cozumel

  1. K

    Cozumel dive from Grand Mayan direct?

    We are staying at the Vidanta Grand Mayan Riviera Maya for a week in November and plan to dive one day at Cozumel. Would like to have the day be as stress free as possible and time efficient as we have kids we will be leaving back at the hotel with grandparents. Wondering if there are any dive...
  2. loady

    Can Bahamas be be as good a value as coz for diving and stay?

    Friends, Last minute trip. Apologize about cross posting. I’ve got a budget of about $3,000 max for a week including hotel, diving, dining. Is there a clear winner - Bahama v Cozumel July and august? And if Bahamas which is the best low budget island and hotel , resort , operator? I’d like to...
  3. S

    What's the best place to dive & increase logged dives in the Caribbean? (during December or in general)

    Base in NA, recently got my ow & aow, looking for somewhere not too expensive to increase my logged dives (37 more to go to Galapagos:confined: Planning my next trip for December. Would like to freedive and scuba. Done some research and I'm not too sure what to choose: Cozumel & tulum cenotes...
  4. V

    Trip Report Yucatan (Cozumel, Mahahual, Tulum)

    Hi, Recently, I asked for itinerary suggestions in this post and received very useful help. As a proper thank you, and also to for those that are in need of recommendtations in the future here is my first trip report: Itinerary suggestions in Yucatan Background: We had around 15 days in...
  5. V

    Itinerary suggestions in Yucatan

    Hi, After reading tons of posts and till confused more than ever, I am here to ask for some advice for creating an itinerary from Belize to Yucatan. We are a couple with AOW cert and 100+ dives. We try to stay economical (cheapest hostels) but can pay more for great diving. Have been travelling...
  6. ColoDale

    Trip Report Cozumel diving and photos March 2024

    March 2024 Cozumel I had six days diving mid to late march 2024. Mid week the south winds picked up and the Palancars were closed and the port closed at noon one day and remained closed until 9 am the next day. After that the weather was good. On the windy days the seas made getting up the...
  7. P

    Cozumel Dive Ops - Five Star IDCs vs Forum Recommendations

    Hi all! My partner and I are currently planning a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula with the goal of getting our OW certification in Cozumel. I'm completely new to diving and a bit confused on picking a safe dive op that will ensure we learn everything we need to get a good foundation. Another...
  8. TodG23

    Question Tight Window Suggestions

    I'm looking for a Cozumel Dive Shop that can accommodate a 2-tank dive between 11:00 and 5:00 on November 21. The Celebrity Summit docks at 10:00 and departs at 6:00 leaving little time to explore these beautiful waters. Most shops seem to have 10:00 departures which won't work in this case...
  9. Mr. Sunday

    Trip Report A week with Aldora

    A quick Cozumel trip report. I have just returned from Cozumel where I did six days diving with Aldora. I could not be happier with the experience. This was my first trip to Mexico since I was a child. I can typically be found somewhere in Asia but wanted to give Mexico a try. It’s a...
  10. ssssnake529

    Iberostar and Dressel Divers

    Just got back from a week at Cozumel. Previously, we stayed in town and dove with Tres Pelicanos. This time, we tried the all-inclusive experience with Iberostar and dove with Dressel Divers. My thoughts: Iberostar: The resort is beautiful and well maintained. Food was very good, although...
  11. F

    Found: Sealife and phone near Palancar bricks

    Hi, we found a Sealife housing with its phone yesterday sleeping at 77ft below, near Palancar Bricks. DM me with the dive location and/or the 8 digit serial number for the housing, or the phone info, etc. I’m happy to ensure it is reunited with the rightful owner, along with the phone...
  12. Carlos Lopez-Mariscal

    PADI/SSI MSDT, OWSI Wanted Scuba XOC Dive Center Cozumel

    Scuba XOC Dive Center Cozumel is looking for a Scuba Instructor (MSDT/OWSI) with excellent communications skills. Qualifications: - Must posses a current PADI/SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor or equivalent certification with active teaching status. - Must be eligible to work in Mexico, - Must...
  13. SCUBAPA75

    Cozumel or Mahahaul? Diving, Hotel, Things to do?? Thanks!!

    Which is better for Diving, Hotel options, Things to do?? Thanks!!
  14. JFS

    Rare Eagle Ray Behaviour

    The other day I recorded this behaviour of a eagle ray. Dont know if it was sleeping or what it was doing? I spotted it from about 200 feet away and it was motionless in the sand around 75 feet deep in Columbia reef. I thought it was dead at first but then spotted its gills moving. Anyone ever...
  15. L

    Cozumel - Dive Ops / general questions

    Hi guys, I am planning a trip to Cozumel either in mid March or mid April 2023! I plan to do my Advanced Open water certification and my friend is looking to do her Open Water certification. I am looking for a dive op that can accommodate us both and that is of good value. I hear a lot of...
  16. aquabluegreg

    Aldora Villas - 40% Off Last Minute - Nov 2022

    Aldora Villas - 40% Off Last Minute - Nov 2022 Cozumel - Aldora Villas, the place to stay and Aldora Divers, the dive op to use! Travel to Cozumel this November and take advantage of the 40% discount at this great destination perched right on the ocean. A trip to Cozumel doesn't get any better...
  17. Snrubnivek

    Trip Report Cozumel Sept ‘22 Trip Report-Westin/Salty Endeavors

    Thanks to those of you who gave OP recommendations a few weeks back. Salty Endeavors did in fact pick me up right at the Westin dock (on time all 4 days). After the 2 am dives, I was back at the hotel between 12-1 (except the Punta Sur trip which was more like 1:45). HOTEL: My wife and I...
  18. JFS

    The Most Incredible BIG FISH Story - A Whale of a TALE! Must watch!

    Yesterday during our whale shark tour, a customer lost his wedding band while swimming with a whale shark. Our guide spotted something on the whale sharks head and retrieved it not knowing where it came from. Watch the video....crazy luck.
  19. Diving Cozumel II

    Diving Cozumel II

    Haie und Riffe Cozumel/Mexico neu arrangiert; beschränkt auf Sequenzen in vergleichbarer Tiefe für Farbtreue ohne extra Bearbeitung und längeren Flow, um die...
  20. ROXANNE

    Favorite Memories from the SB Invasion 2022 Cozumel

    Favorite Memories from the SB Invasion 2022 Cozumel This is our thread for the Crew to share your comments, favorite dives, top side memories, videos, photos and trip reports from this year's ScubaBoard Invasion 2022 to Cozumel. Group Crew Pic Farewell Video Let's see all your fun...
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