SSI Course
Advanced Open Water Course in Playa del Carmen
Take your diving to the next level with the SSI Advanced Open Water course at The Dive Machine. Dive up to 30 meters in the sea and in cenotes, explore new types of diving and get ready for experiences like the deep cenotes and bull shark season.
Refine Your Skills
Our Advanced Open Water course gives you the opportunity to refine your skills and become a more confident diver. Through advanced lessons and practice dives, you will explore different types of diving, such as night diving, underwater navigation and wreck diving, and extend your depth limit to 30 meters. It is the certification you need for the deep cenotes of the Riviera Maya, such as El Pit and Angelita.
What the Advanced Opens Up
Deep Cenotes
El Pit, Angelita and Zapote require Advanced Open Water.
Explore
Bull Shark Season
Advanced training prepares you for diving alongside bull sharks, from November to March.
Explore
Night, Navigation and Wrecks
New types of diving to build your skills and experience.
Dive to 30 Meters
Extend your depth limit to 30 m, in the sea and in cenotes.
Remember
Before You Start
To take the Advanced course you need your Open Water certification. Haven’t been diving for over a year? Our Scuba Refresh course will get you back in the water safely before you start.
Why Take Your Advanced with The Dive Machine?
We are an SSI certified dive center in Playa del Carmen with a 5-star SSI rating, personalized small groups and multilingual instructors. We dive the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest coral reef in the world, and the cenotes of the Riviera Maya, so your Advanced course takes place in some of the most spectacular dive sites in Mexico.
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Max. Depth with Advanced
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Water Temperature
What's Included
Everything you need for an amazing day of diving: we take care of the rest
Full Scuba Gear
BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, fins and mask.
Dive Lights
Primary and backup light for exploring the cenotes
Thermal Protection
Wetsuits suited to cenote and reef conditions (24-26 °C)
Cenote Entrance Fees
All park and cenote entrance fees are paid by the diver.
Lunch/Snacks
A tasty sandwich with fruit and a dessert after your dive adventure
Certified Guide
All of our instructors are bilingual and hold current credentials
Why Choose The Dive Machine?
Your trusted diving partner in the Riviera Maya
SSI Certified Center
As an SSI certified dive center, you can count on high-quality training and first-class customer service backed by international standards.
Small Groups
We prioritize personal attention with small groups, ensuring a safe and intimate dive where every diver gets the care they deserve.
High-Quality Equipment
Dive with complete, quality gear included in your experience: BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, fins, mask and dive lights.
Expert Certified Guides
We only work with the best certified guides in the Yucatán Peninsula, with thousands of dives and years of experience so you can enjoy every moment.
Sustainable Diving
The Dive Machine offers eco-friendly tours in Puerto Aventuras and the Riviera Maya. We are committed to reducing waste and promoting responsible diving practices.
Personalized Service
Every diver is unique. We tailor each experience to your skill level, interests and comfort, whether it is your first dive or you are an advanced explorer.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
You need your Open Water certification. If you haven't been diving for over a year, we recommend our Scuba Refresh course before you start.
Up to 30 meters. With the Deep Diver specialty you can dive up to 40 meters.
The course lets you explore different types of diving, such as night diving, underwater navigation and wreck diving, along with deeper dives in the sea and in cenotes.
The deep cenotes of the Riviera Maya, such as El Pit and Zapote, require Advanced Open Water certification. Angelita also calls for deep diving experience.
Advanced training prepares you for experiences like diving alongside bull sharks, which visit the coast of Playa del Carmen from November to March. Contact us to plan your dives during the season.
