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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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*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
*Aldora Divers/ N/A*			I’ve been diving Cozumel for 15+ years and I’ve experience the good, the bad, and the truly awful. This is my second year of divin... Full report		2/2008	Steven J. Bissell 1000+ 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
*Bahia Divers/ Bahia Principe*		Mayan Riviera	Bahia Divers (not to be confused with the opertaion at the resort (Bahia Dive Center) - although it turns out there is a relation) ... Full report		1/2008	Mark Hillier <100 Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Safari Inn*			After 4 execellent days diving with these guys I was impressed with their service and concern for their divers and the reefs. I go... Full report		1/2008	Keith Hall 500+ 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
*Aldora/ Hotel Cozumel and Resort*			I have read reports in Undercurrent on Aldora for years and I finally had the opportunity to dive with them on this recent trip. ... Full report		1/2008	Nick McGregor 250+ Dives
*Aldora*		Cozumel	Aldora is a first rate operation. They use 120 cubic foot steel tanks so no dive was less than one hour. Took our equipment the ... Full report		1/2008	David Funderburk 500+ Dives
*Aldoro Divers/ Villa Aldoro*			Greg and Kay, who manage Villa Aldoro, could not have been more friendly and accommodating. The web site answers most of you quest... Full report		1/2008	Norman Friday 500+ Dives
*Living Under Water/ Occidental Grand*		Cozumel	Living Underwater is a first class operation, run by Jeremy Anschel an expat from the States. It is limo service for the price of ... Full report		1/2008	Dmitry Pasikhov 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
*dive house/ fiesta americana scuba resort*		cozumel	Fiesta Americana Dive Resort was excellent. The place was very clean and the staff was very courtious and helpful. The rooms were ... Full report		1/2008	arthur garfinkel <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
*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
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel Island	The scooters around the island were a blast! Despite all the warnings against. . . get the insurance it's worth the hassle if you hav... Full report		10/2007	Shelley Rogers <100 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
*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
*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
*Paradise Divers/ Hotel Cozumel and Resort*		Cozumel	This was my sixth dive trip to Cozumel but first since Hurricane Wilma. Many reefs are not only still covered with sand; the sand ... Full report		9/2007	Michael J. Millet 500+ Dives
*Sea Robin Cozumel/ Fiesta Americana Cozumel*			Sea Robin Cozumel promotes themselves as a premier scuba diving company in the heavily saturated dive op destination of Cozumel, M... Full report		8/2007	Karen Driskill 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
*Pappa Hogs/ Villa Blanca*		cozumel	the good: 6 pack boat w/ experienced divers, warm water, not bad vis. , only 1 hr. of intense rain after diving ( Jun. - Jul is ra... Full report		8/2007	Eldon Okazaki 500+ 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
*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
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*			The Occidental Grand was fabulous. Food, accommodations, and service was first class. The dive opperation was well run and the d... Full report		6/2007	Ed Stevens 1000+ 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
*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
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	Scuba Club Cozumel is a great resort for divers. The rooms are "spartan" compared to expensive hotel resorts. There are no TVs in ... Full report		5/2007	John Crellin <100 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
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel, Q Roo	We have been to Fiesta Americana (FA) and Dive House (DH) many times because they are always very dependable. FA is about 5 km so... Full report		5/2007	Don Reed 500+ 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
*Dive Paradise/ Barracuda Hotel*			Previously dived with Aldora Divers in 2005. Dived with Paradise Divers because my dive buddy was certified with them a year ago, ... Full report		4/2007	David Sifre <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Aldora Villa*		Cozumel	Aldora Divers rocks. They have fast boats, dove in small groups, took us to sites we requested, and didn't try to babysit us. The ... Full report		4/2007	Preston A. Ball 250+ 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
*Dive Palancar/ Allegro*			This was a great vacation for three families. The Allegro is a great all inclusive 15 minutes south of town. The dive operation ... Full report		4/2007	Craig Mathews 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	We had stayed at Hotel Cozumel for one week as recently as last December when we were there according to a breakfast- only plan in ... Full report		3/2007	Paul Schmieder 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
*Blue XT Sea/ Hotel Barracuda*			This was our first trip to Cozumel and we booked our diving with Blue XT Sea Diving. They offer a personal service that many of th... Full report		3/2007	Tom Carlson <100 Dives
*Blue AngelDiving/Caribe Blu Dive Hotel/ Caribe Blue Hotel*		Cozumel	Two weeks with Blue Angel March 24- April 7, 2007 was great as usual. Fun dive operation. Always dive with Blue Angel. Dive mast... Full report		3/2007	Frank Evans 250+ 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
*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
*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
*Aldora Divers/ Suites Bahia*		Cozumel	Suites Bahia a little spartan, but right in the center of town and very well priced (about $70/ night). Small kitchenette with a d... Full report		2/2007	Buzz Waterston 100+ Dives
*Del Mar Aquatics/ Hotel Cozumel*			we were picked up at our dock about 8: 15AM every morning (OK sometimes 8: 30). The crew from DelMar Aquatics told about several opt... Full report		2/2007	Dan LaDue 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
*Dive with Christina/ Fiesta Americana*			Christina Roman was with us the entire time. She is an outstanding instructor and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. ... Full report		1/2007	Tom Cook <100 Dives
*Bahia Divers Xpu-Ha Beach bBach/ Bahia Principe Tulum*		Xpu-Ha Beach/Akumal Area	We based our choice of dive operator on a Chapbook review recommending Stefano Pedroni of Bahia Divers. He runs a small shop on X... Full report		1/2007	Peter Pola <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
*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
*Aldora Divers/ Aldora Villas*			This was my 2nd trip with Aldora. 1st was in 2003. You can see that there was damage to the reefs from Wilma & the vis was not a... Full report		12/2006	Bill Mosel 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			Using Al Bay of Bay Adventures, who has never failed to give excellent, attentive service, we chose Hotel Cozumel because it offer... Full report		12/2006	Paul Schmieder 100+ 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
*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
*Blue Angel/ Caribe Blu*			Excellent dive operation. I did 21 dives in 9 days including one twilight and two night dives. Our group initially consisted of ... Full report		11/2006	Bob Rollin 100+ 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
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	I visit Cozumel about 3- 6 times yearly. The beds at the Barracuda are new, and as hard as the old ones. The hotel has updated wi... Full report		9/2006	Julie Tayloe 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 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
*ProDive/ Sunscape Puerto Aventuras*		Riviera Maya	Got to snorkel with whale sharks!!! Stein with Prodive at Puerto Aventuras is an excellent and well informed guide. Amazing expe... Full report		9/2006	Dr. Michael Pangelinan 100+ 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
*Dive with Martin/ El Cid La Ceiba*		Cozumel	This was our 8th trip to Cozumel and our first time using Dive with Martin. DWM is a very small operation that I will return to o... Full report		9/2006	Tonya Zander 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
*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
*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*		Cozumel	Cozumel reef was in very good condition after hurricane Wilma last year. Lots of large grouper, sharks, lobster. Iberostar is at... Full report		9/2006	Wayne Warren-Angelucci 1000+ Dives
*Aquaworld/ Moon Palace*		Cancun	While Cancun diving is only somewhat above average, it is definitely worth bringing your gear; especially if you dive the Cenotes. ... Full report		8/2006	Sharon 100+ Dives
*Advanced Divers/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	Cozumel is still a great Caribbean dive destination in spite of Wilma’s attempt to ravage the reefs last year. We have made two sh... Full report		8/2006	Jack Gibson 500+ 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
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	My wife and I were in Cozumel for a 10 day trip from 8/ 16/ 06 to 8/ 26/ 06. Overall it was an excellent trip. We were concerned th... Full report		8/2006	Watt Hinson 250+ Dives
*Caribbean Divers/ Occidental Allegro*		Cozumel	Occidental Allegro is 3- 4 star all inclusive with good facilities. We did NOT use the onsite dive operation. We used Carribean Div... Full report		8/2006	Jas. McNutt 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand Cozumel*		Cozumel	Due to the great numbers of divers in Cozumel, if possible get together with a small number of advanced divers and you may be able... Full report		8/2006	Robert Morris 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
*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/ Reef Club*			Stayed at rebuilt Reef Club. . . lots of improvements since Wilma. Food much improved and service excellent. Sand Dollar Sports is ... Full report		7/2006	Frank Evans 100+ Dives
*Aqua Adventures/ Avalon Reef Club*		Isla de Mujeres	The hotel can arrange your transportation from the Cancun airport to the 15- 20 min ferry ride to the hotel and back. The hotel is ... Full report		7/2006	Gustavo Valero <100 Dives	1
*Blue XTSea/ Casa Mexicana*			Had read reports of Coz being destroyed after the hurricane. Not true. While soft corals did suffer compared the southern tip an... Full report		7/2006	Karen Guthrie 100+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Reef Club*			Stayed at the Reef Club since I was with Non Divers. My kids absolutely loved it. The food was fair but plentiful and the rat... Full report		7/2006	Richard Masin <100 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
*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
*Yucatech Expeditions/ N/A*		Cozumel	Cave Diving Coz with Yucatech Expeditions – German Yanez Mendoza While Cozumel’s reefs took a heavy hit during last year’s hurr... Full report		7/2006	Patrick Wikstrom 500+ Dives
*Tank Ha/ Barcelo*		Riviera Maya	We stayed at the Barcelo Resort in Riviera Maya and dived in Playa del Carmen. The Resort was exceptional in design, accomodation... Full report		7/2006	Betsy Baste 100+ Dives
*Anita/ Casa del Mar*		Mexico	We booked this trip as a Friday thru Friday flight/ resort package through Worryfree & were quite pleased with Casa del Mar, which ... Full report		7/2006	Pat & Larry Bailey 250+ Dives
*buceo cyan-ha/ la caribe*			Overall very good dive operation and resort. Knowledgeable staff and dive masters. Two dives per day, one at 9 am and one at 11 am... Full report		7/2006	justin <100 Dives
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