1 Day • 2 Tanks • Local Reef
Two daily two-tank boat trips put you directly on the Mesoamerican Reef. From adrenaline-charged drift dives to calm shallow explorations and the Mama Viña wreck, Ocean Dive offers accessible, expert-led dives for certified visitors.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; you should be comfortable swimming, equalizing, and performing basic scuba skills, with good buoyancy control for currents.
Wildlife
History
Playa del Carmen sits on the Mesoamerican Reef, the second-largest barrier reef system in the world, which shapes local marine biodiversity and dive sites.
Conservation
A marine-park fee helps fund protection; divers are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen, maintain neutral buoyancy, and avoid touching coral.
1 Day • 2 Tanks • Local Reef
Bring your certification card
Carry your Open Water or higher certification and recent log to check in quickly and comply with prerequisites.
Expect currents on morning dives
Book morning runs only if you’re comfortable with drift diving and strong tidal flows; otherwise choose the afternoon trip.
Pay the marine-park fee at the shop
Bring 200 MXN per person to cover the park fee payable directly at the dive shop before boarding.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable, reef-friendly sunscreen to protect coral and comply with local conservation practices.
Certification card & logbook
Required for check-in and to verify recent experience; digital copies accepted if shop allows.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and no-decompression limits across two tank dives and is essential for safe profile management.
3mm–5mm wetsuit
Provides thermal protection and abrasion resistance while working the reef and wreck sites.
Underwater camera
Compact housings capture reef scenes and macro life—bring or rent locally to preserve memories.