IN MEXICO
From Only
40USD
SCUBA DIVING
IN MEXICO
From Only
40USD
– Stay & Dive All-In super savers
– Packs with free dives / discounts
– Cozumel, cenotes & bull shark tours
– Free nitrox
PADI Diving in Mexico & More: SDI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS
All Divers Welcome, Whatever Your Certification
Scuba Diving in Mexico is your best option if you want to enjoy unique dives and live spectacular adventures.
Whether you’re certified for scuba diving with PADI, SDI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS, or any other agency, you’ll enjoy world-class diving in Mexico with Dressel Divers.
For more than 30 years, Dressel Divers has been known as a PADI scuba diving center in Mexico, receiving divers of all federations. Three decades during which we have exclusively offered in Mexico PADI dive guiding and instructional services.
To make our offer even more reliable, we have diversified to include SDI guides and instructors. By adding SDI, we give an even stronger garantee of experience while maintaining our long-standing foundational commitment to the principles of PADI scuba diving in Mexico.
Diving in Mexico is one of the best and most exciting options for several reasons.
It offers:
- Great diversity of experiences.
• Many different diving spots.
• Abundant marine life: pelagic and reef.
• Accessibility throughout the year.
Drift diving is very common in Mexico. During a drift dive, the boat follows the group’s bubbles. The drift carries the divers along and fins are used for steering more than moving. You literally take flight underwater and go with the flow, lowering your air consumption.
Mexico is also the number one place on the planet for cavern diving, making it a must for those exploring diving in Mexico. We’re talking about the cenotes! Our dive bases are perfectly located for cenote diving in Mexico, and a double-tank dive in the Yucatan jungle ponds and caverns is definitely a truly unique experience.
Pelagic action is also part of a Mexico scuba diving vacation! Bull shark diving is on the menu for those with an adrenaline appetite.
PADI Scuba Diving in Mexico Awards
For over 30 years, we have been, and continue to be, the top choice for those searching for PADI diving in Mexico. PADI has always recognized Dressel Divers for its worldwide outstanding achievement in PADI diver training and services.
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by the fact that on July 2015 we received the PADI Award for Outstanding Achievement in recognition of 75,000 PADI student certifications, that our company has already issued in the span of its history. At the same time Dressel Divers also received from PADI the Award for Outstanding Achievement offering the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program to 55,000 students.
Enjoy the Best Diving
in Mexico
From Only
$40USD
Using the 20% prepayment discount
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Scuba Diving in Mexico is Best with Dressel Divers
All the diving you want:
2-4 scheduled 50-60 min. dives per day plus night dives. Reefs are only 10 min. away by boat.
Extra comfortable boats:
Spacious boats for you and your gear.
Variety of dive sites:
More than 60 dive spots + dive excursions with reefs, wrecks, and cenotes to choose from.
Free Nitrox* for certified Divers:
Dive with our FREE Enriched Air* and LIVE IT UP!
BEST PLACES TO DIVE IN MEXICO WITH DRESSEL DIVERS
You can find good scuba diving in Mexico no matter what time of year.
As if all this were not enough, diving in Mexico is even better with Dressel Divers.
Take advantage of our 20% ONLINE DISCOUNT to discover the best diving in Mexico.
Summing it all up, Mexico offers one of the most accessible and exciting diving vacation spots in the world.
Best Dive Sites in Mexico
DRESSEL DIVERS DIVING EXCURSIONS
MEXICO DIVERS LOVE
Cenote Diving Mexico
Cavern diving in Mexico is an exceptional experience because of the cenotes. They are small ponds in the middle of the Yucatan jungle. In their entrances, there are sub-aquatic caverns, unique on the whole planet. In these ponds and caverns, visibility up to 200 feet / 60 meter is not uncommon.
Diving there you will feel like floating in mid-air! You will see beams of sunlight penetrating the cavern shafts, creating a magic light show. If you are going to enjoy scuba diving in Mexico, you shouldn’t miss the magic Cenotes.
Diving With Bull Sharks Mexico
Diving with Bull Sharks in Playa del Carmen Mexico is absolutely breathtaking. It is the perfect trip for divers who want to enjoy a very thrilling experience while scuba diving in Mexico.
During this amazing excursion, you will meet up with wild sharks on their own turf. In addition, you will enjoy a very close look at these imposing ocean inhabitants. Would you like to know more about bull shark diving?
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Season: during winter months: November until mid-March.
Scuba Diving in the Riviera Maya (Mexico)
Our Scuba Diving Riviera Maya Mexico excursion offers guests staying in Cozumel the opportunity to discover two very exceptional mainland dives:
Scuba diving on one of the most famous wrecks in the Riviera Maya: the Mama Viña shipwreck. You will be able to visit the outside surrounded by barracudas, jacks, and interesting schools of other fish and enjoy very spacious swim-throughs.
Scuba diving with more of the most impressive turtles in Mexico on a dive site that bears their name: Tortugas Reef
Cozumel Mexico Scuba Diving Excursion
Enjoy easy drift dives with our Cozumel Mexico Scuba Diving Excursion. The Cozumel Marine Park is an enormous protected area, refuge for many endemic species and home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world.
Available from and combinable with
Diving in PLAYA DEL CARMEN Mexico
Socorro Mexico Diving
Enjoy this amazing scuba diving on Mexico´s Pacific coast (Revillagigedo Islands). There, you will find 7 species of sharks. You will be able to practice whale shark diving in Mexico, in addition to hammerheads, giant mantas, dolphins, and tuna.
Dive in Mexico, All From the Comfort of Your Hotel
Iberostar Waves Cozumel
Go for the absolute best stay & dive vacation possible at the renowned
Enjoy all the comfort of having your accommodation a few meters from your dive center with pier and a myriad of nearby reefs.
This hotel feels like it was designed for and by nature loving divers, that know exactly what is important. Everything becomes one with you, the dive center, and the reefs.
Iberostar Resorts in Playa del Carmen
Reach for the stars diving from the best resorts in Playa Del Carmen
• ***** Iberostar Waves Quetzal • ***** Iberostar Waves Tucan • ***** Iberostar Waves Paraiso Del Mar • ***** Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach •
• ***** Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo • ***** Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites • ***** JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar
A wide and wonderful list of choice hotels, but rest assured you cannot make a wrong choice. All are great dive resorts overlooking equally great reefs.
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Map of the Best Places to Dive in Mexico
Incredible diving - all year-round
Average visibility:
+35 feet (+115 meters)
Coldest water temp.:
78.8 ºF (26 ºC)
Warmest water temp.:
87.8ºF (31 ºC)
Wetsuits (full) rentals:
1,2 inch / 3mm
Aluminum Tanks:
80 cubic feet (12 liters)
Full Tank :
+/- 3,000 psi (200 bar)
INT Connection,
DIN Adapters available
1. What is the best place to go scuba diving in Mexico?
Mexico is home to some of the world’s top scuba diving destinations.
Cozumel is famous for its spectacular coral reefs and thrilling drift dives. The Riviera Maya is known for its extraordinary cenotes—freshwater caverns found nowhere else on Earth. Playa del Carmen attracts divers from around the world for its exciting bull shark diving season during the winter months.
At Dressel Divers, we operate our own dive centers and facilities in Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Playa Paraíso, and Puerto Aventuras, allowing us to provide a seamless, high-quality diving experience from start to finish.
2. What is the best time to dive in Mexico’s Caribbean?
You can scuba dive in the Mexican Caribbean year-round, but the best time depends on what you’d like to see.
No matter when you visit, Dressel Divers offers outstanding diving experiences with professional dive guides, well-maintained equipment, and access to some of the best dive sites in Mexico.
3. What Certification Level Do I Need to Dive in Mexico with Dressel Divers?
No certification is required.
You can start from scratch with a Discover Scuba Diving experience directly at one of our dive centers.
We welcome divers of all experience levels and recognize certifications from all major training agencies, including SDI, PADI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS, and others.
4. What are the water conditions like for scuba diving in Mexico?
The Mexican Caribbean is renowned for its exceptional diving conditions.
Visibility is outstanding, typically ranging from 115 to more than 130 feet (35–40+ meters), especially in Cozumel and the cenotes, where water clarity can be nearly crystal clear.
Water temperatures remain warm and comfortable throughout the year, averaging around 79°F (26°C) during the winter and reaching approximately 84°F (29°C) in the summer. As a result, a 3 mm shorty wetsuit is usually all that most divers need.