Your Premier Cave and Technical Diving Facility in the Riviera Maya!
 

Our Goal
Our Mission is to provide the finest cave and technical diving education and top-notch guiding services for cave, technical, and sport divers. We are dedicated to ensuring every diver receives the highest quality training and guidance.
 

We’re Located
Nestled between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, near Akumal, CDT Mexico is in the heart of the Riviera Maya. This region is renowned for having the longest underground rivers in the world, making it a true cave diving paradise. The crystal-clear water entrances, known as "cenotes," are just one of the breathtaking features that await you. To add to the allure, the second-longest coral reef in the world is a short distance from our shores. The Riviera Maya is not only a diver's dream but also a fantastic place to stay with a wide variety of accommodations, restaurants, and beautiful beaches to explore. Join us for an unforgettable experience.

Our Story
Founded in 2010, CDT Mexico is passionately run by Cécilie "Lili" Reynet & Alain Pocobelli, a married couple who share a profound love for diving, particularly cave diving. Drawn by the magnificent submerged caves of the Riviera Maya, Lili and Alain met in Mexico and became partners in both life and diving. Today, they are thrilled to welcome guests into a professional, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere.
 

Teaching Philosophy and Training
At CDT Mexico, our teaching philosophy is built on attention to each diver’s specific needs, ensuring high standards, safety, and fun through a modern approach. We believe that every diver is unique, and we tailor our instruction to match individual experience levels, learning styles, and goals. We offer TDI courses with a performance-based approach, meaning the duration of training and the number of dives required depend on the diver’s progress. Our goal is to develop highly skilled, confident, and autonomous divers who can safely plan and execute dives with a teammate, without supervision. This evaluation is instructor-dependent, and our experienced, caring instructors assess each student’s proficiency while recognizing their efforts. We guide and support our students to reach the required objectives in the shortest possible time, always prioritizing quality and safety. At CDT Mexico, our mission is simple: to educate divers who are not only certified but truly prepared for the realities of technical and cave diving. We offer high-quality training from basic to advanced cave diving and sidemount courses, as well as multi-gas deco diving courses. Our experienced instructors ensure that every student gains the skills and confidence needed to explore the underwater world safely.
 

For Certified Cave Divers
We provide high-quality cave guiding services to certified cave divers in a relaxed yet professional environment. Since 2005, we've logged thousands of cave dives, including advanced cave diving and exploration in the area. We're excited to share our extensive knowledge of local caves and cave diving experiences with our guests from around the world. Join us for both classic and off-the-beaten-path dive sites, perfect for our more adventurous visitors! Our passion for cave diving drives us to ensure every dive is enjoyable and, most importantly, safe. We cater to all levels of cave divers, offering guiding services that range from introductory to multi-stage decompression dives, with all open-circuit configurations.

For Recreational Divers
We offer guided cenote tours for recreational divers, providing an opportunity to explore the mesmerizing underwater caves of the Riviera Maya. Our cenote tours are conducted in a relaxed yet professional environment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all skill levels. Come and discover the beauty of the cenotes with us!
 

We look forward to welcoming you!
Lili and Alain