you can expect to learn about the ocean and the wildlife you will discover.

What's Included

  • Bottled water Bottled water from reusable bottles provided in reusable plastic cups
  • Tanks and weights
  • BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit ($18 per day for full equipment rental)
  • Hotel pickup is not included in the cost of the activity.
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Meeting Location

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Avenida 1 entre Calles 20 y 22
Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

We offer two morning dives (arrive 08:00) and two afternoon dives (12:30).

Our morning dives are normally deeper and typically suitable only for Advanced Open Water divers who have been diving recently. Our afternoon dives are more suited to Open Water certified divers who have also been diving recently.

If you have not been diving recently then you may want to consider completing a scuba refresh session ($40) with us in the pool in the morning, prior to completing two afternoon dives. Please get in touch with us if you would like to arrange this.

We will begin by verifying you dive certification and preparing your scuba equipment. One of our instructors will then conduct a full dive briefing before we take you to our dive boat. From the boat we will complete two dives on two different coral reefs. The dives will typically last 40-60 minutes depending on depth, air consumptiion, skill level and comfort.

During the dives you are likely to see a huge range of tripical fish and beautiful corals. We sometimes see impressvie moray eels and graceful turtles during the dives too, so that is something extra special to look out for.

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the Half-Day Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen for Small-Group cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive. The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS. Read more Jun 2024

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Bottled waterBottled water from reusable bottles provided in reusable plastic cups
  • Tanks and weights
  • BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit ($18 per day for full equipment rental)
  • Hotel pickup is not included in the cost of the activity.

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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