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Excellent experience, everything went smoothly, had two dives with a very dedicated and knowledgeable guide, Manuel, who made every turn safe and cool. Thanks man!
Choose Your Dive
Diving from Playa del Carmen: Choose Your Dive
Compare the main dive experiences Xico organizes from Playa del Carmen, then choose the route that matches your certification, recent experience, available time and the kind of diving you want to do.
Start With the Experience
Which dive fits your trip?
Choose the diving style that fits your trip, then use the quick comparison below for current price, dive count and typical time commitment.
Easy local logistics
Playa Reef Diving
Two guided Caribbean reef dives with short local boat logistics and flexible morning or afternoon diving.
Explore Playa Reefs
Walls, drift & clear water
Cozumel Direct
Dive Cozumel from Playa del Carmen without organizing the public ferry, island taxis or another dive-center check-in.
Explore Cozumel Direct
Freshwater cavern diving
Cenote Diving
Choose from beginner-friendly first cenotes through deeper and more demanding cavern routes across the Riviera Maya.
Choose a Cenote
Seasonal wildlife
Bull Shark Diving
Compare Xico’s non-feeding Observation Dive and the more intense Feeding Dive during the Playa del Carmen season.
Compare Shark Dives
After sunset
Night Diving
See familiar Playa reef terrain differently after dark with lights, night-diving procedures and nocturnal marine life.
Explore Night Diving
Cover more reef
DPV / Scooter Diving
Use an underwater scooter on a controlled two-dive route for divers who already have suitable DPV training.
Explore DPV Diving
Quick Comparison
Compare the main dive choices at a glance
Compare current prices, dive counts and typical duration for six representative certified-diver choices. Open any route for full requirements and operating details.
| Option | Price | Dives | Duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa Reefs | 1,800 MXN per person · ≈ $106 USD | 2 | Approx. 3–3.5 hours | Details |
| Cozumel Direct | 4,000 MXN per person · ≈ $235 USD | 2 | Approx. 5-6 hours | Details |
| Cenote Diving - Chac Mool | 3,800 MXN per person · ≈ $224 USD | 2 | Approx. 7 hours | Details |
| Bull Shark Observation | 3,000 MXN per person · ≈ $176 USD | 2 | - | Details |
| Night Diving | 2,000 MXN per person · ≈ $118 USD | 1 | Approx. 2-3 hours | Details |
| DPV / Scooter Diving | 3,000 MXN per person · ≈ $176 USD | 2 | Approx. 3-3.5 hours | Details |
More Ways to Dive
More ways to plan your diving
If you need more than one certified-diver day, are organizing a group, or are not certified yet, use the dedicated planning route instead of repeating the main dive chooser.
Several dive days
Multi-Day Dive Packages
Combine Playa, cenotes and Cozumel in a 4-, 5- or 6-day Xico diving plan.
View Dive Packages 10+ diversGroups & Dive Clubs
Plan one coordinated group trip with Xico’s current group-package and complimentary-leader rules.
Plan a Group Not certified yetStart Scuba Diving
Compare Discover Scuba Diving with the PADI Open Water certification path before choosing certified-diver trips.
Start Diving
Why Dive With Xico
One dive center for Playa, cenotes, Cozumel and specialty dive days
Plan your diving with a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, a physical dive-center base in Playa del Carmen and a team that can match the route to your certification and experience instead of treating every diver the same.
PADI 5 Star Dive Center
Professional recreational diving and training from a PADI 5 Star Dive Center.
Real Dive Center Facilities
A physical dive center with showers, lockers, retail, rental gear, and diver facilities before and after the activity.
Close to the Beach and Boat Pickup
The Playa del Carmen dive center is close to the beach and local boat pickup for simple dive-day logistics.
Diver Feedback
What divers say about diving with Xico
Real Google reviews covering general diving, Cozumel, cenotes, bull sharks, equipment and the Xico team.
★★★★★
Amazing experiences with Xico - cenotes and Cozumel dives. Manu is a fantastic instructor as well. Look forward to next time!
★★★★★
Done 1 day diving in Cozumel and another, the bullshark dive and everything was fantastic. Quality equipment and very experienced staff. Tiah, Santiago, e Mogan were all fantistic. Highly recommend the place
Plan Your Diving
Not sure which dive fits your trip?
Choose the closest dive experience or ask Xico to help. Tell us your certification, recent diving experience and preferred dates so we can confirm the right route and availability before anything is booked.
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- We confirm the right product and availability before booking
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Before You Choose
Questions that help you choose the right dive
Compare local reefs and Cozumel, understand cenote and shark diving, and check the experience required for night and DPV options.
Should I choose Cozumel or local Playa reef diving?
Choose Cozumel for larger reef formations, clear water, walls, swim-throughs, and drift diving. Choose local Playa reef diving for shorter boat rides, more schedule flexibility, a lower price, or an easier first dive in the area. Multi-day packages combine both.
Is this cave diving?
No. Xico recreational cenote trips are guided cavern dives in the natural-light zone, following a permanent guideline back to the entrance. Full cave diving continues beyond the cavern zone and requires formal technical cave training and specialized equipment.
Can I dive a cenote if I have not dived recently?
Tell us your last dive date and comfort level. Cenotes are calm and clear, but they are overhead cavern environments where buoyancy, trim, awareness, and following the guideline matter. A refresher or local reef check dive may be recommended first.
Should I choose the Feeding Dive or the Observation Dive?
Choose Feeding for the closest, most intense, one-tank shark-focused experience. Choose Observation for a non-feeding encounter and a complete two-tank trip with a local reef dive. Both require certification, recent comfort at depth, and serious compliance with the briefing.
Are bull shark sightings guaranteed?
No. Bull sharks are wild animals and sightings can never be guaranteed. During the season the chances can be good, but shark movement, weather, visibility, current, port status and local conditions can affect every dive. We give honest information based on recent activity before confirming the trip.
Is this suitable for my first night dive?
Yes, for a certified diver who is comfortable in the water and has reasonably recent experience. The guide gives a night-diving briefing covering lights, communication, buddy awareness, navigation, and lost-light procedures. If you are rusty or anxious, we may recommend a daytime local dive first.
Do I need a DPV certification for the scooter dives?
Yes. This trip is designed for divers with a DPV or underwater-scooter specialty certification, or equivalent documented training accepted by Xico. A normal Open Water certification alone does not cover the planning and control skills used on this activity.