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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*Bottom Time Divers/ Hote Plaza Cozumel*			Diving with Raul is always great and I highly recommend Bottom Time Divers. . . . We always stay downtown so that we can avoid... Full report		7/2011	William Boswell 500+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Aura*			This was our 3rd year at Aura but our first with Dive Palancar. Previously, we dived with Sand Dollar, but they are no longer affi... Full report		7/2011	Pete Mykytyn <100 Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar.*			Currents were just too strong. Cozumel always has currents but this trip they were out of control. This was my fifth time there. ... Full report		6/2011	jeffrey raffa <100 Dives
*Scuba Mau/ Villablanca Gardens*		Cozumel	We stayed at the Villablanca Gardens. overall it was nice with about all you need for a nice stay. 2 restaurants, 3 dive shops, ... Full report		4/2011	Mark Edwards 1000+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ allegro*			Jeremy and his crew are without a doubt the most professional dive organization I have dived with. Towels and jackets await at the... Full report		1/2011	Michael R Smith 1000+ Dives
*Mexico Blue Dream/ Blue Angel*			My wife and I were not able to dive Cozumel for a few days due to high winds closing the port to small boats, so we decided to div... Full report		12/2010	Stephen Kouri 100+ Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports/ Wyndam*		Cozumel	The Wyndam is a very nice hotel with 3 levels of "quality". I was in the mid. If I went again, I'd go basic. I prefer hotels fu... Full report		11/2010	Randall S Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Dive Mexico/ gran porto real*		cozumel and the mexican yucata	Recently spent several days on the Yucatan Peninsula & worked in a few cenote dives along w/ the usual tourist fare. Flew to Cancu... Full report		11/2010	W Glen Kitchens 500+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiestamericana*			Fiestamerica is a well maintained hotel. The staff was exceptonal and could not have been more helpful. Rooms were very clean and ... Full report		11/2010	Joseph Stehn 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	Aldora Divers was great for our group of 6 experienced divers. Had our own boat and could dive our own profiles. All dives over ... Full report		7/2010	Timothy R O'Connor 500+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel*			This was my longest stay at the Allegro (20 nights), and I did 30 tanks of Nitrox, all as morning dives. Dive Palancar was replac... Full report		6/2010	Shawn McDermott 1000+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	Wanted to dive Punta sur's Devils Throat, was not able, Dive operator did not go out of their way to make it happen. Otherwise ver... Full report		3/2010	Nathan Grover 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	Aldora: As far as dive ops go, they are one of the better ones. They still pull some of the same stunts as others though. I h... Full report		3/2010	Ben Freeman <100 Dives
*Carey Diver and Abyss Dive Shops/ Villa Vera - Puerto Mujeres*		Isla Mujeres	We stayed at the Villa Vera property on Isla Mujeres, which had some of the nicest rooms we ever stayed in. Most of the time we w... Full report		3/2010	Jeff n' Nicole Robertson <100 Dives
*Caribbean Divers/ Casa Mexicana*		Isla Cozumel	Absolutely fun place if you go with a group and have it organized beforehand. Pick up at hotel in town means a long boat ride to s... Full report		3/2010	Kenneth Katz 250+ Dives
*Caribbean Divers/ Casa Mexicana*		Isla Cozumel	Absolutely fun place if you go with a group and have it organized beforehand. Pick up at hotel in town means a long boat ride to s... Full report		3/2010	Kenneth Katz 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	Villa Aldora is a great, small place for small groups to have a wonderful vacation. Not in the middle of the "fast and furious" do... Full report		12/2009	David Van Ryn 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Cozumel hotel and resort*			I have been to Cozumel several times the last being two years ago. This was my 2nd time with Aldora and it just seems to get bett... Full report		11/2009	David Cutler 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Park Royal Cozumel*			We chose Living Underwater/ Jeremy Anschel based on Undercurrent reader reviews, and he sounded ideal for us, as most sites visited... Full report		11/2009	Dan Fazekas 100+ Dives
*Scuba-Cozumel Dive Center/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			My wife and I spent a week at SCC in June of 2009. We had moderate expectations all the way around, and we were very favorably imp... Full report		11/2009	Craig caldwell 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Aura Cozumel*		Cozumel	Diving with Living Underwater (Jeremy Anschel, owner) was an extraordinary experience. We were looking for a dive operation that w... Full report		11/2009	Joni & Bobby Lamb 250+ Dives
*Dive Balam/ Royal Haciendas*		Playa Del Carmen	The dive operation is very well run and safety conscious. The maximum number of divers is 10. The boat is adequate with 10, but be... Full report		10/2009	Norris Boone 1000+ Dives
*Scuba Playa/ Royal Haciendas*		Playa Del Carmen	Dove 6 dives with Scuba Playa, my boyfriend dove 7 dives as he was pursuing his advanced open water certification. Scuba Playa is... Full report		9/2009	Nancy Collins 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*		Cozumel	Resort and grounds were lovely & clean. Wish we had more of an 'orientation' to meal times and diving. Certain restaurants are o... Full report		9/2009	Kent & Rachel 1000+ Dives
*dive with martin/ hotel cozumel and resort*		cozumel	Booked this trip thru orbitz. . Flight plus hotel with full buffet breakfast from san francisco $777. 00 for package, next day orbitz... Full report		8/2009	mal patterson 250+ Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports*			This was dive destination #2 of 4 dive destinations from the Carnival Legend. Because the dive was arranged through the cruise ship... Full report		7/2009	Ron & Dawn Steedman 250+ Dives
*Sand Dollar/ Aura Cozumel Resort - Wyndham Grand*			This was our 2nd visit to Cozumel in two years. We had booked the Wyndham Cozumel Resort and Spa, specifically the adults- only Sa... Full report		7/2009	Pete and Kathy Mykytyn <100 Dives
*Holbox Whale Shark Tours/ Casa Iguana*		Holbox	Holbox is a very peaceful, pretty, friendly little island located north of Cancun. It has nice beaches, hotels, good restaurants a... Full report		6/2009	Harvey 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Blue Angel Resort (Caribe Blu)*		Cozumel	This was our third time diving with Jeremy and the Living Underwater crew and staying at the Blue Angel Resort (formerly the Carib... Full report		6/2009	Lee Fenner 250+ Dives
*Scuba Tulum/ Vista Del Mar Hotel, Akumal*		Maya Riviera	Standing out in the hot sun in the Yucatan jungle, off to the side of a narrow sand track, slightly hung over from the two ill- adv... Full report		6/2009	Amy 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Villa Blanca*		Cozumel Island	Based on the experience of the boat, Jeremy at Living Underwater scheduled some nice long, deeper dives. There was no limitation ... Full report		6/2009	Ken Metz 500+ Dives
*Scuba Cozumel/ Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	Diving: The diving exceeded my expectations from the first dive to the last, with amazing visibility, lots of swim- throughs and a... Full report		5/2009	Andy Clisbee 250+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Cozumel Palace*		Cozumel	Went with the house dive shop at Cozumel Palace an excellent all- inclusive stay. Pickup at hotel dock each day at 8: 30am. Always o... Full report		5/2009	Paul Lima 100+ Dives
*Dive With Martin/ Hotel Cozumel*			My wife and I were in Cozumel May 13- May 21, 2009 as instructors to 20 college students on a Morningside College May Term experien... Full report		5/2009	Larry Sensenig 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was my first trip to Cozumel. I knew it was primarily drift diving, but I wasn't expecting currents so strong at times that ... Full report		4/2009	Lynda Durfee 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand Cozumel*		Cozumel	Our dive club, Scubaneers of Glen Ellyn, IL visited Cozumel in April of 2009. We last visited Cozumel in 2005 after the big hurri... Full report		4/2009	Eric Ault 500+ Dives
*Juan Pablo Silva C.*		Cozumel	Juan Pablo is one of the best dive masters I have had the pleasure of diving with in several years. He is conscientious, helpful, ... Full report		3/2009	Robin Chisholm 500+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Casa del Mar*		Cozumel	We have made many trips to dive in Cozumel over the years and it is one of our favorite spots in the Caribbean. This was our first... Full report		3/2009	Steve & Cathy Mason 100+ Dives
*Dressel International*		Playa del Carmen	My son and I did a cenote dive on 30 Dec. '08 at one of the best Riviera Maya cenotes - Dos Ojos. This was a 2 tank dive. There ar... Full report		1/2009	Tim McCabe <100 Dives
*Scuba Club/ [same}*		Cozumel	We'd read Undercurrent reports about Scuba Club, which was really helpful, as we knew what to expect. When we checked- in to the... Full report		1/2009	Danny & Doreen Scott 1000+ Dives
*united divers/ casa sybilla*		mexico	been diving with manual who owns united divers and is a third generation cozumelan for about 10 years. web site is [. . . ] ... Full report		12/2008	chip beebee 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Coral Reef Inn*		Cozumel	We selected Living Underwater because of the positive reviews on Undercurrent, the fast boat, and the large cylinders. I was look... Full report		11/2008	Steve M Dussault 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			There were two groups on the boat we were assigned with a total of 23 sport divers. The drift diving mandated the groups enter the... Full report		11/2008	Douglas Beal, MD 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Iberastar*		Cozumel	Diving with Living Underwater was amazing from the start. The night we arrived Jeremy (the owner) picked up our gear asked about ... Full report		10/2008	Joe Mellino 250+ Dives
*Blue Angel Scuba/ Caribe Blu*			Great value for those who like no frills dive vacations. My wife and I booked our stay and diving with Jeanie Buscher of Blue Ange... Full report		10/2008	Marco Accattatis 100+ Dives
*Solo Boceo*		Cancun]	Did a wreck and reef dive with the Solo Boceo (diving only)operation who are located at the Dreams Resort Hotel on Punta Cancun (C... Full report		8/2008	J Devine 250+ Dives
*Aqua World; Cancun*		Yucatan Caves (Cenotes)	Booked cenote (cave) trip with Aqua World in Cancun, the largest dive operator in Cancun (by far). Met at Aqua World (across from... Full report		8/2008	J. Devine 250+ Dives
*Whale Shark Daddy*			Holbox is a 43 km (24 miles) long by 2 km (1. 5 mile) wide island located in the northern point of Yucatan Peninsula, where ... Full report		8/2008	Jim Entry 500+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Cozumel*			We wanted an easy dive holiday. Coz was in our opinion the best value. Using the hotel op, Dressel divers, seemed like the thing ... Full report		7/2008	Howard Sauve 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Private Villa Casa las Flores*		Cozumel	Living Underwater is a top notch operation. Jeremy runs a first class operation for small groups. Our dive experience starte... Full report		6/2008	A.R.S.E. <100 Dives
*Bottom Time Divers/ El Cid La Ceiba*		Cozumel	Raul Platos, the owner and divemaster for Bottom Time Divers, goes the extra mile to make sure everyone has a great time. They ha... Full report		6/2008	Dennis Boesen 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*			The hotel was a very nice all- inclusive. 5- 10 minute walk from room to the dive shop. Divers do all the hauling and cleaning of ... Full report		6/2008	Mike Judd 250+ Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports/ Wyndham Resort and Spa*			Aside from camera tank concerns, my week spent diving with Sand Dollar Sports was very pleasurable. The staff were helpful and fri... Full report		4/2008	Phil Riley 100+ Dives
*Costa de Cocos*		Xcalak	I had complex travel plans from Cozumel to Xcalak - - dive, ferry, rental car, and 5- hour drive - - and went as planned, until I rea... Full report		3/2008	Armando Menocal 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Occidental Grand Cozumel*		Cozumel	With Living Underwater, Jeremy and crew pick you up at your hotel dock generally within 5 minutes of the time they say they will b... Full report		3/2008	Craig Grube 100+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop/ Carribe Blue Hotel*			I chose Blue Angel over Aldora and Living Underwater because of the price per dive and after my first dive with them, I knew that ... Full report		3/2008	Steven Belmont 1000+ Dives
*blue Angel Dive Shop/ Amaranto B&B*			I chose Blue Angel over Aldora and Living Underwater because of the price per dive. Jeanie Buscher of Blue Angel gave me a price o... Full report		2/2008	Steven Belmont 1000+ Dives
*Bahia Divers/ Gran Bahia Principe Tulum*		Riviera Maya	The reefs at riviera maya leave somthing to be desired. there is a definite lack of colors but the turtles are everywhere. Some di... Full report		2/2008	Rich White 500+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*			Dive House was a well run and organized operation. The check in procedure was handled efficiently. The dive guides and boat crew w... Full report		1/2008	Marilyn Mitchell 250+ Dives
*SeaScuba/ Hotel Cozumel and Resort*			Hotel Cozumel and resort is located about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the South of the central part of downtown San Miguel. Our sta... Full report		1/2008	Nick McGregor 250+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*			As everyone knows, Cozumel was "skinned" by hurricane Wilma. The Occidental Grande has recovered very well, but is now only excel... Full report		11/2007	Randall S. Preissig 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Coral Princess*		Cozumel	My 7th trip to Cozumle since 1981. 6 boat trips w/ Living underwater 2 w/ Aldora. Living Underwater wins HANDS DOWN!!! Dove 2 of ... Full report		11/2007	Michael RIffle 250+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar / Posada Luna Del Sur*		Cozumel / Tulum	Dressel Divers: this was my second time diving with them and I was happy with them, I visited during the Thanksgiving Holiday and ... Full report		11/2007	Arik Olson <100 Dives
*Mantaraya Divers/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel	The Island of Cozumel was wonderful. The people were very pleasant and the food around town was very good. It is a short plane ri... Full report		11/2007	Wade Smith <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Presidente InterContinental*			My partner and I recently escaped to Cozumel for five days of diving. Between the two of us, we've logged over 600 dives, includin... Full report		9/2007	Matthew Radtke <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Caribe Blu*		Cozumel	We chose Jeremy (Living Underwater) and the Caribe Blu based on Undercurrent reviews and completely endorse those reviews with our... Full report		8/2007	Lee Fenner 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was our first trip to Cozumel and there are so many options. But there is no doubt, we made a great one with Scuba Club Cozu... Full report		6/2007	Bill Dausses 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ El Presidente*			Our eleven day vacation to Cozumel in June 2007 was a welcomed return to El Presidente and Living Underwater. While we had alread... Full report		6/2007	Renda Stalter 250+ Dives
*Blue XT Sea*			Our first trip to Cozumel in 8 years, but our 7th trip overall. Diving conditions were excellent - gentle current and light wave... Full report		5/2007	Thomas Witte 100+ Dives
*Aldora divers/ Fiesta americana dive resort*			The divi was very nice , food was pricey without the all inclusive option, especially breakfast. We would just have coffee before... Full report		5/2007	jeffrey france 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Royal Holidays*			Cozumel never fails to disappoint. We've been 4 times before but this was the first opportunity to dive with Jeremy of Living Und... Full report		5/2007	Glenn Evans 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Have stayed here three times before, twice leading large groups of divers but this last trip traveled with my wife and another cou... Full report		5/2007	Wes Adams 1000+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Cozumel is reasonably- priced and very accessible for the American diver. It's easy to get to and easy to leave. No problems with f... Full report		4/2007	L. Austin <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/Aldora/ Cozumel Palace*		Cozumel	Seven o’clock and we are out the door to breakfast. The hotel really has an outstanding breakfast buffet. Fresh juices, hot coffee... Full report		4/2007	David A Harper <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Caribe Blu*		Cozumel	Our dive operator, Living Underwater, recommeded the Caribe Blu motel for us. The motel was reasonably priced with nice rooms wit... Full report		3/2007	Larry Trott 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Presidente*		Cozumel	Our sixth trip to Coz, first time diving with Living Underwater, Jeremy the owner dive master EXCELLENT! He is from Minnesota, bee... Full report		3/2007	Jeff Bennewitz 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Reef Club/Sabora*			From what I read in Undercurrents before we left, my secret dive master has been found and is starting to receive his justifiable ... Full report		3/2007	Steve Mason 100+ Dives
*Aldora/ Hotel Aguilar*			1- 31- 07 Off at 7: 30 on the Aldora 5. Just me and Sherwood from Villa Aldora today. Two divers and a DM, nice. We are in the water ... Full report		2/2007	David A Harper <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	DIVING I love Aldora Divers - personal attention, fast boats, no more than 6 on a boat, early departure schedules to minimize div... Full report		2/2007	Karen Gordon 250+ Dives
*Go Cenotes*		Playa del Carmen	We have dove with them before wonderful dive operation. Friendly people. Made few days reef diving and 4 days of Cenote Diving. W... Full report		2/2007	David N Scarborough 250+ Dives
*Scuba Staff Divers/ Bahia Suites*		Coz	I could not recommend Scuba Staff Divers. There were two major problems with the operation. First, they were very disorganized o... Full report		1/2007	Michael Judd 100+ Dives
*living underwater/ wyndham*			At the conclusion of several days diving with Living Underwater, Jeremy(the owner) asked us if we had any suggestions for improvin... Full report		1/2007	dennis george 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Good visibility. Currents were usually strong, and occasionally extremely strong on experienced boat. Divemaster good at keepin... Full report		12/2006	Marc and Anne Bressman 250+ Dives
*Coral Scuba Dive Center/ Villas Punta Sur*		Isla Mujeres	Despite its proximity to frenetic Cancun, Isla Mujeres feels a world away with its relaxed ambience and low prices. Coral Scuba D... Full report		12/2006	Tom Schaefer 500+ Dives
*XTC Dive Center/ Hotel Tierra Maya*		Xcalak	We hoped, we prayed, we rose at the crack of dawn each day in anticipation. But strong winds blew up (no pun) every plan to visit ... Full report		11/2006	Francis & Deb Bollag 250+ Dives
*dive paradise*			Traveling on Norwegian Dream, had signed up for Cozumel 2 tank dive through ship vendor had included in form had prior asthma ... Full report		9/2006	j.a.mccormack 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*			In seven years of diving, Jeremy and his crew provided the best customer service we've ever experienced. For our 2 days of diving, ... Full report		9/2006	Sam Jones 100+ Dives
*Scuba Cozumel/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was my second visit to Scuba Club Cozumel, and they continue to run an excellent hotel and dive operation. The rooms are sim... Full report		9/2006	Craig M Smith 250+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Allegro All inclusive*			The Allegro was WONDERFUL. The rooms have been updated since the hurricane and were very comfortable. The staff did not hesitate t... Full report		9/2006	Cindy Cook 100+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Riviera Maya*			Searching the internet I found their mother co in Spain who offered a 15% discount if booked thru them prior to your departure. T... Full report		8/2006	Frank Nelson 1000+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			... Full report		8/2006	David Bader <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise*			Dive Paradise, Carnival Cruise: Estasy July 6- 9, 2006 Jack and Paula Harris, Richardson, TX. Experience: 500- 700 dives, Vis: 80- 100+ ... Full report		7/2006	Jack Harris 1000+ Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			Fourth return visit to Cozumel. Went Aldora: not cheap but good value. First stay at Villa Aldora, a mile and half north of town c... Full report		7/2006	Jill Rain 250+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	Located at the Caribe Blue Hotel, Blue Angel Diving had a pretty organized, professional operation. My buddy had dove with them fo... Full report		7/2006	Patrick Wikstrom 500+ Dives
*Deep Exposure*			This report is primarily written to endorse the relatively new dive operation, Deep Exposure. It is without a doubt one of the fi... Full report		6/2006	carl mcdaniels 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Hotel Cozumel*			I had always heard so much about Cozumel, but I this was my first trip. . . I wasn't impressed. It is an easy flight from Housto... Full report		6/2006	Rick Tuss 500+ Dives
*Go Cenotes*		Playa del Carmen	Thsi trip was to take 21 people to swim with t he Whale Sharks. . We had a wonderful time. The dive operation was wonderful they h... Full report		6/2006	David N Scarborough 250+ Dives
*Pepe's Scuba/Yucatek Divers/ Coral Princess Hotel*		Mexico	First visit since Wilma hit Cozumel in Fall 2005. Have been going to Cozumel every yeaqr since 1999. Wall dives didn't show much i... Full report		5/2006	TOM Lopatin 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Fiesta Americana*			Diving: Aldora Divers takes care of your equipment, and you only have to worry about your wet suit. They use 100cuft tanks, and ... Full report		4/2006	Jorge More' 100+ Dives
*Dive with Cristina*			This is the dive that wasn't. We had booked a dive with Cristina to coordinate with our cruise ship's schedule. As of the date w... Full report		4/2006	Linda Shore <100 Dives
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