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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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*Maya Palms Resort*			Good morning, We just got back from Mexico last night. I am requesting a refund for two days of diving, accommodations and meals... Full report		3/2012	Milann C Reynolds 1000+ Dives
*Cave Heaven*		Tulum cenotes	Cave Heaven is a dive operation focused on cenote diving in Tulum. They offer UTD cave training, guided cavern and cave dives, and... Full report		2/2012	Neil Burgess 100+ Dives
*Scuba Playa*			Every Winter in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico (across the Channel, 30 minute Ferry ride from Cozumel) a group of pregnant... Full report		12/2011	Mario Mizrahi 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*		Cozumel	We dive with Aldora every time we come to Cozumel. We've been with several other dive ops on the island in the past, but now alwa... Full report		12/2011	Pec Indman 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar*		Cozumel	I have dived Cozumel many times over the last 35 years. It is one of the few places that is actually getting better as a dive loca... Full report		11/2011	Randall S Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*		Cozumel	As with two other trips with Aldora Divers, they are the only way to go on Cozumel. Big steel tanks, 80 minute dives, and the onl... Full report		10/2011	Michael Wood 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was our 13th visit to Scuba Club. Weather was perfect. Some days only 3 divers, max was 10. Coral was healthy, lots of mar... Full report		9/2011	Robert Barada 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater*			In a word, fantastic. Jeremy and the crew did a great job, every day. We stayed at the Iberostar and the Jewfish, a nice fast bo... Full report		8/2011	Colin Clark 1000+ Dives
*Rafael de la Parra*		Isla Mujeres	We stayed on Isla Mujeres and went out to snorkel with whale sharks with Rafael de la Parra, who was recommended through an Underc... Full report		8/2011	Pamela 250+ Dives
*XTC Dive Center*		Xcalak and the Chinchorro Bank	In late March, we dove two days (4 dives) on the local reefs of Xcalak and one day (2 dives) on the Chinchorro Banks. All the div... Full report		3/2011	Jason Marks 500+ Dives
*Scuba Mau*		Cozumel	Scuba Mau is not listed on the drop down menu and I do not understand why. They are an extremely well run shop with an excellent ... Full report		1/2011	James Shuff 1000+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop*		Cozumel	I have been to Blue Angel as both a novice and advanced diver. Blue Angel is set up for experienced divers who want a great value. ... Full report		12/2010	Stephen Kouri 100+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop*			The hotel operation & service has improved greatly with the new owners. All rooms look out over the ocean. The rooms are good size... Full report		12/2010	Blake Calvin 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater*		Cozumel	Dove with them while visiting for a day on a cruise ship. They were extremely helpful accommodating our schedule (we didn't reall... Full report		12/2010	Rupert Cox 500+ Dives
*Blue Project*			Blue Project was terrific. Blanca was an amazing dive master - she managed our family group with mixed divers with great grace. I ... Full report		11/2010	Linda Mallinoff 100+ Dives
*Blue Project Cozumel*			Dived all but the first couple of days with Blue Project, a new operation with a well- established divemaster. Blanca is the divem... Full report		10/2010	Celia Liner 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			We have visited Scuba Club many times, but not since right after Wilma. The diving was greatly effected by Wilma, but has come ba... Full report		8/2010	Robert Barada 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		COZUMEL	We were picked up at the airport and rode 15 minutes to the resort. We were told to go to the dive shop immediately for the briefi... Full report		5/2010	Ernie Plourde 1000+ Dives
*Maya Palms dive operation*		A few miles south of Mahahual	The best thing about the diving was the health of the corals. I saw no dead corals and no algae growth. Most of the corals were so... Full report		5/2010	Ronald Bailey 1000+ Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports*			I have been diving in Cozumel many times over the past 20 years, but this was a unique opportunity. My wife and I took our first c... Full report		3/2010	Larry D Sensenig 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This truly is a resort for divers. Outside dive lockers( bring your own locks). Several entry ladders for shore diving. Several di... Full report		12/2009	Robert P. Zimmerman 500+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop*		Cozumel	This is a small dive resort just south of the main town. The restaurant was terrific, so we didn't have to go outside (we did once... Full report		12/2009	Frederick R. Turoff 500+ Dives
*Dive with Cristina*			Diving with Cristina is a pure pleasure! The boat is neat and clean and plenty of room for up to 12 divers. Cristina guides the ... Full report		9/2009	cynthia darling 250+ Dives
*Deep Blue*		Cozumel	Dive Blue is a good operation. They had a small boat, Raul was a good, fun, mellow and flexible divemaster. He was unobtrusive and... Full report		8/2009	Christo Artusio <100 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
*Aldora Divers*			Easy to book and quick to respond via internet. Friendly, but professional check- in and did examine our C- cards. Memo make... Full report		7/2009	Mike Traylor 250+ Dives
*Agua Adentures*		Quintana Roo	We did three two tank adventure dives with Agua Adventures. They were a professional operation that delivered a safe and enjoyabl... Full report		7/2009	Laura Aaron 250+ Dives
*Rodrigo*		Holbox Island	Very unique experience going back in time on an island that is unblemished by tourism. Dirt roads good enough restaurants and an e... Full report		7/2009	D. Demming 1000+ Dives
*papa hogs*			I go too Cozumel for a month every year. popa hogs is the best I stay at his place. He has 4 rooms. or you can stay at the V... Full report		5/2009	henry campbell 1000+ 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
*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
*Scuba Club*		Cozumel	Plans for Hawaii fell through. We needed to get wet, and to get away from winter. Lets go back to Cozumel! The Coz has urbani... Full report		3/2009	Dick Sziede 250+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop*			This was our second trip to Cozumel and we chose to stay at Blue Angel because it was a small hotel and got very positive Undercur... Full report		3/2009	Tom Carlson 500+ 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
*Aquanauts*		Puerto Aventuras	Very pleased with this dive op. They have got good reviews on Scuba board, and they are very deserving of that. We did 7 oceans ... Full report		1/2009	Terry Bartley 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			Our eighth time to Scuba Club. This time i took my grown children and spouses with daughter returning for the first time in 15 ye... Full report		1/2009	DDemming 1000+ Dives
*Blue Angel*		Cozumel	Have been going to Coz for 20 years now, with most of that time with Blue Angel Divers. New Canadian owners took over in the fall ... Full report		1/2009	W.J. Tucker 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			I began the 2009 year by diving the island of Cozumel. This was the second consecutive year that my girlfriend, Margi, and I chose... Full report		1/2009	Eric Eckes 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
*Yanaha*		Plya del carmin	One of the best outfits in plya Picked us up at our hotel door. Equipment was included in the price. Did two cenote dives and two ... Full report		10/2008	Scott 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Went to Scuba Club on recommendation from my local dive shop owner. Spent 4 days diving and managed to get in 13 dives. This resor... Full report		8/2008	Laura 250+ Dives
*Buena Ventura Diving*			this was the most recent of 5 five trips with buena ventura since june 2007. this is a six pack, fast boat outfit with victor as c... Full report		8/2008	jeff franks 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
*Dressler ( Iberostar Hotel )*		cozumel	The coral has some sand on it from previous hurricanes but the diving was fine. The staff at Dressler divers was superb. We could ... Full report		6/2008	jeffrey raff 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club*		Cozumel	As I have experienced for the last 4 years, Cozumel is one of the great dive locations of the Caribbean. Scuba Club is an outstand... Full report		4/2008	John Crellin 100+ Dives
*Maya Diving*		Riviera Maya	I went to Tulum specifically to dive the Cenotes. After some research, I contacted Maya Diving, because they had a reputation for ... Full report		4/2008	Greg Liebman 250+ 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
*Scuba Shaack/Blue Bubble*		Cozumel	We had been diving with this dive operator for the past 7 or 8 years. The dive master on this trip was a young man with the ... Full report		12/2007	Mark Powell 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			The hotel and dive operation were outstanding. We got our Drift diving cert. while we were there and the divemaster was excellent... Full report		12/2007	Dean Parrish 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	First trip so I don't have anything else to compare it to but definitely enjoyed this site. The staff takes very good care of you. ... Full report		9/2007	Bob Murry <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	Our family has been coming to Scuba Club Cozumel since the early 80's, when it was known as the Galapago Inn. We have spent man... Full report		6/2007	Robin J. Humphrey 1000+ 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
*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
*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
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was my fourth trip to Cozumel but my first stay at Scuba Club. It is walking distance to town and the local supermarket. Th... Full report		2/2007	David Bader 500+ 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 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
*Dive Paradise*			My third visit to Cozumel was terrific, just like all the others ('86, '01, '06). Yes the place has changed and then the Hurricane ... Full report		12/2006	joe DelGuidice 100+ 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
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			We were also at Scuba Club in March, after Wilma. Shallower reefs covered in sand. Deeper reefs okay with new, larger swim- throu... Full report		9/2006	Bob & Betty Barada 100+ Dives
*Living Under Water*			We have been diving with LU since the company’s inception. The owner, Jeremy Anschel, is solely responsible for the success... Full report		8/2006	Alvin and Renee Taylor 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			... Full report		8/2006	David Bader <100 Dives
*SCUBA DU*			WE HAVE DOVE WITH SCUBA DU TWO YEARS IN A ROW. WHEN WE LEFT HOME FOR A WEEK OF DIVING IN COZUMEL WE EXPECTED GREAT SERVICE AND ATT... Full report		8/2006	LAWRENCE L BELLEMY 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
*Del Mar*		Holbox/Cozumel	After reading Ben Davidson’s report on Holbox 2004…I had to visit it myself. What a trip. I have never seen a WhaleShark…well I sa... Full report		7/2006	Scott <100 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
*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
*Go Cenotes*		Playa del Carmen	Playa del Carmen (Cancun area) Reefs good shape for draft dives. Snacks on Boat, staff very helpful, watchful. CAptin and Crew f... Full report		6/2006	David N Scarborough 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	The hotel facilities are definitley designed for divers. Nothing fancy but there were hanging racks for your gear. Despite the hur... Full report		5/2006	John Crellin 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
*Living Water*			We stayed at the Fiesta Americana, but dove the entire week with Jeremy. Fast boat great Captain eager to please, got to best dive s... Full report		4/2006	Paulino Gonzalez 1000+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*		Cozumel	Aldora is a great operation! The groups are small (no larger than six on a boat) and the tanks are BIG! By using 120 cu ft steel... Full report		3/2006	Rich Orman 100+ Dives
*gocenotes*		Playa Del Carmen/Cozumel	After a few days at the reefs of Cozumel, I decided to try a day of Cenote (cavern) diving on the mainland. I made my arrangement... Full report		3/2006	Rich Orman 100+ Dives
*Papa Hogs*		Cozumel	Papa Hogs was Great! Mike, Margaret and the dive staff treated us to some outstanding dives and were always looking out for our ... Full report		3/2006	Rob Vettoretto 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari*		Cozumel	We had a wonderful time in Cozumel. The island is coming along and one has to admire the work ethic to restore this island to pre... Full report		2/2006	Lisa Losack <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		N/A	Our first trip to Cozumel and we were looking forward to it, after all the good talk we had heard from friends. However, the Hurr... Full report		2/2006	Juli Tracy and Dick Gamble 1000+ Dives
*Papa Hog's*		Cozumel	I have been to Cozumel previously before hurricane Wilma wiped it out. All I can say is the inter reefs were damaged beyond repai... Full report		2/2006	Lucius "Bud" Foster 250+ Dives
*Blue Bubbles*			Lost At Sea for nearly an Hour after dive was completed!!! I recently returned from Cozumel. We dove with Blue Bubbles also kno... Full report		1/2006	JIm 500+ Dives
*DIVE PARADISE*			EVERYTHING DIVE PARADISE DID FOR US WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND. BOAT CONDITION EXCELLENT, DIVEMASTER JAIME IS THE BEST WE'VE HAD IN 20 ... Full report		1/2006	GILDA & WARREN SPRUNG 250+ Dives
*scuba club cozumel*		cozumel island	I was set to visit Cozumel the week after Wilma settled down on the island, so I didn't get there until first week of December. Th... Full report		12/2005	Glen Kitchens 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			The hotel put on a special effort with a bee- hive of activity in rebuilding the damage. They lost their first floor restauraunt and... Full report		12/2005	DDemming 500+ Dives
*Aldora*			Because of the hurricanes we postponed our August trip and went in December. We are a diving family, with daughters 11 (certified... Full report		12/2005	Pec 100+ Dives
*Sand Dollar*			I descended to 50 feet and was in the water for approximately 8 minutes when my regulator & my spare failed. I swam to my dive bu... Full report		10/2005	Leo Goetz 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Mexico	We have been diving in Cozumel, on and off , since the early 70's. Scuba Club Cozumel, formerly the Galapagos hotel, is in our opi... Full report		9/2005	Robin J. Humphrey 1000+ Dives
*Aldora*			This was my first trip back to Cozumel in about 10 years and lots has changed. This is now a big city (because of the cruise ship... Full report		8/2005	David Cutler 250+ Dives
*Dive With Cristina*			Dive With Cristina as a private dive operation by Cristina Roman, who has been a dive instructor for years. Her boat is the Nena, ... Full report		6/2005	Rick Flaksman 250+ Dives
*Yucatech Expeditions*			After a few days of reef diving in Cozumel, we were ready for a change. On the advice of other divers, we contacted German Yunez ... Full report		4/2005	Lori Brown, Justin Green 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This is our 7th or 8th visit to Scuba Club Cozumel. While we have been lots of places with more to see such as the South Pacific, ... Full report		3/2005	Robert Barada 100+ Dives
*Pascual's Scuba Center*			I was tempted to keep everything I know about this man secret, since I now want him available every time I return to Cozumel, and... Full report		11/2004	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Pascual's Scuba Center*			I was tempted to keep everything I know about this man secret, since I now want him available every time I return to Cozumel, and... Full report		11/2004	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Scuba Clud*		Cozumel	It seems in Cozumel they ONLY want you to use the american dollar. We stayed at Scuba Club Cozumel and dove with them, great ti... Full report		10/2004	John Merrill 1000+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			I have been to first the Gallapago and now the Scuba Club numerous times{5or 6 times} and it remains unchanged and an excellent ru... Full report		9/2004	DDemming 500+ Dives
*Liquid Blue Divers*			Liquid Blue Divers was started by Roberto and Michelle at the end of 2002 and has already established a reputation for quality ser... Full report		8/2004	Randy Henson 100+ Dives
*Avalon Reef Club*		Isla Mujeres	Most operators in Isla have open boats - no shade. Avalon has the best boats and a good operation. They are relaxed about time - ... Full report		5/2004	Denise P. Kalm 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater*			There have been some changes in personnel at Living Underwater - Oracio is gone. Jeremy is now in charge and he is doing a great ... Full report		4/2004	Lori Brown <100 Dives
*Living Underwater*			There have been some changes in personnel at Living Underwater - Oracio is gone. Jeremy is now in charge and he is doing a great ... Full report		4/2004	Lori Brown <100 Dives
*Sand Dollar Scuba*			This was arranged through Carnival Cruise Lines Elation so I was very skeptical. This was a first class dive operator attached to... Full report		3/2004	Tom Chase 100+ Dives
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