Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen with Xico Dive Center

Playa del Carmen, MX

Looking for Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen?

Xico Dive Center runs small-group reef dives, unique cenote diving adventures, and even Cozumel trips by boat—no ferry needed. Our PADI pros focus on safety, fun, and marine conservation.


Our Diving Activities

Experience the thrill of underwater exploration in Playa del Carmen.

Diving in Cenotes

Diving in Cenotes

Glide through crystal-clear cenotes among stalactites, haloclines and fossils. Small groups, slow pace, unforgettable light beams.

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Diving Playa del Carmen

Reef Diving – Playa del Carmen

Two-tank reef dives with turtles, rays and vibrant coral just offshore. Easy conditions, short boat rides, big smiles.

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Cozumel Scuba Diving

Diving in Cozumel

Experience world-class diving in Cozumel directly from Playa del Carmen – no ferry needed. Crystal-clear waters and vibrant reefs await.

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Night-Diver-Specialty

Night Dive Playa del Carmen

Explore Playa del Carmen’s reef on our Night Dive—spot eels, octopuses and sleeping turtles as nocturnal marine life comes alive under the stars.

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Scooter Dive

Scooter Diving

Feel the thrill of underwater speed! We are the only dive shop in Playa del Carmen offering scooter diving.

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Bull Shark Diving

Bull Shark Diving

Feel the thrill as you dive alongside these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

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Learn to Dive

Start your underwater journey with our beginner courses.

Discover Scuba Diving

Discover Scuba Diving

No prior experience required. Try scuba in a pool then the ocean. Dive into the underwater world today!

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Diver open water course in Playa del Carmen

Open Water Course

Earn your Open Water certification with flexible eLearning, small groups and warm, clear water.

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Master Your Dive Techniques

Enhance your skills and take your diving to the next level.

Wreck Diving

Advanced Open Water Course

Level up with five adventure dives—deep, navigation and your choice of night, drift, wreck, DPV or others. Build confidence and skills.

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Rescue Diver Course

Learn to prevent problems and manage emergencies with realistic scenarios—our most rewarding course for confident divers.

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Nitrox Specialty

Specialty Courses

Go deeper into what you love: Nitrox, DPV, Night, Wreck, Buoyancy and more—short, focused training that sticks.

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Pool Session

Divemaster Course

Start your pro path in the Riviera Maya—mentor-led training, real-world experience and a supportive, conservation-minded team.

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Non Diving Activities

Great ocean and jungle experiences without scuba gear.

Whale Shark Discovery

Swim alongside whale sharks in the Mexican Caribbean, snorkel vibrant reefs near Isla Mujeres, and savor a Caribbean lunch—daily departures in small, guided groups.

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Private Snorkeling Adventure

Private reef snorkeling in Playa del Carmen with expert guides and calm, clear water.

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Sunrise Paddle Playa del Carmen

Catch the first light on a peaceful stand-up paddle session along the Caribbean coast.

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Cenotes Discovery

Immerse yourself in three crystal-clear cenotes—with guided swims, a traditional Mayan ceremony, round-trip transport, snacks, and all gear included—in an intimate small-group Riviera Maya adventure.

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Tulum, Akumal & Cenotes

Discover Tulum’s cliff-top ruins, swim with Akumal’s turtles, and dive a hidden jungle cenote—with tacos, A/C transport, and expert guides.

Book Tulum • Akumal • Cenotes

See our other Tours

Explore all our Riviera Maya tours in one place—hand-picked experiences from cenotes and reef snorkels to Mayan ruins and wildlife outings, with small groups and seamless A/C transport.

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