Dive centre · Akumal · Mexico
4.997 Google reviewsXpuha Divers
Direct beach access to the reefs of the Riviera Maya and specialised technical training in cave and sidemount diving.
What sets this centre apart
- Over 10 years of local diving experience
- Direct access to the water from the beach
- Specialised training in cave and sidemount diving
- Nitrox available for all diving activities
- Customisable private tours and bespoke diving programmes
- Full airport transfer packages available including equipment
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Xpuha Divers about the centre
Xpu Ha Divers is situated directly on the beach in the Xpu Ha area of the Riviera Maya. The centre is run by divers with over a decade of experience operating in these waters, focusing on both recreational exploration and technical progression.
The location provides immediate access to the coastline, making the transition from shore to water straightforward. Whether you are looking for a relaxed reef dive or a structured technical course, the centre is positioned to serve a variety of diving objectives.
The club and its team
The team is comprised of experienced divers who manage the centre's daily operations. They provide instruction in both English and Spanish, catering to a diverse range of divers from children aged 10 upwards to seasoned technical specialists.
With a focus on quality instruction and safety, the centre handles everything from initial entry-level training to advanced certifications. They also offer the possibility of organising custom tours and bespoke diving programmes tailored to your specific interests.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- RAID
- Languages spoken
- Spanish · English
- Website available in
- English · Spanish
- Management
- Spanish
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- The boats depart directly from the beach where the diving centre is located.
- Address
- Carretera Chetumal-Cancún Km.265 Xpu ha, 77737 Akumal, Q.R., Mexico
- Official website
- xpuhadivers.com ↗
Courses on offer
The course catalogue covers the full spectrum of diving, beginning with Discover Scuba Diving and progressing through Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver. For those looking to move into professional ranks, they offer Divemaster training.
Technical training is a core part of their offering, with specialised courses including Nitrox Advanced, Deep Diver, Sidemount, and Cave diving. They also provide the foundational training required for more complex underwater environments.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides Nitrox for divers looking to extend their bottom times. For those travelling from further afield, they can organise airport transfer packages that include all the necessary equipment for your stay.
Full kit hire is available on-site, covering essential items such as regulators, BCDs, and wetsuits, as well as smaller components like masks and fins.
Dive sites with Xpuha Divers
Local Reefs: Located on the second largest coral reef system in the world, these sites offer depths between 5 and 35 metres. The area is known for its calm conditions, low maritime traffic, and excellent visibility.
Cozumel: These dives take you into the Cozumel National Park to explore large, colourful reef systems. It is an ideal location for divers of all levels looking to experience the scale of the Caribbean reefs.
Cenotes: These freshwater cave systems represent some of the finest subterranean diving on the planet. An Open Water Diver certification is the minimum requirement to begin exploring these unique environments.
Wrecks: For those interested in artificial structures, the area offers several wreck diving opportunities suitable for all experience levels.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Akumal
The local reefs are home to a variety of marine life, including regular sightings of manatees. During the season from November to March, you may also encounter sand tiger sharks.
The reef architecture is supported by a diverse range of corals and sponges that provide the habitat for the local ecosystem. These structures create the complex environments found across the local reefs and the Cozumel National Park.
Macro life and smaller inhabitants inhabit the crevices of the reef, providing plenty of interest for those who enjoy searching the substrate during their dives.
Diving conditions
The local reefs are characterised by low currents, making them suitable for a wide range of diver abilities. This calm environment is particularly beneficial for those working on buoyancy or completing initial certifications.
Conditions can vary depending on whether you are diving the open reefs or the sheltered cenote systems, but the area generally offers stable diving environments.
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