About the Center
Diving Yucatan, located in Mérida, Mexico, is a premier dive center certified by PADI and SSI. It offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to professional levels like Divemaster and Instructor Development Course, including specialties such as Deep Diver and Wreck Diver. The center prides itself on its best attention, elite instructors, and top-brand gear, issuing hundreds of certifications annually.
Diving Yucatan's facilities include lockers, a bar, and accommodation at 'La Casa De La 50', a comfortable and exclusive bed & breakfast located north of the city, ideal for relaxation. They also provide professional scuba and tech gear rental, including options for nitrox and air fills. Convenience is emphasized, particularly for those traveling without their own equipment.
A standout offering is cenote diving, a unique experience filled with adrenaline and mystery on the Yucatán Peninsula. Divers can marvel at the amazing light passing through the crystalline waters and the peninsula's impressive limestone geology. The center also facilitates night diving, adding another dimension to the underwater adventures.
Diving Yucatan also produces 'The Reality Show', available on their YouTube Channel. This series showcases the lives of their divers, from discovering new cenotes and embarking on dive expeditions to instructing new divers on their path to becoming Divemasters, illustrating their daily lives underwater and on land.
Available Courses
9 cursosOpen Water Diver
Curso de iniciación al buceo recreativo. Obtén tu certificación para bucear de forma autónoma hasta 18 metros de profundidad.
Divemaster
Formación profesional de Divemaster, el primer nivel de liderazgo en buceo para guiar y asistir en cursos.
Buceador de Rescate
El curso PADI Rescue Diver que ofrece Diving Yucatan está diseñado para mejorar significativamente tus capacidades como buceador, cambiando tu enfoque de la autopreservación al bienestar de los demás. Esta certificación…
Discover Scuba Diving
Bautismo de buceo para quienes desean tener su primera experiencia bajo el agua con la supervisión de un instructor profesional.
Advanced Open Water
Curso avanzado de buceo que amplía las habilidades del buceador con inmersiones de especialidad incluyendo profundidad y navegación.
Enriched Air Nitrox
Especialidad Nitrox para bucear con mezclas de aire enriquecido, permitiendo tiempos de inmersión más largos.
Deep Diver
Especialidad de buceo profundo para explorar con seguridad hasta 40 metros de profundidad.
Wreck Diver
Especialidad de buceo en pecios para explorar restos hundidos de forma segura y planificada.
Buceador de Cavernas
El curso de especialidad PADI Cavern Diver que ofrece Diving Yucatan proporciona habilidades esenciales para explorar los entornos únicos con techo de los cenotes de Yucatán. Esta especialidad se enfoca en las técnicas…
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The maximum depth for recreational cenote diving is typically 21 meters (70 feet), with exceptions for open water areas up to 30 meters (90 feet). Technical diving depths can vary significantly based on training and certification.
Yes, an international diver certification is required to dive in the cenotes with Diving Yucatan. For specific cave or cavern dives, advanced certifications like Full Cave are necessary for guides, and recommended for participants depending on the dive plan.
The All Inclusive package typically includes transportation in air-conditioned vehicles, scuba gear and equipment, cenote entrance fees, snacks, and beverages. Specific inclusions may vary based on the chosen package (e.g., number of dives).
Yes, Diving Yucatan offers rental of scuba diving equipment in Mérida. They provide complete kits including wetsuit, BCD, regulator, fins, mask, and weights, as well as individual pieces of gear.
To enroll in the PADI Divemaster course, you must be at least 18 years old, a Rescue Diver, have completed 40 logged dives, possess a current CPR and First Aid certification (within 24 months), and have a medical clearance to dive.