Playacar · PADI Certified · Train in cenotes
Scuba Diving Courses Near Riu Yucatan
Become a certified diver in paradise. From $325 per person. We offer private open water certification course tours with complimentary pickup right from Riu Yucatan.
Diving from Riu Yucatan
Riu Yucatan is a beachfront all-inclusive resort in Playacar offering four outdoor pools, five bars, and direct access to the white-sand Caribbean beach, positioned within the well-organized Playacar resort enclave near Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue. It caters to families, couples, and value-focused travelers who want a reliable, activity-rich holiday in a safe gated community. The Playacar location gives guests straightforward highway access to the cenote corridor in under 25 minutes.
Nearest Cenotes
Seth Dive picks you up at Riu Yucatan and drives approximately 20–25 minutes north to Crystalino, Chikin-Ha, and Chac Mool, or about 35–40 minutes south to Dos Ojos and The Pit near Tulum.
Open Water Certification Course From Riu Yucatan
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 Riu Yucatan
Forget about renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads. Our free hotel pickup service means we come directly to Riu Yucatan in Playacar. Your guide will meet you in the lobby and handle everything from there.
- Pickup right from the lobby of Riu Yucatan
- 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 Riu Yucatan
4:1
Max Ratio
Divers per guide
20
Years
Of experience
6
Languages
We speak
Cenotes Near Playacar
Top cenote recommendations for guests staying at Riu Yucatan. 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 Riu Yucatan 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 Riu Yucatan in Playacar? 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