Small groups • Certified divers • Guided cenote dives
GUIDED CENOTE DIVING FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
Guided cenote diving experiences in Tulum for certified scuba divers, conducted in small groups with professional supervision.
Professional cenote diving experiences for certified divers — calm, well-planned and personally guided in Tulum.
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What is cenote diving in Tulum?
Cenote diving in Tulum is a professionally guided scuba diving experience for certified divers in Tulum and the Riviera Maya, conducted in freshwater caverns with crystal-clear visibility.
Cenote diving in Tulum refers to professionally guided scuba diving in freshwater cavern systems, available to certified recreational divers and conducted in small groups with conservative planning.
Why Our Cenote Diving in Tulum Is Different
This section explains the professional guiding background and experience behind our cenote diving services.
Our cenote dives are guided by professionals with extensive technical cave diving backgrounds. That translates into calm, controlled and well-planned dives — even in overhead or low-light environments.
- Conservative dive planning and precise navigation
- Strong focus on buoyancy, trim and situational awareness
- Safety-first mindset developed through advanced cave environments
Experience built in advanced cave environments
Who These Cenote Dives Are For
These guided cenote dives in Tulum are intended for certified recreational scuba divers seeking small-group, professionally guided dives.
These cenote dives in Tulum are designed for certified scuba divers who want small-group dives, calm execution and professional guidance. It is a carefully planned diving experience adapted to your level and comfort.
Certified Recreational Scuba Divers
You hold at least a minimum Open Water certification and are comfortable diving in controlled, professionally guided environments.
Divers Who Value Quality & Planning
You prefer small groups, clear briefings and unhurried dives over crowded boats and tight schedules.
Calm, Controlled Diving Experiences
You enjoy dives that emphasize buoyancy, awareness and relaxed exploration rather than adrenaline or extreme challenges.
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Ask via WhatsAppGuided Cenote Diving in Tulum
Guided cenote diving experiences in Tulum, Mexico, for certified scuba divers, conducted in small groups with professional guides.
A selection of calm, professionally guided cavern dives designed for certified recreational divers. Tulum is home to the world’s most extensive flooded cave systems, making cenote diving here a unique experience found nowhere else.
Each dive is carefully selected and adapted to your experience, buoyancy control and overall comfort in the cavern environment.
Dos Ojos Cenote
Bat Cave & Barbie Line
One of the most famous cenotes for cavern diving in Tulum. Incredible visibility, massive columns, and stunning light effects in the Barbie Line.
The Pit & Dos Ojos
Deep Dive & Decoration
One of the most striking cenote combinations for cavern diving in Tulum, featuring the deep hydrogen sulfide cloud of The Pit and the decorated passages of Dos Ojos.
Cenote Dream Gate
Advanced Buoyancy
One of the most delicate cenotes for cavern diving in Tulum, known for its fragile formations. Requires excellent buoyancy control. Flying through a gothic cathedral.
Angelita & Carwash
Mystical & Colorful
Two very different cenotes for cavern diving in Tulum, combining the surreal hydrogen sulfide cloud of Angelita with the shallow, crystal-clear waters of Carwash.
Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich
The Classic
The original exploration site. Incredible visibility and massive passages. A must-do for any cenote enthusiast looking to experience the grandeur of the Maya underworld.
From cenote diving to Caribbean reef dives
Many certified divers visiting Tulum choose to combine freshwater cenote dives with relaxed Caribbean reef dives. While cenote diving is the main attraction in Tulum, reef diving offers a relaxed, complementary open-water experience in the nearby Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Guided Reef Diving on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
Reef diving in Tulum consists of guided boat dives on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, designed for certified divers and conducted in small groups with professional supervision.
Relaxed, well-organized boat dives for certified divers exploring one of the world’s largest reef systems. Expect clear briefings, small groups and a calm pace — whether diving from Tulum or Playa del Carmen.
From $160 USD per person. Small groups.
Book Your Guided Reef DiveNot Certified?
Prefer to try diving first? The Discovery experience requires no certification.
Cenote & Reef Diving Rates in Tulum
Cenote and reef diving rates in Tulum range from 130 to 230 USD per person for all-inclusive guided dives, depending on the number of dives, cenotes visited and certification level required.
Simplicity is key. All our rates below are All-Inclusive. They cover cenote and reef entrance fees, transportation from the designated meeting point, full equipment rental, lights, snacks, and a private/semi-private guide. No hidden costs at the gate.
| Experience | Includes | Price All-Inclusive | Certification Minimum Required |
|---|---|---|---|
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Classic Cenote
Dos Ojos, Dream Gate, or Nohoch
|
1 Cenote 2 Dives |
$160 | Open Water + |
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Cenote Explorer
Angelita + Carwash, or Pit + Dos
Ojos
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2 Cenotes 2 Dives |
$180 | Advanced |
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Ultimate Day
The Pit (Deep) + Dos Ojos (2 Lines)
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2 Cenotes 3 Dives |
$230 | Advanced + |
|
Caribbean Reef
Tulum or Playa del Carmen Reefs
|
Boat Dive 2 Tanks |
$160 | Open Water |
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Discovery Dive
Open Cenote in Tulum
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Open Cenote Dive 1 Dive |
$130 | No Certification required |
What’s Included in Your Dive
This section lists logistical inclusions for guided cenote and reef diving experiences, not a definition of diving activities.
What is included in cenote and reef diving in Tulum typically covers professional guides, equipment, logistics, entrance or marine park fees, and transportation when booking a fully guided diving experience.
Transparent, all-inclusive diving experiences, designed so you can focus entirely on the dive. The following applies primarily to guided cenote diving in Tulum, and also to reef dives when booked as a complementary experience.
Included
- Certified professional dive guide specialized in cenote diving, with experience in local reef dives
- Small groups & personalized dive planning
- Tanks & weights
- Full rental equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask & fins)
- Cenote entrance fees (and reef marine park or boat fees when applicable)
- Transportation from designated meeting point (cenotes & reefs)
- Light snacks and water
- Safety briefing, dive planning & surface support
Not Included
The following items are not included in our guided cenote and reef diving packages and may be required separately.
- Dive computer
- Tips / gratuities
- Personal insurance (recommended for certified divers)
What to Expect From Your Cenote Diving Day
This section explains how our guided cenote and reef diving days are organized, based on our operational approach and not as a general definition of diving procedures.
Clear planning, honest recommendations and a calm, safety-first approach — from the first message to your final dive.
Is this guided diving experience suitable for certified divers?
This answer applies to our guided cenote and reef diving programs, not to all diving experiences in Tulum.
We work primarily with certified divers visiting Tulum for cenote diving, adapting each dive to your comfort level. If something isn’t the right fit, we’ll tell you honestly and suggest better options.
How do we select cenote and reef dive sites?
Dive site selection criteria described here reflect our team’s planning process and may differ from other operators.
Cenote dive sites are selected based on conditions, visibility and your experience level. Reef dives, when included, follow the same planning approach.
Do you offer small group dives?
This describes our operational philosophy for guided dives.
Dives are conducted in small groups with a relaxed rhythm, allowing time to enjoy the environment, communicate clearly and dive without pressure.
How are equipment and dive logistics handled?
We help coordinate equipment, meeting points and timing in advance so your dive day runs smoothly, efficiently and without surprises.
How long does a typical dive day take?
Most dive days last between half a day and a full day depending on the number of dives, distance to the sites and surface intervals. We confirm timing clearly in advance.
Let’s Plan the Right Dive for You
Plan your cenote and reef diving experience in Tulum with certified dive guides. This call to action is intended for divers looking to choose the right guided diving option.
Every diver is different. Tell us about your certification level, experience and goals — we’ll help you choose the best cenote dive in Tulum or a relaxed reef dive for a safe and memorable experience.
No pressure. Ask questions, check availability or confirm if this experience is right for you.
Curious about what comes after cenote diving?
Cenote dives are conducted within cavern limits and always in open water conditions. True cave diving goes beyond those limits and requires formal training and specific certification.
If you want to understand the difference between recreational cenote dives and guided cave diving , including requirements, safety standards and who it is actually for, this page explains it clearly — without assuming it’s the right step for everyone.
Learn About Cave Diving (Requirements & Limits)