Rottekatz
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My 1st dive experience after OW cert was the Iberostar, Cozumel in Mar 2012. The Iberistar is the Southernmost hotel on the island and 15-30 minutes from some of the best dive sites. You won't be spending a lot of time to reach the sites. The all inclusive resort is on the beach, bungalows, 4 rooms in single story buildings and 8 rooms in 2 story buildings. Very comfortable. Wife does not dive and is looking forward to a return visit. Pier on property, up to 4 dives per day and night dies a couple times per week. Diving is through Dressel Divers and are extra. When I was checking Dressel offered a 20% discount for paying prior to arrival. Dives leaving from resort are drift dives and accompanied by a DM. We managed to secure Jay as our DM for most of our dives and he ensures that we had a good experience and considered the skills of each person in the group. You can also schedule a trip to the mainland and dive the Cenotes. We felt very safe on Cozumel. I would be cautios about travel to other parts of Mexico. Diving 4 star, Hotel 4 star, food 2 Star, went to bed before the entertainment started. Inclsive includes hotel, food, drink (fridge stocked with beer), and some activities. The dive shop has instructors if you want to get an additional certification, I opted for the AOW and they waived tuition and I used dives from the dive package. They have full equipment rental. I took my own gear.
I recommend this resort and it is very rare that I recommend anything. Ask for Jay if you go, he is one of their best DMs.
I recommend this resort and it is very rare that I recommend anything. Ask for Jay if you go, he is one of their best DMs.