Cozumel s diving is special in that it is almost all drift diving. Cenote diving is one of the most unique, thrilling and exciting experiences that you can ever experience as a scuba diver and you can experience it right here with us at scuba playa. Uncrowded, clean boats with fresh fruit snacks, professional dive masters and diving the hidden gems of the ocean made for the most personal and memorable diving. Mexico blue dream wreck diving playa del carmen padi pro. These worldrenowned underwater caverns are located across the channel.
Discover scuba diving in cozumel cozumel cruise excursions. Stay in cozumel and dive cenotes in playa del carmen. Diving cozumel aqua quest diving steve rosenberg on. I also saw sharks and turtles on almost every dive. The spanish conquistadors gave the word a spanish twist when they met the mayas in the early 1500s. Cozumel two tank scuba diving cozumel cruise excursions. Cenote diving is a unique and unforgettable experience. All dive courses imparted by dressel divers in its destinations are easy, fun and safe, and will give you permanent access to the wonders of the underwater world.
The steep walls covered with sponges, corals and chimneys convince with each dive with always new impressions. Diving adventures cozumel 2020 all you need to know. Cenote diving is a guided tour of a cavern in an overhead environment filled with crystal clear fresh water, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes. Nov 16, 2014 when i started diving cozumel some 36 years ago, it was a sleepy island destination that many of us thought was the best kept secret there was concerning scuba diving. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
From the beginner to the extreme diver ready to test your limits in the trenches that surround cozumel island. Most people visit mexicos isla cozumel for one of two reasons. Diving cenote dos ojos playa del carmen cozumel book. Cenotes are natural sinkholes resulting from the collapse of the limestone bedrock characteristic of the yucatan peninsula. Cozumel s protected marine park harbors impressive walls of coral, huge canyons, pinnacles, and an amazing variety of sea life.
Feel the adrenaline with crocodile night dive koox diving. Whale shark tour cancun playa del carmen book online. Susanna simader operator, dos ojos dive shop dos ojos, which means two eyes in english, refers to two neighboring cenotes, which connect into a very large cavern zone, says susanne simader of dive cenotes mexico, operator of the dos ojos scuba dive. Orientation 20182022 trips topic listing trip topic menu. Dive cenotes and the sea in a 3 day program, where you will learn the basic skills and knowledge to dive up to 18 mts in open water environments. Bearing in mind that just one careless kick can destroy 2040 years of coral growth, please watch your buoyancy control.
In particular, cozumel is currently ranked as one of the top ten places for advanced diving. It is about 12 miles 20 km from the mainland, and some 36 miles 60 km south of cancun. The instructor is very profesional and patient, the shop has the best equipment, and really cool stuff. Cozumel scuba school is all about having fun and diving. Blue magic scuba cozumel diving at its finest cozumel is a scuba divers paradise with warm crystal clear, blue magic waters, spectacular walls and coral formations, colorful sponges and an incredibly diverse marine life. Local divemasters typically wear a hooded vest over a 3mm, but theyll also wear a heavy parka on land if the temperatures dip into the high 60s f. Paradise beach is a beach club further south into the marine park, where you definitely wouldnt be doing a shore dive. Cozumel dive school 2020 all you need to know before you go. Scuba diving in playa del carmen cenotes dive with martin. Cozumel is a small island located southeast of mexico in what is known as the mexican caribbean. Since 2005, dive choice mexico has offered the most personal dive service on cozumel, the caribbeans safest island. The cozumel reefs national marine park is located in the gulf stream current, this makes every dive in cozumel a drift flying experience. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Dive paradise has been scuba diving in cozumel for over 30 years. Diving in playa del carmen playacar the perfect location to start exploring the riviera maya to the north and south of playa del carmen and cozumel to experience the best dive sites of mexico our dive center is situated right on the beach of the royal hideaway playacar, and our boats leave from the shore to ferry you to the most beautiful sites within 510min. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on vacation, fall in love, and get married. Come with us to explore cozumel s famous reefs and meet new dive buddies. If you are in two minds about going cenote diving, here are 5 reasons why it may not be for you 1. There are many cenotes in the area, all different and special. After growing frustrated with the lack of comprehensive cozumel travel guides, holt took matters into her own hands and released the first edition of this book in 2005. For bull shark sightings, consider november to march. Located off mexicos yucatan peninsula in the warm, tropical waters of the western caribbean, cozumel island, with its crystalline waters and colorful reefs, boasts some of the best diving in the world. You get the chance to watch the crocodiles in their natural habitat during the night.
You allow yourself to float above the reefs using the current to push you along. Once you get the hang of it, you will be seriously hooked. Apr, 2019 hi thank you for diving with us over the years, and for your words, i look forward to serve you again in the near future, we are proud of serving divers and cozumel enthusiasts for 30 years now, so being our 30th anniversary we will be offering great packages and promotions this year, stay toned. Swim freedive cozumel freediving courses, mermaid, freediving. We offer personalized diving tours and courses in cozumel nearby reef. Best of mexico cozumel landbased with cenoties and whale sharks aug 1522, 2020. Overall a great diversity of marine life that make this island a unique dive spot that should be marked in your log book. Editors book picks for scuba diving cozumel and the mexican yucatan including cancun, mayan coast, akumal, and the rest of the. Comprehensive coverage of diving and snorkeling the diving guide. I will be in cozumel and i know i need to ferry over to the mainland but was wondering what the next step would be. Jungle divers offers cozumel diving, cenote diving and padi courses. I was wondering what would be the best way to get there.
The island is about 30 miles 48 km northsouth and 10 miles 16 km eastwest, and is the largest island of mexico. This is due to the deep walls and visibility that require extra vigilance. The dive sites of cozumel, cancun and the mayan riviera. Learn to scuba dive at cozumel dive school, the best place in cozumel to get your padi scuba diving certification fun, easy and allinclusive dive training facility created for all levels of scuba diving by professionally trained padi instructors. We provide an exciting, fun and safe experience for anyone to scuba dive in the beautiful, clear waters of cozumel. At salty endeavors, we indeed offer a variety of cozumel scuba diving excursions for individuals and groups. If youre visiting cozumel, the riviera maya, or the mexican caribbean and want to enjoy the experience of a lifetime, then come join us for some diving. In cozumel there is a c53 felipe xicotenantl, a mexican navy minesweeper sunk in 2000. Furthermore, we provide a highquality service we can be proud of, dont hesitate and book now with your friends at.
Providing since 1989, safe, fun scuba diving trips and padi instruction, specialty courses, nitrox. From palancar reef to the botanical wonderland of tormentos, this book offers inspiration and advice to divers and snorkelers of all levels. Fast boats for groups of 69, custom and personalized diving, top quality instruction. Mexicos yucatan peninsula and cozumel offer some of the caribbeans most exciting diving experiences including the new frontier of the sport. Discover cozumels famous underwater world with our discover scuba diving cozumel course by boat. Hotel cozumel and resort is our most popular hotel on the island, and a great choice for both divers and nondivers while the divers are all underwater, nondivers can enjoy the largest pool on the island, the beautiful beach and the fullservice amenities of the hotel. Begginers padi scuba diving courses with dressel divers. Diving in cenotes is a unique experience, the caverns have been flooded for more than,000 years. Our cozumel two tank scuba diving will allow you to experience cozumels best scuba diving sites, with the best instructors available in cozumel. Your cenote trip starts with the 7 am ferry from cozumel to playa del carmen. Great dive shop me dive center is the best dice shop at playa del carmen the owner is s very nice and kind always trying to give the best to their clients.
There you will be met by a representative of our partner dive op by the sr. Miscellaneous diving, eating, shopping, useful websites, etc. The word cenote saynotay originates from the mayan word tdzonot which means cave with water or sacred well. For your first dive in cenotes, we will take you to the classic cenotes. Chankanaab park cozumel all inclusive ultimate package 91 discover the whitesand beaches, magnificent reef, and amusementparkstyle attractions of chankanaab beach adventure park on a tour that includes snorkeling and lunch. But after diving in several sites in playa, tulum, and puerto, cozumel comes out on to every single time there is drift diving cozumel plus the most colorful reefs and marine life. Aqua safari was the only real dive shop, run by dick tompkins may he rest in peace with the help of donna mena. Since 2000, scubaboard has been the place to go for internet based discussions related to all things scuba. Dont get me wrong tulum is amazing for cenote diving and there is a cool reef and some wrecks to dive in puerto morelos. Temazcal cenote experience cozumel 2020 all you need. Cenote diving cavern diving jungle divers cozumel diving. Once you are familiar with diving in cenotes or if you are more experienced, we can take you to some special deeper. Our padi scuba diving courses will take you weightlessly onto the reef to swim like the fish alongside you. Learn to scuba dive and get a padi diving certification.
We also provide snorkeling tours and ecotours that give you a special perspective on cozumel s natural wonders and ecosystems. The course features excellent dive locations in cenotes and the local reef with great instructors who are certified by. Cenote diving is unique to the yucatan peninsula, mexico. Drift diving where the boat follows you, instead of anchoring is an incredibly easy form of diving. Our dive operation specializes in small groups and private and personalized scuba diving experiences at the world famous palancar and columbia cozumel reefs. Join pro dive international on an exploration of the amazing underwater cave systems called cenotes. This book is a guide for divers and snorkelers who are interested in diving and learning about the reefs in cozumel, mexico.
Dear customer, please give us a call when you arrive at your resort, to verify the date and if you need something for your activity. The areas natural beauty can be seen at chankanaab national park and chankanaab beach adventure park, while playa mia grand beach and water park and mr. Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts. Cozumel is suitable for all levels of diver from beginners to tec divers. The best way to experience the cenotes is to dive in. This way we can ensure that you will receive the best service possible, making your tour, just perfect.
Blog scuba diving in cozumel mexico cozumel dive shops. Mexico blue dream cenote cavern cave diving riviera. Unlike many other cozumel discover dive courses that walk you in over a rocky shoreline, our course, by boat, gives you a genuine scuba dive and puts you directly over one of cozumels world famous coral reefs. Jacques cousteau, naval officer, explorer, and researcher who studied the sea visited cozumel in 1964 and is credited for positioning it as a beautiful diving area. Its no wonder that cozumel is consistently rated as one of the worlds top scuba diving destinations.
We found 19 books set in cozumel and 26 others set nearby. Ultimate list of the best cenotes in mexico getting stamped. Diving adventures cozumel and felipe go above and beyond to make sure your dive trips are exactly what you want. Dive choice mexico offers the most personal dive service in cozumel. In the old south harbor know as caletta there is a very easily accessible cenote. If you are scuba diving the beautiful reef in cozumel, seeing the bull sharks in playa del carmen or visiting the underwater museum near cancun, you should certainly build into your diving schedule at least one day of cenote diving. Look below and choose which of the scuba diving packages suits you best in cozumel. The caribbean is home to the worlds second largest barrier reef, with an over abundance of colorful marine life in crystal clear water. Trip details trip faq ask a question whos going book now see the photos. Thanks amigos see you on your next cozumel dive trip.
Cozumel mexico, which is one of the top best places to dive. Cenote diving is a must on every divers bucket list. Cenotes are the result of the collapse of limestone bedrock, characteristic of the yucatan peninsula, which exposes groundwater underneath. While it is a requirement for all dive tours not to include any areas too tight for two divers to pass through at the same time, and therefore there is nowhere youll be taken in the cenotes that you cant go through in pairs if your need to. The cenotes can be enjoyed by certified divers with normal diving equipment configuration, as long as they are accompanied by a dressel divers cenote guide, and have good buoyancy control. With an open water diver certification, it is possible to dive in these incredible caverns. Fast boats for groups of 69, custom and personalized diving, top quality instruction, excellent rental gear. Is there a bus that goes there or do i need to book like a excursion to go. Cozumel the complete guide ii with dive ops and dive sites. Best things to do in cozumel mexico and riviera maya, whether you are a snorkeler, free diver, certified scuba diver or looking for our cozumel sports diving school with introductory diving lessons, discover scuba diving, resort course, beginner scuba diver. Deep blue dive shop, scuba diving in cozumel, mexico. Diving cozumel aqua quest diving rosenberg, steve on.
Diving in coz umel can be completed by speedboat or from shore, depending on your preference. We offer fun dives for certified divers and the full range of padi courses for those who are new to diving or those that want to continue their scuba education. Thats a shame because this cenote has much treasure to be enjoyed. Cozumel scuba diving at its best, only at blue magic scuba.
When the caves were dried, were used by prehistoric cave men as shelters. From her first job 29 years ago as a lifeguard and swim instructor in colorado, to a certified swim and freediving instructor mermaid trainer living in cozumel, jewels is absolutely devoted to safety through education. Cozumel is known in the scuba diving industry as one of the best scuba diving locations in the world. Blog scuba mau cozumel travel tips cozumel scuba diving. Cozumel is rated as one of the best scuba diving destinations. Nov 18, 2015 known as one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world, cozumel is a mecca for divers of all skill levels. This article contains a discussion by tripadvisor members concerning the above topic. The reefs of the cozumel national park are among the finest in the caribbean. During your stay on cozumel, add to the adventure with a day trip to the worlds best fresh water diving in the akumal cenotes, or natural wells. All of cozumels reefs are considered excellent by caribbean standards.
Cenote diving in mexico the cenote guy cavern diving. Especially the palancar caves impress with their great visibility. Deep blue cozumel deep blue dive shop, scuba diving in. This is a unique adventure that only koox diving can offer you. Diving in cozumel can be completed by speedboat or from shore, depending on your preference. Cozumel is one of the most budget backpacker friendly destinations with fantastic diving and is one of the six less expensive scuba diving destinations for the budget diver. Discover scuba diving shore referral to complete open water started elsewhere refresher refresh skills if you havent dove in awhile night dive. Each cenote is very different, and most arent just a single sinkhole, but connect to a vast underwater cave system full of chambers and swimthroughs. Cozumel weddings our cozumel wedding planners and wedding coordinators organize beach ceremonies and packages in cozumel at any beach location or hotel including discount travel arrangements for your guests or group. If you want to dive in a different cenote, there is an extra charge depending on the cenote and the availability. Fascinating for its dual personality, cozumel offers an odd mix quietly authentic neighborhoods existing alongside touristfriendly playgrounds. Every day, up to ten cruise ships each with several thousand passengers will dock on the island and unleash a barrage of crowds to its beaches and streets.
Cozumel mexico boost to diving in cozumel this is cozumel organisers have announced that mexicos prestigious national underwater dive show will be hosted in cozumel again this year, due to the islands. If you are planning to stay in cozumel and want to dive the famous cenotes, all it takes is a 45 min. Cozumel and the mexican yucatan diving guide undercurrent. How to get there how to dive cozumel best time to dive. Night diving and snorkeling with the cenote crocodiles in tulum, is what you have come here for. Communicate privately with other divers from around the world. Youll take a short van ride to the dive center where you will gear up with wetsuits and all needed dive equipment for cenote diving. So subscribe to our blog amigos and for those that arent as familiar with diving in cozumel or with us here at scuba mau below is some more information about diving cozumel and scuba mau. C53 is in 80 feet of water and sits on the sandy bottom in chankanaab bay. Cozumel scuba school your place for scuba diving cozumel. Leaving the tourist area behind, youll find garages that still have shrines to the virgin and a spirited caribbean energy in the air. I came back to cozumel for a 3rd time in may, 2018 and absolutely loved my third visit. Please note that the discussion was closed to any additional postings as of nov 1, 2016 and, as such, some of the information contained herein may be outdated and cannot be commented on by travelers at this time.
Changes in cozumel hurt padi dive training divers blogs. Cozumel is home to crystalline waters and colorful reefs, and boasts some of the best diving in the world. Agua clara is an ecofriendly dive shop in cozumel and tulum. If you go with a licensed instructor, you only need a basic diving certification to dive in the cenotes. Not only reefs and cenotes, but also grass macro dives to wreck dives. Dive paradise scuba diving in cozumel, mexico since 1984 dive. Cozumel scuba diving best scuba diving in the world. Our cenote tour takes you diving in caverns, not caves, which have sufficient sections where access to the surface is always possible.
Cozumel is one of the premier dive sites in the caribbean. Cozumel dive guide and log book underwater editions on. Cozumel is a mexican island in the caribbean sea that blends beautiful whitesand beaches with a dense jungle interior. You should definitely go dive in cozumel if you are on a diving trip in mexico. Indeed, this island is totally dedicated to scuba diving, there are many dive shops in cozumel and we understand why. To give every certified diver the opportunity to live an unforgettable cenote diving experience in the best cenotes in mexico.
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