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Bucaneros del Caribe (Majahual), XTC (Xcalak)/ Casa Maria (Majahual) Full report   Mahahual & Xcalak & Tulum   Flew into Cancun, rented a large new 8 passenger van for the 6 of us at America Car Rental near Cancun Airport. Drove about 1 hr t... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
8/2010   Mae L. Ding
100+ Dives
 
Deep Exposure Dive Center Full report   Cozumel   "Another outstanding experience!"
We regularly dive with Deep Exposure Dive Center in Cozumel, and you guys have written about them in the past. There are six of us... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2022   MARC PINTO
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Deep Exposure Full report   Cozumel   The boat crew and dive masters work as a team to bring about the best service around. These guys are way too much fun. The senior... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
6/2013   Mark Berger
500+ Dives
 
Careyitos Advanced Divers Full report       Simone was our dive guide and boat manager. He was fantastic. I asked to be placed on a boat with other advanced divers. When h... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2013   Mark Freedman
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ Intercontinental El Presidente       "Another rewarding experience"
First Class Dive Operation Review of Scuba Du Reviewed February 14, 2023 Whether you are an experienced diver or a novice Scuba... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2023   Marty Kalb
250+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ [Intercontinental Presidente] Full report       "CZM is as good as ever. Brain coral is suffering,everything else is OK"
Review of Scuba Du Dive shop Intercontinental Hotel Presidente Cozumel Mexico Date: February 08, 2020 This review is written fr... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2020   Marty Kalb
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Du/ Intercontinental Presidente Full report       "Another excellent week of diving with Scuba Du at the Presidente"
This was about my 15th visit to Cozumel since I first starting visiting the island in 1990. Yes things have changed both under sea... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2017   Marty Kalb
250+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ el Presidente Full report       "Excellent Again"
This visit to Cozumel was my 17th over a period of 25 years. For most of those visits I have stayed at the Presidente and used Scu... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2016   Marty Kalb
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Tony Full report       "Scuba Tony Cozumel "
Having been to Cozumel more than half a dozen times since 2003, I was in the position to try out a new dive operation since I was... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2014   Matt Overholt
250+ Dives
 
Blue Dream/ Playa Azul Full report       "Cozumel 12/2014"
I have been to Cozumel more than half a dozen times since 2003. Always stayed at the Fiesta Americana south of town until the rec... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2014   Matt Overholt
250+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Intercontinental El Presidente Full report       "Concierge diving at its best!"
We have been diving with Jeremy and his Living Underwater crew for more than 15 years, and as usual this trip did not disappoint. ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
9/2022   Matt Radtke
500+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Playa Azul Full report   Cozumel   "Best Diving in Cozumel"
We have been diving in Cozumel since 2005. Since Jeremy and the Living Underwater team run such a fantastic operation, we try to v... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2019   Matt Radtke
500+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Cantamar condos Full report       "Want the best service in diving??"
Who do we think has the best dive operation in Cozumel?? Jeremy Anschel owner of Living Underwater. We have been diving with Jer... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
9/2015   Matt Radtke
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Blue Project Full report   Cozumel   "Great Dive Operation"
The dive operation was run professionally. The dive masters were informative and thorough. The staff took great care in prov... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2018   Maya Chin
250+ Dives
 
Phantom Divers/ No Full report   Playa Del Carmen   "Second Cenote/Shark Dive Trip with Phantom Divers!"
This was my second trip in two years to Playa Del Carmen and my second time diving with Phantom Divers. Each time, Sophia handl... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2022   Michael Anderson
250+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   "Dressel Divers-Iberostar Cozumel: Popular for a Good Reason"
The Good: 1. Iberostar is a beautiful resort with great service, food and ambiance. 2. Dressel Divers is very professional, ef... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2015   Michael Anderson
250+ Dives
 
Luum Ha/ royal mayan Full report       Alfredo ran a very professional dive operation. He is a very experienced cave diver who leads both ocean (wreck and reef)dives and... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
1/2012   Michael R Smith
1000+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ allegro Full report       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  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2011   Michael R Smith
1000+ Dives
 
Aldora Divers/ Villa Eden Full report       "Umpteenth Trip to Cozumel"
Villa Eden is a 5 bedroom house w/ pool 0n the channel south of San Miguel. Not cheap; cabs or rental car needed to get to town. ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Michael Traylor
500+ 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
 
Living Underwater Full report       "Another Great Trip to Cozumel"
I’ve been coming to Cozumel for more than 25 years. I’ve been diving with Living Underwater for the last 10 years. Jeremy runs a g... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2022   Michael V Krueger
500+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Intercontinental El Presidente Full report   Cozumel   Jeremy Anschel runs a fast boat with usually no more than six divers on board. His operation is equipped to deal with any equipmen... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2011   Michael W Igoe
250+ Dives
 
Carey Dive Center/ Posada Del Mar Full report   Isla Mujeres   Carey Dive Center is one of the best we have used. Small groups 4 to 6 people. Often lets you decide where you want to go. Ver... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
8/2013   Mike Hill
250+ Dives
 
Maya Palms Resort Full report       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  
1 stars
3 stars  
3/2012   Milann C Reynolds
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Club Cozumel Full report       "Carnaval Week"
We were there during "Carnaval", which made our time on land more interesting and entertaining. Gorgeous costumes, the crowning of... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2017   Nancy L Balch
100+ Dives
 
Aqua Adventures Eco Divers/ Hotel Playa La Media Luna Full report   Isla Mujeres   I was part of an escorted group trip. All dives were relatively shallow - no deeper than 40 feet. Coral in some places were prett... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2013   Nancy L Balch
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   Needing a cheap and easy dive trip on short notice I spent an afternoon on the internet and headed to Cozumel. For old times’ s... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2013   Pat Wikstrom
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Aviomar/ Norwegian Star Full report       Booked the dives through NCL. Were picked up at the pier after a short wait since there were 2 NCL ships in port and divers from b... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
4/2013   Paul Lima
100+ Dives
 
Cancun Scuba Center/ Sun Palace Cancun Full report       We signed up for cenote dives with Juan Carlos based on great reviews on TripAdvisor and were not disappointed. Arranged the dives... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2012   Paul Lima
100+ Dives
 
Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Resort Full report       "Dressel Divers"
My third trip to this resort and with this operation. Very professional, very organized and they employ great divemasters. The s... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2016   Paul McFall
250+ Dives
 
Scuba With Alison/ Residencias Reef       "Always Great Diving!"
Great diving & comfortable boat. 8 divers max, so not "cattle- boat" diving. Very accomodating; ask what reef you want to dive. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2024   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Scuba With Alison/ My condo       "Another Great Dive Experience With Alison"
Another Cozumel Adventure: [. . . ] ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
7/2023   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
 
Scuba With Alison Full report       "Another Great Dive Experience"
Great variety of sea life, from large to small, healthy reefs. Eagle rays, southern stingrays, nurse sharks, moray eels, hawksbil... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2022   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
 
Scuba With Alison/ Residencias Reef Full report   Cozumel, Mexico   "The reefs Are Back!"
Great diving with Alison and boat driver Carlos, as usual. Alison knows how to find the critters, and which reefs are good/ safe t... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2021   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
 
Scubawithalison/ Residencias Reef Full report       "It Never Disappoints!"
Cozumel never disappoints as a dive location. Big & small critters, great coral formations and colorful sponges, and varied underw... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2017   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
 
ScubaWithAlison/ [Residencias Reef Full report   Cozumel   "Cozumel -- truly a diver's paradise!"
No surprises for regular Cozumel divers: Moderate currents for good drift diving; the varying underwater topography, from cathedra... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   PAUL MILA
500+ Dives
 
Liquid Blue Divers/ Wyndham Aura Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   I arranged diving with Jeremy Anschel of Living Underwater. But, as he was full on some dive days, he recommended Liquid Blue Dive... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2010   Paul Y Lee
250+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Wyndham Aura Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   Had an absolutely wonderful time diving with Jeremy Anschel and his team - Living Underwater. They are one of the small, fast boat... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2010   Paul Y Lee
250+ Dives
 
Under the Jungle/ Casa Paraiso Full report   Diving Cenotes in Yucatan peni   "Run Dark, Run Silent, Run Deep Diving Under the Jungle Cenotes Diving"
Take a man with over 1000 dives. . He has dived Caribbean waters so much that he knows every fish personally. When a dive master ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
12/2016   Pejman Khosropour
500+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Blue XT~Sea Diving/ cozumel palace Full report       "Another Cozumel divining"
what can I say about Cozumel that hasn't been said thousand of times Diving was good, Caribbean good. We booked with Blue XT d... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   Pejman Khosropour
500+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Aura Full report       This was our 2nd year to dive with Dive Palancar. Since we were staying at the Aura resort, their dive operation, including a div... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2012   Pete Mykytyn
<100 Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Aura Full report       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  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2011   Pete Mykytyn
<100 Dives
 
Sand Dollar Sports/ Wyndham Aura Full report       This was our 2nd time diving with Sand Dollar at the Wyndham Aura resort. As before, the operation was well done. We left on tim... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
7/2010   Pete Mykytyn
<100 Dives
 
Aldora Divers/ Presidente Intercontinental Full report   Cozumel   hadn't been to Cozumel in over 15 years and was pleasantly surprised at the health of the reefs and abundance of fish. Had read ab... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2013   Peter Dollard
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Always Diving (Alvaro Gonzalez) Full report   Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta   "MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte)"
My wife and I booked this trip last minute to escape a long and cold Canadian winter. Prior to going I contacted Alvaro by email a... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2014   R Howard
100+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Secrets Aura Full report   Cozumel   "Consistently Good--diving, weather, value, etc."
NOTE: Above star ratings are "Caribbean Scale" I've been to Cozumel approximately 40 times over 45 years. It's changed from fabu... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Dive Palancar/ Secrets Aura Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   "Lesser dive sites now emphasized"
I'll try to emphasize what isn't said in other reports. First, Cozumel is suffering from the same coral decline, thought to be an... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2021   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Palancar/ Secrets Aura Hotel Full report   Cozumel   "Very good diving, great value, convenient."
I've been diving in Cozumel for almost 40 years. I've seen what cruise ships (not all bad) and hurricane Wilma have done, and I ca... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand Full report   Cozumel   The Occidental Grand Cozumel has been sold to a German company and Dive Palancar will be replaced by the time you read this review... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2013   Randall S Preissig
? Dives
 
Dive Palancar Full report   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  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2011   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Sand Dollar Sports/ Wyndam Full report   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  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2010   Randall S Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Intercontinental Presidente Resort Full report       We return to Cozumel because of the excellent experiences we have had and continue to have there. Jeremy with Living Underwater is... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2013   Raymond Brown
250+ Dives
 
Scuba Club Cozumel Full report       "Another Great Trip to Cozumel"
Great staff, good food (we had the breakfast buffet and lunch option) and nice accommodations. Some in the group really enjoyed t... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Robert Lee
500+ Dives
 
Liquid Blue Divers/ oCCIDENTAL COZUMEL Full report   COZUMEL MEXICO   "LIQUID BLUE DIVERS"
[I LIVE AND DIVE NEW JERSEY SINCE END OF AUG TO BEGINNING OF OCT. THE OCEAN VIZ WAS CRAP AND MY GILLS WHERE DRY. CALL A DIVE BUDDY... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
10/2017   Robert Levine
1000+ Dives
 
Tank-Ha/ Fiesta Hotel Full report   Playa Del Carmen   "Cenote El Pit and Dos Ojos"
I contacted Matt at the Dive Shop prior to heading down and put down a $40 deposit on the $175 total price (I had my own equipment... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2019   Robert M Symington
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Dressel Divers/ [same]Barcelo Maya Riviera   Puerto Aventuras   "Ocean Okay, Cenotes Fantastic!"
Diving: Okay, & Great! My wife, son, and I did four dives over three days. Two were in the ocean, and two were in a cenote. My ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
1/2023   Ron Jyring
100+ Dives
 
Dressel Divers/ [same]Barcelo Maya Riviera   Puerto Aventuras   "Ocean Okay, Cenotes Fantastic!"
Diving: Okay, & Great! My wife, son, and I did four dives over three days. Two were in the ocean, and two were in a cenote. My ... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
1/2023   Ron Jyring
100+ Dives
 
Dive With Cristina/ Sunscape Sabor Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   "Great Diving and Service"
Dive With Cristina has been our favorite for many trips over many years. It is a nice family operation that is reliable, relaxed, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2017   Ron Jyring
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive with Cristina/ Fiesta Americana Full report   Cozumel   "Great Cozumel Diving, Again!"
Diving: My family and I have dived Cozumel many times, using several companies. Dive With Cristina was, and remains, the best. We... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2016   Ron Jyring
100+ Dives
 
Babieca Dive Center/ La Ceiba Beach Resort   Cozumel   "Back again!"
Third year in a row at La Ceiba. You can view my other reviews of same hotel and diving on previous Undercurrent reviews. Room o... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2024   Ronald Bailey
1000+ Dives
 
Babieca Dive Center/ El Cid La Ceiba   Cozumel   "Returned again!"
Returned this year after a good experience last year except for the elevator not working last year. Pleased to report that there a... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2023   Ronald Bailey
1000+ Dives
 
Babieca Dive Center/ La Ceiba Beach Full report   Cozumel   "Very good except for the elevator in the tower "
The dive shop, dive master, boat crew did a very good job. Compared to other dive operations that picked up divers, some of those ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Ronald Bailey
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Cozumel Hotel and Resort Full report   Cozumel   No complaints about Dive Paradise or their dive guides. Suggest you get on their fast 6- pack boats. You get back about 12- 12: 30 in... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2013   Ronald Bailey
1000+ Dives
 
Maya Palms dive operation Full report   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  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2010   Ronald Bailey
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Cozumel Hotel & Resort Full report       I have used Dive Paradise on 5 trips to Cozumel and like there operation, only negative I could mention is the 4- 5 hours for a two... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2013   Ronald Wood
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report   Cozumel   "Current Current Current"
We probably have over 600 dives in Cozumel. A diver on the Arenui just informed us it was 600 too many. I like to go because the w... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2022   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Condominiums Full report       "Moby Dick-FOUND"
Perhaps we've travelled to Cozumel too many times, but there are reasons. It was a joke years ago to search for our Moby Dick. A... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
6/2018   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report   Cozumel   "COZUMEL ONCE AGAIN"
This was a challenging trip in that our granddaughters 11 and 13 are Junior SCUBA certified. Jorge de la Fuente, a partner in Scu... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2018   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report   Cozumel   "Unexpected Mating"
Yes, once again I returned. I am constantly surprised by the changes with each visit. There was basically NO current with the ex... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2017   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report       "Always a Surprise"
I was reluctant to go during Christmas Week. I know why as it was unbelievably busy. I cannot believe the changes in Cozumel. 2... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2017   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report       "La Isla de Cozumel"
How fortunate we were with the weather; calm seas, the strong sun with its rays affording incredible beauty and visibility. ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2016   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report   Cozumel   "Cold But Good"
We arrived to beautiful weather and I held my breathe that El Norte would not show its ugly face. The first day of diving was hea... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2016   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report       "Again and Again and Again"
Cozumel is close and although familiar, ever changing. The currents are a challenge and somehow manage to keep the reefs healthy ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2015   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report   Cozumel   "A Plethera of Eagle Rays"
It is alwasy a risk to go to Cozumel in January. The weather can change quickly. We encountered a lot of wind, but the port rema... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2015   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report       "Unanticipated Wild Rides"
Having had over 450 dives in Cozumel, we felt confident in what to expect in July. We were so very wrong! I have never been in t... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2014   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
Scuba Du/ El Cantil Full report       We have over 500 dives in Cozumel. One might ask why we return. Because of the strong currents the reefs are very healthy. The ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2013   Rose Mueller
1000+ Dives
 
La Calypso Dive Center Full report   Tulum   "Great cenote diving experience with La Calypso"
Good: highly professional operation, safety conscious and service oriented. We dove four different cenotes over two days. Three... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2017   Rupert Cox
500+ Dives
 
Living Underwater Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2010   Rupert Cox
500+ Dives
 
Scuba Club Cozumel Full report       "Great location and excellent dive operation"
Cozumel is one of my favorite Caribbean dive destinations. It is very easy to get to from USA and a great value. On this trip I to... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2015   Scott Cray
500+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Blue Angel Full report   Cozumel   Other reports about Living Underwater are accurate. Jeremy and crew are as good as it gets. Great attitude, fast and roomy boat, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2014   Shanna Davidson
250+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report   Southern reefs   "Am I the only guy who tells it like it is in Cozumel?"
Am I the only guy who thinks the diving currently in Cozumel stinks? Or are you guys a bunch of newbies who think the diving ther... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
6/2019   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report   Cozumel Southern Reefs   "Is it over for Cozumel? PROBABLY"
Been saying it for two years now, but now Cozumel, with its dying reef infrastructure and meager fish population, is in perilous c... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2019   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report   Cozumel southern reefs   "14-day stay marred by 5 days of port closure and vicious current"
This was my third trip to Cozumel in 2018, just a little late to make it into the newest Chapbook. I arrived on Dec. 2, with airf... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2018   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report   Cozumel southern reefs   "Cozumel--ain't what it use-ta be"
Allegro Cozumel is not great since Barcelo took over. I have a time share there and Barcelo does not support the First Club as mu... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel First Club Full report   Southern Reefs   "It didn't get better since April/May"
This was my second trip of 2017, and usually by this time it would have been my third, except I passed on my usual February/ March ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2017   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Full report   Southern reefs, Cozumel   "Last year, great. This year not so much."
The last time I'd been to Cozumel before my May 2017 trip was in December'16 when I wrapped up 40 weeks of time down there spread ... Full report  
2 stars
2 stars  
5/2017   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Palancar/ Occdental Grand Cozumel Full report   Cozumel southern reefs   "Cozumel in August/September--Is this Dive NIRVANA?"
This was my third trip to Cozumel in 2015, and after my 4th trip in Nov/ Dec I will have spent five months there. I usually stay a... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2015   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report       "Cozumel February 2015"
First trip of 2015, three more trips planned this year, and the first time I visited since the hotel burned in August 2014. The A... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2015   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand Full report       "Dive Palancar lives on!"
This was my 4th trip to Cozumel this year, and I continue to dive with Dive Palancar, despite their being replaced at both the All... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2014   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   By now, all of you probably think I work for Dive Palancar, but I do not. DP is now headquartered at the Grand Occidental but I p... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2012   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Grand Cozumel, Allegro Cozumel Full report   Cozumel South Reefs   I'm probably the most frequent- flier at the Allegro and was dismayed to discover I couldn't be accomodated there and had to spend ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2012   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report   Cozumel South Reefs   After not having had a camera in the water for. . . well about forever (I DO vaguely remember running an underwater photo school in J... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2011   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Palancar/ Allegro Cozumel Full report       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  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2010   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   it was adequate, the rooms were clean, air conditioned, and the food was enough to fill the gut. nothing exceptional, and kinda b... Full report  
4 stars
1 stars  
8/2011   stephen murvine
1000+ Dives
 
Living Underwater/ Secrets Aura Resort Full report       "Excellent Diving with Living Underwater"
First the resort. We stayed at the Secrets Aura, which is about a 30 minute van ride south of the airport. The resort is all inclu... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2016   Steve Thomas
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Caribbean Divers/ Bahia Full report   Cozumel   "Outstanding Dive Operator/Shop/Boat"
[. . . ] I have almost 800 dives all over the world so when I say tha... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2015   Terry H Anderson
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora Full report   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  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2010   Timothy R O'Connor
500+ Dives
 
Tres Pelicanos/ my house Full report       I've known the staff who run the dive shop, work as Dive Masters and support for about five years now. In the past I typically did... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2014   Tom Carlson
1000+ Dives
 
Deep Exposure/ My house Full report       I've been to Cozumel many times for diving and go there 4- 5 times per year. This particular trip was to be a tec diving trip as I ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
3/2014   Tom Carlson
1000+ Dives
 
Blue Angel Dive Shop Full report       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  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2009   Tom Carlson
500+ Dives
 
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