Cozumel in August

[scubajen]

My husband and I are planning on going to Cozumel in Aug.
Have never been before and can't wait to go diving there!
Is this a good or bad time of year to go? How busy is it usually?
What is the average water temp?

 

[DocVikingo]

Topside it will be very hot & humid. Also, expect strong sun so go with an op that has a cover on the boat & use sunscreen.

It is, of course, traditional hurricane season so a tropical storm or worse is a possibility, but a small one. This wouldn't make me hesitant to go, but it does some others.

Water temps should be a comfortable 83-84 degrees, and vis upwards of 100' at most sites.

Do have fun.

DocVikingo

 

[Tim Ingersoll]

I was there last August and Doc is right on the money.

 

[alanconstant]

I had some of the same questions.
There is so much good information on this board. I have learned alot from reading posts.

We (Diver Kat and I) are going to Cozumel on July 25.
We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary.

We found a reasonable airfare from Austin on Funjet.
We thought about all-inclusive resorts, but decided to experience Cozumel.

The folks at Villablanca have been great in providing information about their hotel and diving. I think we will be quite pleased with their accomodations and service.

We hope to dive with Papa Hogs.

One question: what would y'all do to celebrate a special event? I am thinking great food and music.

Thanks in advance,

Alan

 

[Tim Ingersoll]

Dinner at LaCocay. Ask him to play the Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong compilation CD.

 

[scubajen]

Thanks everyone for the info. This message board has been
so helpful!!!! More questions though... Is Aug. typically
a busy time for Cozumel, slow season, or is it always busy there?
If I would wait to book my vacation 1 month in advance, will
that be risky?

Can't wait to go!!!!

 

[DocVikingo]

De nada.

August is not the slowest time on Coz, but is among the slower.

As long you avoid the cruise ship crunches, I doubt very much that you'll find things too busy.

Have fun.

DocVikingo

 

[DocVikingo]

Where does one have dinner at Aldora?

Best regards.

DocVikingo

 

[Gypsykim]

My husband and I are going to be celebrating our 25th anniversary in the Mayan Riviera/Cozumel in August too!

We are doing our OW dive training this month here in Seattle so we can spend our time diving there instead of being in a class. I'm so excited, I can't wait.

When will you be there? We are there 8/7 - 8/16.

Also looked at Papa Hogs website and thought about doing a dive with them.

 

[Tim Ingersoll]

DocVikingo once bubbled...
Where does one have dinner at Aldora?

Best regards.

DocVikingo

Sorry Doc. I have Aldora and LaCocay are so intertwined in my brain that I substituted one for the other! My bad.