Playacar · 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 Sandos Playacar.
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa is a large all-inclusive family resort in Playacar, offering an aquapark, kids' and teen clubs, multiple restaurants, and a dedicated eco-area with preserved mangrove and cenote features directly on the property. Families with children are the primary guests, drawn to the safe Playacar gated community, the lively entertainment, and the resort's commitment to environmental stewardship. The Playacar location offers easy access to the broader cenote corridor, just 20 minutes north on Highway 307.
Seth Dive picks you up at Sandos Playacar and drives approximately 20 minutes north to Crystalino, Chikin-Ha, and Chac Mool, or about 35–40 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 Sandos Playacar in Playacar. Your guide will meet you in the lobby and handle everything from there.
Free
Hotel Pickup
From Sandos Playacar
4:1
Max Ratio
Divers per guide
20
Years
Of experience
6
Languages
We speak
Top cenote recommendations for guests staying at Sandos Playacar. 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 Sandos Playacar 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 Sandos Playacar 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