cozumel

  1. CryptKeeper

    New diver here wondering on a suggestion.

    First off I have my open water cert I got back in august in South Africa only did about 6 dives. I’m going to Bahamas next week gonna do probably 4-5 dives including tiger beach. I then will have some time in early June to go somewhere for about 10-14 days, I’m considering Cozumel, Rio de...
  2. ROXANNE

    Info Packing, Travel, Resort Info, and Diving Tips for the SB Invasion 2022 to Cozumel

    Packing, Travel, Resort Info, and Diving Tips for the ScubaBoard Invasion 2022 to Cozumel Well, we are getting closer to the ScubaBoard Invasion 2022 to Cozumel!!!!! So, I thought I would touch base with the Crew sharing some of the great ideas and info I have on preparing, packing, traveling...
  3. TrickyNiky

    Question Cozumel diving - which diving center

    Hello, I'd really like to ask your advice. My husband and I are going diving in Cozumel for 5 days in April and we want to get our Advance Open Water certification. I have checked out several places and in the end Cozumel Dive School and Roberta's Scuba Shack came out as the best value for...
  4. M

    Violence in Cancun

    After a long break from diving we (my better half and I) are looking to take our first grown-up vacation away from our kids. Cozumel came up as a potential destination… but the recent shooting incidents in Cancun give me pause. What is the general feeling about visiting a dive resort in the...
  5. jonhall

    Trip Report My Cozumel Experience Nov. 27 -Dec. 11

    Titled this thread a little different as I had a few different experiences on this trip. Part 1: Resorts and Dive Ops Stayed 1 week at the Coral Princess Golf & Dive Resort with Pepe Scuba as its onsite dive op and 1 week at El Cid La Ceiba with Babieca Dive Center as its onsite op. The...
  6. jonhall

    On my own (poor me) - Pepe Scuba

    As some of you may know, I prepared a chart of the “best ops” in Coz, located in another thread, mainly with the idea of letting my traveling/dive buddy pick the dive op(s) for our trip at the end of the month. A few weeks ago in a non-moving motorcycle accident, he broke his ankle, had a plate...
  7. SeaCuke888

    Mixing Things Up in Cozumel

    Aloha! I’m staying in PDC over Thanksgiving and want to dive in Cozumel for 1-2 days, but I want to mix things up. I usually take the ferry over and go out with Aqua Safari and always seems to go to the same dive sites (Santa Rosa and Tormentos). Any recommendation for mixing things up a bit...
  8. DiveHeart

    Want to join Diveheart Dec 4-11 in Cozumel Mexico?

    Since 2001 Diveheart has been bringing adaptive divers to Cozumel Mexico to experience zero gravity and the benefits of adaptive scuba and scuba therapy. This Dec 4-11 you can join us. Just reach out to liz@scubatravelventures.com for details https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0PYIEsWFlk...
  9. shallingsam

    UW Camera gear tax and ferry help

    Hi! I'm hoping to go to Cozumel soon but also would like to go to the mainland for some sight seeing and cenotes. I heard that Mexico charges up to 60% tax on "professional" camera equipment and that has me quite concerned. If this is an issue, it's best that I go somewhere else. I have Sony...
  10. DiveHeart

    New Gift Gives Dive Paradise in Cozumel a Leg Up on Adaptive Transfers

    Diveheart comes bearing gifts.....Today Dive Paradise instructors and Divemasters in Cozumel worked with a new firefighter transfer chair from Diveheart so that it's easier to transfer adaptive divers from the pier onto the boat. Now Dive Paradise will be able to better help all the adaptive...
  11. DiveHeart

    Attention Adaptive buddies and instructors...Diveheart needs you!

    Attention adaptive dive buddies and instructors...Diveheart needs you Dec 4-11 in Cozumel Mexico. For details contact Liz at Scuba Travel Ventures Liz@scubatravelventures...
  12. DiveHeart

    Diveheart will be in Cozumel Dec 4-11...Hope you can join us.

    Want to join a Diveheart Adaptive Dive trip December 4-11? Space is limited so let us know if you want to join us info@diveheart.org Here is what a one looks like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrFzRpPgU98...
  13. DiveHeart

    Cozumel is back....limited space for divers of all abilities.....

    Want to join Diveheart in Cozumel in December? Limited space available . https://www.diveheart.org/event-calendar/ reserve your space with Scuba Travel Ventures today 1-800-298-9009...
  14. kmarks

    Join me at Fiesta Americana

    Open to all, but especially for landlocked Midwesterners: I'm an assistant instructor (soon to be open water instructor) with Diventures and will be leading a trip to Cozumel at the end of October. We'll be staying at the Fiesta Americana and diving with Dive House. We'll be doing 5 days of...
  15. loady

    %16 scuba tax in Cozumel?

    I used two different dive boat companies in Cozumel . One charged a 16% tax and one didn’t. Is this required and legal? Do many or most dive operators in Coz charge that? Is it just on non cash purchases or all purchases in Cozumel, Quinta Roo , Mexico or what? It really hikes the price of...
  16. Xterra

    Wyndham as a Dive Operator?

    Has anyone stayed and Wyndham Resort and used them as a Dive Operator? How are they? Are they accomodating more for "new certified Divers" aka just Resort certified or more to the experiended Diver? Don't like to go on "training dives" Thanks for your feedback to whoever used them.
  17. DiveHeart

    Mobility issues evaporate underwater....

    Escaping gravity is one of the greatest benefits of adaptive scuba for those with mobility issues. Since 2001 Diveheart has been helping individuals with mobility issues as well as cognitive disabilities escape gravity and reap the many benefits that await us beneath the surface. Find out more...
  18. Diving in between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen

    Diving in between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen

    Hightlights from my ocean dives in between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen.
  19. DiveHeart

    Wayne Hasson's friendship led Diveheart on this great TV adventure!

    On Diveheart's 20th Anniversary this year, we've pulled out some of the oldies but goodies...This kids show, Discovery Jones was one of Diveheart's first Television features, and we can thank our late friend and Dive industry Icon Wayne Hasson for arranging it. Thank you Wayne for your...
  20. Thrutch

    Trip Report Blue Angel Resort trip report Feb. 2021

    I got back from my stay at Blue Angel Resort just two days ago, spending eight full days there with half days on either end for travel. I had the Liveaboard Package, which included my stay, all my meals, eight two-tank dive boat trips, one night dive (I upgraded this to a two-tank evening dive...
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