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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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*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*			"We keep going back for good reason!" ... Full report		2/2014	Dale Lachman 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Iberostar*			I have been visiting Cozumel since 1965. This is our 5th return trip with Jeremy and it was our best ever. Jeremy came all the w... Full report		12/2013	John Holder 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Intercontinental Presidente Resort*			We return to Cozumel because of the excellent experiences we have had and continue to have there. Jeremy with Living Underwater is... Full report		11/2013	Raymond Brown 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Villa Blanca*			This was our first visit to Cozumel since before Hurricane Wilma, 7 years before. We found corals and dive sites to have recover... Full report		11/2013	Larry Sandusky 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	Cozumel Trip Report - Casa Mexicana and Living Underwater, May 11- 18 My wife and I had a great week staying at Casa Mexicana and ... Full report		5/2013	BRADLEY CONDO 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Intercontinental El Presidente*			As the current swept us along Barracuda reef the bottom became mountains, valleys, plateaus and we were flying over them. Jacks o... Full report		4/2013	David Vickery & Suzanne Leeson 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Paradise Condos*		Cozumel	Jeremy runs a class operation at LU. It's valet diving, they handle everything. Water, snacks, towels and coats on the boat. The b... Full report		3/2013	Steven L Mason 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Villa Escondida B&B*			We dove with this company last fall, but had a less than stellar experience, and were disappointed because we'd read such great th... Full report		7/2012	Lisa Jabusch and Steve Nieters 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Aura Grand*		Cozumel	We booked with Living Underwater due to the positive online reviews. Jeremy runs a terrific and very professional operation. He ... Full report		12/2011	Elise O Lovell 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Park Royal*			Our second trip to Cozumel in two years, and no planning was necessary. Living Underwater was our choice two years ago, and we hav... Full report		11/2011	Daniel Fazekas 100+ 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
*Living Underwater/ Intercontinental El Presidente*		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		8/2011	Michael W Igoe 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Fiesta Americana*			This was our 8th trip to Cozumel and our first time diving with Jeremy. We can't wait for the next time. If bottom time is your t... Full report		3/2011	Alan Wolf 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Casa Mexicana*			As always, diving with Jeremy Anschel and Living Underwater was a fine example of great service and value. Steel 90 and 120 cf tan... Full report		2/2011	Joe Stommel 250+ 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
*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
*Living Underwater/ el Cid*			I loved Jeremy's outfit!!!!! I loved loved loved his crew, boat, and the way he ran his business. The boat was the fastest on the... Full report		8/2010	Lisa Vignerot 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Presidente Intecontinental*			Jeremy not only runs a top notch dive operation but is a unique divemaster who seems genuinely interested in maximizing your exper... Full report		7/2010	Michael Gallay 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Residencias Reef (Wyndham)*			We dove for 6 days with Living Underwater, and all 6 were fabulous. The last time we dove Cozumel was before Hurricane Wilma and w... Full report		3/2010	Heather Rooney <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Wyndham Aura Cozumel*		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		1/2010	Paul Y Lee 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
*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
*Living Underwater/ Fiesta Americana*		Mexico	Based largely upon diver reports in the Chapbook, we opted to sign on with Living Underwater. The owner is Jeremy, a transplanted... Full report		8/2009	William Ungerman 500+ Dives	1
*Living Underwater/ Occidental Grand Cozumel*		Cozumel	Diving with 'Living Underwater' was great. This was the best diving I've done in Cozumel, and all it was all due to Jeremy &... Full report		7/2009	Wayne McNab 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
*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
*Living Underwater/ Wyndham Aura*		Cozumel	The Wyndham Aura is all that you could ask for in all- inclusive, Great beach, incredible rooms, perfect service. Living Underwa... Full report		2/2009	Mike Seybert <100 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
*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
*Living Underwater/ Villablanca Hotel*			My husband and I had previously been to Cozumel in 1998, 2000 and 2004 (pre- Hurricane Wilma). The reefs have not yet fully recove... Full report		7/2008	Sandie Hurst 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Wyndham - Sabor Adults Only Section*			As fairly new divers, my wife and I, who are senior citizens, were concerned about a small operation such as Living Underwater and... Full report		7/2008	Pete and Kathy Mykytyn <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
*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
*Living Underwater/ Fiesta Americana Hotel*			We had done a lot of research before arriving for our first dive trip to Cozumel, looking for a dive operation that would best fit... Full report		1/2008	Frank and Debbie Crosby 250+ 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
*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
*living underwater/ el cantil*			Living Underwater and Jeremy with his crew are the best dive operation I have seen. In fact I have not seen anyone else close to t... Full report		6/2007	john howard 100+ 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
*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
*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
*LIving Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	This was our first trip with Jerome's Living Underwater. The company has its roots with Aldora Divers who we dove with our last 5... Full report		1/2007	Kim Lachman 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
*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
*Living Underwater/ Casa Mexicana*			A late September trip found Cozumel very quiet. Even though we have been to Cozumel more than 20 times, this was our first stay a... Full report		9/2006	Bill Stalter 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Casa Del Mar*		Cozumel	I first stayed at the old Casa del Mar in 1995 and it looks about the same as it did. The biggest change is the sand that’s been s... Full report		7/2006	Pat Wikstrom 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ n/a*			Cozumel is still recovering from Hurricane Wilma and it was a bit of a frightful sight. There was rubble from the storm everywhe... Full report		4/2006	Lori Brown, Justin Brown Green 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ na*		Cozumel	We had an outstanding week of diving with Living Underwater. Gustavo led our first two days of diving and Jeremy led the last thre... Full report		8/2005	Kathleen Minke <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Fiest Americana*		Cozumel	Pleasantly surprised by valet diving service provided by Jeremy and his crew. Very professional and hospitality excellent. Started... Full report		5/2005	Benjamin Schaffer 1000+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Barricuda*			Jeremy is a very conscientious, safe dive master. The only flaws in the operation were outlined in Undercurrents articles earlier ... Full report		1/2005	John M. Artim <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	We did extensive research for our third trip to Cozumel Oct 21 to 29, 2004 as we had not gotten the diving we had wanted on our tw... Full report		10/2004	Bradley Wm. Bowen 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*			My wife and I have made 12 trips to Cozumel in the past three years and this was the fourth time that we have used Living Underwat... Full report		7/2004	Jim Baldwin 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ N/A*			We reserved boat for 2 divers and consequently had maximum one- on- one attention and support from Jeremy Anschel, owner of Living U... Full report		6/2004	Larry Sandusky 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Fiesta Americana*			Had read the reports from previous divers who dove with Jeremy and Living Underwater. There was a lot of high praise. All of it ... Full report		5/2004	Michael Kamens <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
*Living Underwater/ Plaza Las Glorias*			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		2/2004	Gary Wenzel 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ La Ceida*		Cozumel	COZUMEL – LIVING UNDERWATER Prior to this, my first trip to Cozumel, I read through the various years of Chapbook reports and n... Full report		9/2003	Ross Ruddick 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Reef Club*			Decided to dive with Living Underwater based on Undercurrent reader reports. We weren't disapointed. Weather delayed our anticip... Full report		4/2003	Bob Curtis <100 Dives
*Living Underwater*			Lori Brown, Chris Green, & Justin Brown Green We dove with Living Underwater while in Cozumel in April during Easter Week. Ou... Full report		4/2003	Lori Brown <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Plaza las Glorias*		Cozumel	Living Underwater exceeded my most demanding expectations. I made a trip about 6 months ago with Aldora and while that was very g... Full report		2/2003	DUANE HILL 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Barracuda*			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		8/2002	Clem Clapp 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ none*			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		7/2002	Phil Hamilton 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Palapas Amaranto*			Living Underwater is a recent addition to the long list of Cozumel dive operations. LU is operated by Oracio Martinez, former Aldo... Full report		6/2002	Mike Frayn 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Coral Princess*			Fifth Cozumel trip. Chose Living Underwater after hearing of Oracio's departure from Aldora and his setting up his own shop. Cou... Full report		6/2002	Hank Martin 100+ Dives
*LIVING UNDERWATER & Pelagic Ventures/ Occidental Grand*			Living Underwater, Pelagic Ventures, Occidental Grand, April 2008 Ted Shieh, MD, (tedatshedd@yahoo. com), Chicago, IL Our group... Full report		4/2008	Ted Shieh M.D. 250+ 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 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
*living-underwater/ N/A*			Having just returned from a week of diving with Jeremy and Living Underwater, I can highly recommend this diveop to anyone looking... Full report		3/2009	Paul Halveson 250+ Dives
*Los Careyitor/Advanced Divers/ Reef Club`*			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		6/2002	Alana <100 Dives
*Luum Ha/ royal mayan*			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		1/2012	Michael R Smith 1000+ Dives
*Mahekal Beach Resort*			"Playa del Carmen" I dive for 52 years. This month, my young wife and I went to Playa del Carmen for her to discover snorkling and diving. I was not ... Full report		9/2016	Bernard Dubois 500+ Dives
*Manta Divers/ Grand Oasis*		Cancun	"Good Dive Trip for Beginner and Advanced Diver to Cancun and Cozumel" This was our second trip using this same operation and the service was excellent both times. The typical dive trip had 8 or f... Full report		9/2016	Tom Haynes 250+ Dives
*Manta Divers/ Gran Caribe Real*		Cancun	We booked the Gran Caribe Real through Funjet Vacations, and were very pleased with the service of both operations. The resort is... Full report		9/2007	Perry <100 Dives
*Manta Divers/ Best Western Caribe Plaza*		Cancun	We didn't expect much as the reef begins just to the south of Cancun and we were not disappointed. Modest corals and a few sponges... Full report		2/2006	James Reilly 250+ Dives
*Manta Divers/ None*		Cancun	This day (16 SEP) was a Holiday celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain. Mexican Independence Day. Apparently, it is custom... Full report		9/2005	Lanny Oden <100 Dives
*Manta Divers in Cancun, Scuba Staff Divers in Coz*		Cancun and Cozumel	After fighting off a last minute cold, my wife, 2 kids (4&5) and mother (the reason we were able to dive) were off to a week of f... Full report		11/2002	K Reis <100 Dives
*Manta Raya/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	I have been diving with Fernando since 1980 and I have always found him to be reliable, punctual, enthusiastic, environmentaly con... Full report		2/2011	William J Ehler 1000+ 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
*Maple Leaf Scuba*		Cozumel	"High winds ... not many dives possible!" After fourteen months of not diving because of a couple of eyes surgeries, I decided to go to Cozumel for a quick seven day trip. ... Full report		12/2018	Raymond Haddad 500+ 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
*Maya Ha/ Maya Ha Resort*		Costa Maya	This place is nearly out of business. Full text of our experience is in a separate email. ... Full report		12/2003	Doug Ingersoll 100+ 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
*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
*Mayakoba Dive & Watersports Center/ Rosewood Mayakoba*		Mayakoba	"Fabulous Riviera Maya Getaway" After 6 months of lockdown we needed to get back in the water and Mexico was one of the few countries that allowed Americans in wi... Full report		9/2020	David S Locker 1000+ Dives	1
*Mayan Aqua Dive/ RIU Palace Los Americas*		Cancun	The RIU Palace as a resort was fabulous. My biggest complaint was with the t. v. stations not a big selection and alot in Spanish. ... Full report		5/2008	Michael Keating 100+ 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
*Mexico Divers/ Marina Paraiso*		Isla Mujeres	"Avoid Mexico Divers" We went to Isla Mujeres mainly to participate in a whale shark research trip, which was amazing. SO MANY sharks and mantas. But ... Full report		7/2018	Beverly Sobelman 100+ Dives
*Mexico Whale Sharks/ Izla Hotel*		Isla Mujeres	"Whale Shark snorkel" Flew Delta non stop SLC to CUN. CUN Terminal 3 Immigration was well staffed and efficient as usual. After baggage claim, customs i... Full report		7/2021	Joel Horie 100+ Dives
*None/ Hotel Faro Viejo*		Holbox (Yucatan)	After 50 yards swimming as hard as I could, tucked behind the mouth of a 30 foot whale shark, I conceded that he (she?) could inde... Full report		7/2007	Bob Speir 500+ Dives
*Ocean Tours*		Isla Mujeres	"Whale Shark Snorkel becomes Whale Shark Harassment" We’ve been diving for 25 years and not once had we seen a whale shark that was not on a National Geographic TV show. Once we decid... Full report		9/2016	mark magers 250+ Dives	1
*Palancar/ Occidental Grand*		Cozumel	The physical facilities at the Occidental Grand are some of the best I have experienced anywhere. The food quality generally ex... Full report		10/2013	Mr. Michael Watts 1000+ Dives
*Papa Hog/ Villa Blanca*			We had the same DM all week, and he was accomodating. Strong currents and down currents on several dive sites. Small group... Full report		7/2002	Barry Klickstein 250+ 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
*Papa Hog's/ Las Brisas Condominiums*		Cozumel west coast	Las Brisas Condos are approximatly two miles north of town, so you will need a rental car or scooter to get back and forth to the ... Full report		12/2004	Lucius "Bud" Foster 100+ Dives
*Papa Hog's Scuba Emporium/ Reef Club*			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		7/2002	Jay <100 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
*Papa Hogs/ Reef Residencias - At Home in Cozml*			Papa Hogs is a first class operation. Each morning, a small six- pack, with a captain & divemaster, would pick us up at the dock a... Full report		9/2006	Bob Sugarman 500+ Dives
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