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The Reef Marina

Av. Xaman-Ha y Retorno Sayil, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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Ranked #12 of 176 activities in Playa del Carmen
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: PADI Dive Resort located in Playa Del Carmen in Mexico Mayan Riviera, on the beach of the hotel All Inclusive “The Reef Playacar Resort & SPA”.The... more » Owner description: PADI Dive Resort located in Playa Del Carmen in Mexico Mayan Riviera, on the beach of the hotel All Inclusive “The Reef Playacar Resort & SPA”.The Reef Marina is a recreational and professional PADI dive center and school. Diving and snorkeling tours are available in Playa Del Carmen,the cenotes and Cozumel. « less
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New York, New York, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

we are a large group (around 15) of diving physicians that have an annual dive trip every year. we have been to many dive operations around the globe. The Reef was by far the most professional, fun, pleasant operation that i have seen. Did a total of 8 dives (including 2 cenote dives) and everything went very smoothly. Stefan, Bruno,... More

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Grande Prairie, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I had 6 wonderful dives with the Reef Marina during the last week of April 2013. Everyone associated with this outfit was great to deal with. The Dive Masters really knew the area and pointed out a lot of interesting things during the dives. I saw Sea Turtles, Barracuda, Moray Eels and Sting Rays along with all the other undersea... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

My friend and I needed to finish our open water dives and based on a recommendation from a dive travel agent in the states, we chose to come to Playa Del Carmen. We tried to get a room at the Reef Resort, but they were booked for the weekend. We ended up staying at the Grand Velas, but they were... More

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Naperville, Illinois
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We stayed at the Reef hotel simply because they had this PADI facility on site. My 14-yr daughter needed to do her 4 open-water dives to finalize her certification. We had a great experience. Stephan and his staff were extremely professional, well trained and took their time with her. The first two dives for her she was the only one... More

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The people at The Reef Marina absolutely made my trip! I spent time learning kite surfing and scuba diving. They were friendly, helpful, knowledgable and professional. I had te time of my life Kitesurfing with these guys! I can't wait to go back and do it again!

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Macomb, Illinois
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

My group of 25 divers just got back from a week in Playa Del Carmen staying at The Reef and diving with Stephan and his team. I have been teaching scuba for 31 years, I have traveled all over the world, and taken groups of my students to many places with me. I can honestly say that I have very,... More

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Fall City, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

We did not stay at the hotel (although we probably will next time as it looks great as well) but we dove 4 days with Stephan and his crew and had a GREAT time! We dove with Stephan in the Cenotes, we dove with Jeremy for 2 days of great diving and then with Bruno for one day with the... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Very friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and safe. Completed my open water referral with them and other dives. They complete the briefing at the shop then take you out in their smaller boat from shore in front of the shop. Did 3 of the 4 certification dives with Mitch, he was excellent, I learned a lot from him in 2 days.... More

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Ithaca, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

I absolutely love these guys! From my first interaction with Bruno at the desk, the staff at Reef Marina was wonderful. They are cheerful, helpful and professional. I dove early in the week on a "special" trip to Puerto Morelos. I went with another diver and the Dive Master, Folvio (?sp). We dove the C-56, a purpose sunk gun ship.... More

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Olympia, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

I was totally freaked out by the thought of being underwater. I decided to try the scuba diving because my friend that we were with was already padi certified. he really wanted to go and wanted me to go also. I have to say I was completely confident of the Dive masters and their ability to train a new person... More

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