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Dive Review of Dive House/Fiesta Americana in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Cozumel

Dive House/Fiesta Americana, Jan, 2009,

by Larry Squillace, MN, USA ( 1 report). Report 4631.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 5 stars
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving 4 stars
Snorkeling 4 stars
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments We hadn't been to Cozumel since the hurricane a few years ago, and while the corals were removed in the shallows, the wonderful coral structures were present in deeper areas. Fish life was great. The Dive House divemasters worked very hard to find small critters and point out larger fish. I was very impressed with the marine life in all dives, in the shallow areas in particular. We saw several spotted eagle rays, more splendid toadfish than in all past trips, and nurse sharks, southern stingrays, turles, and many species of fish.

We have been to Fiesta Americana, Cozumel at least 9 times and this was the best food experience yet. Chef Rod, you could not have been more attentive. Your attention to detail, the ability to relate to guests and follow through with all the offerings were amazing. The food menus worked well, the presentation was beautiful. When we asked for a special birthday cake, it was very tasty and exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a cooking lesson, you were both entertaining and informative. Being some are vegetarians, you worked hard to find soy products to serve us. We stayed for 11 days and enjoyed every one of them. We could not have asked for a better way to spend our time and vacation.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Throughout the Caribbean and Galapagos
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas choppy
Water Temp 78-°F / 26-°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 80- Ft/ 24- M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Stayed with divemaster for most part.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 4 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments The boat had a separate tank for cameras. There was a dry area for camera setup as well.
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