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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
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*Liquid Blue Divers*			Liquid Blue Divers was started by Roberto and Michelle at the end of 2002 and has already established a reputation for quality ser... Full report		8/2004	Randy Henson 100+ Dives
*Albatros Charters/ Casa Martillo*			Albatros Charters is a small one boat operation in Cozumel. They offer fishing charters on their other boat. We were estatic wit... Full report		8/2004	Judy 250+ Dives
*Dive with Alison/ Occedental Alegro "Grand"]*			Wife and I have 150 dives in 2. 5 years. This was our first trip to Cozumel. Went looking on the internet for small, attentive, d... Full report		8/2004	Phil Tobin 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*			Much has been written about Aldora Divers. In my opinion, they are the only operation with which to dive on Cozumel. Small, fast... Full report		8/2004	John G. Kie 100+ Dives
*Scuba Shack/ El Presidente*			Hurricane Emily appeared to have very little impact on the reefs where we dove. Palancar Horseshoe was very good with 100+ visibi... Full report		8/2004	Michael Emerson 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*			My wife and I have made 12 trips to Cozumel in the past three years and this was the fourth time that we have used Living Underwat... Full report		7/2004	Jim Baldwin 250+ Dives
*Dive House/ Casa Mexicana*			Full hotel plan with meals - food was more than passable. Accomodations were quite nice and service good. Hotel across the road ... Full report		7/2004	anne warburton 100+ Dives
*Cozumel Sports/ Reef Club*			I took my family of six plus two friends on what I had hoped would be a trip of a life time for my children ages 24, 20, twins 18 ... Full report		7/2004	Tom 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ N/A*			We reserved boat for 2 divers and consequently had maximum one- on- one attention and support from Jeremy Anschel, owner of Living U... Full report		6/2004	Larry Sandusky 100+ Dives
*Aldora/ Casa Carlita*			This was our 5th trip to Cozumel. It was the first time we took our children to Cozumel because this place was a right of passag... Full report		6/2004	Teresa Yent 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Fiesta Americana*			Had read the reports from previous divers who dove with Jeremy and Living Underwater. There was a lot of high praise. All of it ... Full report		5/2004	Michael Kamens <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Cozumel]*			This was my first time with Aldora Divers, (azul788@Prodigy. net. mx) but not my last. They don't believe in the "Cattle Boat" menta... Full report		5/2004	Ray 250+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Allegro Cozumel*			Lockers for storage right at the dock. Homogeneous experience grouping on boats. Conscientious divemasters, most good at finding c... Full report		5/2004	Randy and Carol Thompson 250+ Dives
*Aldora/ [Presidente*			[Presidente always great place to stay. Nice diving in front of hotel. Food wasn't as good as our last stay but we ate in town mos... Full report		5/2004	nick southall 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater*			There have been some changes in personnel at Living Underwater - Oracio is gone. Jeremy is now in charge and he is doing a great ... Full report		4/2004	Lori Brown <100 Dives
*Living Underwater*			There have been some changes in personnel at Living Underwater - Oracio is gone. Jeremy is now in charge and he is doing a great ... Full report		4/2004	Lori Brown <100 Dives
*Liquid Blue Divers/ Plaza las Glorias]*			Roberto and his wife Michaela run a tight and timely and safety minded operation. Pick ups at the dock at 740 a. m in a fast 6 pack... Full report		4/2004	Steve Machoian 100+ Dives
*ScubaDu/ presidente intercontinental*			Grade A vacation spot especially if your spouse doesn't dive. Our room was terrific, the service at the hotel and at the dive oper... Full report		3/2004	ken katz 1000+ Dives
*Advanced Divers/ Villas Las Anclas*			Ricardo and Tony did it for us again. On our first dive, 77 minutes at Palancar caves, we saw one of everything: a nurse shark, ha... Full report		3/2004	Jack Gibson 500+ Dives
*LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR*			Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report		3/2004	DUANE HILL 100+ Dives
*LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR*			Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report		3/2004	DUANE HILL 100+ Dives
*LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR*			Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report		3/2004	DUANE HILL 100+ Dives
*LIQUID BLUE DIVERS/ IBEROSTAR*			Liquid Blue Divers was a fine operation. I found that Roberto and Michaela run a first class operation. They were attentive from... Full report		3/2004	DUANE HILL 100+ Dives
*ScubaDu and Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*			Stayed at the Fiesta Americana which bills itself as a "Dive Resort". Room was fine and kept very clean. Concierge worthless. Bel... Full report		3/2004	Jim Reilly and Fran Klass 100+ Dives
*Careyitos; SeaUrchin/ Iberostar*			Opinions have to do with dive op's vis- a- vis hotel. Hotel great. Dive op's great. May, 2004, Undercurrent, seems accurate. Was... Full report		3/2004	Julia Gumenik <100 Dives
*Careyitos; SeaUrchin Dive/ Iberostar*			As noted in the May, 2004, Undercurrent, the Iberostar is, indeed, seeming to restrict all other dive op's than Dressel, which had... Full report		3/2004	Julia Gumenik <100 Dives
*Sand Dollar Scuba*			This was arranged through Carnival Cruise Lines Elation so I was very skeptical. This was a first class dive operator attached to... Full report		3/2004	Tom Chase 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari*			... Full report		2/2004	Willis McCleery <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Plaza Las Glorias*			The good is that Jeremy is now the new owner of the dive operation. Previously, he had worked for the owner, Oracio. There is no... Full report		2/2004	Gary Wenzel 500+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Plaza Las Glorias*			This was a group trip sponsored by our local dive shop who booked the trip through PADI. Everything was outstanding and the price... Full report		2/2004	Nancy & Jon Cheris 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Was Hotel Cozumel*			I met a dive buddy in Jamaica by the name of Bob who worked for a dive shop back home in Cedar Falls called Scuba Too, His dive sho... Full report		2/2004	Trevor <100 Dives
*Dive With Msrtin/ Vista Del Mar*			I ended up doing 16 dives on my trip to Cozumel. I could have done 20 but decided to relax on the last day. There were NO days or ... Full report		1/2004	Brian Patrick 500+ Dives
*Emerald Dolphin Dive Services/ Hotel Cozumel -use to be Las Brisas*			Cozumel is the type of trip to make to get in the blue water, care free drift diving, and some land based activities to boot. Hig... Full report		1/2004	Timothy Smith 100+ Dives
*Blue XT Sea Diving/ Hotel Villa Las Anclas*			This was our fifth trip to Cozumel. We stayed in town at Villa Las Anclas and dove with Blue XT Sea Diving, a small operation tha... Full report		1/2004	Chuck and Nancy Anson 250+ Dives
*Liquid Blue Divers/ Coral Princess*			Liquid Blue Divers is FANTASTIC! They are a small, personalized outfit that goes the extra mile to make sure that your wishes and... Full report		12/2003	Gail Blundell 250+ Dives
*Blue Bubbles/ La Bahia*			Christmas in Cozumel is a great time. The only drawback is the LARGE number of cruise ships!! Eleven at once on Christmas Eve. . . ... Full report		12/2003	Lee Schnell 250+ Dives
*Aldora/ Brisas*			Another hearty recommendation for Aldora Divers. From pre- trip emails to end- of- trip settling up, a first class operation. As ment... Full report		10/2003	Peter J 250+ Dives
*Dive Cozumel/ Hotel-Casa Mexicana*			Cozumel is great when you figure it out. You can get a great hotel (Casa Mexicana)- hard bed, clean, cold, internet connection wi... Full report		9/2003	william velmer 100+ Dives
*Aquatic Sports(Deportes Aquaticos)/ Brisas Cozumel (NOT Brisas condos)*			Sergio Sandoval, Sr. has been diving Cozumel for 30+ yrs. without an accident. His is a family operation and he does not adv... Full report		8/2003	Mark R. Chino 100+ Dives
*Deep Blue*			Deep Blue was nothing short of excellent. They went above and beyond in the area of customer service as illustrated by the day whe... Full report		8/2003	Kurt Reis 100+ Dives
*Deep Blue/ Las Brisas*			Deep Blue was one of the best operations we have been with on any trip. We had researched them in the Chapbook and found the revie... Full report		8/2003	Richard Zuckerman 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Brisas Cozumel*			Brisas is the former Costa Club which was the former Fiesta Inn. Accomodations are clean and the hotel is well run overall. Brea... Full report		8/2003	Al Krenz 250+ Dives
*Aldora/ Las Brisas*			August 9- 11, 2003 I chose to dive with Aldora this time largely due to the reviews they received in Undercurrents and in Rodale... Full report		8/2003	Mark McAlpin 250+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar*			I have stayed at the Iberostar twice now and both times Dressel divers were excellent with their diving accomidations, service, an... Full report		8/2003	David W Moore 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Occidental Grand*			Cozumel is much more professional and much safer than it was 27 years ago when I first visited. It is still a very good bargain a... Full report		8/2003	Randall S. Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Pepe Scuba/ Coral Princess*			This was our second trip to Cozumel after 15 years and boy, has it changed! Lots more hotels, people, cruise ships, dive operatio... Full report		7/2003	Steven & Beth Schwartz 250+ Dives
*Scuba Du/ Presidente*			Scuba Du ran pleasant, efficient dive service. Don't do special dives (Punta Sur, Maracaibo Wall, wreck) regularly, even if you as... Full report		7/2003	Jeff and Colin Daniels <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Beach House Rental South of Town*			Aldora Divers runs a very nice operation. The boat picked us up at a hotel pier near our beach house between 7: 30 and 8: 00 am eac... Full report		7/2003	Roger, Donna & Kate Soape 250+ Dives
*Advanced Divers/ Presidente Intercontinental*			It’s been nearly two years since we visited Cozumel. Many things have changed, but one thing hasn’t: the great service and diving ... Full report		6/2003	Jack Gibson 500+ Dives
*Paradise Dive/ Las Brisas Hotel*			Overall very good diving in warm clear water with some current dives but not overwhelming. Wide variety of beautiful fish (though... Full report		6/2003	Donald "Digger" 1000+ Dives
*Liquid Blue Divers/ Brisas Hotel*			We (myself & 17 yr old son) did extensive research, like most divers for a new destination. We kept coming across the name of a D... Full report		6/2003	Bruce Mah 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Plaza Las Glorias*			Dive guides were friendly and knowledgable. The fastboat option was worth the extra money. These boats were good condition and got... Full report		6/2003	Charles Seder <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ [N/A]*			After multiple trips to Cozumel, we decided to try Aldora Divers. They are better than most dive operators on Cozumel but, it dep... Full report		6/2003	Roger Zander 250+ Dives
*besty white/ Plaz las gloria]*			[This was our 13 th trip to cozumel we dove with Betsy White which is a private operator. we had very good service. Hotel was good... Full report		5/2003	ronnie briery <100 Dives
*Blue Bubbles/ Hotel Bahia*			Flew Funjet direct from San Antonio, TX to Cozumel. Excellent connections. Arrived in CZM at 10: 30 a. m. and was able to make a 2... Full report		5/2003	Lee Schnell <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			We were pleasantly surprised at the diving with only "gentle" currents present. We expected "ripping" from what we'd previously r... Full report		5/2003	Lisa Jabusch 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Reef Club*			Decided to dive with Living Underwater based on Undercurrent reader reports. We weren't disapointed. Weather delayed our anticip... Full report		4/2003	Bob Curtis <100 Dives
*Living Underwater*			Lori Brown, Chris Green, & Justin Brown Green We dove with Living Underwater while in Cozumel in April during Easter Week. Ou... Full report		4/2003	Lori Brown <100 Dives
*Diving Adventures/ Villablanca*			This was our seventh trip to cozumel. We have watched the island change because of tourism and crewships. Many of the eating est... Full report		3/2003	Ron Benjamin 500+ Dives
*Aldora/ Bahia Hotel*			Aldora remains a top quality operator - - professional, safety conscious, knowledgable and always ready to accomodate their divers... Full report		3/2003	Bill Chambers 100+ Dives
*Scuba Du/ Presidente Inter-Continental*			This was our first family dive vacation. We were initiated to diving on a Royal Caribbean Cruise last year and were "certified" (... Full report		3/2003	Curt Marshall <100 Dives
*Dive Cozumel 011-52-987-872-4567/ Bahia*			Every time we return to Cozumel, we stay in the city of San Miguel. We enjoy the variety of restaurants and we meet up with old f... Full report		3/2003	Roger Zander 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Meson San Miguel Hotel*			Aldora is a good operation if you are a beginner. The dive masters are very professional and provide excellent briefings. This is ... Full report		2/2003	David P. Chappel <100 Dives
*RZ Explorers/ Park Royal*			Let me start with the dive operation, RZ Exporers operates out of Chankanaab park and on Palancar beach. Our first dive was at Cha... Full report		2/2003	Randall Robertson <100 Dives
*Cabalitos del Cribie*			Good operation, chartered our own boat and captain and divemaster, went to the sites we wanted to go to. Good trip very friendly, ... Full report		2/2003	Terry Erhardt 500+ Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports/ Reef Club*			Traveled by US Airlines without incident and on time. The TSA staff is much quicker and nicer than the rent- a- cops who used to do ... Full report		2/2003	James Reilly and Fran Klass 500+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Hotel Bahia*			Unhappy about increased airfares, we wondered if we really should have booked this trip to Cozumel. The answer: a resounding ... Full report		2/2003	Rickie Sterne & Chrisanda Butt 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safaris/ Vista del Mar*			This was a budget trip, so I didn't expect the best. Vista del Mar overlooks the harbor, has no beach. Rooms renovated and rather... Full report		1/2003	Mary K. Wicksten 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Villa Miranda*			We stayed at Villa Miranda ( [. . . ] ), about 2 blocks east of Plaza Las Glorias. I highly recommend it. It has 4 bedr... Full report		12/2002	David Rand 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Coral Sands*			Apple's operation is first class. My wife and I (advanced) and son (PADI open water) really enjoyed the dives and the crew. We l... Full report		12/2002	John Keith 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Costa Club/Las Brisas*			The diving: Overall, very good! This, our sixth trip to Cozumel in the past 14 years, has seen improvements in the protection of... Full report		10/2002	Debbie Pasich 500+ Dives
*Careyitos Advanced Divers/ Park Royal*			Communication before arriving was excellent thanks to Desire Sanroman. We knew from Desire, that "Careyitos" is a small operation, t... Full report		9/2002	Ellen Adams 250+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*			I would definitely come back to stay at Fiesta Americana and dive with Dive House. Both operations are well run and friendly. Th... Full report		9/2002	Mike Martino <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ [same]Plaza Las Glorias*			This was my second trip with this operation. Crew and divemasters were knowledgable and very helpful. Most trips had two div... Full report		8/2002	Mark Wilkerson 250+ Dives
*Sea Urchin Dive/ At Home in Cozumel*			Rented an oceanfront private house (Villa El Dorado) from At Home in Cozumel ( [. . . ] ) which was fantastic. 4 BR/ 3BA w... Full report		8/2002	Fred Teed 1000+ Dives
*Scuba Du/ El Presidente Hotel*			Hotel was outstanding in every way. Dive operator (Scuba Du) had top notch service, from staff, divemasters, and instructors. Em... Full report		8/2002	Barry Megdal <100 Dives
*Dive Aventuras/ Puerto Aventuras*			Mike&Karen have an exceptional operation. Friendly, knowledgeable and accomdating staff. Good equipment, good boats (with shade)... Full report		8/2002	Bill Boswell 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Fiesta Americana*			This was my 5th trip to Cozumel (more than 300 dives in total) and my first with Aldora Divers. Obviously diving Cozumel is fant... Full report		8/2002	Larry Pepper 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Costa Club*			Cozumel continues to be a great dive value. Dive paradise boats left the dock around 8: 30 AM and, for the most part, were not too... Full report		8/2002	Al Krenz 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Barracuda*			Good Dive Operation. Liked those 120lb low- pressure steel tank. Got an hour plus on all dives. The small, covered, fast (twin 150 ... Full report		8/2002	Clem Clapp 100+ Dives
*Blue Bubble Divers/ Cabalitto Rojo, Cozumel MX*			There are two divemasters currently working Blue Bubble. Rauol is a cheerful and energetic fellow who is much more likely to... Full report		8/2002	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Papa Hog's Scuba Emporium/ Reef Club*			Strong Currents. Dive boat was crowded with children out of school. Would go back at another time when school is in session in the... Full report		7/2002	Jay <100 Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar*			Booked dives originally with Dive with Martin. Boo, , after one day we cancelled with DWM and signed up with Dressel divers. Dive m... Full report		7/2002	Craig J <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Once again the Scuba Club did not let us down. The accomodations were clean and well maintained. The maid service is excellent. ... Full report		7/2002	Steve Griffiths 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ none*			Outstanding operator. Eight divers max on the boat, and with full load, can get a bit tight on the boat. LU uses steel tanks, so... Full report		7/2002	Phil Hamilton 100+ Dives
*Papa Hog/ Villa Blanca*			We had the same DM all week, and he was accomodating. Strong currents and down currents on several dive sites. Small group... Full report		7/2002	Barry Klickstein 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Palapas Amaranto*			Living Underwater is a recent addition to the long list of Cozumel dive operations. LU is operated by Oracio Martinez, former Aldo... Full report		6/2002	Mike Frayn 100+ Dives
*Los Careyitor/Advanced Divers/ Reef Club`*			My husband and I hate to tell you but. . . . . this is the best dive operator ever! We had hoped to keep the secret to ourselves but b... Full report		6/2002	Alana <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Coral Princess*			Fifth Cozumel trip. Chose Living Underwater after hearing of Oracio's departure from Aldora and his setting up his own shop. Cou... Full report		6/2002	Hank Martin 100+ Dives
*Pepe Scuba/ Coral Princess Club*			Coral Princess Club Hotel is first rate. Located north of town. Rooms and accomodations first class. Hotel staff friendly and alwa... Full report		10/2001	Steve Smallsreed 1000+ Dives
*Pepe Scuba/ Coral Princess Club*			Coral Princess Club Hotel is first rate. Located north of town. Rooms and accomodations first class. Hotel staff friendly and alwa... Full report		10/2001	Steve Smallsreed 1000+ Dives
*PUNTA SUR DIVERS*		[N/A]Columbia Deep	"EXCELLENT TRIP, GREAT DIVING" I have been diving with Jorge, "El Cubano", for over 20 years. This is the 3rd operation that he has worked for, and it's the best... Full report		12/2020	William Hubbarth 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		[N/A]Cozumel	"Really healthy coral/sponges/fishlife" Returning to Cozumel after 15 years it was fun to get back into the drift diving. I was blown away by how health the coral, spong... Full report		2/2018	David C Kinney 1000+ Dives	2
*Dive Paradise/ [same]Hotel Cozumel*		[N/A]Cozumel	"Return to Cozumel" This was my 11th dive trip to Cozumel over the last 20 years. For various reasons( less crowded, less expensive, warm water... Full report		9/2017	Jerome M Hobart 1000+ Dives	1
*Akumal Dive Center/ [same]Akumal Caribe*		[N/A]Mexican Yucatan	The small hotels are by far better than the larger mega Las Vegas style hotels. The service the food and the over all experience i... Full report		6/2010	brent j fenstermaker 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Fiesta Mexicana*		[N/A]Two days on Barracuda ree	The reefs and Aldora Divers were generally as good as we have experienced on past trips. Fiesta Mexicana had nice rooms, but is t... Full report		8/2010	Michael Traylor 250+ Dives
*Pro Dive/ Occidental Grand Xcaret*		[Riviera Maya	"Lots of walking" I would like to preface this with I didn't do my research in Undercurrent on this resort or operator. Good Booking the dives... Full report		4/2015	Frank Nelson 1000+ Dives	2
*Flamingo HOTEL/ [same]FLAMINGO h HOLBOX*		]HOLBOX ISLAND	"whale sharks at Holbox Island" Holbox island is a laid- back , safe place , and Flamingo hotel is a charming , quiet place at the tip of the isle . WHALESHA... Full report		8/2016	CAUSSIOL 250+ Dives
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