Diving Playa Del Carmen
Explore Experience the thrill of bull sharks and Caribbean reefs
From $165 USD per person
Enjoy exciting drift dives where sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, and other Caribbean marine life are abundant. For that extra thrill, from November to February, you can also witness pregnant female bull sharks in their natural habitat with safe, passive observation dives.
Explore Playa del Carmen’s Reefs and Apex Predators
Your Playa del Carmen Day Trip with Pixel Expeditions
At Pixel Expeditions, we believe diving in Playa del Carmen should feel personal, easy, and unforgettable. That’s why we keep trips small and relaxed, with never more than four divers per guide, so you enjoy individual attention, unhurried time underwater, and a lighter footprint on the reefs.
Your day begins with a convenient pick-up in Playa del Carmen. Step straight onto our boat, bypassing the hassle of taxis and group tours.
Your guide will brief you on the day’s dive sites, currents, and marine life. Trips include two dives: during bull shark season, one at the bull shark site and another on a reef; outside of shark season, two reef dives tailored to the day’s conditions and your experience level.
While Playa del Carmen’s reefs are not part of an official marine reserve, they form part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and support abundant marine life. Divers and snorkelers often encounter nurse sharks, eagle rays, sea turtles, and schools of tropical fish.
We dive responsibly, keeping groups small, using low-impact techniques, and reducing single-use plastics wherever possible. For us, it’s simple: we care for the ocean because it gives us everything we love.
Every dive in Playa del Carmen brings something different. Drift over vibrant coral reefs, explore deeper sites where bull sharks gather, or visit the wreck of the Mama Viña. From seasoned divers to those new to Caribbean waters, Playa del Carmen promises an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Pixel Expeditions
delivers more than a dive
Responsible diving among Playa del Carmen’s vibrant reefs and wildlife.
The ocean is calling. Will you dive in?
What’s Included in Your Playa Del Carmen Scuba Diving Day Trip?
Bull Shark Season (Nov–Feb): $175 per person
Private Scuba Diving Tour (maximum 4 divers per guide)
Return boat from Playa del Carmen
Two dives: one at the bull shark site, one on a reef
Transportation from your accommodation
Entrance fees to dive sites
Tanks (Nitrox 32 available if certified)
Weights
Snacks, lunch, and refreshments
Reef Dives : $165 per person
Private Scuba Diving Tour (maximum 4 divers per guide)
Two reef dives
Transportation from your accommodation
Entrance fees
Tanks (Nitrox 32 available if certified)
Weights
Snacks, lunch, and refreshments
Not Included
Equipment rental (wetsuit, BCD, regulators, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Our dives follow strict, passive observation practices so there is no feeding or baiting. You’ll watch the sharks calmly from the sand at a safe distance, guided by experienced instructors.
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An Open Water certification with recent dive experience is usually sufficient. However, because bull shark dives are deeper (around 25–30m/80–100ft), Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
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Playa del Carmen offers drift dives along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Aside from bull sharks (when they are in season), you can encounter sea turtles, eagle rays, nurse sharks, moray eels, and schools of colourful Caribbean fish.
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Bring your certification card, dive computer, swimsuit, towel, and any personal gear you prefer. We provide tanks, weights, refreshments, and snacks. Wetsuit and gear rental are available if needed.