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Cyan-Ha Dive Center

38th Avenue and the beach | Hotel Shangri-la, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
+52-984-8032517
Ranked #30 of 91 tours in Playa del Carmen
5.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: You won't find overcrowded 'cattle' boats at our dive shop in Playa del Carmen. You will find an energetic helpful team of dive professionals eager...... more » Owner description: You won't find overcrowded 'cattle' boats at our dive shop in Playa del Carmen. You will find an energetic helpful team of dive professionals eager to make your dives as memorable as possible.In operation since 1983, Cyan-Ha Dive Center is the oldest dive shop in Playa del Carmen. Our dive shop staff knows Playa del Carmen well, and take pride in the fact that Cyan-Ha Dive Center divers were the first to explore and name many of Playa del Carmen's beautiful reefs. « less
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Swamp78
Gothenburg, Sweden
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

I have been on quite a few dive centers all around the world. And this is one of the friendliest and best ones i have visited so far. Nothing is a problem. Everything seems to be doable (within reasonable limits of course) Barbara can be one of the funniest and best guides I have encountered. When you do faults she... More

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pshah99
Bloomfield, New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

I went for 6 dives with them, and all were amazing. I dived with both Barbara and Roman and they are both very knowledgable, and friendly and above all very safety oriented. All the equipment was perfect, the boat is great, and it picked me up right from the beach where i stayed at Petit Lafitte. I go to Playa... More

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itztwan
Brooklyn, New York
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

I think even some of the experienced divers would say the same, and if I could also start by saying that I don't understand the comment on exorbitant pricing; I walked the whole way down Fifth Avenue (Calle 38 through to the bus terminal) and into each shop I saw in the Calles and rarely encountered higher prices. If I... More

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Lukaer
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011

Besides the dives which I took being great experience and Roman being excellent dive instructor, I have to point out that you can count on them if things go wrong. I had a medical emergency which wasn`t related to diving and Roman was immediately prepared to offer me first aid (although it was not needed then due to improvement of... More

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DavefromCA92629
Dana Point, California
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2011

Traveled to Playa to celebrate my wife Lori's 50th B-day with family and friends. We stayed at Las Palapas which is directly next door to the dive shop on the beach. Upon arrival, I quickly made arrangements with Natalie, aka "Fibber McGee" at Cyan-Ha for two tank, daily dives. I then met the the dive instructor/dive master "Boston" Barb. She... More

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PAUL B
Warminster, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011

I have am a Master Diver and have been diving since 2001 in many locations throughout Mexico the Caribbean and many other locations. Cyan Ha in Playa Del Carmen Mexico ranks amoung the best. The convienence of relaxing on the beach and boarding the boat right there where you can hang out, get food or have a drink at the... More

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Svein S
Stavanger, Norway
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3 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011

The biggest thank you to Cyan Ha, and expecially Barbara, for teaching my grilfring to dive, so that we could share the amazing underwater world together!! We loved it! And thanks to Roman for showing me the cenotes! Will never forget it. Heres SOME of the good things about them: - small company = small groups = GREAT personal tutoring... More

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Breathless81
Zurich
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10 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011

Friendly staff, nice dive boat, not too big groups & very individual. We had a great timt diving with them. Thank you! More

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Katelake
Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2011

You can dive cheaper and safer on other shop than in this one. Bad equipment and awful boats. More

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Glenn_Sheqeri
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2011

This was my first time dive and i did the open water course at the Cyan Ha dive center the staff was amazing and the instructors very competent i had a great time with them and i recomend to you all who are reading my comment you have to experience it outstanding its so much stuff that i want to... More

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