Cozumel in August

[lintrinity]

Hello all,

I'm new to this board but I've really enjoyed reading all the posts here... they're very helpful.

My spouse and I are both intermediate level divers and although we've dove Cozumel once before (last April), we were wondering if diving Cozumel in August is going to be as enjoyable. Since we have to take our vacation next month, we were a little hesitant to book a dive trip down there since it isn't really the best time of year, or so we assume. Too HOT? :flamy: Any thoughts on this?

We're staying 7 nights starting the first week of August at the Fiesta Americana. We chose this hotel primarily due to all the great posts we've read here on the scubaboard - again, kudos to all those who've shared their experiences. We will no doubtedly post our trip report when we return.

I've emailed the DIVE HOUSE to get their rates and stuff. I hope I got their email address correct. It was located on their web site, http://www.divehouse.com but I'm not too sure if it is their web site since it is currently under construction. I'm assuming there's only one Dive House in Cozumel, but one never knows.... Any help here would be appreciated.

Also, can anyone direct me to another good dive op closeby to inquire with and compare rates, etc...?

Thanks in advance!

Lin Trinity

 

[Brules]

I recomend the follwoing dive ops whole heartedly:

Papa Hogs Scuba Emporium

& for a very personalized dive op that only has one boat and great service:

Christi's Blue XT Sea Diving

I will be there the 4th to the 11th, diving with Papa Hogs. I am diving solo, so I would welcome any company.

PM me if you wanna talk....or email me.

Brules

 

[ggunn]

lintrinity once bubbled...
...My spouse and I are both intermediate level divers and although we've dove Cozumel once before (last April), we were wondering if diving Cozumel in August is going to be as enjoyable. Since we have to take our vacation next month, we were a little hesitant to book a dive trip down there since it isn't really the best time of year, or so we assume. Too HOT? Any thoughts on this?

I don't know of a bad time to go to Cozumel. Some times are rainier, some times are hotter, but the weather is generally good there year round. There's hardly any seasonal variation in water temp, and the viz is pretty constant.

 

[HammerNoMore]

ggunn once bubbled...
There's hardly any seasonal variation in water temp.

Oh come on, I've seen temperature variations from 78-81 .

 

[bluebanded goby]

Just another data point ... I've been to Cozumel/Akumal three times, once each in April, August and December.

August was definitely the buggiest. Also a hurricane passed through within 24 hours before our arrival, so our hotel was still boarded up. (The hurricane turned south.) But the vis accordingly wasn't great due to a lot of detritus in the water.

 

[M_B]

Hello,
we are new to the forum to. So hello!! everybody.
We are going to MX for 2 weeks in Aug - 10 -24. And hope to have a good weather.

I just booked second week on CZM with this agency http://www.cozumeldivedeals.com/airhotel.htm

talk to Keith ( spell ? ) say Andrew from NJ was very happy with the deal. :boom:

See you around in Brisis

 

[lintrinity]

Thanks for the info everyone...

Hopefully, we won't find ourselves in a downpour during our trip. We'll make sure we bring plenty of bug-repellant, blueband. Thanks for the heads-up on that.

It's good to know that we're not going at a bad time of year.. Thanks for your response ggunn.... and james, you are quite the funny one. :wacko:

Looks like we might be hooking up with Brules for a day or two. It'll be great to hang out with a seasoned veteran while we are there.

And, M_J, hope you have a good time.. we will have already returned to Texas when you get to Coz.. maybe next time. By the way, those are pretty good rates you got there, however, they don't include airfare do they?

Geez.. waiting to get there is the hardest part....

 

[M_B]

you are correct they are not.
I went to hotwire and got lucky - ~$800 for 2 from LGA ( NYC ) to Cancun. Bought yestarday. At least i fill like this is luck. Last year we got same airline, same trip for $200 less. But....

Anyway, have a nice trip and safe return. I'm sure you will be cool on Coz.