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LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR Full report       Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2004   DUANE HILL
100+ Dives
 
LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR Full report       Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2004   DUANE HILL
100+ Dives
 
ScubaDu and Dive House/ Fiesta Americana Full report       Stayed at the Fiesta Americana which bills itself as a "Dive Resort". Room was fine and kept very clean. Concierge worthless. Bel... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2004   Jim Reilly and Fran Klass
100+ Dives
 
Careyitos; SeaUrchin/ Iberostar Full report       Opinions have to do with dive op's vis- a- vis hotel. Hotel great. Dive op's great. May, 2004, Undercurrent, seems accurate. Was... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2004   Julia Gumenik
<100 Dives
 
Careyitos; SeaUrchin Dive/ Iberostar Full report       As noted in the May, 2004, Undercurrent, the Iberostar is, indeed, seeming to restrict all other dive op's than Dressel, which had... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2004   Julia Gumenik
<100 Dives
 
Sand Dollar Scuba Full report       This was arranged through Carnival Cruise Lines Elation so I was very skeptical. This was a first class dive operator attached to... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
3/2004   Tom Chase
100+ Dives
 
Aqua Safari Full report       ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2004   Willis McCleery
<100 Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Plaza Las Glorias Full report       The good is that Jeremy is now the new owner of the dive operation. Previously, he had worked for the owner, Oracio. There is no... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2004   Gary Wenzel
500+ Dives
 
Aqua Safari/ Plaza Las Glorias Full report       This was a group trip sponsored by our local dive shop who booked the trip through PADI. Everything was outstanding and the price... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2004   Nancy & Jon Cheris
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Was Hotel Cozumel Full report       I met a dive buddy in Jamaica by the name of Bob who worked for a dive shop back home in Cedar Falls called Scuba Too, His dive sho... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2004   Trevor
<100 Dives
 
Dive With Msrtin/ Vista Del Mar Full report       I ended up doing 16 dives on my trip to Cozumel. I could have done 20 but decided to relax on the last day. There were NO days or ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2004   Brian Patrick
500+ Dives
 
Emerald Dolphin Dive Services/ Hotel Cozumel -use to be Las Brisas Full report       Cozumel is the type of trip to make to get in the blue water, care free drift diving, and some land based activities to boot. Hig... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2004   Timothy Smith
100+ Dives
 
Blue XT Sea Diving/ Hotel Villa Las Anclas Full report       This was our fifth trip to Cozumel. We stayed in town at Villa Las Anclas and dove with Blue XT Sea Diving, a small operation tha... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2004   Chuck and Nancy Anson
250+ Dives
 
Liquid Blue Divers/ Coral Princess Full report       Liquid Blue Divers is FANTASTIC! They are a small, personalized outfit that goes the extra mile to make sure that your wishes and... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2003   Gail Blundell
250+ Dives
 
Blue Bubbles/ La Bahia Full report       Christmas in Cozumel is a great time. The only drawback is the LARGE number of cruise ships!! Eleven at once on Christmas Eve. . . ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2003   Lee Schnell
250+ Dives
 
Aldora/ Brisas Full report       Another hearty recommendation for Aldora Divers. From pre- trip emails to end- of- trip settling up, a first class operation. As ment... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2003   Peter J
250+ Dives
 
Dive Cozumel/ Hotel-Casa Mexicana Full report       Cozumel is great when you figure it out. You can get a great hotel (Casa Mexicana)- hard bed, clean, cold, internet connection wi... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
9/2003   william velmer
100+ Dives
 
Aquatic Sports(Deportes Aquaticos)/ Brisas Cozumel (NOT Brisas condos) Full report       Sergio Sandoval, Sr. has been diving Cozumel for 30+ yrs. without an accident. His is a family operation and he does not adv... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2003   Mark R. Chino
100+ Dives
 
Deep Blue Full report       Deep Blue was nothing short of excellent. They went above and beyond in the area of customer service as illustrated by the day whe... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2003   Kurt Reis
100+ Dives
 
Deep Blue/ Las Brisas Full report       Deep Blue was one of the best operations we have been with on any trip. We had researched them in the Chapbook and found the revie... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2003   Richard Zuckerman
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Brisas Cozumel Full report       Brisas is the former Costa Club which was the former Fiesta Inn. Accomodations are clean and the hotel is well run overall. Brea... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
8/2003   Al Krenz
250+ Dives
 
Aldora/ Las Brisas Full report       August 9- 11, 2003 I chose to dive with Aldora this time largely due to the reviews they received in Undercurrents and in Rodale... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2003   Mark McAlpin
250+ Dives
 
Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Full report       I have stayed at the Iberostar twice now and both times Dressel divers were excellent with their diving accomidations, service, an... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2003   David W Moore
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Occidental Grand Full report       Cozumel is much more professional and much safer than it was 27 years ago when I first visited. It is still a very good bargain a... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2003   Randall S. Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Pepe Scuba/ Coral Princess Full report       This was our second trip to Cozumel after 15 years and boy, has it changed! Lots more hotels, people, cruise ships, dive operatio... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
7/2003   Steven & Beth Schwartz
250+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ Presidente Full report       Scuba Du ran pleasant, efficient dive service. Don't do special dives (Punta Sur, Maracaibo Wall, wreck) regularly, even if you as... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2003   Jeff and Colin Daniels
<100 Dives
 
Aldora Divers/ Beach House Rental South of Town Full report       Aldora Divers runs a very nice operation. The boat picked us up at a hotel pier near our beach house between 7: 30 and 8: 00 am eac... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2003   Roger, Donna & Kate Soape
250+ Dives
 
Advanced Divers/ Presidente Intercontinental Full report       It’s been nearly two years since we visited Cozumel. Many things have changed, but one thing hasn’t: the great service and diving ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2003   Jack Gibson
500+ Dives
 
Paradise Dive/ Las Brisas Hotel Full report       Overall very good diving in warm clear water with some current dives but not overwhelming. Wide variety of beautiful fish (though... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2003   Donald "Digger"
1000+ Dives
 
Liquid Blue Divers/ Brisas Hotel Full report       We (myself & 17 yr old son) did extensive research, like most divers for a new destination. We kept coming across the name of a D... Full report  
1 stars
2 stars  
6/2003   Bruce Mah
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Plaza Las Glorias Full report       Dive guides were friendly and knowledgable. The fastboat option was worth the extra money. These boats were good condition and got... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
6/2003   Charles Seder
<100 Dives
 
Aldora Divers/ [N/A] Full report       After multiple trips to Cozumel, we decided to try Aldora Divers. They are better than most dive operators on Cozumel but, it dep... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2003   Roger Zander
250+ Dives
 
besty white/ Plaz las gloria] Full report       [This was our 13 th trip to cozumel we dove with Betsy White which is a private operator. we had very good service. Hotel was good... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2003   ronnie briery
<100 Dives
 
Blue Bubbles/ Hotel Bahia Full report       Flew Funjet direct from San Antonio, TX to Cozumel. Excellent connections. Arrived in CZM at 10: 30 a. m. and was able to make a 2... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2003   Lee Schnell
<100 Dives
 
Scuba Club Cozumel Full report       We were pleasantly surprised at the diving with only "gentle" currents present. We expected "ripping" from what we'd previously r... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2003   Lisa Jabusch
100+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Reef Club Full report       Decided to dive with Living Underwater based on Undercurrent reader reports. We weren't disapointed. Weather delayed our anticip... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2003   Bob Curtis
<100 Dives
 
Living Underwater Full report       Lori Brown, Chris Green, & Justin Brown Green We dove with Living Underwater while in Cozumel in April during Easter Week. Ou... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
4/2003   Lori Brown
<100 Dives
 
Diving Adventures/ Villablanca Full report       This was our seventh trip to cozumel. We have watched the island change because of tourism and crewships. Many of the eating est... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2003   Ron Benjamin
500+ Dives
 
Aldora/ Bahia Hotel Full report       Aldora remains a top quality operator - - professional, safety conscious, knowledgable and always ready to accomodate their divers... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2003   Bill Chambers
100+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ Presidente Inter-Continental Full report       This was our first family dive vacation. We were initiated to diving on a Royal Caribbean Cruise last year and were "certified" (... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2003   Curt Marshall
<100 Dives
 
Dive Cozumel 011-52-987-872-4567/ Bahia Full report       Every time we return to Cozumel, we stay in the city of San Miguel. We enjoy the variety of restaurants and we meet up with old f... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2003   Roger Zander
250+ Dives
 
Aldora Divers/ Meson San Miguel Hotel Full report       Aldora is a good operation if you are a beginner. The dive masters are very professional and provide excellent briefings. This is ... Full report  
1 stars
5 stars  
2/2003   David P. Chappel
<100 Dives
 
RZ Explorers/ Park Royal Full report       Let me start with the dive operation, RZ Exporers operates out of Chankanaab park and on Palancar beach. Our first dive was at Cha... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2003   Randall Robertson
<100 Dives
 
Cabalitos del Cribie Full report       Good operation, chartered our own boat and captain and divemaster, went to the sites we wanted to go to. Good trip very friendly, ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
2/2003   Terry Erhardt
500+ Dives
 
Sand Dollar Sports/ Reef Club Full report       Traveled by US Airlines without incident and on time. The TSA staff is much quicker and nicer than the rent- a- cops who used to do ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
2/2003   James Reilly and Fran Klass
500+ Dives
 
Dive with Martin/ Hotel Bahia Full report       Unhappy about increased airfares, we wondered if we really should have booked this trip to Cozumel. The answer: a resounding ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2003   Rickie Sterne & Chrisanda Butt
100+ Dives
 
Aqua Safaris/ Vista del Mar Full report       This was a budget trip, so I didn't expect the best. Vista del Mar overlooks the harbor, has no beach. Rooms renovated and rather... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2003   Mary K. Wicksten
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Villa Miranda Full report       We stayed at Villa Miranda ( [. . . ] ), about 2 blocks east of Plaza Las Glorias. I highly recommend it. It has 4 bedr... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
12/2002   David Rand
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Coral Sands Full report       Apple's operation is first class. My wife and I (advanced) and son (PADI open water) really enjoyed the dives and the crew. We l... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2002   John Keith
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Costa Club/Las Brisas Full report       The diving: Overall, very good! This, our sixth trip to Cozumel in the past 14 years, has seen improvements in the protection of... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2002   Debbie Pasich
500+ Dives
 
Careyitos Advanced Divers/ Park Royal Full report       Communication before arriving was excellent thanks to Desire Sanroman. We knew from Desire, that "Careyitos" is a small operation, t... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
9/2002   Ellen Adams
250+ Dives
 
Dive House/ Fiesta Americana Full report       I would definitely come back to stay at Fiesta Americana and dive with Dive House. Both operations are well run and friendly. Th... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2002   Mike Martino
<100 Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ [same]Plaza Las Glorias Full report       This was my second trip with this operation. Crew and divemasters were knowledgable and very helpful. Most trips had two div... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2002   Mark Wilkerson
250+ Dives
 
Sea Urchin Dive/ At Home in Cozumel Full report       Rented an oceanfront private house (Villa El Dorado) from At Home in Cozumel ( [. . . ] ) which was fantastic. 4 BR/ 3BA w... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2002   Fred Teed
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Presidente Hotel Full report       Hotel was outstanding in every way. Dive operator (Scuba Du) had top notch service, from staff, divemasters, and instructors. Em... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2002   Barry Megdal
<100 Dives
 
Dive Aventuras/ Puerto Aventuras Full report       Mike&Karen have an exceptional operation. Friendly, knowledgeable and accomdating staff. Good equipment, good boats (with shade)... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2002   Bill Boswell
100+ Dives
 
Aldora Divers/ Fiesta Americana Full report       This was my 5th trip to Cozumel (more than 300 dives in total) and my first with Aldora Divers. Obviously diving Cozumel is fant... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2002   Larry Pepper
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Costa Club Full report       Cozumel continues to be a great dive value. Dive paradise boats left the dock around 8: 30 AM and, for the most part, were not too... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2002   Al Krenz
250+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Hotel Barracuda Full report       Good Dive Operation. Liked those 120lb low- pressure steel tank. Got an hour plus on all dives. The small, covered, fast (twin 150 ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2002   Clem Clapp
100+ Dives
 
Blue Bubble Divers/ Cabalitto Rojo, Cozumel MX Full report       There are two divemasters currently working Blue Bubble. Rauol is a cheerful and energetic fellow who is much more likely to... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
8/2002   Dean Knudson
250+ Dives
 
Papa Hog's Scuba Emporium/ Reef Club Full report       Strong Currents. Dive boat was crowded with children out of school. Would go back at another time when school is in session in the... Full report  
3 stars
1 stars  
7/2002   Jay
<100 Dives
 
Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Full report       Booked dives originally with Dive with Martin. Boo, , after one day we cancelled with DWM and signed up with Dressel divers. Dive m... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2002   Craig J
<100 Dives
 
Scuba Club Cozumel Full report       Once again the Scuba Club did not let us down. The accomodations were clean and well maintained. The maid service is excellent. ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2002   Steve Griffiths
100+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ none Full report       Outstanding operator. Eight divers max on the boat, and with full load, can get a bit tight on the boat. LU uses steel tanks, so... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2002   Phil Hamilton
100+ Dives
 
Papa Hog/ Villa Blanca Full report       We had the same DM all week, and he was accomodating. Strong currents and down currents on several dive sites. Small group... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2002   Barry Klickstein
250+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Palapas Amaranto Full report       Living Underwater is a recent addition to the long list of Cozumel dive operations. LU is operated by Oracio Martinez, former Aldo... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
6/2002   Mike Frayn
100+ Dives
 
Los Careyitor/Advanced Divers/ Reef Club` Full report       My husband and I hate to tell you but. . . . . this is the best dive operator ever! We had hoped to keep the secret to ourselves but b... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2002   Alana
<100 Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Coral Princess Full report       Fifth Cozumel trip. Chose Living Underwater after hearing of Oracio's departure from Aldora and his setting up his own shop. Cou... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2002   Hank Martin
100+ Dives
 
Pepe Scuba/ Coral Princess Club Full report       Coral Princess Club Hotel is first rate. Located north of town. Rooms and accomodations first class. Hotel staff friendly and alwa... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2001   Steve Smallsreed
1000+ Dives
 
Pepe Scuba/ Coral Princess Club Full report       Coral Princess Club Hotel is first rate. Located north of town. Rooms and accomodations first class. Hotel staff friendly and alwa... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2001   Steve Smallsreed
1000+ Dives
 
PUNTA SUR DIVERS   [N/A]Columbia Deep   "EXCELLENT TRIP, GREAT DIVING"
I have been diving with Jorge, "El Cubano", for over 20 years. This is the 3rd operation that he has worked for, and it's the best... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2020   William Hubbarth
500+ Dives
 
Scuba Club Cozumel Full report   [N/A]Cozumel   "Really healthy coral/sponges/fishlife"
Returning to Cozumel after 15 years it was fun to get back into the drift diving. I was blown away by how health the coral, spong... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
2/2018   David C Kinney
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Paradise/ [same]Hotel Cozumel Full report   [N/A]Cozumel   "Return to Cozumel"
This was my 11th dive trip to Cozumel over the last 20 years. For various reasons( less crowded, less expensive, warm water... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2017   Jerome M Hobart
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Akumal Dive Center/ [same]Akumal Caribe Full report   [N/A]Mexican Yucatan   The small hotels are by far better than the larger mega Las Vegas style hotels. The service the food and the over all experience i... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2010   brent j fenstermaker
100+ Dives
 
Aldora Divers/ Fiesta Mexicana Full report   [N/A]Two days on Barracuda ree   The reefs and Aldora Divers were generally as good as we have experienced on past trips. Fiesta Mexicana had nice rooms, but is t... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
8/2010   Michael Traylor
250+ Dives
 
Pro Dive/ Occidental Grand Xcaret Full report   [Riviera Maya   "Lots of walking"
I would like to preface this with I didn't do my research in Undercurrent on this resort or operator. Good Booking the dives... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2015   Frank Nelson
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Flamingo HOTEL/ [same]FLAMINGO h HOLBOX Full report   ]HOLBOX ISLAND   "whale sharks at Holbox Island"
Holbox island is a laid- back , safe place , and Flamingo hotel is a charming , quiet place at the tip of the isle . WHALESHA... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
8/2016   CAUSSIOL
250+ Dives
 
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