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Try Diving in
Playa del Carmen

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The Reefs of Playa del Carmen

Experience the vibrant underwater world of Playa del Carmen with our Try Diving program, perfect for those without any diving certification. Whether you’re a first-timer or just looking to get a taste of scuba diving, this experience is designed to introduce you to the wonders of the ocean in a safe and exhilarating way.

Our guided diving session will allow you to explore the colorful coral reefs that make Playa del Carmen a top diving destination. You’ll swim alongside an array of tropical fish, potentially spot sea turtles, and maybe even encounter rays in their natural habitat. 

At a glance

  • Price: 3,000 MXN per person (about US$160)
  • Dives: 2 dives of about 45 min, after a pool introduction
  • Schedule: meet at 11:30 am, done around 4:30-5 pm
  • Meeting point: terrace of the Reef Coco Beach hotel
  • Level: none, it is your first dive
  • Group: 4 people maximum per instructor, usually 2 or 3
  • Included: equipment, snacks, GoPro photos and videos
Diver over the coral reef in the Caribbean Sea
School of Caesar grunt fish swimming above coral reef at Cueva del Pargo with Triton Diving

Your Dive

Your introductory scuba diving experience in the ocean at Playa del Carmen runs from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • We meet at 11:30 a.m. on the terrace of The Reef Coco Beach hotel, then do pool exercises for about 1 to 1.5 hours to get familiar with the equipment.
  • In the afternoon, we head out to sea around 2 p.m. for two dives, each at a depth of 10 to 12 meters and lasting about 45 minutes.
  • You may want to bring something to snack on between the pool exercises and the ocean dives.

Warning: do not fly for 18 hours after diving.

Overview

Your experience

With Triton Diving, diving is a complete experience. What’s included:

  • Equipment rental
  • Air tanks
  • Transportation from downtown Playa del Carmen to the dive sites
  • Snacks for the day

FAQ

Yes. Equipment rental is included in every Triton Diving package. You’re also welcome to bring your own gear!

No need: we meet directly on the terrace of The Reef Coco Beach hotel in Playa del Carmen, where the boats leave from.

To keep the experience personal, a try dive has a maximum of 4 people per instructor, and usually 2 or 3. If you’re a bigger group, we simply bring more instructors!

Triton Diving offers try dives to introduce beginners to scuba diving.

You can then get your Open Water certification to dive independently and discover new places.

It depends on your situation. Please contact us before booking and we’ll guide you through the process.

We recommend a swimsuit, a towel, a hat and sunglasses, and comfortable clothes for before and after the dive. Triton Diving provides all the dive gear.

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, your level and your group size. Once you pick a date, a short diver form and a $60 deposit per person ($120 if you book several days) confirm your spot. Pay it by Wise, bank transfer or payment link, with no fees; it’s deducted from the price and the balance is paid on site in pesos. Up to 48 hours before, it’s refunded or moved; under 48 hours, it’s kept. If the weather cancels the trip, we reschedule or refund in full.

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