Four Days, Eight Tanks: Cenote Dives from Playa del Carmen

PLAYA DEL CARMEN SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Four Days, Eight Tanks: Cenote Dives from Playa del Carmen

A four half‑day program of eight guided cenote dives around Playa del Carmen for certified scuba divers, covering sites with average depths of 10 m and maximums to 40 m.

Four Days, Eight Tanks: Cenote Dives from Playa del Carmen.

Duration
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Location
Playa del Carmen
Operator
Dive Mike
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Over four half‑days, this program takes certified divers into eight different cenotes around Playa del Carmen, swimming in crystal‑clear water and exploring underground passages that reach depths to 40 meters; the itinerary is designed for divers seeking structured, guided cave and cavern experiences.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE DIVES

Eight guided cenote dives across four half‑days

The package delivers eight tanks over four half‑day sessions, each day visiting different cenotes so divers experience a variety of caves, caverns and water conditions under a full cave dive guide.

THE SITES

A rotating roster of famous cenotes

Sites visited include Chikin Ha, Eden, Dos Ojos, Angelita, Car Wash, Kin Ha and many others, giving divers exposure to a wide cross‑section of Quintana Roo cenotes.

THE PREREQUISITES

Designed for certified divers with cave experience required for some sites

While Open Water Diver certification is the baseline requirement, certain cenotes on the schedule require Advanced Scuba Diver level; operators will assign dives to match diver qualifications.

What the day feels like

What the four half‑day cenote program feels like

Each half‑day begins with a meeting at the dive shop and moves by operator transport to a chosen cenote; with tanks, weights and a full cave dive guide provided, divers make two dives per day across varied cenote systems while water remains a steady 25ºC (77ºF).

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this program suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Certified Scuba DiversWell suited: the program requires Open Water Diver certification or higher and is structured for certified divers to log multiple guided cenote dives.
2
Advanced Cave/Cavern DiversA match for divers with advanced cave or cavern experience, as some cenotes on the itinerary require Advanced Scuba Diver level.
3
Beginner or Unequipped DiversNot ideal: beginners without Open Water certification are ineligible, and the trip assumes you will arrive certified and prepared.
4
Gear‑Dependent TravelersConsider logistics: equipment rental and NITROX are not included, so divers who rely on rented gear should plan accordingly.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring a swimsuit and towel; a positive attitude is encouraged. Sunscreen is not allowed at the cenotes.

Included

Air tanks, weights, a full cave dive guide, water and snacks are provided; operator transport runs Dive Mike > Cenote > Dive Mike.

Extras & Rentals

Equipment rental and NITROX are not included; entrance fees to cenotes must be paid locally and vary by cenote, starting at 400 Mexican Pesos.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the program and how many dives are included?

The program runs four half‑days and includes eight dives (two dives per half‑day).

What certifications do I need to join?

A minimum of Open Water Diver certification is required; some cenotes require Advanced Scuba Diver level.

What is the water temperature and typical depths?

Water temperature is around 25ºC / 77ºF; the average depth is 10 meters (33 feet) with maximum depths up to 40 meters (130 feet) at deeper cenotes.

What is included and what do I need to pay for on site?

Included are air tanks, weights, a full cave dive guide, water and snacks plus transportation between the dive shop and cenotes; equipment rental, NITROX and cenote entrance fees are not included (entrance fees start at 400 Mexican Pesos and are paid at the cenote).

Where and when do I check in?

Check‑in is at 8:00 AM at the dive shop; the listed meeting location is in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

How do I contact the operator with questions or to book?

Contact Dive Mike via the website contact form, by telephone at +52 984 803 1228, WhatsApp at +52 984 235 0817, or e‑mail at [email protected].