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It can happen. Afternoon trip. 2nd tank. 2 groups, one new divers, the other advanced divers. Current moving south to north. Shop DM with the new divers and a freelance with the advanced group. We were running a little late that day. We wondered what was up during the briefing. The...

I've been diving with Scuba Shack and have friends that dive there, and stay at Village Tan Kah, yearly. Completely legit. I'm assuming the room you're booking is at Village Tan Kah. You'll find it extremely convenient for your diving as Scuba Shack and the dock are right across the street...

I don't know where Turquoise is, but Paprika is the opposite direction (north) of Ernestos from CDM, and maybe a 50 foot further walk than Ernestos. It's right across the street from Tikila, on the East side of the street. Ground floor room at CDM is super convenient, and the gear could go in...

I don't know current pricing to be able to compare, but when I did my referral there many years ago the prices were about the same. One of the factors determining my choice of shop was where the OW dives were conducted. Some shops did all 4 dives from the shore, some did 2 from shore and 2...

It's been about 5 years since I've been there, so others may have more accurate information. It sounds like you've ruled out CDM, Park Royal, El Cid and Village Tan Kah for your group. If I was considering Palmar, I'd ask Palmar what they suggest. They may have arrangements with ops in that...

Prior to Wilma and a couple years after the lockers were only for people diving with Del Mar Aquatics, but then it changed and anyone staying at the hotel and diving could use a locker. (bring your own lock) It's been awhile since I've been there so things may have changed, but my guess is that...

This didn't exist the last time I stayed and is good to know. Depending on your group and what this amounts to, it would impact my willingness to suggest CDM. I dive during the day and the ships are leaving when I get back so it wouldn't impact me very much. That beach area used to be...

Casa del Mar has worked for me in similar situations. Non-divers have liked the place for what it is. It has that resort feel but isn't as big and/or grand. Quaint. Very nice grounds. It's across the street from the ocean, but has a "behind the seawall" beach with lounge chairs and palapas...

Ouch. I suppose that's due to zoning. Blue Angel is much closer to town than Casa del Mar. That said, it is down in the noise and as much as I like Casa del Mar, I'd be inclined to stay at Blue Angel for this kind of trip and the circumstances described by the OP.

Do you know or recall what a taxi to the square costs from Blue Angel? A mile walk sounds like more of a hike than the OP is after, but even at 90 pesos one way from Casa del Mar, it can be looked at as though it's about $10.50US a day on top of whatever the room costs. If Blue Angel is less...

The "action" at the Aldora pier in the morning is fun to watch. You'll have a nice little walk right on the water to and from the pier. Good meals will be a breeze. You'll have a great time and it'll absolutely be ok.

I think several to many shops pick up there, but you'll be walking from your hotel to the Aldora pier. Not a big deal but it's more walking than if your hotel has a pier. I've never stayed at the places I mentioned other than Casa Mexicana, so I'm not sure about the facilities at those hotels...

This might come down to how far you are willing to walk to bunches of restaurants and/or how far you want to walk to get on your dive boat. If you stay "downtown" for instance at Casa Mexicana, Suites Bahia or Colonial, you'll be very close to restaurants, but you'll either walk to a downtown...

I did a Blackbeard's Cruise about 14 years ago, when they were still leaving out of Miami. I've done many trips to Cozumel. The diving is different. The experience is vastly different. When/If you read the words, "...like camping at sea..." in any of the links drrich provided, believe them...

Deep Blue leaves at 9am.

I prefer smaller over bigger, but doesn't Park Royal also have a sandy, "walk into the ocean" beach and not just a pool, but also a hot tub next to the ocean? For the record, any of those dive ops that will go north of the marina and swing around the cruise ships to pick you up at the CDM dock...

"Best" will depend on what you and your friends want. One of the things I like about Casa del Mar is that it splits the difference between a hotel and a resort. It's small, but they have nicely kept grounds, a restaurant, a pool with a swim up bar, tennis courts and a hot tub. They're across...

My first ever dive was with Eduardo and agree with your statements. I would also add that his instruction style was excellent. Very thorough. Wouldn't matter if he was teaching you to dive or throw a frisbee, he was really, really good. Oh, I don't think you can dive in the lagoon. You're...

Paprika is the restaurant that serves Tikila, the bar/shore dive place. Scuba Shack, Casa del Mar and Tikila, (going south to north) are all basically the same area. I've gotten in at all three places. I'd recommend Tikila if you dive there. I've done the Chankanaab (Park) shore dive twice...

I've looked at the Anoaat facebook page but don't see a Cozumel4you link?