Cozumel 6th-9th Dive with Martin

[erenazul]

I've been reading about DWM and decided to go there.
Questions.
1. Where is it? I can't find the location, I don't know how I can get there and find the hotels around the dive shop.
2. Which hotels do you recommend to go around the shop?
3. Do I have to book the dive before hand? or Can I just show up on the 6th to book
took them?

thank you for your help.

 

[rje634]

This is a very busy time of the year for Cozumel and I would suggest trying to get reservations with any dive op you choose.
You wouldn't want to get shut out..

 

[lawofgravity]

Their dive shop is right at the base of the International Pier beside the Diamond Plaza mall. It's a small, little shack opposite the duty free shop. The 3 closest hotels would be the El Cid, Park Royal and Casa del Mar. All 3 are within walking distance. Yes, don't leave anything to chance and book before arriving.

 

[squarepants]

Dive With Martin is great! I'll be posting a trip report within a week or so. I can't yet comment on hotels, since my experience at the Barracuda was, well, an experience. We did a lot of hotel shopping on this trip, and priorities have definitely changed.

 

[Mauifish]

Martin certified me years ago, I had heard that he passed away recently, I was sad to hear this. His buisness is still in operation and there is a website
http://divewithmartin.com/ I would suggest staying at one of the hotels next to the peir to save on taxi fare's

 

[squarepants]

As I now realize that I responded to a poster who has already returned from their trip.... :blush: I guess my blonde hair is at it again.

Anyhoo, when we walked past Casa Del Mar we were thinking that it would be a convenient place to stay and use Dive With Martin. Next time we go we'll probably stay at a boutique hotel in town and pay the $4 (each way)taxi to go to the international pier. Those little hotels really work at keeping their places nice and comfortable.

 

[Birdman77]

I went there last year for spring break and stayed at the Iberostar. It's a little bit more but well worth it. I used dwm and they picked us up at the dock of the resort. The only transportation we need was a taxi ride down to the pier for the night dive. Which btw do the night dive its amazing best dive out of all the ones i did. Also tip well if your doing multiple day dives and theyll pay a lot more attention to you and pointin out little things while divin.