Diving Certification Playa del Carmen Dive Machine
Overview
Complete your training and earn an internationally recognized certification that will allow you to explore the underwater world.
Once you have earned your certification, you will be able to explore reefs, cenotes, and other incredible diving destinations around the world.
What's Included
- 2 Tanks in Reef
- Snacks, Water and Fruits
- Full Dive Gear
- Boat Transportation
- Transportation Hotel to Dive School
Meeting Location
Calle 6 Nte Bis. 227
Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Open Water Diver certification is the first step toward becoming an independent diver. Designed for beginners, this course teaches you the fundamental skills needed to explore the underwater world safely and confidently.
During the program, you will learn how to use scuba equipment correctly, control your buoyancy, communicate underwater, and follow essential safety procedures. All training is conducted under the supervision of certified instructors who will guide you through every stage of your learning experience.
Upon completing your Open Water certification, you will be able to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) with another certified diver. In addition, your certification will be internationally recognized, allowing you to explore reefs, cenotes, and diving destinations anywhere in the world.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- For this activity, we require the following: Full name, country, phone number, email address, date of birth, height, weight, shoe size, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5556969P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the Diving Certification Playa del Carmen Dive Machine cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 2 Tanks in Reef.
- Snacks, Water and Fruits.
- Full Dive Gear.
- Boat Transportation.
- Transportation Hotel to Dive School.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Diving Certification Playa del Carmen Dive Machine is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- For this activity, we require the following: Full name, country, phone number, email address, date of birth, height, weight, shoe size, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Diving Certification Playa del Carmen Dive Machine will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 2 Tanks in Reef
- Snacks, Water and Fruits
- Full Dive Gear
- Boat Transportation
- Transportation Hotel to Dive School
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- For this activity, we require the following: Full name, country, phone number, email address, date of birth, height, weight, shoe size, medical conditions, and dietary restrictions.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
