Reef Diving in Playa del Carmen
Explore the Underwater Beauty with Our Classic 2-Tank Local Reef Dive in Playa del Carmen
Highlights of the Reef Dive in Playa del Carmen:
- Explore the beautiful reefs of Playa del Carmen
- 2 Guided Ocean Dives
- Morning and Afternoon option
- Brand New Rental Equipment
- Highly Trained Instructors
- All Taxes and Marina Fees included
Description of Reef Dive in Playa del Carmen:
On this exciting trip, you’ll explore the stunning reefs of Playa del Carmen. We have the choice of a deep dive and a shallow dive (8:30am – 12:00pm), or two shallow dives (12:30pm – 3:30 pm) depending on your preference. The boat ride is short, taking just 5 to 25 minutes to reach the dive sites. Beneath the surface, you’ll encounter vibrant coral, schools of tropical fish, sea turtles, rays, and moray eels. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty of Playa del Carmen’s underwater world and the Mesoamerican barrier reef!
Trips are available every day!
What to Expect:
- Meet at Xico Dive Center – Check in, complete paperwork, and get fitted for equipment.
- Boat Ride to Dive Sites – Head out on the boat for a short ride to the local reefs.
- First Dive – Take your first dive into the colorful underwater world and explore the amazing marine life.
- Surface Interval – Relax on the boat with water and cookies.
- Second Dive – Dive into another beautiful reef, discovering more marine life.
- Return to Dive Center – Head back to Playa del Carmen
What is the Price of the Reef Dive in Playa del Carmen?
The Price for the Playa del Carmen 2-Tank Local Reef Dive is 1800 MXN (≈$97 USD) per person. If you need dive gear, you can rent it for an extra 500 MXN (≈$27 USD).
What’s Included:
- Two guided dives in Playa del Carmen’s reefs
- All Taxes and Marina Fees included
- Professional Certified Guide
- Water & Cookies on the Boat
- Insurance
- Shower and Towels in the Dive Center
- Locker in the Dive Center
Frequently Asked Questions:
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What is the cancellation policy?
If the reservation is canceled or modified up to 24 hours before the activity date, no cancellation fee will be charged. If the reservation is canceled or modified less than 24 hours before the activity, or in the event of a no show, 100% of the prepaid deposit will be charged.
No cancellation fee will apply if the activity is canceled by Xico Dive Center due to weather conditions, port closure, or operational reasons, and cannot be rescheduled.
In the case of cancellations due to medical reasons, no cancellation fee will apply only if a valid medical certificate is provided within 24 hours of the scheduled tour time.
For courses that include PADI or other eLearning materials, the deposit is non refundable once the eLearning has been activated or issued. This is because the training materials remain valid and can still be used by the student, whether they continue the course with us at a later date or complete it with another dive center.
If a course or activity must be postponed, we will always do our best to reschedule it according to availability.
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