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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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*Bottom Time Divers/ El Cid La Ceiba, Cozumel*		N/A	Bottom Time Divers provided superb service. The fast boat had a cover, and could hold a maximum of 6 divers. We had a group of 4... Full report		6/2006	Dennis Boesen 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*		Cozumel	We had been diving with the Dive House for many years and staying at the Fiesta Americana. We have tried many resorts in Cozumel ... Full report		6/2006	Ed Stevens <100 Dives
*Blue Angel/ Blu Caribe*			Hotel and Dive operations have recovered nicely from the hurricane. Shallow reefs are damaged rather severly but signs of recover... Full report		6/2006	Steve Woerner 1000+ 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
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Cozumel*		Cozumel	I was a little apprehensive as so many of the (primarily older) reviews for Dressel divers online in numerous websites were very b... Full report		6/2006	Dr. Michael Pangelinan 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Hotel Cozumel*			I had always heard so much about Cozumel, but I this was my first trip. . . I wasn't impressed. It is an easy flight from Housto... Full report		6/2006	Rick Tuss 500+ 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
*Aqua Safari/ Amigo's B&B, Suites Bahia*		Cozumel	Aqua Safari has recently put much effort into delivering better dives for experienced customers who have computers. Bottom times a... Full report		6/2006	Francis & Deb Bollag 250+ Dives
*Bliue XT Sea Diving/ Fiesta Americana Dive Resort*		Cozumel	Dive Operator: BlueXTSea Diving Boats: Fast boats. One 6 pax & one 8 pax. The most divers we ever had was 6; the majority of the ... Full report		5/2006	Karen Driskill 100+ Dives
*Dive House/ Caribbean Princess*		Cozumel	Booked a shore dive with Caribbean Princess and had good luck with Dive House. Our divemaster, David, was excellent, giving a thor... Full report		5/2006	Paul and Donna Lima 100+ Dives
*Aldora/ Reef Club*		Cozumel	Aldora is the best dive operation I've used in all my years of diving. In my four trips to Cozumel, this was the first time I lef... Full report		5/2006	Buddy McEachern 100+ 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
*Pepe's Scuba/Yucatek Divers/ Coral Princess Hotel*		Mexico	First visit since Wilma hit Cozumel in Fall 2005. Have been going to Cozumel every yeaqr since 1999. Wall dives didn't show much i... Full report		5/2006	TOM Lopatin 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Fiesta Americana*			Diving: Aldora Divers takes care of your equipment, and you only have to worry about your wet suit. They use 100cuft tanks, and ... Full report		4/2006	Jorge More' 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
*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
*Deep Blue/ El Cantil Sur Condominiums*		Cozumel	I have never written a review before (despite extensive travels), but felt compelled to comment on the fabulous, professional serv... Full report		3/2006	Addie Reed 500+ 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
*Blue Studio*		Cozumel	First trip since Hurricane Wilma last year. Shallow reefs are in terrible shape. Most soft coral gone and consequent lack of muc... Full report		3/2006	Jesse H Scott 100+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resor*			Our second time in Cozumel and we returned to Fiesta Americana & Dive House. Hotel was very good and met our needs: not luxurious... Full report		3/2006	Ron Jyring <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Cozumel & Resort*			Having never been to Cozumel, we faced the daunting task of identifying an operator. We chose Aldora Divers based on Undercurrent ... Full report		3/2006	Craig Wood 100+ Dives	1
*Aqua Safari/ the Bel Mar Hotel*			As new divers (7 dives for me, 25 for my partner), I was nervous about my first boat dive, my first salt water experience, and, la... Full report		3/2006	Cindy Naiditch <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
*Pascual's Scuba/ El Cantil Sur Condos*		Cozumel	We dove with Pascual one year ago, before the hurricane. Hurricane Wilma was particularly damaging to small dive operations in Co... Full report		2/2006	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozument and Resort*			This was our second trip to Cozumel Hotel and Resort and Dive Paradise. The last trip was in December 2004. The resort has recov... Full report		2/2006	Marjorie Griffing 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
*Scuba Cozumel/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			The shallow reefs of Cozumel, ie: Tormentos and Paradise are now effectively burried under sand. In some places under feet of sand... Full report		2/2006	Bill Allen 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Casa Mexicana*			Hurricane Wilma recovery has gone quickly. Most hotels are operational again. The dive operations are working normally. The downto... Full report		2/2006	Tom Rain 250+ 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
*PaPa Hogs/ Villa Blanca*		Cozumel	We've visited Papa Hogs frequently over the years as they are professionals with great small fast boats, fun boat captains, great ... Full report		2/2006	Russ Battisto 250+ Dives
*Careyitos Advanced Divers/ N/A*		Cozumel	In February I learned to dive with Ricardo Madrigal and his crew - the Careyitos Advanced Divers team. Now that I’m home I r... Full report		2/2006	Karen Donahue <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
*Dreamtime Dive Resort/ Carnival Cruise, Liberty*		Costa Maya, Majahual	I booked with Dreamtime divers( [. . . ] )on- line before we left home. Dive shop was very nice and friendly people. T... Full report		2/2006	Jill and Rob Caple <100 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
*Blue XTSea/ Suites Bahia*			Good - only two divers, except for one other on one day. - long dives - some interesting wildlife - fast boat - some nice swimth... Full report		1/2006	Brian Maxim 100+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Caribe Blu Hotel*		Cozumel	A good dive operation. They have knowledgeable dive masters that are helpful and seem to care about their customers. We had to t... Full report		1/2006	Gary Schmincke 100+ 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
*Dreatime Dive Resort/ Carnival Valor*		Costa Maya	My wife, 12 year old son and I were on the Carnival Valor the week between Christmas and New Years, 2005. My wife and I have been... Full report		12/2005	Hugh Aaron 100+ Dives
*Bucanero del Caribe/ Kabahna*		Banco Chinchorro	Banco Chinchorro is an hour and half boat ride from Mahahual. Windy conditions are common, so many days the trip is not possible. ... Full report		12/2005	eruk williamson <100 Dives
*Bahia Divers, independent of resort/ Gran Bahia Principe Tulum*		Riviera Maya	I had not been to an all- inclusive resort like the Bahia Principe Tulum before and suspected, rightfully, it turns out, that the a... Full report		12/2005	Joe Simmons 1000+ 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
*Wayne Whittier/ Private Villa 4days/Hot. Cozumel 3*			Having arrived only 5- 6 weeks after Wilma had pounded Cozumel for some 51 hours straight, we were a bit uneasy as to what we were ... Full report		12/2005	WAYNE & BECKIE WHITTIER 100+ Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*		cozumel	This was our third trip with aldora. It was several months after the island was hit by hurricanes Emily and Wilma. The Reef Club... Full report		12/2005	Pec Indman 100+ Dives
*Dive With Martin/ Private condo - meals locally*		Cozumel	Dive With Martin (divewithmartin. com) is all about taking care of their customers. We made this trip only a few months after Hurri... Full report		12/2005	Randy Klumph 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Safari Inn*			I dived 6 days, Nov 15- 18 and 21- 22. We were the first commercial boat out after hurricane "Wilma" 3 weeks before. Did 16 dives o... Full report		11/2005	Nick Macelletti 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Safari Inn*			I dived 6 days, Nov 15- 18 and 21- 22. We were the first commercial boat out after hurricane "Wilma" 3 weeks before. Did 16 dives o... Full report		11/2005	Nick Macelletti 100+ Dives
*Deep Blue / Living Underwater/ Hotel Bahia*			Since this was so close to post hurricane Wilma, the family hesitated but then decided to go because they needed people to come do... Full report		11/2005	Peter/Sandy Oemichen 250+ Dives
*Yucatech Expeditions/ N/A*		Riviera Maya	Hurricane Wilma made an incredible mess of Cozumel and much of the Riviera Maya late October 2005 and much of the reef diving was ... Full report		11/2005	Alexander Griffin 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*			Only got 3 days of diving in before Hurricane Wilma hit the Island with a venegance and battered the island with Category 4 winds ... Full report		10/2005	Sue Sepelak 500+ Dives
*Dive Mike/ Iberostar Tucan*		Playa Del Carmen	Dive Mike in Playa Del Carmen (PDC), is a safe and reliable operator. That being said, Mike the owner is looking to sell his busin... Full report		9/2005	Karen Driskill <100 Dives
*Albatros Divers/ Melia*			We go to Cozumel twice a year, After using various operators, we used Albatros Divers. This was the best dive service we had In C... Full report		9/2005	Jonathan Gal-Edd 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
*Blue Angel/ Carribe Blu*			[Second trip to Blue Angel / Carribe Blu this year, each time puts the hurricane further into the past and towards recovery. The ... Full report		9/2005	Steve Woerner 1000+ 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
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	Aldora Divers is one of the most expensive operators on Cozumel. The philosophy appears to be to keep the prices high, and the nu... Full report		8/2005	David Sifre <100 Dives
*Aquaworld/ El Cid LaCeiba*			Calm waters betwwen island Cozumel and the Mexican coast. Hotel has their own scuba launch, convenient... Full report		8/2005	Bill Pasukinis <100 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
*Scuba Cozumel/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			Hurricane Wilma damage is very evident everywhere, especially along the main street of town and at the southern hotels, some of wh... Full report		8/2005	Jeanne & Bill Downey 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 Martin/ Hotel Cozumel*			Dive with Martin March 2006 I had previously written a very good report on Dive with Martin(2004). I now wish to retract that ... Full report		8/2005	Jack Hall 250+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Fiesta Americana*			Dive with Martin was a fantastic dive shop. I've been to Cozumel many times, and Martin and his DM, David, were fantastic! We ch... Full report		7/2005	Douglas Peterson 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Rental House (Casa Marcos)*			Another great diving trip to Cozumel. Rented a house for the first time and it was outstanding. Casa Marcos is located on Calle ... Full report		6/2005	Lee Schnell 250+ Dives
*Xtabay Divers/ Reef Club*		Cozumel	The Reef Club resort is FAR from town so not for sightseers. Pay attention to the signs or you'll drive right past the road to get... Full report		6/2005	Jade Gibbon 100+ Dives
*Blue XT Sea/ El Cozumelena*		Cozumel	Blue XT Sea was wonderful. Very, very accomodating before, during and after. Everything from fresh muffins, juices, water to hel... Full report		6/2005	Mike Reed <100 Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports/ Reef Club*			We have been diving in Cozumel several times. Previously our experiences with Sand Dollar Sports had been great. In fact my wife a... Full report		6/2005	Wayne Whittier 100+ 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
*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
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			This was a great trip, a great location, a great dive operator, great divemasters, and great water. All in all, I don't think I c... Full report		5/2005	Walter Bennett <100 Dives
*Blue XTSea/ El Cantil Condominiums*		Cozumel	El Cantil: A new, very nice condo complex with a pool and artificial beach on the water. A dock for the dive op to pick you up. R... Full report		5/2005	Robin Abrahamson Masson 100+ 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
*dresler divers/ iberostar*			dive operation well run. boats left on time. same sites every week. no snacks after dives and water offered only once. divemast... Full report		4/2005	james boone 250+ Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			This our second time with Aldora Divers and staying at Aldora Villas. Our first trip was in September 2005 during Hurricane Ivan. ... Full report		4/2005	Cheryl Eagan 100+ 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
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	This was my first substantial trip to Cozumel so I can only rate Aldora divers against operators in other locations. Boats were f... Full report		3/2005	Chuck Donaldson 100+ Dives
*The Dive Shop/ Fiesta Americana*			Second time at the Fiesta Americana on all- inclusive package. Always treated very well by staff and the dive shop has done an exce... Full report		3/2005	Jeffrey O"Brien <100 Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			My wife and I dove 5 consecutive days with Aldora. It was our first time in Cozumel. Undercurrent and word of mouth made Aldora on... Full report		3/2005	Mike Hynan 100+ Dives
*Anita Divers/ Presidente Intercontinental*		Cozumel	This was our fourth or fifth dive trip to Cozumel, as on our first rip we fell in love with the island, the people, the Mayan cult... Full report		3/2005	Mariliz and Ken Licata 100+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Fiesta Americana Dive Resort*		Cozumel Island (Leeward side)	Dive with Martin was an enjoyable operation. $58. 00 for 2 tank morning dive with ALL equipment. Left dock at 7: 45 AM & returned at... Full report		2/2005	Bob Sommerfeld <100 Dives
*Blue Angel/ Hotel Cozumel*			The Blue Angel dive operation was just incredible, I would use them again without hesitation. They accommodated the type of dives... Full report		2/2005	Brad Griffin 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			My wife and I, along with another nondiving couple, traveled to Cozumel for a spring break trip (Feb. 26 to March 5, 2005). W... Full report		2/2005	Larry D. Sensenig 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Fiesta Americana*			This was our 4th trip to Cozumel so this time we picked our own dive operator Dive Paradise, after reviewing comments on undercurr... Full report		2/2005	Pat & Pam Murphy 100+ Dives
*Akumal Dive Center/ Hotel Akumal Caribe*		Akumal	We dove by ourselves most days. The reefs in this area are spectacular and very close to the shop. maybe a 5- 10 minute boat ride. ... Full report		2/2005	Dave Jackson <100 Dives
*Aldora/ N/A*		Cozumel	We booked our travel via the internet at the Aldora Divers site. We found that Aldora operates its own accommodations at the Aldor... Full report		1/2005	Ian Kennedy <100 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
*Dive with Cristina/ El Presidente*			The good: Dive with Cristina is the best operation on Cozumel. It is run by Cristina Roman and her companion Luis. Luis has bee... Full report		12/2004	Tracy Ashmore <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	The resort was set up well for this type of trip. The rooms were large, balconeys had pegs and racks to hang gear, beds were comf... Full report		12/2004	Marjorie <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Quintana Roo, Mexico	I expected crowds of people over the Christmas holiday and was not disappointed. I was disappointed with the hotel Cozumel’s ... Full report		12/2004	James Fritch 250+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop/ Caribe Blu Hotel*			Blue Angel Dive Shop: A well- run operation, that runs small, fast boats. Most typically, there are only about six people on the ... Full report		12/2004	S. Altchuler 500+ Dives
*Bottom Time Divers/ Villas Las Anclas*			Bottom Time Dives is a new operation on Cozumel, however Raul Platas is not new to Cozumel. Raul's operation is top notch, fleece... Full report		12/2004	William 250+ Dives
*Scuba Cancun/ Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret*		Xcaret/Cancun	Warning for any divers looking to book with Scuba Cancun. What a disaster our trip was because of them. As an Instructor with a ... Full report		12/2004	William B. Heyn 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*			January 2005 - Aldora Divers runs a diving operation the way it should be run. Hats off to Memo and Dave! They run small boats wit... Full report		12/2004	Marilyn Mitchell 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
*Dive Equalizers/ Fiesta Americana*			I was a repeat visitor to Equalizers. Based upon my previous experience with them, I had them take care of my entire land package... Full report		11/2004	Michael Igoe 250+ Dives
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