The Mayan Underworld: an Unforgettable Experience!
Cenote diving in Mexico offers certified divers the opportunity to discover the wonders of the underwater cave world, and YOU can too!
Almost all cenote dives can be conducted in the daylight zone by certified recreational divers without further training, accompanied by one of our professional guides.
Dive Instructors
Our cenote guides are trained cave divers and are also dive instructors with thousands of dives. They also carry at least two tanks, powerful flashlights, and some spare equipment such as backup masks or backup flashlights.
Daily Schedule – Cenote Diving in the Riviera Maya
The cenote diving adventure starts around 7:30 AM with hotel pickup in Playa del Carmen (pickup time may vary slightly). During a short drive to one of the region’s most beautiful cenotes, we will jointly prepare the equipment, discuss the procedure, and review the most important safety and diving rules for cenote diving.
Underwater World
On the first dive, you’ll immerse yourself in a magical underwater world: Fascinating light effects, spectacular rock formations, and crystal-clear freshwater make diving in the cenote an unforgettable experience.
The break between the two dives offers you the opportunity to chat and let the impressions sink in, while enjoying snacks and drinks.
On the second dive, you’ll explore more parts of the cenote and gain even deeper insights into this unique underwater world.
Important Notes on Cenote Diving:
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Cenote dives are only possible after prior ocean dives to get re-acclimated.
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Minimum age: 15 years (in Cenote Chac Mool, a minimum age of 18 applies).
- In almost all cenotes, fees are charged for the optional use of underwater cameras.
Guidelines for Safe Cenote Diving in Mexico
As with other sports, cenote diving/cave diving has certain standards and safety guidelines. Adherence to these rules is essential for the preservation of the caves and, of course, for safe diving.
Guidelines for Safe Cenote Diving
- Maximum group size ratio 4:1 (4 divers plus your multilingual cenote guide)
- During our dives, we must always be able to see daylight.
- We also apply the rule of thirds for gas management. This is for added safety.
- The maximum diving depth is 30 m in our cavern dives
- The maximum linear distance to the nearest water surface is 60 m.
- No constrictions or narrow passages (at all times, 2 divers with full equipment must be able to pass together)
- Permanently installed guide lines show us the way and will never involve complex navigation.
- Our guests are always equipped with powerful and bright flashlights.
- Your comfort is a top priority, and if you don’t feel comfortable, simply signal us and we will safely guide you to the nearest water surface.
- Your guide will be a professional cave diver and also a dive instructor, with many years of experience in this region.
Dive Site: Cenotes
