Playa Del Carmen Scuba Dive Hidden Fees and Cash Costs
Short answer: 5 of 9 scuba dives list extra costs not included in the price, such as boarding & marine park fee; The dock fee $15 USD per person must be paid per person, at the marina check in; The dock fee, Riviera Maya. Bring cash for these. Updated 2026-11-02
We checked 9 scuba dives in Playa del Carmen; 5 state extra cash fees details in the listing. 5 tours of 9 list a fee you pay on the day that is not in the online price. The most common: boarding & marine park fee; The dock fee $15 USD per person must be paid per person, at the marina check in; The dock fee, Riviera Maya.
| Tour | Extra cash fees | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving & Beach Club with Transportation In Riviera Maya | The dock fee $15 USD per person must be paid per person, at the marina check in · The dock fee, Riviera Maya | $150 | Check dates |
| PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program in the Riviera Maya | Marine park fees USD 8/day/diver, subject to changes | $126 | Check dates |
| 2-Tank Morning or Afternoon Dives in Playa del Carmen certified Divers Only | boarding & marine park fee | $115 | Check dates |
| Discover Scuba Diving Course in Playa del Carmen with Two Coral Reef Dives | Boarding & marine park fee | $199 | Check dates |
| Cenote Scuba Diving Tour Explore Tulum and Playa del Carmen | You must pay the Cenote Tickets one time at the entrance | $165 | Check dates |
Not stated in the listing
These scuba diving in Playa del Carmen do not mention extra cash fees. Ask the operator before you book.
- Two reef discovery dives with professional instructor (no experience necessary) Tank-Ha Dive Center · $175
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen ScubaCaribe Mexico · $135
- Half-Day Scuba Diving in Playa del Carmen for Small-Group Tank-Ha Dive Center · $115
- Discover Scuba Diving PADI in Playa del Carmen including underwater video Diversland Mexico · $200
Questions
Are there extra fees on scuba dives in Playa del Carmen?
5 of 9 scuba dives list extra costs not included in the price, such as boarding & marine park fee; The dock fee $15 USD per person must be paid per person, at the marina check in; The dock fee, Riviera Maya. Bring cash for these.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.
Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.
More about scuba dives in Playa del Carmen
- Minimum age
- Pregnancy
- Solo-friendly
- Car seat provided
- Adults only
- Photos included
- Seasickness risk
- Wheelchair access
- Fitness level
- Back and heart conditions
- Dive certification