Scuba School & Diving Adventures
Cenote Diving
Playa del Carmen & Tulum
Enjoy a personalized diving adventure
in the surreal cenotes of the Riviera Maya!
Cenote Diving
From Playa del Carmen
& Tulum!
Book your diving adventure with us today!
Welcome to
Scuba School & Diving Adventures
Discover the captivating beauty and unique biodiversity
of the Riviera Maya through
REEF, CAVERN and CAVE DIVING.
WHO ARE WE?
We are a boutique dive shop based in Playa del Carmen.
Our team is dedicated to offering exceptional
GUIDED DIVE TRIPS in the best cenotes of the Rivera Maya!
We value safety and the preservation of our underwater environments above all. During your cenote adventures with us, your guide will share valuable knowledge & Skills while exploring a variety of incredible dive sites!
Popular Cenote Diving Options
We can go to any cenotes within your certification level, just let us know what interests you.
Enjoy 2 dives in the same cenote or do 3 dives and see up to 3 different cenotes in one day!
Additionally, if you are diving multiple days with us, we will suggest a perfect dive package for you that will highlight the unique features of the region.
Discover the hidden beauty of both Kukulkan & Little Brother guidelines.
This signature cavern offer two different guidelines: the Bat Cave and Barbie Line.
A beautiful, hidden cenote that offers two dives with halocline and formations.
A beautiful cavern and incredible mangrove dive environment.
These two cenotes are a little more challenging on the psyche.
Discover one of our most favorite cenotes with two different cavern lines!
A deep, spooky sinkhole followed by a shallow cavern and lily pond.
CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS ON EACH CENOTE
*Some cenote trips require an Advanced Open Water certification, logged dives and/or a check-out dive.
**Additional dives can be done for 700mxn
CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS ON EACH CENOTE
*Some cenote trips require an Advanced Open Water certification, logged dives and/or a check-out dive.
**Additional dives can be done for 700mxn
Cenote Diving Packages
Check out some of the most popular 3 day cenote diving packages. If you don’t see what you are looking for please contact us and we can make a personalized dive itinerary with your interests in mind.
Beginner Cenote Dive Package
For All Certified Divers
- 2 dives in Chac Mool
- 2 dives in Dos Ojos
- 2 Dives in Dream Gate
Advanced Cenote Dive Package
Advanced Divers Only
- El Pit & Dos Ojos
- Angelita & Carwash
- 2 Dives in Dream Gate
Caves & Waves Addicts 3 Day Package
For All Certified Divers
- 2 dives Chac Mool
- 2 dives in Cozumel
- 2 dives in Dos Ojos
Caves & Waves Addicts 5 Day Package
For Advanced Divers Only
- 2 dives in Cozumel
- 2 dives in Puerto
- 6 dives in Cenotes
CENOTE DIVES
With a Buddy & SAVE!
CENOTE DIVING SPECIAL:
10% OFF
Any 6 cenote dives within your certification limits will apply.
Cenote Diving Concierge
Requirements for cenote diving?
Private Guide
Safety First
Quality Equipment
Eco Conscious
What are cenotes?
Cenotes are natural sinkholes that form when limestone bedrock collapses, revealing an intricate subterranean network of caverns and caves. Derived from the Mayan word “dzonot,” which means sacred well, cenotes are unique geological formations that lend access to an underground freshwater river! They can be found primarily in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, most densely in the Riviera Maya region.
Who can go cenote diving?
“Cenote diving in the Riviera Maya is a breathtaking adventure that takes divers into a hidden world of wonder and beauty.”
What will we see?
Stunningly clear water, in which it often seems like you are flying
Formations such as stalactites and stalagmites
Rays of sunlight penetrating the water creating laser-like effects
“halocline” – where fresh and
saltwater meet
Stunningly clear water, in which it
often seems like you are flying
Formations such as stalactites and
stalagmites
Rays of sunlight penetrating the water
creating laser-like effects
“halocline” – where fresh and saltwater meet
Which cenotes do we dive?
TAJMA HA / EDEN
CHIKIN HA / CHAC MOOL
DOS OJOS / EL PIT
TAAK BI HA / TAAK BI LUM
NICTE HA / CASA CENOTE
ANGELITA / DREAM GATE
CASA CENOTE / CARWASH
ZAPOTE / MARAVILLA
AZUL HA
Which cenotes do we dive?
TAJMA HA / EDEN
CHIKIN HA / CHAC MOOL
DOS OJOS / EL PIT
TAAK BI HA / TAAK BI LUM
NICTE HA / CASA CENOTE
ANGELITA / DREAM GATE
CASA CENOTE / CARWASH
ZAPOTE / MARAVILLA
AZUL HA
Discover the Mayan underworld
Sacred Spaces
In recent explorations, cave divers have discovered not only that these subterranean conduits are interconnected for hundreds of kilometers but also many artifacts and remains within their depths.
Discover the Mayan underworld
Sacred Spaces
“Our experienced team of dive professionals is passionate about sharing the beauty and wonder of these unique geological formations with you.”
Don’t miss out on this
unqiue diving experience
Learn more about how the cenotes were formed, dive through the crystal clear waters and spend a lovely day in the jungle getting wet!
We offer packages for 6 dives or multiple days. Combine cenote diving with some reef dives as well! Contact us to make your dream dive itinerary for the Riviera Maya a reality.
Discover what lies under the jungle
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
There are many possible 2 or 3 dive combinations to choose from when cenote diving in the Riviera Maya. Get in touch to discuss more extensive dive itineraries and off the beaten path locations.
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
THIS CAVERN IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED
This is an easy Cenote dive but it is a true cavern experience! You will move through a maze of natural tunnels lined with the occasional fossil and eye opening speleothems until you reach an area called the “Sugar Bowl” – another cenote– admiring the light show from above. We can pop up here to look around and try to spot the Motmot bird – a multi-colored tropical bird with turquoise head feathers and a rather unique-looking tail – which was considered sacred by the ancient Mayans. They say if you see a Motmot bird in the jungle, a cenote is not too far.
There’s also the halocline layer that is great fun to swim through and experience the visual effect! One of the best introductions to cenote diving.
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
This cenote, also known by its real name “Aktun Ha”, used to be the spot where taxi drivers going between Coba and Tulum would stop to wash their cars. Now this beautiful open air cenote is reserved for divers and snorkelers to enjoy its unique beauty.
Divers can see many fish, interesting vegetation and rock formations, turtles and even a resident crocodile! There is a lovely cavern section that can be explored with the cavern line. This is a perfect location to begin your cenote diving trip for beginner/intermediate divers.
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
The name Nicte Ha, which means “Flower of the Water”, was given because of the many water lilies growing in the open water area of the cenote. There is a shallow cavern line that guides the diver along the contour of the whole cenote giving way to magical displays of light and beautiful rock formations. This dive super scenic, easy and relaxing. Divers need only maintain good buoyancy to not disturb the silty bottom. Bring a camera because there will be ample opportunities for picturesque moments.
Add this one to your cenote diving itinerary!
Requirement: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 13m/ 42ft
This cenote has two guidelines that allow for two distinct dives! The lines are called Kukulkan and the other Little Brother. Divers can experience a halocline effect where the salt and freshwater layers meet. On sunny days the lightshow coming through the cenote entrances can be dazzling, creating stark contrasts with the darkness inside the cavern. This is a perfect introduction to overhead environments for beginners!
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 12m / 40ft
This is a very popular cenote diving location for training as well as snorkelling because of it large open water pond area. There are multiple ways to enter the cenote and your guide will connect to the cavern line with a primary reel. Divers can experience a halocline effect while traveling through the various chambers. The walls are lined with fossils and and the lightshow at the entrance is epic. Two dives can be done here but for the best experience combine Eden with Tajma Ha!
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old, 25 logged dives & a checkout dive may be required
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
This cavern dive has some regions which are darker and more cave-like. However, as you move towards the “Rainbow Room” (cenote Rainbow) we will pass through a strong halocline that creates amazing visual effects. After which we will be dazzled by the spectacular light show in the Rainbow room. Along the walls you can see fossils and interesting formations in the crystal clear water. There are two possible dives here but is even more fun in combination with another cenote. Add this one to your cenote diving itinerary!
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old, 50 logged dives
Average Depth: 7m / 23ft
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old, 50 logged dives or a checkout dive
Average Depth: 6m / 18ft
This stunning cavern dive is a little bit darker, not encountering a significant source of light during most of the dive. The tour is a circuit passing from the main cavern into a another large room where we can pop up to see the formations and catch sight of some small bats that reside inside. What makes this dive unique are the incredible formations that are unlike any others. They look like melted bulbs of wax. You have to see it for yourself!
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 50 logged dives and a check-out dive
Maximum Depth: 60m / 200ft
El Pit is a rugged sinkhole that plummets down to 140ft/40m+. The steep stairs to enter the water need not be taken lightly. Slow and steady wins the race on this one. Once in the water we can appreciate the tranquil surroundings towering above us. Our descent will take us through a shallow halocline towards the hydrogen sulfide cloud residing around 100ft/30m. Like Angelita, tree branches eerily protrude from the cloud, which shrouds the cavern floor. At the right time of day the light beams are absolutely incredible, making this one of my favorite cenotes to dive! There are stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations to enjoy on our slow way back to the surface. The maximum depth is up to the client but we normally don’t pass through the cloud. This is one of our favorite places for cenote diving!
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 50 logged dives & a check-out dive
Maximum Depth: 60m / 200ft
The “little angel” Cenote is a once in a lifetime cenote diving experience, similar to the Pit. It is a sinkhole rather than a cavern, which drops down to 200ft/60m. Arriving early is key as this is one of the farthest south cenotes. You will sink through the crystal clear waters approaching the hydrogen sulfide cloud that lies around 95ft/27m. If undisturbed this cloud is more spectacular than that of the Pit and meandering through fallen branches that protrude through it make this experience “other worldly”. If the client has a deep diver specialty we can pass through the cloud to see the floor of the cenote which is in crystal clear waters again. However this experience is not for the faint of heart, a cool head is needed as the visibility is 0 passing through the cloud.
This is a “pit-like” sinkhole with a depth of 130 ft/40 m that cones out as you descend into the depth. It is famous for its rare, bell shaped stalactites that can be found at about 85 ft/25 m of depth giving it their name the “Hell’s Bells”.
Because of the depth requirement, this dive is recommended for certified Advanced Open Water divers.
A definite must for cenote diving enthusiasts!
It is located about 40 minutes from Playa del Carmen
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 25 logged dives
Average Depth: 35m / 115ft
This is a still-quiet gem of the Playa del Carmen cavern diving scene. It has a classical sinkhole shape that dips down to over 200+ ft/60+ m and an advanced certification is required. When the sun is high, it has one tremendous beam of bluish-green light penetrating the depths from the single hole in the cavern ceiling.
It is known for both its rock formations of bell-shaped stalactites (Hell’s Bells) and the thickness of the hydrogen sulfide cloud layer too (at 90 ft/28 m. Combined, these visual effects make for incredible video and photo-taking opportunities if you have the right equipment. Dive in cenotes!
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 50 logged dives & check-out dive
Maximum Depth: 45m / 140ft
This beautiful blue sink hole is a rare find. It is located deep on the Ruta de Los Cenotes, you can truly say it is off the beaten path. To arrive at the entrance of the cenote, you must walk deep into the jungle with your gear but it is well worth the trek. Sometime is is possible to hire a sherpa who will carry everything and help us lower it into the water. The maximum depth of the cenote is about 200 ft and it bells out slightly as you descent. The most striking aspect is the magical beams of light that can be seen in the late morning. At the right time of year you can see them reaching straight down to the bottom. This is definitely one of the more unique experienced for your dive in cenotes.
Am I Suitable for Cenote Diving?
Do a check out before going cenote diving
Is it Safe?
Follow your guide’s briefing
Your cenote guide will give a detailed dive briefing that will cover all aspects of the dive as well as the local protocols and regulations.
Meet Our Team
View AllWe want to make sure that you have the best experience possible out there in the ocean or cenotes. Our staff is highly trained with over 15 years of experience teaching and diving around the world! Each instructor is passionate and charismatic, guaranteed to give you the best in professional dive guiding and training!
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Adolfo Williams
PADI STAFF INSTRUCTOR, PADI Advanced Nitrox Instructor, PADI tec 40 + tec 45 Instructor, EFR INSTRUCTOR, TDI CAVERN INSTRUCTOR, TDI SIDEMOUNT INSTRUCTOR
More Diving Adventures
We also offer guided CAVE DIVING and OCEAN DIVING as well as SCUBA CERTIFICATIONS and SPECIALTIES.
Please CONTACT US to create your dream dive itinerary.
We will show you the best of the Riviera Maya!