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Deep Blue might work for you. They leave from downtown and I think they still leave at 9am. As to the nitrox, they were charging what seemed pretty common, $10 per tank. They SI on land, fruit and water, usually at the conch pier or at Playa Paradise. Let them know what you'd like, and they...

One notably missing op on the list is Dive Paradise. Last year, a guy I know went to Cozumel for the first time. Spent a week diving with Dive Paradise and came back announcing that Dive Paradise is the BEST DIVE OP on the island. So, there you have it. Funny thing is, I know the guy's...

Went twice when Prima moved to the top floor of the Cantil building(?) 2 of the worst meals I've had on Cozumel.

Unless it has closed, the old Prima turned in to La Terraza. Same menu. The last time I ate there was in 2014 and at that time I was told by the owner that the old Prima chef, or one of the old Prima chefs, had left the new Prima and was cooking La Terraza. Oil and vinegar on the tables and...

I haven't been diving with most dive ops, not by a long shot, but with the shops I've been diving with, the sites are not usually predetermined, though I think that occurs at many of the All Inclusive resorts. What I've experienced, and others have commented about over the years, is that it's...

I've stayed at Casa del Mar many times. I don't consider it, or the El Cid which is a matter of a few hundred feet south, to be walking distance. A cab for 3 people (though they'll fit 4 in, heh.) is close to 90 pesos now. That's about $5 US one way to "town". It think it took close to an...

This is why, in spite of never having used Blue~XTC, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this shop to friends under the right circumstances. Especially if any of them would freak out over a DM peeing off the stern of the boat. I saw that TA review long before this thread and my first thought...

Probably a rumor, but I was told the restaurant is/was owned by a famous Mexican chef and a famous Mexican soccer star. The food was excellent as was the menu. Just a sniff more expensive, so if a burger on Coz or in Playa cost, say, $5US, a burger there would be something like $5.50, or...

Have you heard of Paamul? It's a different little place just south of Playa del Carmen. It's an RV park but there's a hotel, a dive shop and a restaurant. Nicest hotel room I've ever stayed in for $80/night (several years ago), and that's not including the beach at your doorstep if you're on...

Just checked TA to see where the shop I use lands. They're at #23. Though I would sing their praises, I only tend to do that when it fits what the poster is looking for or needing. I agree with reefhound regarding competition and good shops. Lots of dive talent and seriously committed dive...

Hmm. I suspect that CIBanco may be the bank he doesn't want to use in the retail area he mentioned? I should have left this alone and would have if it weren't for the explanation of why he wanted to exchange $40-$60. The original post was classic, and I don't have an excuse for not knowing...

Does this help? CIBanco. Right across the street from the pier. As DandyDon mentioned, you'll need your passport.

I apologize DjDiverDan as this isn't an answer to your very clear, precise request for information. I hear and understand your issue with the "Tourist Rate" conundrum and agree that it can be an issue. My solution to the issue would be different. For one day and $60, I wouldn't try to get...

This is a very good description of what my experience has been at Dos Ojos.

Without seeing the actual videos, that's hard to answer. I've done Dos Ojos twice, and there isn't anything I'd call confined, but it's flashlight diving. If the others haven't done a night dive, that would be a great first step. I'm not a dive pro, but I'd almost say a night dive should be...

Dos Ojos is kinda nice because you go to one place and do 2 dives there. With the other two, you'd dive one, then pack up and go to the other. Eden is big and open. Taj is sorta big and open. Dos Ojos feels more like a "cave" dive, with stalactites and stalagmites, etc. Taj, if you hit it...

Many places have a semblance of a beach. It might be behind a seawall, but there's sand and chairs and umbrellas and hammocks and palm trees, etc. Didn't know this until recently, but the Park Royal has an actual beach into the water. Right next door, Casa del Mar has a "beach behind a sea...

Sounds like you didn't have a stellar drop or route that time. I've had one dive as you've described, but other than that it's been nice. You do, at least we have, lose reef at about 50ish feet. Imo, the arch is cool but if you've done Maracaibo once with great viz, you've gotten the biggest...

Casa del Mar might fit your bill. It's not AI, though you can pay for AI if you'd like. I think it's $42 per person, per day. The snorkeling there is pretty good as far as shore snorkeling goes. Ocean access is easy and there's a nice little bart/restaurant right next to the dock called...

Deep Blue leaves at 9am. They pickup downtown and anywhere south. They get to Casa del Mar between 9:10 and 9:30. They group divers by skill level. I feel the same way about leaving early. In addition, in hundreds of dives with them, I've run into other dive groups only a handful of times...