The moment I realized Elite Divers International is not just another dive center wasn’t during a briefing, it was underwater, in a situation where my own limits became very clear.I did my full progression here, from Essentials all the way to Technical Full Cave (including deco). What stands out is not just the quality of a single course, but the consistency across the entire training path. Everything builds on the previous step. Nothing feels rushed, and nothing is handed to you!This training is not always comfortable! And that’s exactly the point. I had moments of real frustration with myself, where things didn’t click, where progress felt slow, and where I had to confront my own weaknesses. But instead of being pushed through, I was challenged to actually improve.Mistakes are not ignored or quickly patched over, they’re broken down, understood, and corrected properly. Standards are not suggestions here. You meet them, or you keep working!I was fortunate to receive both constructive feedback for improvement and genuine encouragement from Arthur, Anne-Laure, Mark, and Nevo, not only during training, but also on the experience dives.A sincere thank you to the whole team for their support, patience, and guidance in helping me become a better diver.What I appreciated most is the balance: high technical precision, but delivered with calm, clear communication. No ego, no unnecessary pressure, just a steady focus on doing things right.A lot of dive centers sell courses.Here, you earn your skills.If you’re serious about becoming a better diver, not just collecting certifications, this is the place.I can recommend this place without hesitation! If you’re willing to put in the work, you won’t find a more solid training environment.

I spent three amazing weeks with Elite Divers International, completing two courses, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.From day one, I felt completely comfortable. The team is incredibly professional, but at the same time so warm, welcoming, and fun to be around. The equipment was excellent, and everything was always well organized — you can really tell they care about what they do.I learned so much during my time there, but what made it truly special were the people. There was always time for a laugh, and the atmosphere made the whole experience even more enjoyable.A huge thank you to the entire team — I really appreciate everything you’ve done. I’ll definitely look back on these weeks with great memories and can wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone!All the best and see you next timeFlo / team yap yap😉

Great staff, excellent communication before/during/after diving & high-quality equipment. Could not recommend them enough!

EDI is great. Nice staff and good gear. They accommodated my Garmin transmitter without issue. Provided me coffee while I waited. Shawn is truly elite in his diving and photography instruction. It was my first time in the cenotes and they delivered.

I did my GUE rec fundies training with Elite Divers International and learned so much, it was not easy but my skills improved significantly and I left a better diver

Incredible dive experience. I wouldn’t go with anyone else to explore the Cenotes!

If you’re in Playa Del Carmen and want to go diving, Elite Divers International is the go to shop. I spent four days with Arthur, Anne, and the team. My main focus was training and I also did guided dives. They do both extremely well. Booking was simple and organized. Communication was excellent. They kept me informed of the daily plan and any changes, responded quickly, and were always happy to answer questions. The whole team is professional, enthusiastic, and generous with their time. They were always ready to answer questions about gear, configurations, dive planning, local conditions, the area, and more. They went above and beyond to help me reach my goals and do an amazing job adapting instruction to strengths and weaknesses of students. They are able to diagnose issues/areas for improvement and give feedback in real time so you can make adjustments and get more out of training. Briefings were thorough and I really enjoyed learning about the cenote history. If you care about top tier training or high quality guided dives, then this is the shop for you.