9 Try-Dives in Mexico Worth Flying For

1.Discover Scuba Diving in Cozumel Paradise Reef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 686 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Try scuba in Cozumel with patient instructors, two Paradise Reef outings, full gear, clear water, and strong support for first-timers.

“Had an amazing day scuba diving! My husband and I were both a bit nervous but we were put to ease quickly and learned the basics in no time. We saw beautiful coral and lots of marine life. If you’re on the fence about doing a discover scuba, don’t be! Scuba Life and their team will treat you right and you’ll be wanting to scuba again!”

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2.Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Try scuba in Riviera Maya with beginner instruction, reef practice, beach access, equipment, insurance, and hotel transport.

“First time scuba diving for both of us and we chose the right people to do it with! Carlos, Alex, and Juan were incredibly helpful and positive. We immediately got our friends to book an excursion with them. We only had one person become afraid in our group, but the divers encouraged the person into diving still with the perfect amount of attention needed.”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Best value

Try scuba in Cozumel with a private beginner lesson, full equipment, reef time, PADI instruction, and snorkeling at Tikila Beach.

“This was the perfect experience for our 4 kids and husband. The kids hadn’t dived before and were all able to clear ears and get under water to enjoy the reef for about an hour. We had two instructors and they both were very patient and did a great job making this a fun experience. The elearning materials were emailed to us within hours of booking giving us plenty of time to complete the short course. I also recommend the photographer at the shop who offered to video/take photos during the experience for extra $$.”

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4.Discover Scuba Diving in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Try scuba in Tulum’s clear Casa Cenote with expert instruction, equipment, snacks, and a small group limited to five people.

“Man this was crazy good. ALAN ! yo! Thats my guy! If you can book HIM! Go for it..Truly the best. He was an excellent teacher and guide. Even went above and beyond to let us grab a picture of the Tulum swing sign, just cause. Thats dope man, the Cenote itself is a true “out of body” experience. Worth even minute. You wont be disappointed.”

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5.Discovery Scuba Dive.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Try scuba in Costa Maya with patient instructors, beach practice, reef time, gear included, and a 40-foot beginner limit.

“Do this!! The instructors were great, it was hands down one of the best experiences of my life. I am SO going to learn to scuba!”

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6.PADI Discover Scuba Diving for divers without certification

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Try scuba in Isla Mujeres with PADI instruction, MUSA statues, Manchones Reef, turtles, rays, and two guided underwater sessions.

“This was my first time scuba diving and it was so awesome. I found it so relaxing and meditative. One of the best parts was this amazing sea turtle we found that I took pictures with. It was also super easy to do. I would recommend this to anyone always.”

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7.PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Review of PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Riviera Maya, with pool training, reef boat trip, costs, pickup details, and practical tips.

“Great experience for the beginner. Our guide, Toby, was very knowledgeable, and patient. Great time.”

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8.PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $135

Review of Playa del Carmen’s PADI Discover Scuba experience, with pool training, reef time, price, safety notes, wildlife, and booking advice.

“Terrible experience. The training is for less than an hour and is very rushed. The practice "tank" is actually a 3ft resort pool in which we were taught to breathing and hand signs for about 20 minutes. There was no pool lesson on equalizing pressure etc. We spent more time waiting for the boat to arrive than on the lessons itself. I felt very uncomfortable after the lesson and chose not to go into the ocean. My husband went and within 10ft in the ocean felt ear pain and couldn't complete it. This would've been identified if the practice tank was deeper. We spent a lot of money for nothing...…”

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9.Discover Scuba Diving Course in Playa del Carmen with Two Coral Reef Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Try scuba in Playa del Carmen with pool training, expert instruction, and two 40-minute coral reef descents for $169.

“This was an amazing experience. We had Jack as main instructor who was excellent in his scuba instruction with great personality, which made it more memorable. He was assisted by Geovanni (Italian young lady) who consistently assisted in getting our buoyancy down pat. The day started with roughly 1.5 hours of pool instruction, a lunch break and then off to two (2) dives. The two dives were amazing, with aqua blue water and schools of fish, manta rays and reefs. Tough to go back to snorkeling once you've been scuba. Would definitely use them again.”

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