Instant Reader Report on Diving
Aldora/Las Brisas in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan in
2003/08

by
Mark McAlpin, 75703, Texas
Report Number 031008122124313

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Overall Rating

August 9-11, 2003

I chose to dive with Aldora this time largely due to the reviews they
received in Undercurrents and in Rodale’s. I was not disappointed. Our
boats were fast and our crews were very good, especially Mateo, our
divemaster, who was attentive but not smothering. He did his best to honor
everyone’s requests. There was never more than eight divers in our party
and once as few as three. The larger steel tanks are a plus since they
afford more bottom time even for the air hogs. If you don’t have DIN
regulators, just go by the shop in advance so they can set yours up. We did
not rent gear but their rental gear was good quality and looked new and
well maintained. We went to the mainland for a couple of cenote dives and
this experience was very cool. Crystal clear water and beautiful
formations. My only complaint is that we were not advised that the cenote
diving was about double what Aldora charges for two tank drift dives in
Cozumel. It’s not that the cenote trip was not worth the price-I just would
have liked to know in advance that it costs significantly more. I had
planned to pay in cash for my diving but this left me short. We stayed at
Las Brisas because the price was right and it is located within walking
distance of San Miguel. Also, Aldora would pick us up at the hotel dock.
Las Brisas was clean and nice with a huge pool and the staff at the hotel
was very pleasant. The food was mediocre-not bad, just not great either. We
had most of our meals in town. If you do not mind paying a little more I
highly recommend Aldora for their outstanding service. I highly recommend
Las Brisas because it is a great value and conveniently located near San
Miguel. 
 

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