Mayan Dive Center
Mayan Dive Center
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Mayan Dive Center Is A Top Rated Padi Dive Center Making That Extra Effort To Give You A Unique Dive Experience
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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2024
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danakey
Totowa, NJ5 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Will make this simple. We have dove around the world with countless Dive Masters and Instructors and every one pales in comparison to the knowledge, expertise and professionalism provided by Andrea and Mayan Dive Center. From Cozumel to Playa del Carmen, Andrea is second to none as both a guide and a friend who cares for and mentors each and every diver he hosts. If Andrea says we will see Bullsharks, Octopus, Wrecks, Lobster or any other Marine Species, you can be sure when the dives are done, the pictures he provides will reflect exactly what he promised. 100% Recommended.
Thank You Andrea💙
Thank You Andrea💙
Written December 22, 2020
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Janiche
Oahu, HI23 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
I had an amazing day of diving with Andrea! It was literally the first days of bull shark season and it was my must go/do (at my own risk of them not arriving yet). Andrea organized a boat operator and took me out there and we saw 6 to 7 sharks!!! Since we were 1on1, he really took care to make sure I was safe, plenty of bottom time and gave me the most memorable dive. Two curious bulls sharks even followed us up to our safety shop to check us out. As all others said on here he really loves what he does and it is infectious. 2nd dive was a shallow reef close by and we had a fish ID adventure to top off the day. I would definitely dive with Andrea again!
Written January 16, 2020
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Scott C
6 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
The owners, Didi and Andrea are HANDS DOWN, the best and most thorough and careful guides and instructors you'll ever meet. The provide a private 1-1 dive experience that you would be happy paying twice as much as they charge for the best dive you've ever had. Whether this is your first dive ever, or your 1000th dive, they deliver what you want.
Written November 3, 2022
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Douglas D
1 contribution
Feb 2022
There were 11 drivers in our group, which included four newly certified and seven experienced divers, ranging in age from 12 to 71 years old. It was an amazing drive trip, we saw something different on every dive. Also, the care for our safety and enjoyment was clearly demonstrated in each of the eight (four days) we spent with Andrea and his staff. I can't recommend Andrea, Didi, Carlos, and Eve highly enough. Each of them were knowledgeable, kind, patient, and very helpful. The equipment was older but well maintained and very serviceable. If you are thinking of diving while you are in Playa del Carman, I highly recommend The Mayan Center, Andrea and his staff went out of their way to insure that each of us had the best diving experience possible. Everyone of the 11 members of our group were amazed and had the experience of a life time. PS don't miss the cenotes!
Written March 11, 2022
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The time we had together was amazing every single moment and was really an honor and pleasure the great opportunity that you give us to celebrate your 71 birthday with you and your beautiful family! Thanks a lot Douglas!! ❤️
Written May 13, 2022
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Anne-Marie
26 contributions
May 2022
We loved diving with Didi and Andrea! We wanted to do 2 dives + night dive in Cozumel and they bent over backwards to make our diving trip to Cozumel work out which we really appreciated. We had some awesome dives and I cannot wait to go back. Will definitely dive with them again the next time we are in Playa del Carmen!
Written June 2, 2022
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Alison B
Birmingham, UK2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Andrea & Diletta are so great and welcoming. We dived with them for 1 week in Nov 2023. We messaged ahead of arrival and Andrea was really helpful and provided lots of information. He was available on WhatsApp the whole time and during uncertain weather did everything to get us out on the reef.
Diletta was a great divemaster, we felt so comfortable & confident with her. The dive centre is right next to the beach, we dived PDC, Cozumel & did the bull shark dive which were all incredible. We also booked cenote diving with them and we had a great day with their cave divemaster Pepe. We can’t wait to go back. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Diletta was a great divemaster, we felt so comfortable & confident with her. The dive centre is right next to the beach, we dived PDC, Cozumel & did the bull shark dive which were all incredible. We also booked cenote diving with them and we had a great day with their cave divemaster Pepe. We can’t wait to go back. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Written February 3, 2024
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Emma
Sardinia, Italy3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
This was my first time diving and it definitely left me wanting more! They are two passionate and kind individuals who made me feel in safe hands the whole time. They reassured me and my friends on any preoccupations we had and the environment they created encouraged us to speak up about any doubts, questions or uncomfortable feelings related to diving for the first time. They taught the open water course in a clear, professional way while keeping it entertaining and interesting. They are flexible and available and it’s clear they seek to make us enjoy the oceans through diving as much as possible. I have no doubts in recommending Mayan Dive to anyone, beginners or experts alike. They absolutely made my time in Playa and thinking about this dive centre makes my heart smile. <3
Written February 29, 2024
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Lillyssunflower
Grand Junction, CO4 contributions
Jul 2021
What a great time that we had with Andrea and Diletta (Didi) We had a large group ( 8 divers) and one of our party needed to certify. Not only did they take the time and care to make us feel comfortable but Andrea looked after our newbie with great care and concern. Dede was super charming and had such a love of the reef and a passion for diving. She was super perceptive, professional and put our group at ease. The shop is located right next to the beach so the boats are easy access. no time waisted getting on the water. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Written July 23, 2021
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jequinn
Austin, TX7 contributions
Jun 2022
Another Amazing week with Andrea and Didi, we did 10 dives all were absolutely Amazing completing my advance diver certification. The group was so friendly and got to meet great people and felt totally safe, so knowledgeable and they take the time with you to make sure you have the best experience. Best dive shop and teachers.
Written June 13, 2022
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James, it's wonderful every time to be with you and your beautiful family and Didi and I wish time would stop!
Written June 24, 2022
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Sabrina H
New York City, NY4 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
This is my second time diving with Andrea :) Last year March 2020, I just randomly looked up on Google and search for a diving center in order to obtain an open water certification. I compared couple places and found that Andrea offered the best price and time so we just went with him. It was such a pleasant and amazing experience! He was super flexible with our schedule, we got to dive in the ocean for the first time to practice and this year I brought more friends with me to get an advanced open water certificates. He took good care of all of us and make sure we are safe and well equipped! He checked on our gears carefully before we dive into the water and make sure we feel safe and secure when we are under the water! I really enjoyed our time in Mexico, I am sure we’ll go back and have him bring us out to dive again! Btw, Daniele is also a great instructor, so knowledgeable and professional:) He made sure that we learned everything we need to know before heading into the ocean :) Can’t wait to dive with them again during the bull shake season ❤️
Written September 20, 2021
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