What happened to Cozumel?

[brsnow]

I enjoy Cozumel. I really like the locals. I have made friends and enjoyed the time with them. If you don’t want to be treated like a cruise passenger just hang out in the places they don’t go.

As far as the diving it really comes down to dive master. I have only had one bad experience, but others seem to love the place. Overall I have had some pretty amazing times both above and below the water.

I tend to enjoy most places I travel to, get out and explore, meet people, embrace the culture. Makes for great trips.

 

[Shawn C]

Not that your opinion is worth much but the truth is they're ALL bad.

Tells someone their opinion isn't worth much and then proceeds to give his own. I guess the irony is lost on you?

 

[ggunn]

Some members are responding as if Cozumel is their only child and is getting beat up in the locker room for his lunch money.

That is your opinion; I do not share it. It's not surprising that many people who have an affinity for a place will participate in a forum dedicated to that place. It's also not surprising that when someone goes to such a forum and posts a bunch of negative stuff about the place, there will be other participants who disagree.

I disagree with a lot of what you have posted here. Big deal. If you don't want to read what I have to say, use the ignore button.

 

[ggunn]

What is fact and not opinion is that Cozumel, as well as most places in the Carribean and Mexico have significantly deteriorated in terms of the marine life and corals over the last few decades. That is not subject to opinion or debate.

That is true as far as it goes; coral reef decline is a worldwide problem. How much the reefs around Cozumel have suffered and whether they are worth diving anymore is, however, very much a matter of opinion. You know what mine is.

 

[Soloist]

I'm glad you enjoy your diving there, and I'm equally but inversely unhappy that most places I've dived in Mexico and the Caribbean are no longer worth it to me.

Apparently you have never been diving in the Sea of Cortez.

 

[Soloist]

Nope. I'm guessing it's better than anything in Mexico or the Caribbean.

You are relentless. Completely different topography and diving experience. Rocky shores (instead of reefs) with lots of seal lions, whale sharks, mobulas, giant jawfish, dolphins etc. The seal lions are a riot and worth the expense of a liveaboard trip.

 

[ggunn]

I'm glad you enjoy your diving there, and I'm equally but inversely unhappy that most places I've dived in Mexico and the Caribbean are no longer worth it to me.

I see no particular point in being unhappy about something over which I have no control; I try not to let what something isn't prevent me from appreciating what it is. If the result of your calculation is that Cozumel is not worth going there, then so be it. The result of mine is different. DSFDF

 

[Joneill]

Happiness or unhappiness aren't voluntary emotions they just sort of happen.

Actually, one’s attitude and perspective on life has a big impact on perceived happiness - some folks are just miserable sh_ts that always see the glass as half-full empty…

 

[-JD-]

Actually, one’s attitude and perspective on life has a big impact on perceived happiness - some folks are just miserable sh_ts that always see the glass as half-full…

Half-empty?

Or more extremely, mostly-empty ....


I volunteer to take one for the SB team and suffer through the horrors of Coz so the rest don't have to. Let me know what hotel and dive-op you you've paid for, and I'll just go in your stead to save you the trouble. I'm just that kinda generous guy.

 

[Joneill]

Half-empty?

Or more extremely, mostly-empty ....


I volunteer to take one for the SB team and suffer through the horrors of Coz so the rest don't have to. Let me know what hotel and dive-op you you've paid for, and I'll just go in your stead to save you the trouble. I'm just that kinda generous guy.

Lol - what I meant to write - edited.