Scuba Diving in Tulum: 4 Lined Up by Price and Hours

1.2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200Our pick

Start at Agua Clara Diving in Tulum, check your equipment, then visit Cenote Dos Ojos and another cenote chosen for your certification and comfort. Expect two 40 to 45 minute scuba sessions, clear freshwater, dramatic rock formations, snacks, drinks, and a group of no more than four people. Guides include Alberto, Leo, Julio, Marcel, and Adiel.

“This would have been my 13th dive, open-certified but I failed to meet the expectations of the guide (which is fine) for the caves in Dos Ojos. He was incredibly rude to me, biased against women and I literally couldn’t stand his presence so decided against continuing with the dive, partly to appease him and mostly to relieve myself of his presence—what a backward customer experience! He reiterated over and over again to the group that “we’re adults”, “we’re divers” and can do what we want which made NO sense to me. We were relying on him as a guide and frankly, as a good human, to advise open-water divers…”

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2.2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

Meet La Calypso Dive Center in central Tulum at 8:00 am for two cenote descents. The first reaches The Pit, with a sulfur cloud at 25 meters, a halocline, and caverns. Then explore Dos Ojos, known for limestone formations, light effects, and a bat cave. Advanced certification is required for the deeper descent.

“These were one of my best dives in my life. My guide Martino took very good care of me and explained the briefing very well. The water and visibilty are very clear. Out of this world and a must for every diver! I can highly recommend!”

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3.3 Cenote Dives – Casa & Dos Ojos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Meet at StarFit Bar in Tulum at 8:00 am for three guided cenote descents: one at Casa Cenote and two at Dos Ojos. A PADI instructor leads the small group, with rental gear, towels, water, snacks, lunch, and transport to the sites included. Guides such as Carlos, Maya, and Julieta are praised for calm, careful instruction.

“Impeccable cenote diving experience:) Had angelita & casa trip with Edde and el pit & nicte ha with Carlos, amazing amazing instructors! The vibe in the shop is really good, everyone’s funny and cheerful. The lunch is delicious, everything’s well taken care of. Highly recommended. I might spelled names wrong very sorry about that ：/”

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4.Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $230

Join Flying Fish Tulum for two 45-minute cavern sessions at Dos Ojos, reaching 25 feet on the Barbie Line and Bat Cave. Certified Open Water divers use provided equipment, snacks, and a central Tulum meeting point. Mario and Budgie are among the guides associated with the operation, and a Casa Cenote refresher may be arranged if you are out of practice.

“The experience was great - from the start to the finish, Mario was supportive and patient. The dives were spectacular, we saw fish, cool caverns and other things we wouldn’t normally have the chance to. Mario also gave us helpful tips on how to improve our technique. Highly recommend!”

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