Blue Experience Diving
Blue Experience Diving
Blue Experience Diving
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Blue Experience Diving welcomes you to Akumal and the Mayan Riviera. We offer PADI diving certification courses from beginner to Pro, daily Ocean Dives in the incredible reefs of the Mexican Caribbean, and Cenote diving in some of the most beautiful open or cavern Cenotes of the region, all this in small groups, tailoring the experience to your personal requirements and level of experience. Join Blue Experience Diving to start or continue your underwater adventures.
Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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D H
10 contributions
Jan 2022
Out of all the dive shops, in all of the towns, we had the incredible luck to choose Blue Experience Diving Akumal to teach us how to dive! Priceless! Eduardo, Sarah and Lea all went the extra mile for us. For me, a not so experienced Open Water Diver, they arranged some sensational ocean boat dives around Akumal Reef, seeing turtles, barracuda, and a shark. I rounded off with a cenote dive to TajMa Ha, which will live long in the memory – if you are British and hesitant about dark spaces… Don’t be, this cenote is simply vast and very easy to navigate, it’s worth the effort.
For my partner, they took on her referral from the UK and took her through all four of her Open Water Dive tuition to get certificated including a stunning Cenote dive… and now she loves it! So much she carried on doing two dives a day afterwards! Simply put, these guys are professional, accommodating, fun, friendly and fantastic! Eduardo is an incredibly gifted instructor. Their equipment is all serviced and high quality, they put your safety first and they are also competitively priced. They have a new convert to the underwater world, and they made our vacation unforgettable!
Thank you guys again!
For my partner, they took on her referral from the UK and took her through all four of her Open Water Dive tuition to get certificated including a stunning Cenote dive… and now she loves it! So much she carried on doing two dives a day afterwards! Simply put, these guys are professional, accommodating, fun, friendly and fantastic! Eduardo is an incredibly gifted instructor. Their equipment is all serviced and high quality, they put your safety first and they are also competitively priced. They have a new convert to the underwater world, and they made our vacation unforgettable!
Thank you guys again!
Written January 11, 2022
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Dear D H,
we are genuinely moved by your words and so happy that we could accommodate you and your partner, converting her now into a new ambassador for diving. Encounters like these are what make our profession worthwhile and special, it was honestly a pleasure hosting you.
We are looking forward to diving with you again in the future - maybe even in some more cenotes!
Best regards,
Written January 15, 2022
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Glow
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
We dove with Lea three days last week- and got our 13 year old open water certified in doing so. We dove with Tim, the previous owner of this business a few times and chose blue experience diving based on those experiences. We were very happy that we did so. Lea was great to work with- extremely accommodating and a delight above and below water. Blue experience diving continues to be one of the best organized operations we've worked with. Something as simple as having diver bins with all of our equipment really helps to organize our trips. They cater to smaller groups of divers, which really helps so much. Instead of having a dive boat with 20 divers, they offer a very intimate and personalized service as their specialty.
Lea was excellent with a new, young diver and still managed to help the rest of us ensure our gear was set up correctly and ensure safe, enjoyable dives for us all. She speaks three languages, and also teaches students in French, in addition to her very attentive work as a dive instructor. The dive shop is wonderful, as organized as it was with Tim and Catherine. I would highly recommend blue experience diving to anyone who is looking for personalized itineraries, expert dive instruction, and an intimate experience. They're simply is nothing better than a local dive Master who knows each site and can accommodate a range of experience as Lea did.
Thank you Lea and Blue Experience Diving for a few days of incredible experiences underwater.
David, Erin, Natalie and Emery
Lea was excellent with a new, young diver and still managed to help the rest of us ensure our gear was set up correctly and ensure safe, enjoyable dives for us all. She speaks three languages, and also teaches students in French, in addition to her very attentive work as a dive instructor. The dive shop is wonderful, as organized as it was with Tim and Catherine. I would highly recommend blue experience diving to anyone who is looking for personalized itineraries, expert dive instruction, and an intimate experience. They're simply is nothing better than a local dive Master who knows each site and can accommodate a range of experience as Lea did.
Thank you Lea and Blue Experience Diving for a few days of incredible experiences underwater.
David, Erin, Natalie and Emery
Written June 14, 2022
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Dear Glow,
thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share your opinion about Blue Experience Diving with us and other divers.
We are very proud that you enjoyed diving with Lea and together as a family were able to welcome a new diver into the diving community. It is also gratifying for us that you appreciated the intimate and personalised service that we offer as our specialty.
We are looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future for some more incredible experiences underwater.
Best regards,
Written June 18, 2022
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SandraDale2020
2 contributions
Mar 2020
Arranged open water diving certification with Tim and Kathryn prior to our holiday following research into local dive companies. I tried to do certification last year in Malta but was unable to equalise properly which I explained in my emails and Tim was very reassuring, Tim picked us up from our hotel each day and really looked after us, the diving was fantastic. Great communication and we always felt safe, Tim and Kathryn are very very experienced, professional and knowledgeable. Hoping to return again, thank you so much.
Written April 6, 2020
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Jbka6863
Napa, California, Usa56 contributions
Sep 2020
Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed diving with Sarah and Eduardo. They could not have been more professional, fun or friendly!
We had planned to dive the Cenotes one day and the ocean one day, but had such a great experience that we decided to dive for two additional days!!!
Seeing three turtles may have been the highlight, but the warm clear water was a close second!
Four of us were certified and one in our group did a "Discovery Dive Day." We then, were all able to dive (at a more shallow depth) with our "rookie" diver that afternoon.
The pre planning before our arrival and the custom tailoring of our dive adventures via Zoom calls and emails really set our expectations high... expectations exceeded!!!
Sarah and Eduardo are very accomplished divers and while being amazing dive guides, they were also able to show, teach and offer our group new skills to sharpen our dive techniques.
There is no question in our minds that if we are able to return to Riviera Maya, we will be doing all our diving with Blue Experience Diving! Sarah and Eduardo are true professionals and they LOVE what they do!
We had planned to dive the Cenotes one day and the ocean one day, but had such a great experience that we decided to dive for two additional days!!!
Seeing three turtles may have been the highlight, but the warm clear water was a close second!
Four of us were certified and one in our group did a "Discovery Dive Day." We then, were all able to dive (at a more shallow depth) with our "rookie" diver that afternoon.
The pre planning before our arrival and the custom tailoring of our dive adventures via Zoom calls and emails really set our expectations high... expectations exceeded!!!
Sarah and Eduardo are very accomplished divers and while being amazing dive guides, they were also able to show, teach and offer our group new skills to sharpen our dive techniques.
There is no question in our minds that if we are able to return to Riviera Maya, we will be doing all our diving with Blue Experience Diving! Sarah and Eduardo are true professionals and they LOVE what they do!
Written September 4, 2020
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Dear Jbka6863,
we are thrilled to read that we were able to provide you and your family with a memorable experience here at Blue Experience Diving which not only fulfilled but exceeded your high expectations.
Our aim is to tailor a dive adventure that fits the unique requirements of each of our valuable clients, it is fantastic to know that we ¨nailed it¨in your case.
We are looking forward to hosting you again in the near future for more unforgettable moments together.
Best regards,
Blue Experience Diving
Written September 6, 2020
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CanuckHorn
Richardson, TX116 contributions
Feb 2022
Dove with Blue Experience again after the ownership change and they are still great. Did a couple of ocean dives with Sarah and three ocean dives with Lea. They both are very friendly and professional. Was picked up from my hotel and went to the dive shop to get outfitted then a short drive to the dive site where you have lockers, showers and the small dive boats. The dive boats can handle about 10 divers and are rudimentary. You climb a small ladder to get in the boat and do a back roll to get out. I felt like I was diving with old friends and always felt very safe. One day we had a new diver with us and they took their time and made sure he felt comfortable but also made sure we all had a good dive. Any time I am staying in the area I will dive with Blue Experience.
Written February 28, 2022
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Dear CanuckHorn,
we appreciate your kind comment and are very glad that you are still happy with Blue Experience Diving.
Thank you for mentioning the friendliness and professionalism of our instructors, we will make sure they are aware of your opinion as it will surely motivate them to keep up the good work. Safety and fun are always top priorities for us so it is great to know that you experienced both during your stay with us.
We are looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
Best regards,
Written February 28, 2022
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Kasper Jacobsen
Copenhagen, Denmark4 contributions
Dec 2019
We took the last part of our PADI Open Water Course with Tim at the end of december 2019. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. As very new divers, we were a bit anxious about diving in open water, but Tim was very good at making us feel calm and safe. We got our certificates, and got to see a lot of awesome sealife while doing so. We can highly recommend diving with Tim!
Written January 19, 2020
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Ryan R
3 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
After three wonderful days of diving I would highly recommend Blue Experience. The sites we visited were beautiful and close by, with vibrant life (including multiple turtle sightings). We had some rougher weather during our visit, and they communicated with us to accommodate us well. They really made the most of our time with them, from hotel pickup to 100 ft depths and back. A big part of enjoying diving is the people you go with, and the tone they set. We always felt safe and comfortable with Eduardo and Sarah. They operate in one of the most beautiful locations to dive, and our time at Motorcycle Reef in particular was one of our top dives ever. We loved seeing all the sea life they pointed out, from tiny hidden lobsters and trunkfish to massive turtles. The experience was the highlight of our vacation and we’re looking forward to returning to Akumal to dive with them again.
Written September 5, 2020
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Dear B9077SYryanr,
thank you very much for your recomendation, we are vey excited that you thoroughly enjoyed your dives with us - despite some unpredictable weather conditions.
Knowing that you felt comfortable both with the diving experience and the company is highly rewarding for us, we hope we can repeat that feeling in the near future as we are looking forward to welcoming you again in beautiful Akumal soon.
Best regards,
Blue Experience Diving
Written September 6, 2020
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DT1974
Norwich, UK7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
From our initial email enquiry to the completion of our Son’s PADI Open Water Diver course, Blue Experience Diving have been simply amazing.
We emailed several dive shops in the area as our 10yr old son was going to complete his PADI Junior Open Water Diver course when we came to Mexico for our holiday but there was something about Sarah and Eduardo that instilled confidence - remember, we were going to be handing over our 10yr old son to them to take him diving !
Everything was done in a professional but friendly way.
The training was first class, the customer service was first class, the equipment was first class … everything exceeded our expectations.
Don’t waste your time considering other dive centres in the area, there’s no need … Blue Experience Diving are the only dive centre I’d ever use when on holiday in the area.
Consummate professionals who make you feel incredibly welcome - Platinum service in all that they do.
We emailed several dive shops in the area as our 10yr old son was going to complete his PADI Junior Open Water Diver course when we came to Mexico for our holiday but there was something about Sarah and Eduardo that instilled confidence - remember, we were going to be handing over our 10yr old son to them to take him diving !
Everything was done in a professional but friendly way.
The training was first class, the customer service was first class, the equipment was first class … everything exceeded our expectations.
Don’t waste your time considering other dive centres in the area, there’s no need … Blue Experience Diving are the only dive centre I’d ever use when on holiday in the area.
Consummate professionals who make you feel incredibly welcome - Platinum service in all that they do.
Written August 17, 2023
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Dear DT1974,
We are really pleased that you had such a fabulous experience with us and we want to thank you for sharing your kind comments with others.
It makes us extremely proud that you felt incredibly welcome and find us very professional - we were more than happy to take care of your precious cargo who by the way did an excellent job on his course.
As we work hard on a daily basis to exceed the needs and goals of our valued customers and seek to provide a true feeling of safety and total comfort, we are obviously flattered by your kind words.
Again, we want to express our gratitude for your trust and for this wonderful feedback and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon.
Best regards,
Blue Experience Team
Written August 18, 2023
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DAVE F
LA RONGE5 contributions
Feb 2020
Had a great dive week with Tim, 2 cenote, 1 wreck and 3 reef dives while staying at the Grand Sirenis with the famly. Tim and his wife operate a very laid back costumer first dive shop just outside of the Grand Sirenis resort. When conditions are not ideal for a ocean reef dive he will switch the days diving excursion to a cenote or a trip to Cozumal or Puerto Morleus.
Written February 27, 2020
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veeelless
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
Jan 2020
Tim was an amazing guide, and clearly loves his job. He was patient and helpful, made sure to point out interesting features in both the cenote and the reefs, let us bring our own camera and pointed out things we should take photos of, and was just all around really fun to be with for the whole day. For new divers, I really recommend the Discover Diving day with a visit to both Casa Cenote and Akumal - both beautiful and very different, really had a wonderful time!
This dive shop is super easy to access from Grand Sirenis (right beside the Oxxo), and Tim and Katherin are easy to talk to over email to pre-arrange your trip before you arrive.
This dive shop is super easy to access from Grand Sirenis (right beside the Oxxo), and Tim and Katherin are easy to talk to over email to pre-arrange your trip before you arrive.
Written January 29, 2020
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Hola, me podrían recoger en el grand palladium kantenah?
Me gustaría hacer un discover a finales de octubre.
Gracias
Written June 5, 2019
Good morning Quest1033,
We will be happy to collect you fromthe Palladium Kantenah for your Discover dive in late October.
We offer free daily collection from your resort which is just 2 minutes away from our shop.
The Discover dive is a full morning and includes a short lesson and then we go in to shallow water to teach you some basic skills before going out on the dive boat later in the morning. On our great shallow reefs we have big chances for turtles and lots more wonderful marine life. Please feel free to ask with any questions at all and we will be happy to help you out. Best wishes
Written June 6, 2019
1) Do you pick up from Secrets Akumal Resort?
2) How many hours per day is the basic certification course? Over how many days?
3) are there any restrictions to taking course?
Written August 12, 2018
Hello medstudent92,
Thank you for your interest in diving with Blue Experience and apologies for not coming back to you sooner. You might have already completed your course by now, but we are still happy to answer your questions.
1. Yes we pick up from the Secrets Akumal free of charge.
2. Our courses are usually in the morning from around 8am until 1pm.
3. The basic certification course called Scuba Diver is 2 mornings and one afternoon. On both days you complete a confined water session including skills and 1 open water dive each day. The afternoon is to complete the quizzes. This certification allows you to dive anywhere in the world with a dive professional and to a maximum depth of 12m or 40ft.
If you just want to try diving you can also start with the Discover Scuba Diver which is one morning including confined water session plus skills and a dive of the boat to a maximum depth of 12m or 40ft.
4. As for restrictions you have to be at least 10 years old and there are certain medical issues that would not allow you to dive or need to be signed of by a doctor. Each student would have to fill out a medical form before getting started.
Please feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
Best wishes
Written August 21, 2018
Malupebo
Calais, France
5 contributions
Bonjour
Nous serons à akumal en janvier.nous n avons jamais plonge avec bouteille.que proposez vous et quels sont vos tarifs merci
Written May 21, 2018
Buenos Dias necesito saber como contactarlos pues mi esposo desea bucear, es Pady y estaremos en Tulum desde el 4 de Mayo al 10 de Mayo. Gracias
Written April 7, 2017
Buenas noches y gracias por el interés en el buceo con nosotros aquí en Blue Experience.
La mejor manera de contactarnos es a través de la dirección de correo electrónico en nuestra página web.
Ofrecemos a diario al mar de 2 tanque buceo así como los mágicos cenotes mexicanos.
Sí somos un centro de buceo PADI.
No dude en contactar con nosotros por correo electrónico y le contestaremos cualquier pregunta que tenga.
Mucha suerte
Written April 8, 2017
Hi, thank you for getting back to me. We are planning to be there week of march 6. How do we book a diving trip with you? My husband is a first time diver, my son needs a refresher course. He is PADI certified. We are looking at march 7. Please get back to me at your earliest. We tried calling you, couldn't get through.
Written February 26, 2017
Good evening and thanks for the interest in diving with us in March.
We will be happy to take both your son, for a refresher, and your husband for the PADI Discover Scuba Diving on the 7th March in the morning.
The best and easiest way tio contact us is via our web site or our facebook page where we can confirm all the details for you.
Best wishes
Tim & Kathrin
Written February 27, 2017
How do I book a dive trip with you? I have emailed and tried the phone number. We will be there the end of March and would love to schedule a dive trip with you. Have heard only good things about Blue Experience. Thanks.
Written January 23, 2017
Good Afternoon,
We have send a reply to your first inquiry please if you have any further questions feel free to ask.
Best wishes
Tim & Kathrin
Written January 23, 2017
We are coming the last week of March and would like to schedule a dive trip. I have tried to call the number on the website but can't get through. I have emailed also. Could you please contact me or instruct me how to go about booking a dive trip? Have heard nothing but great things about your dive company and we are anxious to dive with you!
Written January 23, 2017
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your interest in diving with Blue Experience. We would be happy to show you the Underwater World of the Riviera Maya.
We offer daily ocean and cenote dives as well as Cozumel and the wreck in Puerto Morelos.
We also offer diving trips for beginners and diving courses if you wish to become certified.
Can you please let us know if you are already certified or wish to try diving and where you are staying at as we offer a free collection service from several hotels, resorts and private homes in our area.
You also mentioned that you emailed us, but we have not received an inquiry for this time period.
Please feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
Best wishes
Tim & Kathrin
Written January 23, 2017
My husband and Son are interested in diving. I would like to accompany them to snorkel. My son completed his Padi certification a few years ago. We will be staying at the grand Bahia principe. Any suggestions? Thanks. Priya
Written January 21, 2017
Good afternoon Priya.
We will be happy to take them both diving whilst you are all here at the Bahia Principe. All our ocean diving takes place from Akumal Bay where there is also really nice snorkeling for you as well as a great beach to stay on. Our boat trips for divers are just 5 to 13 minutes from shore so you would not be alone for long either as we return to the center between dives for our surface interval.
Please feel free to ask away with any other questions and we will be happy to help you all out.
Best wishes
Blue Experience
Written January 21, 2017
Hello, Do you guys pick up from the hotels in Playacar?
Written December 13, 2016
Good morning Greg, I am sorry to say that we do not offer transport from the Playacar area. I would suggest you try contacting either Aqua Excursions or Scuba Libre to see if they can help you out. Best wishes
Written December 13, 2016
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