Playa del Carmen · PADI Certified · Train in cenotes
Become a certified diver in paradise. From $325 per person. We offer private open water certification course tours with complimentary pickup right from Grand Velas Riviera Maya.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a AAA Five Diamond all-inclusive resort hugging the white-sand beach near the El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course, just north of central Playa del Carmen. It caters to couples, families, and honeymooners seeking ultra-luxury with three distinct suite experiences, seven signature restaurants, and a world-class spa — all fully included. From this central Riviera Maya address, Seth Dive can have guests in the water at Crystalino or Chikin-Ha in around 20 minutes.
Seth Dive picks you up at Grand Velas Riviera Maya and drives approximately 20–25 minutes to Crystalino, Chikin-Ha, and Chac Mool, or about 40–45 minutes south to Dos Ojos and The Pit near Tulum.
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
Forget about renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads. Our free hotel pickup service means we come directly to Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen. Your guide will meet you in the lobby and handle everything from there.
Free
Hotel Pickup
From Grand Velas Riviera Maya
4:1
Max Ratio
Divers per guide
20
Years
Of experience
6
Languages
We speak
Top cenote recommendations for guests staying at Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Each one is easily reachable with our free pickup service.
No crowded boats or cattle-call tourism. Every tour is private or small group — just you, your group, and your guide.
We pick you up right at Grand Velas Riviera Maya and drop you back after. No car rental needed.
Rated 4.9/5. 8,000+ happy customers. Travelers' Choice — 8 Years in a Row.
Professional-grade gear included with every tour. Just bring your swimsuit and a sense of adventure.
We speak English, Spanish, French, Italian, and more. Communicate comfortably in your language.
From first-time snorkelers to advanced divers, we have experiences tailored to every comfort level.
Staying at Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen? 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