Akumal · PADI Certified · Train in cenotes
Scuba Diving Courses Near Grand Palladium Colonial
Become a certified diver in paradise. From $325 per person. We offer private open water certification course tours with complimentary pickup right from Grand Palladium Colonial.
Diving from Grand Palladium Colonial
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa is a large all-inclusive property in Akumal, connected to the Grand Palladium complex and sharing access to multiple pools, restaurants, and an expansive beach on the Riviera Maya's quieter southern coast. The resort is popular with families and groups seeking variety within a single destination, with guests able to move freely between the Colonial and White Sand properties. The Akumal location means The Pit, Dos Ojos, and Angelita are all within a 15–20 minute drive — Seth Dive handles all logistics so guests can focus entirely on the experience.
Nearest Cenotes
Located in Akumal, just 15–20 minutes from The Pit and Dos Ojos near Tulum — one of the shortest drives to world-class cenote diving of any resort area.
Open Water Certification Course From Grand Palladium Colonial
Getting your Open Water certification in the Riviera Maya is not just about earning your license — it is about learning to dive in one of the most beautiful underwater environments on the planet. Our Open Water course follows the internationally reco...
Hassle-free experience
We Pick You Up at Grand Palladium Colonial
Forget about renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads. Our free hotel pickup service means we come directly to Grand Palladium Colonial in Akumal. Your guide will meet you in the lobby and handle everything from there.
- Pickup right from the lobby of Grand Palladium Colonial
- Air-conditioned transport to the dive sites
- All equipment provided — nothing to carry
- Small groups: maximum 4 divers per guide
- Return to your hotel after the experience
Free
Hotel Pickup
From Grand Palladium Colonial
4:1
Max Ratio
Divers per guide
20
Years
Of experience
6
Languages
We speak
Cenotes Near Akumal
Top cenote recommendations for guests staying at Grand Palladium Colonial. Each one is easily reachable with our free pickup service.
Why Choose Seth Dive Mexico?
Private & Small Group
No crowded boats or cattle-call tourism. Every tour is private or small group — just you, your group, and your guide.
Free Hotel Pickup
We pick you up right at Grand Palladium Colonial and drop you back after. No car rental needed.
4.9-Star Reviews
Rated 4.9/5. 8,000+ happy customers. Travelers' Choice — 8 Years in a Row.
All Equipment Included
Professional-grade gear included with every tour. Just bring your swimsuit and a sense of adventure.
Multilingual Guides
We speak English, Spanish, French, Italian, and more. Communicate comfortably in your language.
All Levels Welcome
From first-time snorkelers to advanced divers, we have experiences tailored to every comfort level.
Ready for Open Water Certification Course?
Staying at Grand Palladium Colonial in Akumal? We will pick you up, take you to the most incredible sites in Mexico, and have you back at your hotel with stories that last a lifetime.
Open Water from $325 · Advanced from $259 · All gear included · Free hotel pickup