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PADI 5 Star Dive Center · Playa del Carmen

Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen

Reef dives, Riviera Maya cenotes, direct Cozumel trips, seasonal bull sharks and PADI training — planned by a real local dive center close to the beach and boats.

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I’m Already CertifiedCompare reef, cenote, Cozumel, shark, night and specialty dive options. I’m New to ScubaTry scuba for a day or compare the path to your first certification. I’m Diving Several DaysCompare Xico’s current multi-day dive packages. I’m Organizing a GroupPlanning 10+ divers? Compare group packages and the current 10+1 group-leader benefit.
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What Guests Say About Xico

★★★★★
We did a two-tank local reef dive with Santi and had a great time! Everything at the dive centre was very well organised. Santi was a fantastic instructor, the briefings were clear and even though the conditions weren’t great on the day (very low visibility),… Read full review Show less

We did a two-tank local reef dive with Santi and had a great time! Everything at the dive centre was very well organised. Santi was a fantastic instructor, the briefings were clear and even though the conditions weren’t great on the day (very low visibility), he made sure we were all safe and still had an enjoyable dive. We also saw a bull shark, which was amazing! Would definitely recommend Xico if you are looking to dive in Playa del Carmen!

Mia Carlton Google
★★★★★

I had a great time doing my Padi Open water course here. My instructor, Lukas, was very good and explained everything at a very comfortable pace. We saw a lot during the dives, such as sea turtles and sting rays. Thank you all for the perfect experience.

Anna Renne Google
★★★★★

We had the best experience on a private snorkeling tour - including 6 children! The guides were amazing, professional, and made sure everyone was safe. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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    Scuba Courses for Every Next Step

    Start with a first dive, earn your PADI Open Water certification, build experience with Advanced training, or choose a focused specialty. Xico also offers dedicated pathways for kids, professional divers, technical training and cave training.

    Discover Scuba Diving

    Discover Scuba Diving

    Learn the basics, practice with a professional and make your first ocean dives without committing to a full certification.

    2,750 MXN per person
    ≈ $162 USD
    Try Scuba Diving
    PADI Open Water Course

    PADI Open Water Course

    Earn your PADI Open Water certification with eLearning, confined-water training and four ocean dives.

    10,000 MXN per person
    ≈ $588 USD
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    PADI Advanced Open Water

    PADI Advanced Open Water

    Build confidence and experience through five adventure dives with a PADI instructor.

    8,000 MXN per person
    ≈ $471 USD
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    PADI Specialty Courses

    PADI Specialty Courses

    Compare Nitrox, buoyancy, DPV, Deep, Wreck and current conservation specialties.

    From 2,300 MXN per person
    ≈ $135 USD
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    Your Dive Center in Playa del Carmen

    Address

    Calle Flamingos at Calle 40 Norte, Zazil-Ha, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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    Opening Hours

    Daily · 08:00–20:00

    Phone / WhatsApp

    +52 984 745 0576

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    Email

    info@xicodivecenter.com

    Good to Know

    Planning Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen

    Is Xico Dive Center a PADI 5 Star Dive Center?

    Yes. Xico Dive Center is an official PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Playa del Carmen, offering guided diving, PADI courses, specialty training and multi-day dive experiences.

    Is Playa del Carmen good for scuba diving?

    Yes. Playa del Carmen is a convenient base for local reef dives, cenotes, direct Cozumel trips, PADI courses and seasonal wildlife experiences.

    I am certified. Which dive should I choose?

    Choose Playa reef diving for easy local logistics, cenotes for freshwater cavern diving, or Cozumel Direct for larger drift reefs. The full diving chooser compares the current routes.

    I have never dived before. What should I book?

    Choose Discover Scuba Diving if you want to try scuba without becoming certified. Choose the PADI Open Water Diver course if you want a full certification.

    Do your Cozumel trips use the public ferry?

    No. Cozumel Direct uses direct boat logistics from Playa del Carmen to the Cozumel dive area rather than requiring you to organize the public passenger ferry.

    When is bull shark season?

    Bull shark season in Playa del Carmen runs from November 1 through March 31. See the Bull Shark Diving page for requirements and current options. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

    When is whale shark season?

    Whale shark snorkeling is seasonal. See the Whale Shark Discovery page for the current operating season, pricing and logistics.

    Do you offer multi-day diving packages?

    Yes. Our 4, 5 and 6-day scuba diving packages combine Playa del Carmen reef diving, a standard cenote day and Cozumel Direct, with current upgrade options.

    Is rental gear available?

    Yes. Rental gear is available for many dive activities; the exact rule is shown on each activity and confirmed by Xico.

    How do I book?

    Send your travel date, number of divers, certification level, last dive date and what you want to experience. Xico uses a request and manual-confirmation workflow so the team can check current conditions, requirements and operational availability before confirming your plan.

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