Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen with Xico Dive Center

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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Xico Dive Center runs small-group reef dives, unique cenote diving adventures, and even Cozumel trips by boat—no ferry needed. Our PADI pros focus on safety, fun, and marine conservation.


Our Diving Activities

Experience the thrill of underwater exploration in Playa del Carmen. The best place for Scuba Diving in Mexico

Diving in Cenotes

Diving in Cenotes

Glide through crystal-clear cenotes among stalactites, haloclines and fossils. Small groups, slow pace, unforgettable light beams.

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Reef Diving – Playa del Carmen
Diving Playa del Carmen

Reef Diving – Playa del Carmen

Two-tank reef dives with turtles, rays and vibrant coral just offshore. Easy conditions, short boat rides, big smiles.

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Diving in Cozumel
Diving Cozumel

Diving in Cozumel

Experience world-class diving in Cozumel directly from Playa del Carmen – no ferry needed. Crystal-clear waters and vibrant reefs await.

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Night Dive Playa del Carmen

Night Dive Playa del Carmen

Explore Playa del Carmen’s reef on our Night Dive—spot eels, octopuses and sleeping turtles as nocturnal marine life comes alive under the stars.

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Scooter Diving
Scooter Diving Playa del Carmen

Scooter Diving

Feel the thrill of underwater speed! We are the only dive shop in Playa del Carmen offering scooter diving.

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Bull Shark Diving

Bull Shark Diving

Feel the thrill as you dive alongside these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Season from November to April.

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Learn to Dive

Start your underwater journey with our beginner courses. Learn Diving in Mexico.

Discover Scuba Diving

Discover Scuba Diving

No prior experience required. Try scuba in a pool then the ocean. Dive into the underwater world today!

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Open Water Course
Diver open water course in Playa del Carmen

Open Water Course

Earn your Open Water certification with flexible eLearning, small groups and warm, clear water.

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Master Your Dive Techniques

Enhance your skills and take your diving to the next level.

Advanced Open Water Course
Wreck Diving

Advanced Open Water Course

Level up with five adventure dives—deep, navigation and your choice of night, drift, wreck, DPV or others. Build confidence and skills.

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Rescue Diver Course

Rescue Diver Course

Learn to prevent problems and manage emergencies with realistic scenarios—our most rewarding course for confident divers.

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Specialty Courses
Nitrox Specialty

Specialty Courses

Go deeper into what you love: Nitrox, DPV, Night, Wreck, Buoyancy and more—short, focused training that sticks.

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Divemaster Course
Pool Session

Divemaster Course

Start your pro path in the Riviera Maya—mentor-led training, real-world experience and a supportive, conservation-minded team.

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Diving for Kids

Fun, confidence-building programs designed for young adventurers—led by patient PADI professionals with kid-friendly gear.

PADI Seal Team

PADI Seal Team

Pool-based AquaMissions with buoyancy games and simple skills—an exciting first step into the underwater world. Minimum age: 8+.

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PADI Bubblemaker
PADI Seal Team

PADI Bubblemaker

Make bubbles, make memories—gentle, shallow-water fun that introduces kids to scuba in a playful, supervised setting. Minimum age: 8+.

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Discovery Scuba Diving for Kids
Jr Advanced Open Water Playa del Carmen

Discovery Scuba Diving for Kids

Safety briefing, pool practice and a guided shallow dive with a PADI pro—perfect for trying real scuba with extra care. Minimum age: 10+.

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Junior Open Water Course
Open Water Playa del Carmen

Junior Open Water Course

eLearning, confined-water practice and open-water dives—supportive training that leads to a junior scuba certification. Minimum age: 10+.

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Junior Advanced Open Water Course
Jr Advanced Open Water Playa del Carmen

Junior Advanced Open Water Course

Five Adventure Dives build skills and confidence—navigation, peak buoyancy and more, tailored for young divers. Minimum age: 12+.

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Non Diving Activities

Great ocean and jungle experiences without scuba gear.

Paradise Island (Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres)

Paradise Island (Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres)

Explore Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres in one day: snorkel vibrant reefs, watch nesting birds, savor a beachside lunch, and relax on Playa Norte. Ideal for families and small groups craving Caribbean magic.

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Private Snorkeling Adventure

Private Snorkeling Adventure

Enjoy an exclusive snorkeling experience in Playa del Carmen! This private tour takes you to a reef called Punta Inah or Maroma Reef, just 25 minutes away by boat.

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Sunrise Paddle Playa del Carmen

Sunrise Paddle Playa del Carmen

Catch the first light on a peaceful stand-up paddle session along the Caribbean coast.

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Cenotes Discovery

Cenotes Discovery

Immerse yourself in three crystal-clear cenotes—with guided swims, a traditional Mayan ceremony, round-trip transport, snacks, and all gear included—in an intimate small-group Riviera Maya adventure.

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Tulum, Akumal & Cenotes

Tulum, Akumal & Cenotes

Discover Tulum’s cliff-top ruins, swim with Akumal’s turtles, and dive a hidden jungle cenote—with tacos, A/C transport, and expert guides.

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See our other Tours

See our other Tours

Explore all our Riviera Maya tours in one place—hand-picked experiences from cenotes and reef snorkels to Mayan ruins and wildlife outings, with small groups and seamless A/C transport.

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