Akumal Dive Shop

km. 104 | North Akumal Bay, Akumal, Mexico

(52) 984 875 9032

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Ranked #1 of 15 activities in Akumal

244 Reviews

Type: Water Sports

Owner description: The Original Akumal Dive Shop is a 5 Star PADI IDC center. The first dive shop on Mexico's Caribbean mainland. With over 30 years experience we offer... more » Owner description: The Original Akumal Dive Shop is a 5 Star PADI IDC center. The first dive shop on Mexico's Caribbean mainland. With over 30 years experience we offer the best from accommodation, tours, snorkeling and recreational diving to advanced levels of instructor training in Akumal Riviera Maya Mexico.

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Scubadeb09

1 review

“Always great diving, and the best dive pros!”

Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

The people here are the best, and they are always professional. They will go out of their way to take care of customers and make sure everyone has a good dive. Love diving with this crew!

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Hola Scubadeb09! We love what we do so we take good care of our guests with pleasure! And we have a lot of fun on the way too! Thank you for being part of our little happy world in Akumal and we hope to see you back soon! Gracias :) More

bj s

slc

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“diving”

Reviewed 6 June 2013

My husband and I spent 3 days diving with ADS. We are relative beginers, do shallow dives and need a bit of hand holding. Janna was a patient, enthusiastic, knowledgable and "safety first" guide. She tailored the locations and times to suit the weather and us, aks for her. Observing a few of the other guides, it was clear they... More

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Hola bj s! We are very conscious of our guests, and our instructors and dive masters recognize everytime you need not only hand holding but anything you need to have fun and feel as comfortable as possible during your dives. It is very relieving to us to know that you felt safe and had fun! Thank you very much for... More

Antoeknee58

Montreal

1 review

“Friendly, accomodating, professional - what more can you ask for?”

Reviewed 3 June 2013

My gf and I did the beginner dive. Should be on everyone's bucket list - well at least those who are not uncomfortable in deeper waters. I had done it 10 years earlier in Cuba so I was comfortable. My gf was less so but willing to try. In the end she declined after the shallow practise and that was... More

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Hola Antoeknee58! There is certainly no rush when you are having fun! and if you have trouble equalizing that is certainly no trouble for us to patiently help you feel the most comfortable you can to enjoy your dive to the max! It was also a good decision to get the photos and take the memories with you! We hope... More

Darrenlikes2travel

Vancouver, Canada

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8 reviews

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6 helpful votes

“Friendly staff and nice easy diving”

Reviewed 2 June 2013

We went there to dive about 2 years ago, after that we flew back 3 more times within a year to go diving. Saul Castillo is a great dive instructor who got 5 of our friends certified. He also took me cave diving for the first time. If you want to go for the first time ask for Saul.

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Hola Darrenlikes2travel! We are so glad you came back to beautiful Akumal after the first time you visited us, and that Saúl impressed you! He is a really experienced and fun instructor! We are sure we will be seeing you here again and we will do our best to keep making you feel at home! Thank you for keep visiting... More

BÖHLER F

Paris, France

1 review

“Thanks from Pancho”

Reviewed 23 May 2013

In Akumal dive shop every one will have great time, from people who dive to others who prefers fishing or snorkeling. Team is very cool, helpful, people who come for first dive will have great time ! Really amazing above and beyond water. Many thanks to Gonzalo & Ingrid. Pancho de Francia

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Hola Pancho de Francia! Thank you very much for recommending us! Diving is our passion and teaching how to dive is such a pleasure, especially when we have first timers, we love to see their face of amazement when they take their first breath underwater! Come back for more diving Pancho!!! More

Lily337

San Antonio, Texas

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15 reviews

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8 helpful votes

“Truly AMAZING !!!”

Reviewed 22 May 2013

I adore these people!!! From start to finish, they went above and beyond. I originally spoke to Helmie prior to our trip and he was very helpful and pointed me in the right direction for everything I needed to know. He took the time out to always answer all my questions. Because of him, I made sure we went to... More

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Hola Lily337! Ha! What an adventure you had snorkelling! That fish you saw at the end might have been a grouper. There are a few of them in the bay too and same as the barracuda, they like to hang around under the boats... but they are indeed very big, fat and with pointy teeth! Harmless to humans though, so... More

RebeccaMinneapolis

Minneapolis

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21 helpful votes

“Great Staff”

Reviewed 22 May 2013

Let's set the total picture first. We are just average Joe's from Minneapolis on vacation in Playa del Carmen and we were able to get here using local transportation (bus) and found the dive shop easily on our own. No need to hire an expensive taxi, take the bus for $3 per person and walk 10 minutes from the bus... More

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Hola RebeccaMinneapolis! It is very helpful that you tell others how they can get to Akumal by bus and especially emphasizing that it is easy and not expensive! And well, for us you are not average Joe's so that is why we strive to give you the best service we can offer! And that includes the experience itself and taking... More

Bat-S-Crazy59

Creighton Saskatchewan Canada

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58 helpful votes

“Edgar is Super!”

Reviewed 21 April 2013

We rented a locker and lock for 60 pesos. Brought our own snorkel vests. Snorkelled for over an hour, saw 5 turtles, including a baby. Loved being able to shower off before heading to Tequilaville for Coconut Shrimp and Cervacas. Will definitely be back again next year!

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Hola Bat-S-Crazy59! So cute you saw a baby turtle!!! That's not such a usual thing to see! you were very lucky! And well, we do know it is a problem to find in Akumal where to rinse the saltwater once you are done snorkeling and that's why we have the showers free of charge! I can imagine you were able... More

mattsota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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2 helpful votes

“Great snorkling, easy shop to use”

Reviewed 21 April 2013

For about $15 USD you get a snorkel, mask, fins, and life jacket. They also have lockers to rent for a minimal fee. As we drove into Akumal, I had no idea where to park, or where the beach was. Turns out the beach is right out the back door of the Akumal Dive Shop. You can park in the... More

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Hola mattsota! We have indeed a great location, right on the beach of Akumal! Whenever you come again now you know you can park inside our parking lot and for free. Still, there is always where to park around Akumal if our is full. Thank you for visiting us, we are so glad you liked Akumal! More

scratchford

Connecticut

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6 helpful votes

“Friendly and knowledgeable. Great with families!”

Reviewed 20 April 2013

Akumal Dive shop offers a range of experiences. We booked the Robinson Crusoe day trip. It was awesome! Captain Angel and his mate ensured that everyone from age 6 and up had a great day of sailing, snorkeling, and relaxing at the beach. The shore lunch of ceviche and fish tacos with cold cervezas completed the scene. On top of... More

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Hola scratchford! It sounds like you couldn't ask for anything else on that day! We love to read that the entire family had lots of fun and enjoyed every minute of the trip! Consider yourselves part of the Akumal Dive Shop family too, we love having you here! More