PADI and SDI courses
From your first breath underwater to Divemaster, taught by Humann in Playa del Carmen. Four courses, PADI or SDI, small groups and no hidden costs: Open Water, Advanced and Rescue are 9,000 MXN each with equipment and certification included, Divemaster is planned around your dates.
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Two divers over the Playa del Carmen reef: warm, shallow and sheltered, the ideal place to learn.
Small groups, one instructor from start to finish, no hidden costs. Based in Playacar, Playa del Carmen. Read our Google reviews
Choose your course
Each course has its own page with the day by day plan, what is included and the questions divers ask. Open Water, Advanced and Rescue are three days each; Divemaster is planned around your dates.
BeginnerOpen Water DiverYour first certification: pool sessions and four ocean dives, certified to 18 metres.See the course
Open Water diversAdvanced Open Water DiverFive adventure dives to 30 metres plus a fun dive; the door to El Pit, Angelita and the sharks.See the course
Advanced diversRescue DiverPractical rescue skills and scenarios, the course divers rate highest.See the course
ProfessionalDivemasterThe first professional level, trained on reefs, wreck, cenotes and sharks with Humann.See the courseCompare
Start where you are. Every course below is taught by Humann in English, German or Spanish, PADI or SDI, with equipment included on the three recreational courses.
| Course | You need | Days | Training | Price | What it opens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water | None | 3 days | Pool + 4 ocean dives | 9,000 MXN | Dive to 18 m anywhere; reefs and most cenotes |
| Advanced Open Water | Open Water | 3 days | 5 adventure + 1 fun dive | 9,000 MXN | 30 m: El Pit, Angelita, Zapote, the wreck, bull sharks |
| Rescue Diver | Advanced + first aid | 3 days | Pool + 4 ocean dives | 9,000 MXN | Confidence, buddy safety, the door to Divemaster |
| Divemaster | Rescue + 40 dives | Flexible | Theory, skills, practical days | 25,750 MXN | Guide and assist professionally, worldwide |
How it works
Why here
After your course, the same small groups take you to the reefs, the cenotes and the bull sharks; everything we offer is on our page about scuba diving in Playa del Carmen.
What divers say
Two guests with their own photos, then every verified review, updated automatically.
★★★★★
“We went diving with Humann in February on a recommendation. We did two dives with him at Dos Ojos, and it was fantastic. Communication was quick and easy, everything went smoothly, and you could tell Humann knew what he was doing.”
Isabel S. · Google review, translated from German
★★★★★
“If you are looking for a safe dive center and cool dive spots, Humann (Xibalba) is the perfect choice. Top notch equipment is a given here.”
Dirk B. · Google review, translated from German
Good to know
The questions divers ask us most, answered plainly. Everything else is one WhatsApp message away.
If you are not certified, the Open Water course. If you already have Open Water, the next step is Advanced Open Water. If you want confidence and safety skills, Rescue Diver is the course divers rate highest.
Open Water, Advanced and Rescue each take three consecutive days. Divemaster is planned around your dates and dive count.
Theory, pool sessions, the open water dives, rental equipment and the certification fee for Open Water, Advanced and Rescue. Divemaster includes the training and the certification fee; its learning materials are bought separately. Nothing is added later.
No. Full rental equipment is included in the three recreational courses. If you have your own mask, snorkel or fins you are welcome to use them.
Ten for the junior Open Water certification, twelve for Advanced and Rescue, eighteen for Divemaster.
Everyone completes a medical questionnaire. Some conditions need a doctor’s sign off, and Divemaster candidates need a doctor signed certificate within 12 months. Ask us in advance if you are unsure.
Yes. If it has been a while, we usually start with a refresher or a reef morning so you feel comfortable before the course dives.
English, German or Spanish, all by Humann. Tell us your preference when you book.
We teach both. The skills and the worldwide recognition are the same; we confirm the agency with you before you book, and match the one you plan to continue with at home.
Send your dates and your current level through the quick booking form or on WhatsApp. We confirm availability, recommend the right course and lock in the dates.
Next step
Send your dates and your current level and Humann replies the same day, in English, German or Spanish, with the course that fits, the schedule and what to prepare.
Keep exploring
The diving your certification unlocks, all from Playa del Carmen.
