Ritz Acapulco All Inclusive
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★ 8.1/10 (1,671 reviews)
1.1 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Acapulco · Mexico
4.983 Google reviewsSwiss Divers Association
Explore over 20 diverse dive sites around Roqueta Island and the Acapulco port with a team established in 1999.
What sets this centre apart
- Over 25 years of diving experience in Acapulco
- More than 20 distinct dive sites including wrecks and walls
- PADI, SSI, and AIDA affiliations for all diver levels
- Nitrox available on request for extended bottom times
- Full equipment hire including BCDs, regulators, and wetsuits
- Night diving sessions available with torches provided
- On-site facilities including showers and kit drying areas
- Free local pickup service for divers
- AIDA freediving instruction available on site
Swiss Divers Association about the centre
Located in Acapulco, Mexico, Swiss Divers Association (SDA) has been a fixture of the local diving scene since 1999. The centre operates as a dedicated dive resort, providing access to more than 20 different dive sites that showcase the variety of the Guerrero coast.
You can expect a range of underwater environments, from shallow reefs and intricate swim-throughs to deeper walls and wreck diving. The daily schedule is structured around morning and afternoon departures, ensuring consistent access to the waters surrounding Roqueta Island and the Acapulco port.
The club and its team
The centre is multi-affiliated, holding credentials with PADI and SSI, alongside AIDA for freediving. This allows them to cater to a wide spectrum of divers, from those looking for their first PADI Open Water Diver certification to professionals pursuing SSI Instructor training.
Instruction is available in English and Spanish. The team's expertise extends beyond recreational diving into the technical realm of industrial diving, providing civil and industrial underwater engineering services.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · SSI · AIDA
- Certification level
- Dive Resort
- Operating since
- 1999
- Languages spoken
- English · Spanish
- Website available in
- English · Spanish
- Dive schedule
- Matutino: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 11:45, 13:00; Vespertino: 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:15, 17:30
- Equipment rental
- complet (BCD, regulador, combinaison, palmes, masque), lampe de plongée (pour plongée de nuit), caméra digitale
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- Oxygen on board
- Yes
- On board
- eau, snacks, protection solaire, WC, zone pour s'exposer au soleil
- Access and transfers
- Free collection service, free parking
- Accommodation
- Hotel Acamar, Hotel Flamingo, Hotel Alba Suites, Condominio Hemisphere
- Phone
- +52 744 504 9536
- Address
- C. Cerrada, Las Playas, 39390 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico
- Official website
- swissdivers.com ↗
Courses on offer
The course catalogue is extensive, covering all levels of the PADI and SSI systems. Beginners can start with a PADI Open Water Diver or SSI Scuba Diver course, while more experienced divers can progress through Advanced, Deep Diver, and Rescue Diver certifications.
Specialist training is also a core part of the offering, including Nitrox, Wreck Diver, Drift Diver, and Underwater Navigation. For those looking to move into professional ranks, the centre offers PADI IDC and SSI ProDiver programmes. Freediving enthusiasts can undertake AIDA Level 1 through Level 3 courses led by highly qualified instructors.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides full equipment hire, including BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, fins, and masks. For those interested in night diving, torches are available for rent, as are digital cameras for underwater photography.
On-site facilities are designed for diver comfort, featuring showers, changing rooms, and a dedicated area for drying your kit. Nitrox is available on request to extend your bottom time during your dives.
Dive sites with Swiss Divers Association
Roqueta Island serves as a primary hub for local diving, offering a variety of sites that range from shallow reef flats to deeper structures. The area is known for its diverse topography, including channels and walls.
The Acapulco port area provides access to several wreck sites and deeper dives. These sites offer opportunities to explore different marine environments, from artificial structures to natural walls and labyrinths.
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