I cannot recommend Elite Divers International (EDI) highly enough. They are, without question, one of the best dive operators I’ve ever had the pleasure of diving with. I booked a three-day underwater photography workshop in the cenotes, and the entire experience was flawless from start to finish.Arthur served as my guide and Shawn as my underwater photography instructor. Their expertise and preparation were evident in every detail. Shawn actually had a full phone call with me weeks prior to my actual dive days to go over my underwater photography experience and inquire about what kind of shots I wanted. He then tailored every single dive, including the timing with the sun/light rays and cloud coverage, to give me the best shots. On site, each shot—lighting, diver positioning, camera angle—was meticulously planned and executed. For my workshop, both Arthur and Shawn also modeled for my photos, maintaining impeccable trim and buoyancy that made every image look stunning, often before I even realized why. And I even got amazing photos of myself as a bonus!Moreover, we had each cenote entirely to ourselves for every dive. EDI’s rapport with other local operators is unmatched—others were happy to delay their schedules so we could conduct our workshop uninterrupted. That kind of respect doesn’t happen by accident; it’s earned through years of professionalism and excellence.Safety was always the top priority, and communication throughout the experience was seamless. Every detail was handled with care, and I felt completely supported and at ease throughout the trip.Truthfully, EDI has ruined me for future cenote dives (maybe all photo-centric dives)—my expectations have been set so high, I don’t know if anyone else could match them. Again, I cannot recommend them enough.

Immer wieder ein Erlebnis mit EDI zu tauchen habe dieses Jahr erstmal einen Refresh Kurs bei Mark gemacht der im übrigens ein super Instructor ist ein kleines Set up von meinem Sidemount Wing war auch noch dabei VIELEN DANK DAFÜR. Danach gab es noch 6 Tage Cenoten Tauchgänge mit verschiedenen Guides , die wieder ein Mega Erlebnis waren ob hell und offen oder dunkel das es aussieht als wäre man in einer geschlossenen Höhle.Es gibt immer ein rundum sorglos Paket angefangen vom Abholen über ein super leckeres Mittagessen bis zur sicheren Aufbewahrung deines Equipment. Auch wenn du Hilfe bei der Suche von Hotel oder Apartment brauchst stehen Sie dir gerne zur Seite. Den super Flughafen Transfer will ich jedoch nicht vergessen.Es warten, neues hochwertiges Leihequipment und Guides/Instuctor die ihren Job lieben, auf dich. Danke Shawn für die FotosViel Spaß und einmalige Erinnerung wünsche ich euchViele liebe Grüße aus München

We had an amazing Cenote dive with Arthur. I am a GUE diver but my wife isn’t and I wanted a best-in-class experience for her first time in an overhead environment. Dove Kukulkan and Chac Mool, she loved it. And she came home with a bunch of ‘pro-tips’ on top of that. Will repeat Elite next time we’re in the area. Great logistics and very accommodating to our needs, as we booked last minute. Recommended.

I believe Elite Divers International is a professional and reliable diving center. I had a very good experience with them since I started planing my trip, especially they allowed me to choose and schedual where I want and like, which made me feel very satisfied. So I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to dive that area. I got one day with Carlito and another three days with Shawn. Both of them are very nice people. I do enjoy everything with them. Shawn would advise me on where to dive based on weather and other factors and was respectful of my choice. And also he is a very professional photographer. I hope I can go back soon.

We did a 3-day cenote photo workshop with Shawn Murphy and cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone serious about photography or videography! Shawn worked with us on itineraries and he briefed us on the iconic shots as well as other opportunities. While he focused on shots and lighting including staged lighting and modeling (you do want that 'cave diver in perfect trim' in your shots), either Carlito or Mark joined us each day for redundancy/safety. We went at our own speed and our own images goals. Everyone was stellar. These are dive guides who love the cenotes as much if not more than you do and are excited to share them, they are not just following the routes for another round of tourists. We ended our trip feeling so inspired and are already planning our return. p.s. if you have never picked up lunch at El Arbolito Taqueria, you don't know what you are missing!

I had an incredible experience diving with Elite Divers International a few months ago, and I can’t recommend them highly enough! We did a guided cenotes dive, and from start to finish, everything was flawless. Arthur and Anne were absolutely amazing—professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. It felt like we were hanging out with friends rather than just diving guides. They went above and beyond by arranging hotel pickup, which made the day incredibly convenient. We also had the chance to rent a set of doubles! To top it all off, they took us to a fantastic taco spot for lunch, making the entire experience even more memorable. If you’re in the Playa del Carmen area, Elite Divers International is the way to go. Their attention to detail and personal touch make them stand out. Dive with them for a seamless and unforgettable experience and we definitely gained two new friends :)!

Friendly people, very professional and everything went well. We had 7 cavern diving days and 4 cave diving days. Our cavern guide, Shawn, was very helpful and fun, and had a good vibe. Thanks to him, also a UW photographer, my husband was able to take many great photos. Our cave guide, Mark, was a very experienced and knowledgeable tech instructor. He adjusted my sidemount gear, and my trim improved a lot! Anne and Arthur are also friendly. We are already looking forward to going back again.