SCUBA DIVING IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN & PLAYA PARAÍSO
Dressel Divers Dive Center & Shop

20% ONLINE DISCOUNT on the most amazing scuba diving in Playa Del Carmen. Our dive centers in Playa Del Carmen offer first-class scuba diving adventures. Playa Del Carmen is the scuba diving capital of the Yucatan, with a wealth of alternatives that allow us to better meet your dive expectations.

Scuba diving options are seemingly everywhere: along Playa Del Carmen’s coastline, in the nearby jungle, and on the island facing it. Our dive services are particularly valuable when there is so much quality diving that guests want to take advantage of every possibility! Scuba diving in the Yucatan jungle’s caverns is another reason for including Playa Del Carmen in your dive plans. Depending on the time of the year, visitors can even scuba dive with sharks.

Drift diving is very common in Playa del Carmen, making it easy to float effortlessly from one turtle to the next and glide along deep walls or towards a wreck. The very same current that carries divers along also ensures great dive visibility. Playa Del Carmen is a magical place for scuba divers.

FREE NITROX!* With this destination being so popular, with divers doing multiple dives daily, we offer free nitrox to help keep them going.

*Free Nitrox is provided subject to in-house compressor capacity and operational status.

Scuba diving in Playa del Carmen
Video of The Dive Center!

Videography services available!

SCUBA DIVING PLAYA DEL CARMEN PLANNER & PICTURES

Playa del Carmen dive shop pictures

Playa del Carmen Dive Site Planner

MONDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*

8:30 a.m. Cojinuda 66-82 feet / 20-25 meters
10:30 a.m. Punta Piedra 39-46 feet / 12-14 meters
1:30 p.m. Jardines 39 feet / 12 meters

MONDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*

8:30 a.m. Arcos 99 feet / 30 meters
10:30 a.m. Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters

* See notes

TUESDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*

8:30 a.m. Tarpon  59-79 feet / 18-24 meters
10:30 a.m. Baracuda 36-46 feet / 12-14 meters
1:30 p.m. Tortugas 70 feet / 22 meters

TUESDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*

8:30 a.m. Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters
10:30 a.m. Manchoncitos
1:30 p.m. Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters
Far South (9 Am – 4 Pm) Far South Excursion Barracuda and Tortugas

* See notes 

WEDNESDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*

8:30 a.m. Sierra 79 feet  / 24 meters
10:30 a.m. Jardines 39 feet  / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Punta Piedra 39-46 feet / 12-14 meters

WEDNESDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*

8:30 a.m. Green Wall 89-99 feet / 20-30 meters
10:30 a.m. Cerebros 39 feet  / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters

* See notes

THURSDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*

8:30 a.m. Moc-che 79-99 feet / 24-30 meters
10:30 p.m. Mama Viña 90 feet / 26 meters
1:30 p.m. Tortugas 59 feet / 18 meters

THURSDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*

8:30 a.m. Maroma Deep 99 feet / 30 meters
10:30 a.m. Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Cerebros 39 feet  / 12 meters
9 a.m – 4 p.m. Far South Excursion Mama Vina and Tortugas

* See notes

FRIDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*

8:30 a.m. Tortugas 59 feet / 18 meters
10:30 a.m. Barracuda 36-46 feet / 12-14 meters
1:30 p.m. Shangri-La 39 feet / 12 meters

FRIDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*

8:30 a.m. Arcos
10:30 a.m. Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters

* See notes

SATURDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*

8:30 a.m. Mama Viña Wreck 90 feet / 27 meters
10:30 a.m. Punta Piedra 39 feet / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Tortugas 60 feet / 18 meters

SATURDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*

8:30 a.m. Maroma Deep 99 feet / 30 meters
10:30 a.m. Cerebros 39 feet / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters
9 a.m – 4 p.m. Far South Excursion Punta Piedra and Tortugas

* See notes

SUNDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*

8:30 a.m. Cueva Pargo 40 feet / 12 meters
10:30 a.m. Shangri-La 39 feet / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Tortugas 59 feet / 18 meters

SUNDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*

8:30 a.m. Paraiso Perdido
10:30 a.m. Cabezos 39 feet / 12 meters
1:30 p.m. Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters

* See notes

  • The 08:30 a.m. departure offers divers the option of doing a TWO-TANK DIVE  or a SINGLE-TANK DIVE. Except on Tuesday and Thursday in Iberostar Paraiso where we do a more distant two-tank to Playa del Carmen without return to base in between the dives.
  • Divers on the 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. departures can only do a  SINGLE-TANK DIVE.
  • Although they may be modified in exceptional situations such as strong currents, weather, etc. dive sites and departure times are unlikely to vary much.
  • Morning dives leave at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. and in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting time is 30 minutes pior to scheduled.
  • No need to plan your dive dates and times before arrival. Dives can be planned when you get there with our dive center staff.
  • The intention of Dressel Divers is that you never visit the same diving spot more than once unless you really want to do so.
  • Each trip to the reef is by comfortable boat and it takes approximately 10 minutes to get there.
  • Shore diving is not available.
  • Night dives are usually at
    • Jardines 40 feet / 12 meters
    • Moche 40 feet / 12 meters
  • Depending on the course module pending completion the corresponding pool session is planned for the morning or the afternoon.

The Best Offers & Discounts to dive in Playa del Carmen

20% discount Pay online before your arrival and SAVE 20% on diving and snorkeling activities!

dive offers and specials FREE NITROX. Dive packages with FREE DIVES! DEALS for dive clubs and other organized groupsFree Advanced diving courses.

Stay and dive deals in Playa del Carmen Dressel Divers can organize fantastic all you can dive prices or combined hotel and dive rates!  Please contact us for more information.

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PLAYA DEL CARMEN DIVING EXCURSIONS

Cozumel Diving ExcursionsCozumel Diving
Excursions

Every day except for Sundays

Cenotes (Cavern) Diving ExcursionsCenotes (Cavern)
Diving Excursions

Every day upon request, except for Sundays

whale Shark Diving ExcursionWhale Shark
Excursions

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from early June to mid-September

Bull Shark Diving TripsBull Shark Diving
Trips

Thursdays and Saturdays from November to mid-March

Hotel & Resort Diving in Playa del Carmen

STAY & DIVE

Iberostar Hotels and Resorts

Our Dive Store is POSITIONED ON THE VERY BEACH of the

***** Iberostar Quetzal ***** Iberostar Tucan

Avenida Xaman-Ha, Lote Hotelero Fracconamiento Playacar  numero 2, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico

***** Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar ***** Iberostar Paraiso Beach ***** Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo ***** Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites ***** Iberostar Grand Paraiso

Carretera Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Km. 309  Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico

VISIT & DIVE outings to join us can be set up from a many resorts along the Playa del Carmen hotel zone!

Why not take a walk & dive with Dressel Divers?

Many hotels are located on the same strech of beach, so that the Iberostar and Dressel Divers are just  short walk away.

  • Note: Diving equipment can be stored overnight at the dive center. 
Estimated walking time from: Minutes
Gala Resort Playacar  5
Occidental Allegro Playacar  15
Reef Playacar  10
Riu Lupita  10
Riu Palace Riviera May  10
Riu Playacar  10
Riu Tequila  10
Riu Yucatan  10
Occidental Royal Hideway Playacar  10
Sandos Gala  5
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort  5
Viva Wyndham Azteca  5-10
Viva Wyndham Maya  5-10

VISIT & DIVE

Transfers

Not staying at the Iberostar Hotel, but would like to dive or take diving courses with Dressel Divers?

Take advantage of a transfer arrangement to join us for some scuba dives (exceptions may apply).

ALL-IN Transfers

Want to spend a full day at the resort? Sign up for an ALL-IN Transfer which includes lunch (buffet), unlimited drinks and use of the beach, pool and facilities.

Additional Visit & Dive ACTIVITIES

Snorkeling, waverunners, parasailing or banana rides for yourself or any non-divers joining you.

Hotels at Transfer Distance

Sign up for a transfer & dive with Dressel Divers! A number of resorts are within easy transfer distance! Why not join us with a VISIT & DIVE transfer arrangement (exceptions may apply)?

  • Note: Diving equipment can be stored overnight at Dressel´s dive center. 
Estimated transfer time from: Minutes
Adventure Spa Palace 10-15
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda 25
Bravo Club El Mandarin  ?
Catalonia Playa Maroma  5
Desires resort ?
El Dorado Maroma  10
El Dorado Royale  10
Encanto Paseo del Sol (Deluxe Condo)  10
Excellence Playa Mujeres  15-20
Fairmont/Rosewood Mayacoba  15
Fiesta Americana (Riviera Maya)  ?
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach  30
Fishermans Village  10
Gran Porto Royal Resort & Spa  15
Granada Gardens ?
Grand Coco Bay  15
Grand Esmeralda by Blue Bay  10
Grand Mayan Riviera Maya  10
Grand Riviera Maya Princess  10-15
Grand Sunset Princess  10-15
Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya  10-15
H10 Hacienda Punta Coral  15-20
H10 Hacienda Punta Turquesa  15-20
H10 Ocean Maya  10-15
Hacienda Tres Rios  10-15
Hacienda Vista Real  10-15
Holiday Inn Playacar  15
Las Palapas  15
Mahekal Beach Resort  5
Maroma Resort and Spa  10
Mayan Palace Resort  5
Moon Palace Resort  20-25
Occidental Grand Flamenco  5
Occidental Grand Xcaret  5
Ocean Coral & Turquesa  20-30
Ocean Maya  15
Playacar Palace  5-10
Reef Cocobeach  15
Royal Haciendas  10-15
Sandos Caracol Eco beach and spa  10-15
Sandos Select beach Resort and Spa  15
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    SCUBA DIVING PLAYA DEL CARMEN – REEFS MAP

    playa del carmen dive sites map
    Incredible diving - all year-round

    Average visibility:
    +75 feet (+25 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