Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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.
Experience the thrill of underwater exploration in Playa del Carmen. The best place for Scuba Diving in Mexico
Glide through crystal-clear cenotes among stalactites, haloclines and fossils. Small groups, slow pace, unforgettable light beams.
Two-tank reef dives with turtles, rays and vibrant coral just offshore. Easy conditions, short boat rides, big smiles.
Experience world-class diving in Cozumel directly from Playa del Carmen – no ferry needed. Crystal-clear waters and vibrant reefs await.
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.
Feel the thrill of underwater speed! We are the only dive shop in Playa del Carmen offering scooter diving.
Feel the thrill as you dive alongside these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Season from November to April.
Start your underwater journey with our beginner courses. Learn Diving in Mexico.
No prior experience required. Try scuba in a pool then the ocean. Dive into the underwater world today!
Earn your Open Water certification with flexible eLearning, small groups and warm, clear water.
Enhance your skills and take your diving to the next level.
Level up with five adventure dives—deep, navigation and your choice of night, drift, wreck, DPV or others. Build confidence and skills.
Learn to prevent problems and manage emergencies with realistic scenarios—our most rewarding course for confident divers.
Go deeper into what you love: Nitrox, DPV, Night, Wreck, Buoyancy and more—short, focused training that sticks.
Start your pro path in the Riviera Maya—mentor-led training, real-world experience and a supportive, conservation-minded team.
Fun, confidence-building programs designed for young adventurers—led by patient PADI professionals with kid-friendly gear.
Pool-based AquaMissions with buoyancy games and simple skills—an exciting first step into the underwater world. Minimum age: 8+.
Make bubbles, make memories—gentle, shallow-water fun that introduces kids to scuba in a playful, supervised setting. Minimum age: 8+.
Safety briefing, pool practice and a guided shallow dive with a PADI pro—perfect for trying real scuba with extra care. Minimum age: 10+.
eLearning, confined-water practice and open-water dives—supportive training that leads to a junior scuba certification. Minimum age: 10+.
Five Adventure Dives build skills and confidence—navigation, peak buoyancy and more, tailored for young divers. Minimum age: 12+.
Great ocean and jungle experiences without scuba gear.
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.
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.
Catch the first light on a peaceful stand-up paddle session along the Caribbean coast.
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.
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.
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.