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Diving Reviews of Dive Paradise in Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan

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Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel   Cozumel   "It Was Better in the Old Days"
Cozumel can be a great dive destination because it is relatively inexpensive, cheap and easy to fly to, short rides to dive sites, ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
2/2024   Eric Weiss
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ ]Wyndham Cozumel       "Cozumel was better than I thought it was going to be"
I'm not complaining about anything as we won this trip at our dive shop in Denver, but I can't give everything five stars. ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
5/2024   Elaine Morse
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Wyndham Cozumel Hotel and Resort       "Cheap and you get what you pay for"
We were diving as part of a fairly large group and had 2 boats. One boat had a fair amount of room to move around and the other wa... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
5/2023   Paul Neis
500+ Dives
Photos available 
Dive Paradise/ Wyndham Cozumel Hotel Full report       "Decent Diving with Dive Paradise"
Drift diving on reefs. Only one dive on Palancar; some kind of ration system? One Nurse shark. Eagle ray. Lots of turtles and fish... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2022   John Yavorsky
1000+ Dives
Photos available 
Dive Paradise/ Wyndham Cozumel Hotel & Resort Full report   Cozumel   "Good diving but a lot of gear schlepping"
Dive Paradise is across a 4- lane street from the hotel. It's not difficult to cross, but there is also a pedestrian tunnel. The di... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2022   Harvey Cohen
500+ Dives
Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       "Wonderful, convenient diving at a reasonable cost"
Excellent diving for the money and convenience especially nowadays. 3 hours from DFW. Great dive Masters, dive shop was very accom... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2021   David herfendal
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ [same]Hotel Cozumel Full report   [N/A]Cozumel   "Return to Cozumel"
This was my 11th dive trip to Cozumel over the last 20 years. For various reasons( less crowded, less expensive, warm water... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2017   Jerome M Hobart
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Paradise/ [same]Casa Del Mar Full report       "Cozumel Fun in the Winter"
Dealt with two dive operations on this trip. The first was the "house" operation at the Casa Del Mar. My wife was set to do ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
1/2017   Michael E Bovard
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       "Dive Paridise / Hotel Cozumel "
The DM (Santos) that we were assigned to exceeded expectations, he went above and beyond with our group. He assisted with several... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2016   Peter O'Shaughnessy
250+ Dives
Photos available 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda Full report       "Hotel Barracuda - Dive Paradise"
This was our sixth trip to Cozumel so we knew the routine. After we passed through immigration and customs we headed straight to t... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2016   Henry O Ziller
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       "One of the best places in the Caribbean"
The folks are Dive Paradise are friendly, helpful, and competent. There is good diving off the pier at Hotel Cozumel and I have us... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2015   Lee Knapp
500+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   Mexico   "Comfortable Dive Resort; Mixed Up Dive Operator"
This was my 6th time diving with Dive Paradise and my worst experience with them. The operation seemed to be overwhelmed by the la... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
2/2015   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   "Second enjoyable trip to Cozumel."
This was my second dive trip to Cozumel. Went with a group of 26 divers. The group was divided between two boats Aries and the Ren... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
2/2015   Jacques Tanguay
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       We headed to Cozumel for a long weekend getaway, staying at Hotel Cozumel and diving with Dive Paradise. We had dove Cozumel from ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2014   Leigh Vinzant
500+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       water was cold at 77- 78 deg. F; but ok for Canadiansl air temp. waas 80 to 87 F. the bad: good thing I did not take inclusive (... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2014   Eldon Okazaki
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel[same] Full report       Just returned from Cozumel and a stay at Hotel Cozumel . [The dive shop that put this trip together normally stays at the Fiesta Am... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
11/2013   Fred Straus
500+ 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
 
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
 
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
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
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   Cozumel   Hotel Cozumel has improved their food but do not expect the food prep of Little Cayman of the States. Dive Paradise has always bee... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2010   Ed Ulrich
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Barracuda Hotel Full report   Cozumel   This is Cozumel, and it was the week of New Year's. We opted for a lower end hotel, and it was perfectly adequate. The boats lef... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
1/2009   Dennis Jacobson
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Villa Blanca Hotel Full report       This was my third trip to Cozumel- 1st trip in 1997- 2nd 2004. I was hesitant after the hurricane, and after reading many reports of... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2008   Jon Bunnell
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise Full report       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  
3 stars
5 stars  
12/2006   joe DelGuidice
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Barracuda Hotel Full report       Previously dived with Aldora Divers in 2005. Dived with Paradise Divers because my dive buddy was certified with them a year ago, ... Full report  
3 stars
1 stars  
4/2007   David Sifre
<100 Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
3/2007   Paul Schmieder
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       Using Al Bay of Bay Adventures, who has never failed to give excellent, attentive service, we chose Hotel Cozumel because it offer... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2006   Paul Schmieder
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda Full report   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  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2006   Julie Tayloe
250+ Dives
 
DIVE PARADISE Full report       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  
3 stars
3 stars  
1/2006   GILDA & WARREN SPRUNG
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda Full report   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  
4 stars
5 stars  
8/2006   Watt Hinson
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise Full report       Dive Paradise, Carnival Cruise: Estasy July 6- 9, 2006 Jack and Paula Harris, Richardson, TX. Experience: 500- 700 dives, Vis: 80- 100+ ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
7/2006   Jack Harris
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Casa Mexicana Full report       Hurricane Wilma recovery has gone quickly. Most hotels are operational again. The dive operations are working normally. The downto... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
2/2006   Tom Rain
250+ Dives
 
dive paradise Full report       Traveling on Norwegian Dream, had signed up for Cozumel 2 tank dive through ship vendor had included in form had prior asthma ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
9/2006   j.a.mccormack
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozument and Resort Full report       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  
3 stars
4 stars  
2/2006   Marjorie Griffing
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       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  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2005   Walter Bennett
<100 Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Rental House (Casa Marcos) Full report       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  
4 stars
4 stars  
6/2005   Lee Schnell
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Fiesta Americana Full report       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  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2005   Pat & Pam Murphy
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report       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  
5 stars
3 stars  
2/2005   Larry D. Sensenig
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   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  
1 stars
3 stars  
12/2004   James Fritch
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Full report   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  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2004   Marjorie
<100 Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Was Hotel Cozumel Full report       I met a dive buddy in Jamaica by the name of Bob who worked for a dive shop back home in Cedar Falls called Scuba Too, His dive sho... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
2/2004   Trevor
<100 Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Occidental Grand Full report       Cozumel is much more professional and much safer than it was 27 years ago when I first visited. It is still a very good bargain a... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2003   Randall S. Preissig
1000+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Resort (Las Brisas) Full report   Cozumel   THE GOOD Convenient flight from Houston; Van waiting at airport; check- in at Hotel Cozumel Resort (formerly known as everything i... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2004   Allan Scott
<100 Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Coral Sands Full report       Apple's operation is first class. My wife and I (advanced) and son (PADI open water) really enjoyed the dives and the crew. We l... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2002   John Keith
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Brisas Cozumel Full report       Brisas is the former Costa Club which was the former Fiesta Inn. Accomodations are clean and the hotel is well run overall. Brea... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
8/2003   Al Krenz
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Hotel Brisas Full report   Cozumel   Hotel Brisas is a good 3 star hotel. Beds were firm but to my liking. The airconditioning kept the room cool, but not totally de... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2003   Charles Tache
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Plaza Las Glorias Full report       Dive guides were friendly and knowledgable. The fastboat option was worth the extra money. These boats were good condition and got... Full report  
3 stars
2 stars  
6/2003   Charles Seder
<100 Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Villa Miranda Full report       We stayed at Villa Miranda ( [. . . ] ), about 2 blocks east of Plaza Las Glorias. I highly recommend it. It has 4 bedr... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
12/2002   David Rand
100+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Costa Club/Las Brisas Full report       The diving: Overall, very good! This, our sixth trip to Cozumel in the past 14 years, has seen improvements in the protection of... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
10/2002   Debbie Pasich
500+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ Costa Club Full report       Cozumel continues to be a great dive value. Dive paradise boats left the dock around 8: 30 AM and, for the most part, were not too... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2002   Al Krenz
250+ Dives
 
Dive Paradise/ [same]Plaza Las Glorias Full report       This was my second trip with this operation. Crew and divemasters were knowledgable and very helpful. Most trips had two div... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2002   Mark Wilkerson
250+ Dives
 
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