Mexico · REEF DIVING & PADI COURSES
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The 15 best reef diving & padi courses in Mexico are set out below, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Discover Scuba in Cozumel at Paradise Reef with PADI coaching, shallow skill practice, and two boat underwater sessions for beginners.
“The experience was excellent! This staff is something to brag about! They are knowledgeable, calming, patient and extremely helpful!”
Two-tank certified scuba outing in Cabo's Sea of Cortez with small-group guides, Pelican Rock wildlife, and Lovers Beach and the Arch.
“Helpful staff and dive master good equipment clean shop and boat . Very close to dive site easy stress free experience ! Good amount of colorful fish , mantas , sharks , morey , shallow water dive . Perfect dive for novice or your wife”
Learn scuba basics at Maroma Beach with shared transport, included gear, bilingual coaching, and beach time for first-timers.
“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!”
Small-group Cenote Dos Ojos scuba tour with two cavern sessions, gear and transport included, plus snacks and lunch from Tulum.
“Had a great time! Dos ojos is a beautiful cave/cavern dive. Ask for adiel to be your guide we really liked him. we went in a small group which makes all the difference”
Private scuba boat in Cabo San Lucas for up to 4 certified divers. Off-crowd underwater sites, guide photos, 4 hours.
“It was a perfect day!!! The dives were beautiful with so much sea life!! Our captain and dive instructor were amazing!”
3-tank scuba for certified divers in Cabo, mixing Marine Park and the Corridor for two very different underwater ecosystems, with a small guide team.
“Wonderful dive trip. Polo the dive master was very professional and supportive throughout the 3 dives. Boat and equipment was excellent quality. We saw amazing sea life including manta rays and sea lions. I would definitely dive with Manta again when back in Cabo.”
Two-tank scuba trip from Cabo’s marina with guided sessions at Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay, USB photos, snacks, and pro instruction.
“Ordered through Trip Advisor, this was not the dive location I requested. My dive group is very disappointed and now I am having to fight with Trip Advisor to get refund on a SCUBA diving trip that I never attended. Nightmare!”
Learn scuba with PADI in Cabo San Lucas. Pool training, small-group coaching, a comfy boat ride, and a guided session near El Arco.
“Transportation plans were not communicated well and we missed our shuttle and our activity. So far we have been told that none of the $258 will be refunded.”
Small-group 2-tank scuba trip in Cozumel with Santa Rosa and San Clemente reefs, lunch onboard, expert guides, and real comfort.
“Clear water - great crew decent equipment - great lunch friendly / phenomenal dive master! okay access (walk or taxi) from cruise ship -”
Two-tank certified scuba tour in Cozumel’s marine reserve, guided by pros from a south-side resort base, with clear-water reef time.
“We had a great time on this excursion. The location of the dive shop was about a 10 minute taxi ride from the cruise terminal. Everyone was nice and accommodating. We had to reconfigure our dives due to the times (didn’t take into consideration the local time vs ship time) but Alicia at the dive shop helped get us on a boat for our first dive and then on a different boat for the second one. We dove with Nanou and Jolien, both great, calm guides. And the dive locations were awesome, with lots of coral and fish to see and some amazing pass through to swim though.”
Discover Scuba in Cozumel with a beginner-friendly PADI lesson at Tikila Beach, gear included, private attention for ages 10+.
“This was the highlight of our trip! Marcello and Ramon were awesome and very patient with us as it was our first time scuba diving with our older teenage kids. It was an incredible morning that left us wanting more scuba diving experiences. We dove 20-25 feet and felt like we were in another world. The water was very clear and there were plenty of fish and coral to see. Thank you again to Marcello and Ramon... and thank you to Rayanna the underwater photographer who captured it all for us!”
Scuba sessions in Puerto Vallarta with a PADI 5-Star center, Las Caletas and marine reserves, two tanks, lunch, expert guides.
“Great dive Charlie was a great dive máster Allways watching us Advice to the company Give more Information about whats included”
Two-tank reef SCUBA trip in Costa Maya with gear included, small group attention, and quick access from the cruise port.
“Great group. Highly recommended. $6 taxi from cruise port to their shop and $6 back. Can’t beat it, great group super friendly.”
2-tank scuba trip from Costa Maya to the finger reefs of the Meso-American Barrier Reef, with English guidance and drinks.
“At costa Maya they have a fee for solo travelers. If you need a taxi they charged 10 dollars. I was lucky to find some other travelors for my way out to my dive to share the expense. It was a short drive to a peaceful area to take the scuba dive. After our dive where we saw several lovely things. We walked back from the boat to the shop for a short rest time and had pine apple and lime water. It was wonderful. The second dive we saw two lovely turtles it was the reef called the fingers and was a beautiful dive. Then I caught a taxi…”
First-timer scuba in Tulum cenotes with a short safety class, equipment included, small group, and guided underwater time at Casa Cenote.
“MexiDivers (local vendor) we're great! Our guide, Alex, was excellent. We highly recommend the trip!!”
