Ocean Diving in Akumal and Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya is a scuba divers paradise. The 4 bays that make up the Akumal area are bordered by what is commonly considered the Second Largest Barrier Reef in the western Hemisphere, offering a great variety of underwater scenery for scuba divers.

Blue Experience has selected 18 local sites that range from just 10m (35ft) down to 30m (100ft).

On the shallower sites 10m-15m (30ft-50ft) we come across many turtles, small rays, lobster, lion fish, trumpet fish, morays and some large barracudas. Large coral formations run parallel to the main reef and offer protection to many species of smaller fish and allow for anchorage of many sea fans and sponges. Hard corals grow well in this shallow clear water.

Deeper sites 20m-30m (65ft-100ft) offer the chance to explore many canyons and hunt for sleeping Nurse Sharks, larger Green morays and other larger species.

Turtles are abundant on all sites along with all the multi colored Caribbean reef fish. The current is very small here making all our sites very gentle and easy to dive for all levels of divers.

All the sites are accessed by a short boat journey of just 5-15 minutes.

We limit the groups to a maximum of 5 divers to 1 guide to ensure plenty of space and more personalized service.

01. Certifications

To come diving into turtle paradise you need at least a "PADI Scuba Diver" certification.

If you don't own any, please visit our PADI Scuba Diving Courses page.

02. Book your tour

03. Pick-up at hotel

We offer free pick-up service from and to your hotel within a 16km / 8 miles radius.

04. Dive!

Discover the wonderful Underwater World of the Riviera Maya with us in Turtle Paradise!

05. Repeat!

We offer free equipment storage in our shop so we can keep your things safe if you book dives the next day!

5-Star Quality Service

Join Blue Experience to explore the Second Largest Barrier Reef in the world! In Akumal you will be able to explore amazing sea life, sponges, corals, and the famous Mexican Cenotes. Join us on our daily diving tours and live the dream in the calm clear waters of the local bays or the crystal clear fresh water of the cenotes.