diving in playa del carmen

[michellet]

Hi everyone.. leaving for playa del carmen in about two days and have been searching dive sites. We wanted to know if anyone had advice re: sites, companies, cenote diving etc. My boyfriend and I have 12 dives under our belt so we are still pretty new to diving. We have been diving in Maui, Belize, and Key West. Thanks in advance for any advice!!!!!

 

[pfriedel]

I don't know about diving in PdC, but the ferry will take you over to Cozumel in around an hour, and there's nothing _but_ good diving on Cozumel. If you want something different (and less drift-y), there's a private beach north of PdC called, erm. Maroma beach? There's pretty decent diving there, too.

 

[michellet]

Thanks!

 

[olmic]

I see these guys http://www.divemike.com/ mentioned everywhere. Never tried them myself.

I envy you that trip!

 

[Rod Koehler]

In Playa del Carmen the "tortuga dive" is a good drift dive loaded with big, big turtles. You're also close to the cenote dives which are a must. Do those dives before ferrying over to Cozumel. Before you head to Cozumel check other forums here for reports on the condition of the reefs after last hurricane season.

 

[bikefox]

I dove with Tank Ha in January. They did a good job, both reefs and cenotes. The reefs had some sand on them, but were otherwise in good shape.

http://www.tankha.com/

 

[michellet]

I've heard the tortugas is a must! We'll probably dive the cenotes as well.. I want to make sure my bouyancy in on mark.. As long as that's okay... I'll dive the cenotes as well! Thanks for the info!

 

[michellet]

I'm staying in the hotel next to tank ha, the maya bric.. have you ever dove with dive mike?

 

[bikefox]

If your already staying at the Maya Bric, I would dive with Tank-Ha. They are actually connected. Tank-Ha does a great job and has good packages. You can leave your stuff there to dry and hang. Why drag your stuff around town when there is a dive op. in the hotel your staying?

 

[joeabroad]

If you should go out with Abyss (www.abyssdiveshop.com) next Tuesday or Thursday I'll see you on the boat.