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No problem; we did the same for our daughter at that age and she did great. I'm sure you'll want to stay shallow and out of the stiffest currents, but it's easy to do that. It may mean hiring a private DM or going out with other newbies, but there are lots of ways to accommodate a new young diver on Cozumel. The dive ops there are used to handling new divers; you'll have plenty of options to show her a great time.My daughter was recently certified for her 13th birthday and we are considering Cozumel for her first ocean dives. I would like to know if there are dives in Cozumel suitable for a first time diver
I have been diving Cozumel since... hold on; let me look at my DAN renewal on the kitchen table... 1995. I don't know a lot about diving anywhere else, since I go to Cozumel once or twice a year and 95+% of my dives have been there but IMO, diving Cozumel will be a great experience for your daughter. In addition to the diving itself, there is the experience of the Mexican/Mayan culture. And don't just hole up in an AI the whole time; get out and see the place and eat in some of the local eateries. If you must do AI (I never would) find one close to town.I'm AOW and have been diving for 20 years, so its about making sure she has a safe and enjoyable experience. The Keys are our second choice, I've done multiple trips to both Key Largo and Key West and love both, but mom is a non diver so a Cozumel all inclusive makes everybody happy.