Experience one of the most exciting dives in Playa del Carmen — the legendary Mama Viña shipwreck! ✨

This adventure is exclusively for certified divers with Advanced Open Water or higher. It combines exploration, history, and marine life in one unforgettable underwater experience.

Meet at our Dive Machine centre, where our professional instructors will prepare your equipment and give a detailed briefing before heading out by boat to the first dive site: the Mama Viña wreck.

Originally a shrimp boat, Mama Viña was intentionally sunk in the 1990s to create an artificial reef for marine conservation. Today, it lies at 30 metres (98 feet) deep and is fully covered in colourful corals and sponges.

As you descend, you’ll see schools of fish swimming through the wreck, barracudas, rays, and even nurse sharks resting nearby. Exploring its passageways feels like travelling through a time capsule, witnessing how nature has reclaimed this once-working vessel.

After the wreck dive, you’ll enjoy a relaxing surface interval with fresh fruit and snacks before heading to a second dive at a nearby coral reef, where you’ll explore vibrant coral gardens and tropical marine life.

At Dive Machine, we are proud to be the only dive school in Playa del Carmen with Universal Design, offering adaptive scuba programmes so that divers of all abilities can experience the ocean safely and comfortably.

This is a must-do dive for adventure seekers and wreck lovers — a perfect mix of history, thrill, and natural beauty beneath the waves.

Why Choose Our Dive Machine Wreck Dive Experience?
✅ Advanced divers only: Minimum Advanced Open Water certification required.
✅ Historic shipwreck: Explore the iconic Mama Viña, a former shrimp boat sunk in the 90s.
✅ Two unique dives: Wreck dive + coral reef dive in Playa del Carmen.
✅ Small groups: Personalised attention and professional dive guides.
✅ High-quality equipment: Included and regularly maintained.
✅ Adaptive diving: We specialise in inclusive scuba, accessible and safe for all divers.
✅ Eco-responsible company: Promoting ocean conservation and sustainable diving.

What’s Included
⚓ 1 Dive in the Mama Viña Shipwreck
1 Dive at a Coral Reef
Full Dive Gear
Boat Transport
Fruits, Snacks, and Water

What’s Not Included
Fee Tax: $500 MXN per person
Transport: Hotel to Dive School
Tips and Photography Services