PADI 5 Star
Dive Resort
Since 1998
Diving Playa del Carmen
4.6 Rating
4 Locations
Downtown and resort bases
Not Sure What to Book?
Ask Scuba Libre Before You Choose
Tell the team your dates, certification level, last dive, and whether you are interested in reefs, cenotes, Cozumel, bull sharks, whale sharks or beginner training.
Choose Your Path
What Kind of Water Day Do You Want?
Most visitors are choosing between four simple paths: try scuba for the first time, get certified, join certified-diver trips, or book snorkeling and water activities for a mixed group.
Try scuba with an instructor before committing to a full certification course.
Beginner ScubaStart with PADI Open Water or continue with advanced, rescue and specialty training.
View CoursesDive Playa reefs, cenotes, Cozumel packages and seasonal bull shark trips.
View DivesGood for non-divers, families and groups that want a simpler day on the water.
Snorkeling Tours
About Us
Discover the Underwater World of Playa del Carmen
Scuba Libre opened its first dive shop in Playa del Carmen in 1998 and has grown into four local locations: Downtown, Sandos Caracol Eco Resort, Sandos Playacar Resort and Palmaia House of AiA.
The team offers PADI courses, local reef dives, cenote dives, Cozumel trips, snorkeling and water activities, with professional instructors, captains and staff who know the Riviera Maya waters well.
About Scuba LibreCourses & Tours
Popular Ways to Get in the Water
Start with a beginner scuba experience, get certified, join local reef dives, explore cenotes, add Cozumel, or keep it easy with snorkeling.
A first scuba experience for people who want to try breathing underwater before committing to a full certification course. Good for beginners who want an instructor-guided introduction.
The first full scuba certification level. This course is for new divers who want the knowledge and in-water skills to continue diving at home or while traveling.
Two local reef dives from Playa del Carmen for certified divers, with sites chosen according to conditions. Possible areas include Barracuda, Sabalos, Tortugas, Punta Venado, Mama Vina, Los Arcos, Cerebros, Pared Verde, Moc-Che, Jardines and Chun-Zumbul.
Glide through the caverns enjoying endless visibility, other-worldly views of stalactites and stalagmites, beams of light filtering through the jungle above and rock formations beyond your imagination. With excellent conditions, shallow depth, endless visibility, spacious caverns and no current, the Cenote dives are fit for all levels of certified divers.
This is the exclusive option to visit the beautiful reefs of Cozumel crossing from Playa del Carmen straight to the dive sites.
Included: Boat ride direct from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel
Visit pristine reefs on our daily snorkeling trips, departing from the beach.
Seasonal Highlight
Bull Shark Diving in Playa del Carmen
Bull shark diving is one of the major seasonal diving attractions in Playa del Carmen. It usually runs from November to March and is for certified divers who meet the requirements and current safety conditions.
If you are visiting during the season, check availability before planning the rest of your dive days. The detailed page explains certification, meeting point, extra fees and what to confirm before booking.
From: $200 USD
Locations
Four Playa del Carmen Bases
Scuba Libre works from the downtown Playa del Carmen shop and three resort locations. Always confirm your exact meeting point when you book, because some trips meet downtown and some resort guests meet at their hotel dive center.
Downtown Playa
Calle 4 between 5th Avenue and the beach. This is the key meeting point for many downtown trips.
Sandos Caracol
A resort dive center option for guests staying at Sandos Caracol Eco Resort.
Sandos Playacar
A resort dive center option for guests staying in the Sandos Playacar area.
Palmaia House of AiA
A resort location for Palmaia guests. Confirm meeting time and any boarding or transport details before booking.
Scuba Libre
From first-time scuba experiences to certified dives, Scuba Libre helps visitors choose the right day in the water.
Dive the local reefs of Playa del Carmen, cross to Cozumel, explore the cenotes of the Riviera Maya, join seasonal bull shark dives, or snorkel with whale sharks when the season is open.
Friendly Multilingual Team
Multilingual instructors, guides and captains help guests choose the right activity, understand the requirements and feel comfortable before getting in the water.
Diving Playa Since 1998
Scuba Libre is one of the long-running dive operations in Playa del Carmen, with years of local reef, cenote, Cozumel and seasonal trip experience.
Safety-Focused Diving
Small groups, clear requirements, professional staff and flexible local recommendations help keep each dive or tour organized around safety and comfort.
