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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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*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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 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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Scuba Club*			The hotel put on a special effort with a bee- hive of activity in rebuilding the damage. They lost their first floor restauraunt and... Full report		12/2005	DDemming 500+ Dives
*Aldora*			Because of the hurricanes we postponed our August trip and went in December. We are a diving family, with daughters 11 (certified... Full report		12/2005	Pec 100+ Dives
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Pascual's Scuba Center*			I was tempted to keep everything I know about this man secret, since I now want him available every time I return to Cozumel, and... Full report		11/2004	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Pascual's Scuba Center*			I was tempted to keep everything I know about this man secret, since I now want him available every time I return to Cozumel, and... Full report		11/2004	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*			It was quite an experience. We dove with Aldora Divers and they were excellent. Their tanks were steel 120’s at 3500 psi, which ... Full report		10/2004	Marc Silling <100 Dives
*ANITA DIVERS/ Fiesta Americana*			Nice 42' boat, easy sites - - wish my site choice ( Columbia Bricks ) would have been considered by Ramon Soltero ( same good... Full report		10/2004	ray evory <100 Dives
*Blue Angel/ Caribe Blu*			I have to say over all my experience was pretty good. I did get a pair of shoes stolen from my room. I guess they needed the shoes... Full report		10/2004	Melina Piekarski <100 Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			Aldora lets the divers on boat choose dive site and tries to group divers of similar experience. Fast boats and early departure = ... Full report		9/2004	Nick Southall 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			I have been to first the Gallapago and now the Scuba Club numerous times{5or 6 times} and it remains unchanged and an excellent ru... Full report		9/2004	DDemming 500+ Dives
*Liquid Blue Divers*			Liquid Blue Divers was started by Roberto and Michelle at the end of 2002 and has already established a reputation for quality ser... Full report		8/2004	Randy Henson 100+ Dives
*Albatros Charters/ Casa Martillo*			Albatros Charters is a small one boat operation in Cozumel. They offer fishing charters on their other boat. We were estatic wit... Full report		8/2004	Judy 250+ Dives
*Dive with Alison/ Occedental Alegro "Grand"]*			Wife and I have 150 dives in 2. 5 years. This was our first trip to Cozumel. Went looking on the internet for small, attentive, d... Full report		8/2004	Phil Tobin 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*			Much has been written about Aldora Divers. In my opinion, they are the only operation with which to dive on Cozumel. Small, fast... Full report		8/2004	John G. Kie 100+ Dives
*Scuba Shack/ El Presidente*			Hurricane Emily appeared to have very little impact on the reefs where we dove. Palancar Horseshoe was very good with 100+ visibi... Full report		8/2004	Michael Emerson 100+ 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
*Dive House/ Casa Mexicana*			Full hotel plan with meals - food was more than passable. Accomodations were quite nice and service good. Hotel across the road ... Full report		7/2004	anne warburton 100+ Dives
*Cozumel Sports/ Reef Club*			I took my family of six plus two friends on what I had hoped would be a trip of a life time for my children ages 24, 20, twins 18 ... Full report		7/2004	Tom 500+ 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
*Aldora/ Casa Carlita*			This was our 5th trip to Cozumel. It was the first time we took our children to Cozumel because this place was a right of passag... Full report		6/2004	Teresa Yent 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
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Cozumel]*			This was my first time with Aldora Divers, (azul788@Prodigy. net. mx) but not my last. They don't believe in the "Cattle Boat" menta... Full report		5/2004	Ray 250+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Allegro Cozumel*			Lockers for storage right at the dock. Homogeneous experience grouping on boats. Conscientious divemasters, most good at finding c... Full report		5/2004	Randy and Carol Thompson 250+ Dives
*Aldora/ [Presidente*			[Presidente always great place to stay. Nice diving in front of hotel. Food wasn't as good as our last stay but we ate in town mos... Full report		5/2004	nick southall 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
*Liquid Blue Divers/ Plaza las Glorias]*			Roberto and his wife Michaela run a tight and timely and safety minded operation. Pick ups at the dock at 740 a. m in a fast 6 pack... Full report		4/2004	Steve Machoian 100+ Dives
*ScubaDu/ presidente intercontinental*			Grade A vacation spot especially if your spouse doesn't dive. Our room was terrific, the service at the hotel and at the dive oper... Full report		3/2004	ken katz 1000+ Dives
*Advanced Divers/ Villas Las Anclas*			Ricardo and Tony did it for us again. On our first dive, 77 minutes at Palancar caves, we saw one of everything: a nurse shark, ha... Full report		3/2004	Jack Gibson 500+ Dives
*LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR*			Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report		3/2004	DUANE HILL 100+ Dives
*LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR*			Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report		3/2004	DUANE HILL 100+ Dives
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