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Key facts at a glance
- Price
- 65 € for 1 night dive
- Max. depth
- 12 meters (39 ft)
- Meeting time
- About 30 min before sunset at the harbor
- Boat ride
- About 5 minutes to a shallow reef
- Highlights
- Moray eels, octopus, crabs, lobsters, bioluminescence in summer
Diving in Playa Del Carmen
In Playa del Carmen, a night dive is an outstanding experience that reveals the underwater world in a completely new light. As the sun sets, night falls, and many animals that avoid the harbors during the day to sleep in the sunshine become visible.
Night Dives in Playa Del Carmen
Diving in Playa del Carmen is an unforgettable experience. Even experienced divers are consistently inspired by it.
Every night, the reef transforms into a different world. You glide with your flashlight through a mystical scene, revealing colors that would not be visible during the day.
Some fish sleep, while others only emerge at night.
Moray eels, octopuses, crabs, and lobsters often emerge from their caves, and with a bit of luck, you might even spot a turtle taking a nap.
The best chance to see bioluminescence is during the summer months – tiny creatures that glow in the water and look like fireflies.
Warm, pleasant water, great visibility, and easy reefs that are very easy to explore even in the dark.
One of our experienced guides will provide a detailed briefing on night diving beforehand, including all hand and light signals.
All special procedures will also be reviewed.
Night Dive Procedure in Playa Del Carmen
Approximately half an hour before sunset in Playa del Carmen, we should arrive at the harbor, where the boat will already be waiting for us.
Our boat has all the necessary equipment to meet the requirements of the port authority for night dives in Playa del Carmen.
After a short, approx. 5-minute boat ride to one of our shallow dive sites, we prepare during sunset and get into the water. Generally, night dives have a maximum depth of 12 meters (39 ft).
You can also complete the night dive as a specialty dive for your Advanced Open Water Diver course. Please inform us in advance so that we can provide the theory and an appropriate briefing for your course sequence.
Please note that night dives especially require extensive logistics and careful planning. Therefore, please let us know in good time if you are interested.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a night dive in Playa del Carmen?
65 € for one night dive. Rental gear costs 5 € per item or 20 € for a full set.
How deep is the night dive in Playa del Carmen?
A maximum of 12 meters (39 ft). The dive takes place on shallow reefs that are easy to explore even in the dark.
What can you see night diving in Playa del Carmen?
Moray eels, octopus, crabs, lobsters and, with some luck, sleeping turtles. In the summer months you can see bioluminescence.
What time does the night dive in Playa del Carmen start?
You arrive at the harbor about half an hour before sunset. After a roughly 5-minute boat ride and a detailed briefing on hand and light signals, you enter the water at sunset.
Does the night dive count toward the Advanced Open Water course?
Yes. The night dive can be done as an adventure dive in the Advanced Open Water Diver course. Sign up early, as the planning is considerable.
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