Category Cenote Diving & Cavern Dives

Playa del Carmen · CENOTE DIVING & CAVERN DIVES

The 15 Best Cenote & Cavern Dives near Playa

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Dos Ojos, Kukulkan, The Pit: the cenotes near Playa are among the finest cavern dives anywhere, with light beams and formations you will not forget. Ranked below are the best trips for certified divers, with dive counts, what is included, and which suit a first cavern.

Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen - Gear check and tank prep: where safety shows up

1.Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Small-group scuba in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen with gear, two underwater routes, snacks, lunch, and an 8am pickup.

“What an amazing, otherworldly experience 🤩 I expected a great dive and this one exceeded every expectation. It is my new favorite, and I can’t wait to come back for more. Pepe was fantastic with safety and explanations. The site was spectacular. Nothing was rushed, and I felt very comfortable and confident the entire time. You will not regret booking this dive!”

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Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen - Getting there from Playa del Carmen: 8:00 am start, 30-minute ride, and a real briefing

2.Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Small-group scuba sessions in Cenote Kukulkan with hotel transfers, gear rental, two underwater routes, and lunch from Playa del Carmen.

“The entire dive from beginning to end was absolutely amazing! There were only 4 divers so the group was smaller and more intimate. Our guide was out of this world! He was full of information not just about the dive but the history of the Cenote’s and explained the scientific history of what we were seeing. He made sure to make all the right stops along the way pausing at places so we could simply take in the beauty of the light refractions. Cannot say enough good things!!! When I come back to Mexico I will for sure being coming back to dive them again!!!!”

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Cenote Cavern Tour and Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal

Cenote Cavern Tour and Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal - Stop 1: Akumal Beach turtle snorkeling (and what to expect in the water)

3.Cenote Cavern Tour and Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Akumal sea turtles plus a four-cenote swim day in Riviera Maya. Small-group tour from Playa del Carmen with snorkeling gear included.

“We originally had this tour scheduled, but not enough people were going on this so it was canceled the night before. Luckily the tour company contacted me and gave me an alternative tour for that day. We went to a cave cenote and swam with turtles. It ended up being a great day. Our tour guide, Jorge, was amazing! Super entertaining and really funny. Our driver was awesome too!”

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Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya - Your instructors and nerves: how patience changes the experience

4.Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Intro SCUBA at Maroma Beach with hotel pickup: learn fast, use full gear, and enjoy beach access for $150 (dock fee extra).

“The dive masters were so great at explaining everything you need to know and making you feel so comfortable, especially if you’ve never done it before. They are extremely attentive and truly try their best to ensure you enjoy your day!”

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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers - Meeting point at 8:30am: transport and how the day flows

5.2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Two cenotes in one 5-hour Tulum outing with small groups, full equipment, snacks, and English guidance, starting at 8:30am.

“This was a beautiful experience cave diving in fresh water. The views from down under are amazing to look at! Our dive master Julio was especially attentive, helpful, and patient with our group. I highly recommend this must do activity while in Tulum!”

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Floating breakfast in The Yellow Nest (near Dos Ojos cenote)

Floating breakfast in The Yellow Nest (near Dos Ojos cenote) - The breakfast pacing: how the day stays calm (not rushed)

6.Floating breakfast in The Yellow Nest (near Dos Ojos cenote)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $88Best value

Floating breakfast in Tulum’s jungle pool near Dos Ojos, plus temazcal guided meditation, drinks, and plenty of photo time at The Yellow Nest.

“We went here to relax during our girl’s and really had an amazing time! The staff was extremely friendly and ensured we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The meditation experience was the icing on the cake. We felt so calm and at peace. I highly recommend this place!”

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2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum - Pit Cenote: an advanced, light-and-layer experience

7.2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

Advanced cenote SCUBA near Tulum: 2 cenotes in one 5-hour trip, including Pit’s advanced section, gear and English guide included.

“These were one of my best dives in my life. My guide Martino took very good care of me and explained the briefing very well. The water and visibilty are very clear. Out of this world and a must for every diver! I can highly recommend!”

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Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch - Cenote Snorkeling Plan: Wetsuits, Flashlights, and Bat Cave Time

8.Dos Ojos Cenote VIP Private Tour – Snorkeling & Mayan Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $184

Private Dos Ojos cenote snorkeling with wetsuits and flashlight bat cave access, hotel pickup, and à la carte Mayan lunch from Playa del Carmen.

“Our Guide Dulce and our driver both did an excellent job. Dulce gave us some knowledge about the geology and Maya history of the Cenotes. She also answered our questions about some local wildlife. The Cenote experience was so memorable, like snorkeling into another planet. We were given wetsuits to stay warm and flashlights to see the stalactites and stalagmites. Dulce took us through a narrow segment into the Bat Cave. I highly recommend doing this section as you can see may little fruit bats and a very beautiful cave with a small opening to the sky where a shaft of light beams down. On the negative side, the tour…”

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Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers

Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers - Small Group Size (Up to 4) and the Instructor Experience

11.Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Tulum cenote scuba for certified divers: two sessions in Dos Ojos (Barbie Line and Bat Cave) with gear, instructor, and round-trip transport for $190.

“Rubi was my guide for these dives and he was fantastic. I highly recommend this dive, as a novice diver, Rubi was conscious of helping me improve my diving skills while enjoy the dive, which is beautiful and otherworldly.”

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Discovery Scuba Diving

Discovery Scuba Diving - Classroom theory that actually prepares you

12.Discovery Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Try scuba in Tulum’s cenotes with a guided small group: classroom basics, pool practice, then a first open-water swim at Casa Cenote.

“This dive shop was exceptional! I’ve worked in the dive industry before and I was impressed with their professionalism and attention to safety. Alejandro was our instructor and was fantastic! My husband was feeling nervous and Alejandro was so patient and helpful. We did one dive in the cenote and one dive on the reef. Both were absolutely beautiful! We will definitely be returning to this dive shop next time we are in Tulum.”

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2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers

2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers - Casa Cenote: the easier first underwater session (about 40 minutes)

13.2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Two-tank cenote scuba in Tulum with a max group of four: easy open-air time at Casa, then cavern magic at Dos Ojos, $200.

“Martino was great! So helpful in making us all feel comfortable and safe during our trip. The whole company seemed very professional. Would highly recommend doing this experience at least once in your lifetime!”

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya

PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya - Theory and pool skills: where comfort gets built

Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave

Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave - Who should book (and who should sit this one out)

15.Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $230

Dos Ojos cavern swim in Tulum with Barbie Line and Bat Cave. Two guided underwater sessions, gear and snacks included.

“The experience was great - from the start to the finish, Mario was supportive and patient. The dives were spectacular, we saw fish, cool caverns and other things we wouldn’t normally have the chance to. Mario also gave us helpful tips on how to improve our technique. Highly recommend!”

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