PLAYA DEL CARMEN DIVING
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN SCUBA DIVING FAQ's
Q: WHAT IS THE WATER
TEMPERATURE IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN?
A: The water temperature is normally between 86°F
(30°C) in the summer and 78°F (26°C) in the winter.
In the summer you probably won't even want to bother
with a wetsuit. In the winter, a 3mm suit might be
warranted. The temperature in the cenotes is
normally about 74°F (24°C) to 77°F (26°C), so we do
recommend a 3mm full wetsuit for cenote dives.
Q: WHAT WILL THE VISIBILITY
BE LIKE?
A: While of course, conditions vary day to day
and from site to site, on the average, visibility is
between 60 feet and 90 feet (20 to 30 meters) on the
reefs, and virtually unlimited in the cenotes.
Q: DO I NEED TO BE
CERTIFIED TO GO SCUBA DIVING?
A: If you are not certified, then you will need
to take the Discover Scuba Diving course, which will
entitle you to dive with a divemaster on this trip only
for depths of up to 30 feet. However, it will not
certify you to dive in Cozumel, or in the Cenotes - you'll need to be certified to do those type of
dives. Get Certified in Playa del Carmen!
Q: ARE THERE STRONG
CURRENTS?
A: Most dives in Playa del Carmen are drift
dives, which means you can just relax and float with the
current, watching the underwater world go by. When
you're ready to surface, the boat will be there to meet
you - no swimming against the current necessary.
Q: HOW MANY DIVERS DO YOU
TAKE AT A TIME? CATTLE BOATS MAKE ME CRINGE.
A: We go out with a maximum of 5 divers per boat.
No cattle boats here, just personal, uncrowded, and
enjoyable dives.