Diving Exploration Riviera Maya, villa in Playa Del Carmen in Mexico
In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationAmerica / Mexico
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AgeFrom 18 - 55 years
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CO₂-Emissions167.24 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The Mexican seabed is renowned for being colorful, vibrant, and unforgettable —everything you could want for a perfect vacation! Accompanied by a group of certified divers, explore the diverse underwater landscapes and marine life this area has to offer. Corals, eagle rays, turtles, and even sharks in impressive drop-offs will be your diving companions. In the evenings, relax in your beautiful villa in Playa del Carmen , where you can enjoy the pool and the warm, crystal-clear waters of the adjacent beach. A stay filled with exploration, wonder, and relaxation under the Mexican sun!
The highlights
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An ideal getaway for young adults aged 18-55 to recharge their batteries.
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Tropical marine life, including turtles, dolphins and rays
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Comfortable private villa with swimming pool
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
In figures
Diving
- 2 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 30 m
Management
PADI Instructor
Program
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Arrival day
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Check-in at Villa Quetzal from 6pm.
Day 1 -
2 dives at Playa
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 5km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the morning, after the arrival briefing, your guide for the week will introduce you to the city of Playa del Carmen and share some of their favorite spots. Then, it's off to the dive center for a packed lunch before starting your dive. You'll then set off for two drift dives on the reefs of Playa del Carmen, teeming with marine life. Return is scheduled for around 4:30 pm.
Day 2 -
2 dives at Playa
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 5km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
In the morning, you'll head out for two dives on the reefs of Playa del Carmen, where you'll discover a rich and varied underwater world. At midday, after your activities, you'll have lunch at the dive center. The afternoon is free for you to explore the town on your own, stroll along the beach, or simply relax at the villa.
Day 3 -
2 dives in Cozumel
- Transportation Ferry - 02h - 30km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Meet at 7:15 am at the dive center, then head to the ferry to Cozumel Island. You'll enjoy two dives at the famous Cozumel Wall, renowned for its magnificent drift dives and reefs teeming with coral and marine life. Lunch will be served on the boat. Return to Playa del Carmen is scheduled for around 5:00 pm.
Day 4 -
Free day and rest
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
You can take the opportunity to stroll on the Caribbean beaches or go on one of the excursions offered as paid options on site.
Day 5 -
2 dives at Playa
- Transportation Minibus - 00h20 - 5km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Meet at 8:15 am at the dive center. Departure by boat at 9:00 am for two magnificent drift dives on the Playa reefs. Return expected around 12:30 pm. Lunch at the restaurant, then free afternoon to relax or explore the surrounding area.
Day 6 -
2 cenote dives
- Transportation Minibus - 02h - 50km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Accommodation Villa
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Meet at 8:00 AM at the dive center. Depart by vehicle south for two dives in underwater cenotes unlike any other in the world. Lunch at the cenotes. Return to Playa Del Carmen in the mid-afternoon. Free afternoon to relax or explore the city at your own pace.
Day 7 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
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Day 8
Note
The itinerary for this program is provided for informational purposes only and may be subject to change based on technical criteria, safety requirements, or prevailing weather conditions. In such cases, only the UCPA instructors are authorized to make the necessary decisions.
From June to September, you have the opportunity to swim with the world's largest fish: the whale shark. A unique day trip, an extraordinary experience accessible to all. (This is an additional cost and must be booked on arrival).
Accommodation
Your accommodation, located away from the noisy tourist area, in the residential neighborhood of Playa del Carmen. A villa immersed in Mexican life with a festive and friendly atmosphere, comprising 12 bedrooms, which has been designed especially for the activities of your stay.
Access
Go to the starting point
It takes 45 minutes to reach Villa Quetzal in Playa Del Carmen from Cancun airport.
You should expect to pay around $60 per taxi ride.
One week before your stay you will receive a welcome email where you can specify your transfer needs; we optimize the pooling of transfers.
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation for 7 nights in a shared triple room
- Full board
- 6 dives in Playa Del Carmen
- 2 dives in Cozumel
- 2 cenote dives
- The sports coaching staff
- Sports equipment
- Transfer to activity locations
The price does not include
- International flights
- The transfer between the airport and the center
- Tips
- Drinks (sodas, alcoholic beverages)
- Personal expenses and equipment
- Any other supplement not included in the program
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the date of departure; remember to regularly consult the official websites https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/afrique-du-sud .
⚠️ A visa is not required for stays of less than 90 days. If you are booking your own flight to the United States, you may also be required to provide several documents (biometric passport, ESTA electronic travel authorization, etc.). We advise you to gather all the necessary information and not to leave these procedures to the last minute.
A Medical Certificate of No Contraindication (CACI) to the practice of scuba diving is mandatory (please note it is valid for 1 year). You must present it upon arrival at the center.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
All diving equipment is provided, except for the dive computer:
- Thermal suit
- Flippers
- Mask
- Tuba
- Belt and weights
- Cylinder and regulator
- Stabilizing vest
Clothing to bring
- Sweater
- Long-sleeved UV-protective T-shirt
- Swimsuit
- Cap
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