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Dive Review of Dressel Divers/Iberostar in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan

Dressel Divers/Iberostar: "International resort hotel chain with great accomodations.", Aug, 2022,

by Bill Schlegel, MO, US (Contributor Contributor 19 reports with 17 Helpful votes). Report 11994.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling 1 stars
Value for $$ 4 stars
Beginners 3 stars
Advanced 3 stars
Comments All experienced divers in the group commented that the reefs were a little better than a few years ago although there was considerable variation in coral health between dive sites. Their conservation efforts, or something, seem to be working. Turtles were common, so the Cozumel turtle project also seems to be working. We even saw a couple reef sharks.
Dressel Divers dive operation is very organized and diver masters were great. Everyone used Nitrox and it was no extra charge. Dressel offers the option of going over to the mainland for a day of Cenote dives or a whale shark snorkel off Isla Mujeres some time during the week.
The all inclusive resort is a collection of about 50 separate cabins scattered across a manicured tropical campus with several restaurants, 4 swimming pools, swim up bars, fitness center, dive shop and all the amenities of a 4star or 5 star hotel. Everyone raved about the extensive buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner that ofter included 100 choices.
This is Cozumel drift diving with 100 ft visibility in brisk currents. Requires very little energy output other than to stay close to dive buddy or group. No wetsuit needed, dive skin or lycra recommended.
Websites Dressel Divers   Iberostar

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving About everywhere. This trip to Grand Turk left me just short of 1700 dives. Been contributing to Undercurrent for over 25 years.
Closest Airport CZM Getting There Direct and easy flights from several major North American airline hubs.

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, dry Seas calm, currents
Water Temp 84-85°F / 29-29°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 75-100 Ft/ 23-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions You could dive your own profiles after proving you and buddy were competent, knew how to dive Cozumel's waters, had a an SMB.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks 1 or 2
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish 3 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 2 stars
Large Pelagics 2 stars

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter N/A Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Fair underwater photographic subject material. Hotel Wi-Fi is strong.
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