Cenote Dos Ojos scuba diving in Tulum: 2 dives, certified divers

Two dives through cathedral caverns: barbie line, then bat cave

Cenote Dos Ojos dive near Tulum is a two-dive scuba activity for Open Water certified divers and above, diving the barbie line and bat cave with an instructor, full equipment, and entrance fees included. Meet at the dive center, get outfitted, and drive to the cenote. Each dive uses one tank and follows a marked line through limestone formations and cavern passages with natural light always visible. Minimum age is 15. Evidence of certification is required, and a health questionnaire must be completed before entering the water.

The experience

You arrive at the dive center to get fully equipped: wetsuit, tank, lights, and all the gear cenote diving needs. Then it's a short drive to Dos Ojos, which means "two eyes" because two separate cenotes sit side by side. The barbie line is your first dive: you descend into a cathedral of stalactites and stalagmites, following the marked route through clear turquoise water with natural light filtering down from air holes above. Endemic fish dart through the limestone columns, and the plays of light on the rock formations are the kind of thing you don't forget.

After surfacing and a brief rest, you do the second dive down the bat cave line, where the cavern opens differently and the geological surprises keep coming: fossils, prehistoric bone formations, the halocline where fresh and salt water meet. The whole setup is built around safety: you stay close to exits, maintain visual contact with natural light, and the guide keeps the group tight. This is cavern diving, not open-water, so the environment is controlled and the experience is intense without being reckless.

The day runs about four hours from start to finish. You get a snack and drinking water between dives, and transportation to and from the cenote is included. You need to bring proof of Open Water certification or higher (these dives are only for certified divers), and you'll fill out a health questionnaire before you get in the water. Don't dive within 12 hours of flying.

What’s included

• Two scuba dives in Dos Ojos cenote (barbie line and bat cave).
• all diving gear including 5 mm wetsuit and lights.
• cenote entrance fees.
• experienced instructor.
• transportation from the dive center to the cenote round trip.
• snacks and drinking water.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs every day at 08:30, from US$ 190 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian, in groups of up to 4 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 42 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.2 with pickup ›

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 65 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by La Calypso Dive Center

Is this one for you?Two cenotes, one morning, zero logistics: your instructor navigates the caverns while you experience the turquoise depths and ancient geology without arranging transportation or gear.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What do I actually see diving the barbie line and bat cave at Dos Ojos?

The barbie line and bat cave both pass through limestone caverns filled with stalactites, stalagmites and columns. You'll see endemic fish, fossils and prehistoric bone formations, plus the halocline where fresh and salt water layers meet. Natural light comes through air holes above, so you're never in complete darkness.

Do I need to be a certified diver to book this cenote dive?

Yes, you must have at least Open Water certification and bring proof of it. The dive center will ask for your certification card before you enter the water. Minimum age is 15.

What gear and equipment do I need to bring myself?

You don't bring any diving gear. The dive center provides everything: 5 mm wetsuit, tank, lights, and all other equipment needed for cenote diving. Bring a swimsuit, towel and any personal items you want after the dive.

How long does the whole experience take from start to finish?

The activity runs about four hours, including the time to get equipped at the dive center, the drive to Dos Ojos, both dives with a surface interval between them, and the return drive.

What's included in the price and what do I pay extra for?

The price covers both dives, entrance fees to the cenote, all diving equipment, an experienced instructor, transportation from the dive center to the cenote and back, snacks and drinking water. There are no extra fees.