What certifications are required?

Open Water Diver certification or higher is required for morning dives; Scuba Diver certification or higher is accepted for afternoon dives.

Is equipment rental included?

No. Air tanks, weights, a guide and water are included; equipment rental and NITROX are not included and should be reserved in advance.

Where and when do I check in?

Check-in at the dive shop in Playa del Carmen: 8:00 AM for morning dives and 12:30 PM for afternoon dives.

How much is the marine park fee?

The marine park fee is 200 Mexican Pesos per person, per day and is paid directly at the dive shop.

Are there age or medical limits?

The operator did not list age or detailed medical restrictions in the public description; contact Divemike at +52 984 803 1228 or contact@divemike.com for specifics.

Playa del Carmen 3-Day Dive Package: Wrecks, Reefs & Turtles

Q: How many dives are included?

The package includes six dives spread over three half days.

Playa del Carmen sits on the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, and +3 Ocean Dive Playa del Carmen is a three-half-day program that shakes loose the best of the local reef — wreck dives, walls, and fish-filled gardens less than an hour from shore. You meet at the dive shop in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and head out for two morning or afternoon sessions over three days, logging six dives total. Sites include Jardines, Chunzumbul, Shangri La, Cueva de Pargo, Mocche, Pared Verde, Los Arcos, Tortugas, Sábalos, Barracuda, and the Mama Viña wreck. The region’s limestone shelf drops into fringing coral and patch reef, a living structure of staghorn, brain and boulder corals that shelters turtles, grouper and schools of baitfish. Visibility in the Caribbean often stretches beyond twenty meters; currents can rearrange life on ledges and expose the Mama Viña, an accessible wreck that doubles as an artificial reef. Underwater topography ranges from shallow coral gardens to steep drop-offs where snapper and barracuda hunt, and occasional sea grass flats attract turtles and foraging rays. This trip suits certified divers: Open Water Divers can join morning dives, while Scuba Diver cert holders are allowed on afternoon sessions. The package includes six dives spread over three half days, plus air tanks, weights, a guide and water on the boat; equipment rental, NITROX, and the marine park fee (200 Mexican Pesos per person, per day) are extra. Check-in times listed are 8:00 AM for mornings and 12:30 PM for afternoons at the dive shop. Local guides know the microhabitats — where soft coral fingers host cleaner shrimp, which ledges harbor sleeping moray eels, and which channels funnel schools of jacks for passable drift diving. That local expertise is why this operator is a useful way to sample the variety that makes the Riviera Maya a diving mainstay: both quick half-day trips for busy travelers and repeated short sessions for photographers or folks building logbook hours. Bring biodegradable sunscreen, a swimsuit and a logbook; if you want rental gear or NITROX, reserve it in advance. Marine life is the attraction here: green turtles, many reef fish species and the occasional reef shark make for memorable encounters without long boat runs. Contact and booking details are available through Divemike’s website contact form, by telephone at +52 984 803 1228, WhatsApp at +52 984 235 0817, or email [email protected]. For visitors based in Playa del Carmen, this is an efficient, fish-rich way to experience the Caribbean reef in short, well-guided doses. Book early during high season to secure preferred dive slots, ask about NITROX or photographer-friendly guides, and remember that paying the park fee helps fund reef protection so these coral gardens remain healthy for years of exploration and future divers too.

Playa del Carmen 3-Day Dive Package: Wrecks, Reefs & Turtles

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