Playa del Carmen · PADI Certified · Train in cenotes
Scuba Diving Courses Near Thompson Playa del Carmen
Become a certified diver in paradise. From $325 per person. We offer private open water certification course tours with complimentary pickup right from Thompson Playa del Carmen.
Open Water Certification Course from Thompson Playa del Carmen
Thompson Playa del Carmen is a design-forward boutique hotel perched above Fifth Avenue in the center of Playa del Carmen, blending rooftop pool views of the Caribbean with the buzz of the town's most famous pedestrian strip below. It draws younger, trend-savvy travelers, couples, and boutique-hotel enthusiasts who want personality and location over large-resort amenities. The hotel's central address puts the northern cenote corridor within a 20-minute drive, making it an excellent base for combining nightlife with underwater adventures.
A boutique hotel stay calls for a distinctive experience, and earning your PADI certification from Thompson Playa del Carmen delivers exactly that. The multi-day program covers theory, pool work, and open-water dives on Playa del Carmen's reef for $400. Daily transport from the hotel is included, and the compact schedule leaves evenings free for rooftop cocktails and Fifth Avenue dining. You'll leave with a certification that turns every future beach trip into a diving opportunity.
Nearest Cenotes
Seth Dive picks you up at Thompson Playa del Carmen 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 Thompson Playa del Carmen
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 Thompson Playa del Carmen
Forget about renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads. Our free hotel pickup service means we come directly to Thompson Playa del Carmen in Playa del Carmen. Your guide will meet you in the lobby and handle everything from there.
- Pickup right from the lobby of Thompson Playa del Carmen
- 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 Thompson Playa del Carmen
4:1
Max Ratio
Divers per guide
20
Years
Of experience
6
Languages
We speak
Cenotes Near Playa del Carmen
Top cenote recommendations for guests staying at Thompson Playa del Carmen. Each one is easily reachable with our free pickup service.
Open Water Certification Course at Thompson Playa del Carmen — FAQ
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 Thompson Playa del Carmen 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 Thompson Playa del Carmen 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