Scuba diving in Tulum at Casa Cenote: No certification needed

Learn to dive in a cenote, then explore the reef

Scuba diving in Tulum at Casa Cenote is a beginner session with no certification required, combining classroom instruction, shallow-water practice, and a guided dive in the cenote itself. You start with theory, get comfortable in shallow water surrounded by mangroves and rock formations, then descend into the clear water for your first guided dive. An optional upgrade adds a second dive on a Caribbean reef.

The experience

Casa Cenote sits in Tulum's limestone landscape, a freshwater sinkhole ringed by mangroves where you can see both the cenote's rock walls and the natural life around them. The half-day session starts on land with a short theory class covering the basics of breathing underwater and how your equipment works. You then enter the shallow end to practice the skills you'll need (equalizing pressure, clearing your mask, moving with fins) before the guide takes you down into the cenote's clear water for the actual dive.

The cenote dive itself is the core of the experience: you descend with your guide through water you can see through, moving past the formations that make Casa Cenote a distinctive site in the region. All equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, mask, fins) is provided and fitted to you. The session runs about four hours total, which includes the time on land, the practice in shallow water, and the guided dive itself.

If four hours and one cenote dive is not enough, you can add a second dive on a Caribbean reef for an extra cost. That upgrade takes you from the freshwater cenote to the ocean, a different underwater landscape and a different set of marine life. The choice between sticking with the cenote or adding the reef dive is yours at checkout.

What’s included

• All SCUBA equipment including tank, regulator, wetsuit, mask and fins.
• bottled water.
• instruction from a live guide in English, Spanish or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:00

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 14 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Mexidivers Tulum

Is this one for you?Choose the cenote dive alone if you want a focused introduction to scuba in a calm, clear freshwater setting. Add the Caribbean reef dive if you want to see a different underwater landscape and marine life in the same day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (8 to 14 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Casa Cenote like underwater?

Casa Cenote is a freshwater sinkhole surrounded by mangroves and natural rock formations. The water is clear enough to see the cenote's limestone walls and the life around them as you dive, making it a distinctive first-dive site in Tulum.

Do I need to know how to dive already?

No certification or prior experience is required. The session includes a short theory class on the ground and shallow-water practice before you descend with the guide, so you learn the basics before the actual dive.

What equipment do I need to bring?

You don't bring any diving equipment. All SCUBA gear (tank, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins) is provided and fitted to you as part of the session.

Can I add a second dive to this session?

Yes, you can upgrade to add a reef dive in the Caribbean Sea for an extra cost. That gives you a second dive in a different environment on the same day.