SCUBA CERTIFICATIONS
in Playa del Carmen

Start your journey!

Looking to take your first plunge or turn your love for the ocean into a career? Get your PADI scuba certification in Playa del Carmen and explore a world where adventure and purpose meet. From your first bubbles to advanced pro-level training, we offer expert guidance, real-world experience, and unforgettable dives in the Caribbean. Start your journey, build your skills, and let diving take you further than you ever imagined.

EXPLORE ALL PADI COURSES

PADI OPEN WATER

Two Open Water divers swimming over a colorful reef

Also known as "the PADI," the Open Water Diver Course is your first step into an incredible adventure. In just one breath, your life will change forever!

GET YOUR PADI

PADI ADVANCED

Divers glide over a colorful reef during advanced open water diver training

Take on new underwater challenges and explore specialized diving areas to find your passion. Earn certification to dive up to 30m/100ft!

LEVEL UP YOUR DIVING

PADI RESCUE DIVER

A Rescue diver in training practicing rescue breath

This is where everything changes—you've mastered self-care and underwater skills. Now, it's time to focus on others, learning to prevent and manage diving accidents.

MASTER DIVE SAFETY

PADI SPECIALTY COURSES

Four specialty dives: mastering buoyancy, breathing nitrox, diving sidemount, and exploring the reef at night

Expand your knowledge and elevate your performance. Earn valuable credits toward your journey to becoming a Master Scuba Diver and a dive professional!

TAKE YOUR SKILLS FURTHER

Meet Manlio – Your Scuba Diving Instructor & Mentor

A PADI dive professional since 2004, I’ve spent decades guiding, teaching, training, and sharing my passion for diving. From underwater photography to dive center management and sales, every experience has shaped me into the instructor I am today—so I can help YOU become the dive educator leader of tomorrow. Now based in Playa del Carmen, I continue to train and mentor future dive pros in partnership with Scuba Playa and TheGoProOnline, teaching in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

HEAR IT FROM MY STUDENTS

Portrait of Manlio Leggio, PADI Course Director, in full scuba gear at the ocean surface, signaling OK with a confident smile.

PHILOSOPHY

At The Dive Trainer, diving is more than a profession—it’s a journey of growth, adventure, and transformation. We focus on excellence, leadership, and ocean stewardship, shaping dive professionals who are skilled, confident, and passionate about mentoring others. Our training goes beyond technique, instilling purpose, integrity, and a deep respect for the ocean to create true ambassadors of the underwater world.

MISSION

We train and mentor the next generation of dive professionals, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and mindset for a successful career. Our mission is to develop confident divers, foster leadership, champion marine conservation, and build a strong global dive community. At The Dive Trainer, we don’t just certify divers—we create leaders and passionate ocean advocates.

PARTNERS

We carefully select our partners based on their commitment to quality, experience, and top-notch facilities. Each of our collaborations reflects our dedication to providing the best training and diving experiences for our students. From dive centers to online platforms, we ensure every partner shares our passion for excellence and dedication to creating skilled, confident divers.