SCUBA DIVING IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN & PLAYA PARAÍSO
Dressel Divers Dive Center & Shop
20% ONLINE DISCOUNT on the most amazing scuba diving in Playa Del Carmen. Our dive centers in Playa Del Carmen offer first-class scuba diving adventures. Playa Del Carmen is the scuba diving capital of the Yucatan, with a wealth of alternatives that allow us to better meet your dive expectations.
Scuba diving options are seemingly everywhere: along Playa Del Carmen’s coastline, in the nearby jungle, and on the island facing it. Our dive services are particularly valuable when there is so much quality diving that guests want to take advantage of every possibility! Scuba diving in the Yucatan jungle’s caverns is another reason for including Playa Del Carmen in your dive plans. Depending on the time of the year, visitors can even scuba dive with sharks.
Drift diving is very common in Playa del Carmen, making it easy to float effortlessly from one turtle to the next and glide along deep walls or towards a wreck. The very same current that carries divers along also ensures great dive visibility. Playa Del Carmen is a magical place for scuba divers.
FREE NITROX!* With this destination being so popular, with divers doing multiple dives daily, we offer free nitrox to help keep them going.
*Free Nitrox is provided subject to in-house compressor capacity and operational status.
Scuba diving in Playa del Carmen
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SCUBA DIVING PLAYA DEL CARMEN PLANNER & PICTURES
Playa del Carmen dive shop pictures
Playa del Carmen Dive Site Planner
MONDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Cojinuda 66-82 feet / 20-25 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Punta Piedra 39-46 feet / 12-14 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Jardines 39 feet / 12 meters |
MONDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Arcos 99 feet / 30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
TUESDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Tarpon 59-79 feet / 18-24 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Baracuda 36-46 feet / 12-14 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Tortugas 70 feet / 22 meters |
TUESDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Manchoncitos |
| 1:30 p.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Far South (9 Am – 4 Pm) | Far South Excursion Barracuda and Tortugas |
* See notes
WEDNESDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Sierra 79 feet / 24 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Jardines 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Punta Piedra 39-46 feet / 12-14 meters |
WEDNESDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Green Wall 89-99 feet / 20-30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cerebros 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Manchones 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
THURSDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Moc-che 79-99 feet / 24-30 meters |
| 10:30 p.m. | Mama Viña 90 feet / 26 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Tortugas 59 feet / 18 meters |
THURSDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Maroma Deep 99 feet / 30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Cerebros 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 9 a.m – 4 p.m. | Far South Excursion Mama Vina and Tortugas |
* See notes
FRIDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Tortugas 59 feet / 18 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Barracuda 36-46 feet / 12-14 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Shangri-La 39 feet / 12 meters |
FRIDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Arcos |
| 10:30 a.m. | Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
SATURDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Mama Viña Wreck 90 feet / 27 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Punta Piedra 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Tortugas 60 feet / 18 meters |
SATURDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Maroma Deep 99 feet / 30 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cerebros 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Gatas 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 9 a.m – 4 p.m. | Far South Excursion Punta Piedra and Tortugas |
* See notes
SUNDAY planning for the Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Cueva Pargo 40 feet / 12 meters |
| 10:30 a.m. | Shangri-La 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Tortugas 59 feet / 18 meters |
SUNDAY planning for the Iberostar Paraiso Resort*
| 8:30 a.m. | Paraiso Perdido |
| 10:30 a.m. | Cabezos 39 feet / 12 meters |
| 1:30 p.m. | Punta Maroma 39 feet / 12 meters |
* See notes
- The 08:30 a.m. departure offers divers the option of doing a TWO-TANK DIVE or a SINGLE-TANK DIVE. Except on Tuesday and Thursday in Iberostar Paraiso where we do a more distant two-tank to Playa del Carmen without return to base in between the dives.
- Divers on the 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. departures can only do a SINGLE-TANK DIVE.
- Although they may be modified in exceptional situations such as strong currents, weather, etc. dive sites and departure times are unlikely to vary much.
- Morning dives leave at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. and in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting time is 30 minutes pior to scheduled.
- No need to plan your dive dates and times before arrival. Dives can be planned when you get there with our dive center staff.
- The intention of Dressel Divers is that you never visit the same diving spot more than once unless you really want to do so.
- Each trip to the reef is by comfortable boat and it takes approximately 10 minutes to get there.
- Shore diving is not available.
- Night dives are usually at
- Jardines 40 feet / 12 meters
- Moche 40 feet / 12 meters
- Depending on the course module pending completion the corresponding pool session is planned for the morning or the afternoon.
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN DIVING EXCURSIONS
Cozumel Diving
Excursions
Every day except for Sundays
Cenotes (Cavern)
Diving Excursions
Every day upon request, except for Sundays
Whale Shark
Excursions
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from early June to mid-September
Bull Shark Diving
Trips
Thursdays and Saturdays from November to mid-March
Hotel & Resort Diving in Playa del Carmen
STAY & DIVE
Our Dive Store is POSITIONED ON THE VERY BEACH of the
***** Iberostar Quetzal ***** Iberostar Tucan
Avenida Xaman-Ha, Lote Hotelero Fracconamiento Playacar numero 2, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
***** Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar ***** Iberostar Paraiso Beach ***** Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo ***** Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites ***** Iberostar Grand Paraiso
Carretera Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Km. 309 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
VISIT & DIVE outings to join us can be set up from a many resorts along the Playa del Carmen hotel zone!
Why not take a walk & dive with Dressel Divers?
Many hotels are located on the same strech of beach, so that the Iberostar and Dressel Divers are just short walk away.
- Note: Diving equipment can be stored overnight at the dive center.
| Estimated walking time from: | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Gala Resort Playacar | 5 |
| Occidental Allegro Playacar | 15 |
| Reef Playacar | 10 |
| Riu Lupita | 10 |
| Riu Palace Riviera May | 10 |
| Riu Playacar | 10 |
| Riu Tequila | 10 |
| Riu Yucatan | 10 |
| Occidental Royal Hideway Playacar | 10 |
| Sandos Gala | 5 |
| Sandos Playacar Beach Resort | 5 |
| Viva Wyndham Azteca | 5-10 |
| Viva Wyndham Maya | 5-10 |
VISIT & DIVE
Transfers
Not staying at the Iberostar Hotel, but would like to dive or take diving courses with Dressel Divers?
Take advantage of a transfer arrangement to join us for some scuba dives (exceptions may apply).
ALL-IN Transfers
Want to spend a full day at the resort? Sign up for an ALL-IN Transfer which includes lunch (buffet), unlimited drinks and use of the beach, pool and facilities.
Additional Visit & Dive ACTIVITIES
Snorkeling, waverunners, parasailing or banana rides for yourself or any non-divers joining you.
Hotels at Transfer Distance
Sign up for a transfer & dive with Dressel Divers! A number of resorts are within easy transfer distance! Why not join us with a VISIT & DIVE transfer arrangement (exceptions may apply)?
- Note: Diving equipment can be stored overnight at Dressel´s dive center.
| Estimated transfer time from: | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Adventure Spa Palace | 10-15 |
| Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda | 25 |
| Bravo Club El Mandarin | ? |
| Catalonia Playa Maroma | 5 |
| Desires resort | ? |
| El Dorado Maroma | 10 |
| El Dorado Royale | 10 |
| Encanto Paseo del Sol (Deluxe Condo) | 10 |
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | 15-20 |
| Fairmont/Rosewood Mayacoba | 15 |
| Fiesta Americana (Riviera Maya) | ? |
| Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach | 30 |
| Fishermans Village | 10 |
| Gran Porto Royal Resort & Spa | 15 |
| Granada Gardens | ? |
| Grand Coco Bay | 15 |
| Grand Esmeralda by Blue Bay | 10 |
| Grand Mayan Riviera Maya | 10 |
| Grand Riviera Maya Princess | 10-15 |
| Grand Sunset Princess | 10-15 |
| Grand Velas Resort Riviera Maya | 10-15 |
| H10 Hacienda Punta Coral | 15-20 |
| H10 Hacienda Punta Turquesa | 15-20 |
| H10 Ocean Maya | 10-15 |
| Hacienda Tres Rios | 10-15 |
| Hacienda Vista Real | 10-15 |
| Holiday Inn Playacar | 15 |
| Las Palapas | 15 |
| Mahekal Beach Resort | 5 |
| Maroma Resort and Spa | 10 |
| Mayan Palace Resort | 5 |
| Moon Palace Resort | 20-25 |
| Occidental Grand Flamenco | 5 |
| Occidental Grand Xcaret | 5 |
| Ocean Coral & Turquesa | 20-30 |
| Ocean Maya | 15 |
| Playacar Palace | 5-10 |
| Reef Cocobeach | 15 |
| Royal Haciendas | 10-15 |
| Sandos Caracol Eco beach and spa | 10-15 |
| Sandos Select beach Resort and Spa | 15 |
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SCUBA DIVING PLAYA DEL CARMEN – REEFS MAP
Incredible diving - all year-round
Average visibility:
+75 feet (+25 meters)
Coldest water temp.:
78.8 ºF (26 ºC)
Warmest water temp.:
87.8ºF (31 ºC)
Wetsuits (full) rentals:
1,2 inch / 3mm
Aluminum Tanks:
80 cubic feet (12 liters)
Full Tank :
+/- 3,000 psi (200 bar)
INT Connection,
DIN Adapters available
