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Dive centre · Riviera Maya · Mexico
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Explore the Yucatán's unique cave systems with guides holding Full Cave certification.
What sets this centre apart
- 100% French-speaking instruction and guidance
- Small group sizes for personalised accompaniment
- Guides holding Full Cave certification for cenote diving
- Specialised in Yucatán cenote and cave exploration
- PADI affiliated training programmes
- Offers tailor-made excursions and cultural circuits
- Access to bull shark encounters from November to March
- Whale shark sightings available from June to September
bubbles.diving plongée sous marine et excursions francophone about the centre
Based in Playa del Carmen, Bubbles Diving has been operating since 2015, providing a dedicated French-speaking service for divers exploring the Riviera Maya. The centre is positioned as a specialist in the diverse aquatic environments of the region, from the open ocean to the intricate freshwater systems of the peninsula.
Whether you are looking to explore the coral reefs, the legendary cenotes, or the deep walls of Cozumel, the centre focuses on a human-scale approach. They organise both diving trips and wider cultural excursions to sites like Tulum and Chichén Itzá, allowing for integrated travel across Mexico.
The club and its team
The centre is led by Kelly and operates with a team that prioritises small group sizes and personalised guidance. This approach ensures that every diver, from those on their first Open Water Diver course to more experienced profiles, receives focused attention.
Instruction and guiding are conducted in French, Spanish, and English. For those looking to move beyond recreational reef diving, the team includes experts with Full Cave certification, which is essential for safe and competent navigation through the Yucatán's complex cenote systems.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI
- Operating since
- 2015
- Languages spoken
- French · Spanish · English
- Website available in
- French
- Management
- French
- Access and transfers
- Depuis Cancún, vous pouvez rejoindre Playa del Carmen en transfert privé, taxi, bus ADO, colectivo ou location de voiture.
- Address
- Lote Fracionamento, Tohoku, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
- Official website
- bubbles-diving.com ↗
Courses on offer
As a PADI affiliated centre, Bubbles Diving offers a full range of training programmes. Beginners can start their journey with the Open Water Diver course, providing the fundamental skills required for recreational diving.
The centre's expertise in cave environments makes it a logical choice for those looking to progress their technical skills, supported by guides who specialise in the unique requirements of cenote diving.
Dive sites with bubbles.diving plongée sous marine et excursions francophone
The Cozumel reefs are legendary for their drift diving and dramatic walls, requiring an Advanced Open Water level to fully appreciate the scale and current. The sites offer spectacular topography and high-energy environments.
The cenotes, including Dos Ojos, The Pit, Chac Mool, and Kukulkan, are natural freshwater sinkholes. These sites offer unique geological formations and incredible light effects, with difficulty levels varying depending on the specific cavern or cave system.
The Playa reefs provide crystal-clear waters suitable for all levels. These coral environments are excellent for spotting sea turtles, rays, and various tropical fish species.
Off the coast of Playa del Carmen, you can find opportunities to encounter bull sharks. These dives are best timed between November and March.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Récifs de PlayaCénotes (Dos Ojos, The Pit, Chac Mool, Kukulkan)CozumelRequins Bouledogues
Marine life around Riviera Maya
The reefs and surrounding waters are home to a variety of large pelagics and reef inhabitants. You will regularly encounter sea turtles, rays, and various tropical fish species, alongside moray eels patrolling the reef structures.
Seasonality plays a major role in the local marine life. Between November and March, bull sharks are frequently encountered in the area, while whale sharks arrive from June to September.
The ecosystem is supported by diverse fixed life, including various corals and sponges that form the backbone of the reef habitats across the Riviera Maya.
Diving conditions
The best time to plan your diving in this region is between November and May, which corresponds with the dry season and generally more pleasant weather.
Conditions at the Cozumel sites often involve drift diving, where you will use the current to glide along the walls and reefs.
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