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Always Diving & Water Sports

5.0 of 5 stars 215 Reviews
#23 of 165 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Cancun
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Scuba & Snorkeling, Outdoor Activities, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours
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Address: Embarcadero Caribbean Carnaval near to Playa Tortugas | Hotel Zone Km. 6.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500, Mexico
Phone Number: +52 998 849 5710
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AlwaysDiving is located at the Embarcadero Caribbean Carnaval in Playa...

AlwaysDiving is located at the Embarcadero Caribbean Carnaval in Playa Tortugas Km 6.5 at the Hotel Zone in Cancun (map available on our website).We have been providing tours for divers and non divers in Cancun and Riviera Maya for over 32 years and we love what we do (we understand that not everyone on the family does scuba diving).If you need personalized assistance visit us, or call our TOLL FREE number.Here is a list of activities we can provide you.-Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Cancun and Isla Mujeres.-Diving lessons and Certifications at all levels.-Special dives for advanced divers.-Whale Sharks Sighting.-Fishing.-Parasailing.-Wave Runners.-Jungle Tour.We believe in making friends not customers. You have just a little bit of time to being here in PARADISE, our GOAL is to make this time unforgettable.Sincerely,AlwaysDiving Team

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“4 dives”

We went out diving with Alvaro and Fabio with my two teenage boys. We had a wonderful wreck dive and 3 reef dives. Would definitely go again.

5 of 5 starsReviewed 2 weeks ago
Mtoback72
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Lewes, Delaware

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Lewes, Delaware
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7 reviews
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“4 dives”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We went out diving with Alvaro and Fabio with my two teenage boys. We had a wonderful wreck dive and 3 reef dives. Would definitely go again.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
1 review
“Incredibly Professional, I would not use anyone else”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Alvaro and his crew at Always Diving managed a family of 6 with diverse experience and varying levels of "I don't know if I can do this" and "I can't clear my ears" and made divers out of everyone. One of my daughters had previously tried and given up. Alvaro is the most patient, calm and concise instructor I have... More 

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Alvaro G, Owner at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thanks so much for your comment, scuba diving is EASY, SAFE and FUN, I've been teaching this activity for over 33 years and I have developed the two most important skills of an instructor, PATIENCE and EMPATHY, this way I can find the easiest way to make the people to do scuba diving. See you next time. More 

Washington, Illinois
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21 reviews
9 attraction reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 78 helpful votes
“Travel agent & family -- repeat clients of Always Diving”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 weeks ago

My husband, 11-year old son, and I were in Cancun in early August--specifically to go diving with Alvaro of Always Diving following our son's completion of his PADI certification. We first met Alvaro several years ago when I found his company online while looking for an operator to take us swimming with whale sharks. Since then my husband has done... More 

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Alvaro G, Owner at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thanks again for your review, in AlwaysDiving we believe in making friends not customers, we've been doing this way for many years and we'll keep doing it, no matter your experience in scuba diving, we'll give you the best of ourselves. Untill next time. More 

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“Padi Open Water Certification with Alvaro”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2016

This was my first scuba diving experience and I got my Padi certification in the three days I was in Cancun. I did the book and video learning back at home, and the confined water dives and open water dives with Alvaro. What I really liked about my experience with AlwaysDiving: 1. during the dives Alvaro is very attentive which... More 

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Alvaro G, Owner at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thanks so much for your comment, I become in a dive instructor 33 years ago but I'm a diver too and I LOVE TO DIVE, that is why all the people who give us the opportunity to teach or dive with them will do it in a EASY, SAFE and FUN way, Is there another way? See you next time... More 

Seabrook, Texas
1 review
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 1 helpful vote
“DEFINATELY USE ALWAYS DIVING!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2016

Always Diving is a small dive outfit that is big on customer service!! From the time I initially contacted Alvaro by email he was always there to answer any questions. They like to say "we make friends, not customers" and they live up to it. We wanted a quick get away to take our 11 year old son on his... More 

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Alvaro G, Manager at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thanks for your comment, we always try to do the best of our self to give to you and your family the best experience, fun and safe diving. We really believe in making friends not customers. Fabio More 

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5 reviews
common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 3 helpful votes
“Highlight of the trip! AMAZING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2016

Words cannot describe how amazing Always Diving is. Alvaro, Fabio, Gigi and everyone else were simply amazing. My wife and I completed our 4 referral dives with Always Diving while the two other people in our party became open water certified. Everyone is very relaxed and helpful with anything you need. They do not rush you and make sure you... More 

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Alvaro G, Staff instructor at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thanks for your words, we always try to do the best of our self to give you the best experience, we believe in making friends not customers. Fabio. More 

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28 reviews
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common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 12 helpful votes
“Scuba Diving ”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2016 via mobile

Top notch business. They respond quickly to email, texts, and phone calls. We went on two dives. Excellent choices of location. Equipment was well maintained. Boat and crew were wonderful. I read that others complained about the boat. It was great. It remained right there with us. Fabio was our guide. He was so patient and informative. I highly recommend... More 

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Alvaro G, Manager at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thank you very much for your words, the most important skill in a dive instructor is empathy, we need to read the needs of the divers in order to give them what they look for. Scuba diving is easy and safe and if you do it with friends is FUN!!! That's is why I believe in making friends not customers.... More 

Zionsville, Indiana
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common_n_attraction_reviews_1bd8 2 helpful votes
“Incredible experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2016

Alvaro catered to my extended family of nine (ages 15-50) for a week of incredible dives. He, Gigi, and Fabio were supportive and fun as the nine of us earned our advanced certification, always properly preparing us for what was to come, and planning exciting adventures for us to match our skill level. Cenote diving, wreck diving and visiting reefs... More 

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Alvaro G, Manager at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thanks so much for your comment my friend.The most important skills than a dive instructor can have, EMPATHY to understand what each person needs and PATIENCE to give everyone the time and understanding that they need. We love what we do and we are very proud the way we do it! WE REALLY BELIEVE IN MAKING FRIENDS NOT CUSTOMERS! FABIO More 

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“best diving / certification ”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 30, 2016 via mobile

went diving with alvaro, gigi, and fabio. they are the best teachers ever. had the best time and we highly recommend always diving for diving trips in cancun area and especially for first time divers and ones getting certified. they are very patient and made us feel safe at all times. thank you alvaro!

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Alvaro G, Manager at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thanks so much for your comment .The most important skills than a dive instructor can have, EMPATHY and PATIENCE to give everyone the time and understanding that they need. We love what we do and we are very proud the way we do it! Fabio More 

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
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4 reviews
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“Awesome experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2016

My family has completed over 30 dives. We have dove in Costa Rica, Belize, Cozumel, and now Cancun. Without a doubt we had the best experience with Always Diving in Cancun. Alvaro, the owner, was very polite and was extremely concerned about the safety of all of us. He has over 30 years diving experience. The first thing he said... More 

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Alvaro G, Owner at Always Diving & Water Sports, responded to this review

Thank so much for your words, the main reason why the people do scuba diving is because IT'S FUN, I'm a diver too and I use my experience of more than 33 years as a dive instructor to make this possible, I just do it in the way that I would expect if I were in your shoes. See you... More 

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