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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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*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel, Mexico	The not so good - the weather, but who can predict that. The good - the variety of dive sites, some grass and algae covered sand, ... Full report		7/2013	Carol Lucas 500+ Dives	1
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			"Excellent" A superb value. Scuba Club provides a bit of a touch of luxury in the resort accommodations, excellent food and above all, ... Full report		4/2018	carole pertofsky 250+ Dives
*Dive House/ Secrets*			"Adequate Diving in Clear Waters" Options abound for dive operators in Cozumel, from the personal and concierge to the larger tourist boat with 50+ divers. Dive H... Full report		2/2018	Caroline T 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Cozumel Palace*			"Excellent" I contacted Jeremy after reading his rave reviews on Undercurrent. My husband was certified almost two years ago, but had never h... Full report		4/2016	Caroline T 250+ Dives
*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
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			"Once a year requirement!" ... Full report		10/2017	Char 500+ 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
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*		Cozumel	Occidental Grand is a very nice new 5 star hotel. Everything is new and pristine. Staff was very courteous and helful, and wore ... Full report		11/2002	Charles Tache 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Brisas*		Cozumel	Hotel Brisas is a good 3 star hotel. Beds were firm but to my liking. The airconditioning kept the room cool, but not totally de... Full report		7/2003	Charles Tache 100+ Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			This our second time with Aldora Divers and staying at Aldora Villas. Our first trip was in September 2005 during Hurricane Ivan. ... Full report		4/2005	Cheryl Eagan 100+ Dives
*united divers/ casa sybilla*		mexico	been diving with manual who owns united divers and is a third generation cozumelan for about 10 years. web site is [. . . ] ... Full report		12/2008	chip beebee 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*			"A Great Operation the first time you dive there, and when you return" The best thing about Aldora is that you regularly have a dive approaching 70 minutes. We have had dives up to 100 minutes. Aldo... Full report		3/2023	Chris Moleski 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*		Cozumel	"A Great Place to Dive" The best thing about Aldora is that you regularly have a dive approaching 70 minutes. The tropical fish are among the largest t... Full report		1/2019	Chris Moleski 500+ Dives	1
*Aldora Divers*			"A Great Operation for Great Diving" The best thing about Aldora is that you regularly have a dive approaching 70 minutes. The tropical fish are among the largest t... Full report		1/2018	Chris Moleski 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Private Home*		Cozumel	"A Great Operation to come back to" The best thing about Aldora is that you regularly have a dive approaching 70 minutes. The tropical fish are among the largest t... Full report		1/2017	Chris Moleski 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*			"Big Fish in Cozumel" The tropical fish are among the largest that I have seen for their species and their variety is great. Aldora is located in the... Full report		1/2016	Chris Moleski 500+ Dives
*Fathom Divers Expeditions/ Cozumel*		Cozumel	This is about a stupendous divemaster/ operation in Cozumel, not easily found: Fathom Divers Expeditions and its proprietor/ divemas... Full report		8/2004	Chris Sklarew <100 Dives
*Deep Blue*		Cozumel	Dive Blue is a good operation. They had a small boat, Raul was a good, fun, mellow and flexible divemaster. He was unobtrusive and... Full report		8/2009	Christo Artusio <100 Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop/ Blue Angel Resort*		Cozumel	My partner and I just came back from our first trip to Cozumel. We flew Delta from San Francisco to Atlanta (red- eye) and after a ... Full report		9/2009	Christophe Beraud <100 Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Palace Resort*			"Nice diving in Cozumel but watch out with cameras" Two days of diving with Aqua Safari at the Palace resort in Cozumel. The dive guides were very safety conscious and gave good safe... Full report		5/2017	Christopher McQuitty 250+ Dives
*Deep Exposure Dive Center*		Cocumel	"Best Technical Dive Shop in Cozumel" DIVES: Service could not be better for technical divers. This shop can easily service the most extreme dives. I call/ email in adv... Full report		11/2018	Christopher Morris 500+ 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
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	This was my first substantial trip to Cozumel so I can only rate Aldora divers against operators in other locations. Boats were f... Full report		3/2005	Chuck Donaldson 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Allegro All inclusive*			The Allegro was WONDERFUL. The rooms have been updated since the hurricane and were very comfortable. The staff did not hesitate t... Full report		9/2006	Cindy Cook 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ the Bel Mar Hotel*			As new divers (7 dives for me, 25 for my partner), I was nervous about my first boat dive, my first salt water experience, and, la... Full report		3/2006	Cindy Naiditch <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			"Great time during the offseason in Cozumel" Even though my wife and I have over 800 dives, this was our first trip to Cozumel. The southern reefs were closed while we were th... Full report		11/2019	ckfreund 500+ Dives
*DreamTime/ Le Posada de los 40 Cañons*		Costa Maya	First, we are divers - we are there to dive. Second, we do not expect gourmet meals and sauces on all our courses of food. We li... Full report		9/2008	Claire Kennedy 100+ 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
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Fourth trip to SCC. Rooms are perfect for divers. Very firm mattresses, efficient but loud AC units, no TV, bar fridge - basically... Full report		4/2014	Cliff Wener 500+ Dives
*Dive House/ Sunscape Sabor*		South End of the Island	"Another week of Great Cozumel Drift Diving" This trip was two couples, diving husbands and non diving wives, with my 30 year old daughter as well. My dive buddy and I h... Full report		8/2017	Clint Capshaw 500+ Dives	1
*Living Underwater*			In a word, fantastic. Jeremy and the crew did a great job, every day. We stayed at the Iberostar and the Jewfish, a nice fast bo... Full report		8/2011	Colin Clark 1000+ Dives
*Dive House*		cozumel	"Cozumel concerns wrong" [NonI must express my dismay with the Concerns about Cozumel review by a reader and their view of fish life. I have been diving C... Full report		3/2018	Conrad Kantor 500+ Dives	2
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*			Each day your equiptment is loaded on the boat, then they ask divers which reef they want to dive. Boats handle any where from 3 ... Full report		2/2010	Conrad Kantor 500+ Dives
*Scuba-Cozumel Dive Center/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			My wife and I spent a week at SCC in June of 2009. We had moderate expectations all the way around, and we were very favorably imp... Full report		11/2009	Craig caldwell 100+ Dives
*Yucatek Divers*			"Cenotes are nice, but who made you GOD?" The cenotes are fun to dive, but the lead dive guide was a jerk. All of our group had been in the cenotes several times, but this... Full report		6/2017	Craig Gibson 500+ Dives	1
*Deep Exposure Dive Center/ Casa Mexicana*			"Excellent drifts" This is a good sized dive boat with an excellent crew, but they limit the number of divers to make sure you get the best service. ... Full report		6/2017	Craig Gibson 500+ Dives	1
*Living Underwater/ Occidental Grand Cozumel*		Cozumel	With Living Underwater, Jeremy and crew pick you up at your hotel dock generally within 5 minutes of the time they say they will b... Full report		3/2008	Craig Grube 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 Cozumel/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was my second visit to Scuba Club Cozumel, and they continue to run an excellent hotel and dive operation. The rooms are sim... Full report		9/2006	Craig M Smith 250+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Allegro*			This was a great vacation for three families. The Allegro is a great all inclusive 15 minutes south of town. The dive operation ... Full report		4/2007	Craig Mathews 100+ Dives
*Pro Dive Mexico/ Occidental Grand Xcaret*			"Great Value!" The service is excellent at the resort with a very friendly and engaging staff. The rooms are kept spotless by housekeeping. A wid... Full report		10/2015	craig whitaker 250+ Dives
*Pro Dive Mexico/ Occidental Grand Xcaret*			"Great Value!" The service is excellent at the resort with a very friendly and engaging staff. The rooms are kept spotless by housekeeping. A wid... Full report		10/2015	craig whitaker 250+ Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports/ Carnival Cruise Line*			"Always Ask About Alternatives" I write this for the divers who go into a port on a cruise ship that have booked the excursion through the cruise line. There are ... Full report		12/2017	Craig Williams 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Cozumel & Resort*			Having never been to Cozumel, we faced the daunting task of identifying an operator. We chose Aldora Divers based on Undercurrent ... Full report		3/2006	Craig Wood 100+ Dives	1
*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 with Cristina*			Diving with Cristina is a pure pleasure! The boat is neat and clean and plenty of room for up to 12 divers. Cristina guides the ... Full report		9/2009	cynthia darling 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ [same]Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	"Would book again" We decided to book with Aldora based on previous reviews here on Undercurrent. Purpose of the trip was to get wet and blow bubbles... Full report		11/2019	D Brown 1000+ Dives	1
*Sand Dollar/ Wyndum*		Cozumel	The Wyndum resort was was not set up to accomodate divers. Most in our group paid for an upgrade which put us further away from th... Full report		9/2009	D Demming 1000+ Dives
*Rodrigo*		Holbox Island	Very unique experience going back in time on an island that is unblemished by tourism. Dirt roads good enough restaurants and an e... Full report		7/2009	D. Demming 1000+ Dives
*Casa Del Mar*		[Cozumel	"Cozumel again with another operator" Long slow boat rides with too long service intervals, meant only 2 dives in 6- 7 hours daily. Facility decent with food average, be... Full report		12/2022	D.Demming 1000+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			"Scuba Club same old slow boats but good crew and food" Returned to the Scuba Club for at least the 15th time. Well run facility with a dependable staff and dive crew. Took an exerienced... Full report		7/2015	D.Demming 1000+ Dives	1
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		[Cozumel	Took a group of beginners to positively acclimate them to the joys of diving and achieved that objective. We had 10- 15 boat dives ... Full report		8/2013	D.Demming 1000+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*			"We keep going back for good reason!" ... Full report		2/2014	Dale Lachman 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Park Royal Cozumel*			We chose Living Underwater/ Jeremy Anschel based on Undercurrent reader reviews, and he sounded ideal for us, as most sites visited... Full report		11/2009	Dan Fazekas 100+ Dives
*Del Mar Aquatics/ Hotel Cozumel*			we were picked up at our dock about 8: 15AM every morning (OK sometimes 8: 30). The crew from DelMar Aquatics told about several opt... Full report		2/2007	Dan LaDue 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Grand Park Royal Cozumel*			"Great Value, Outstanding Service, Safe and Fun" We began diving with Living Underwater 15 years ago, this is our 7th repeat visit to Cozumel, and our sixth repeat diving with Liv... Full report		11/2023	DANIEL FAZEKAS 250+ Dives
*King Scuba/ Excellence Rivera Cancun*		Puerto Morelos	"Getting Wet Again" bought 8 tanks of diving from King Scuba through a local charter company, Lighthouse Tours. King Scuba is a small diving operatio... Full report		10/2022	Daniel C Gillespie 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Grand Park Royal*			"Stress Free Diving with Valet Service" We spent 8 days diving in the middle of December 2022. We used Living Underwater 7 times since 2003. We like them because they hav... Full report		12/2022	Daniel Fazekas 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater*			"The Best Dive Operator for Advanced Divers" Jeremy Anschel runs the best diving operation in Cozumel, with Divemaster David, Captain Andres and Crew Ricardo all offering the ... Full report		10/2018	Daniel Fazekas 250+ Dives	1
*Living Underwater/ Park Royal*			Our second trip to Cozumel in two years, and no planning was necessary. Living Underwater was our choice two years ago, and we hav... Full report		11/2011	Daniel Fazekas 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Private Condo*		Cozumel	"Cozumel Aldora Divers" This operation is excellent. They do their utmost to keep you diving with others of similar experience levels. Groups are small, ... Full report		4/2016	Daniel McCoart 1000+ Dives
*Liquid Blue Divers/ Fiesta Americana*			Liquid Blue Divers is a good choice for the diver who prefers to avoid the cattle- boat approach. Small fast boats, experienced st... Full report		5/2008	Daniel Spitzer 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club/ [same}*		Cozumel	We'd read Undercurrent reports about Scuba Club, which was really helpful, as we knew what to expect. When we checked- in to the... Full report		1/2009	Danny & Doreen Scott 1000+ Dives
*Fantasea Dive*		Playa del Carmen	"3 great days of diving off Playa del Carmen!" Jason, the owner of Fantasea Dive took excellent care of my son (13 years old) and I for our 3 days of boat diving. He takes a max... Full report		12/2014	Darin Johaneson <100 Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Cozumel*		Cozumel	I Wish I knew that you could get a 15% internet discount by booking in advance. They take Credit cards and offer 5% discount ... Full report		1/2009	Dave Dori 500+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar*			"The Usual Suspects" Book dive packages in advance online with dresseldivers. com for a 20% discount. Marchon was responsive and easy to deal with. Th... Full report		2/2018	Dave H. 250+ Dives
*Akumal Dive Center/ Hotel Akumal Caribe*		Akumal	We dove by ourselves most days. The reefs in this area are spectacular and very close to the shop. maybe a 5- 10 minute boat ride. ... Full report		2/2005	Dave Jackson <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			"Another great trip to Cozumel" We have gone to Scuba Club Cozumel for the last 25 years, since it was Galapago Inn. It is not the fanciest resort but the dive o... Full report		11/2018	Dave White 500+ Dives	2
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			"Good time in Cozumel" Overall one of the best values out there. The price is very resonable for an all inclusive dive resort. I have seem better reefs, ... Full report		11/2015	Dave White 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/Aldora/ Cozumel Palace*		Cozumel	Seven o’clock and we are out the door to breakfast. The hotel really has an outstanding breakfast buffet. Fresh juices, hot coffee... Full report		4/2007	David A Harper <100 Dives
*Aldora/ Hotel Aguilar*			1- 31- 07 Off at 7: 30 on the Aldora 5. Just me and Sherwood from Villa Aldora today. Two divers and a DM, nice. We are in the water ... Full report		2/2007	David A Harper <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was my fourth trip to Cozumel but my first stay at Scuba Club. It is walking distance to town and the local supermarket. Th... Full report		2/2007	David Bader 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			... Full report		8/2006	David Bader <100 Dives
*Aquanauts*			"A surprise in Mexico." I have been going to Puerto Adventurous for 8? years and diving with Aquanauts every time. Jim and his family run business have gi... Full report		3/2018	David Cutler 500+ Dives
*Aquanauts/ Condo*		Puerto Aventuros	"Good time in PA" The good, Getting out of winter in Idaho Falls. The bad, having to come home. I have made this trip for about seven years now. ... Full report		3/2017	David Cutler 500+ Dives
*Aquanauts/ Villa Del Mar Condo*		Puerto Aventuras	The good: The Aquanauts crew Jim, Mauricio, Nick and crew are the best. I have been diving with them for the last four yea... Full report		4/2014	David Cutler 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Cozumel hotel and resort*			I have been to Cozumel several times the last being two years ago. This was my 2nd time with Aldora and it just seems to get bett... Full report		11/2009	David Cutler 250+ Dives
*Aldora*			This was my first trip back to Cozumel in about 10 years and lots has changed. This is now a big city (because of the cruise ship... Full report		8/2005	David Cutler 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Residencias Reef*		Cozumel	Aldora is an excellent dive operation. Memo, the owner, gives the operation his constant personal attention and makes a point of ... Full report		12/2009	David Dornbusch 250+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Amricana*			"Limited reef access" Due to coral bleaching Palancar and Columbia reefs were closed. The are scheduled to reopen in 2 weeks. ... Full report		11/2019	David Funderburk 1000+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel	"Fun diving" The Fiesta Americana Hotel has been refurbished and is really nice. Its all- inclusive and the food is pretty good. Not 5 star bu... Full report		12/2016	David Funderburk 1000+ Dives	1
*Dive House/ Fiestamericana*			Over the years we have made good friendships with the folks at the Dive House. We have been all over and this crew is as nice as ... Full report		11/2011	David Funderburk 500+ Dives
*Aldora*		Cozumel	Aldora is a first rate operation. They use 120 cubic foot steel tanks so no dive was less than one hour. Took our equipment the ... Full report		1/2008	David Funderburk 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ InterContinental El Presidente*			The first eagle ray appeared 6 minutes into the dive. It stayed with us until the 10th minute, hovering gently in a mild current, ... Full report		3/2014	David H Vickery-Suzanne Leeson 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			"Wonderful, convenient diving at a reasonable cost" Excellent diving for the money and convenience especially nowadays. 3 hours from DFW. Great dive Masters, dive shop was very accom... Full report		11/2021	David herfendal 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*		Cozumel	"Aldora Divers took good care of me." Aldora divers was a very well run operation that caters to more advanced divers and they did a great job. Even though I arrived la... Full report		5/2015	David Holzman 250+ Dives
*Scuba Du/ InterContinental Presidente*		Cozumel	"Cozumel - Presidente and Scuba Du May 2021" Great week at the InterContinental Presidente diving with Scuba Du. Nothing has changed on the inbound side at Cozumel Airport exc... Full report		5/2021	David Insley 500+ Dives
*Scuba Gamma/ Amaranto B&B*			Scuba Gamma was recommended by Jorge, the owner of Amaranto, so we booked through them. They are a short three blocks from the B&... Full report		3/2009	David Keys <100 Dives
*We B Divin'*		Cozumel	"Fun, fun, fun" First off lets begin by saying we love the diving in Cozumel. We have been a number of times but each time we are always challeng... Full report		4/2018	David Lyn Doudiet 100+ Dives	1
*Go Cenotes*		Playa del Carmen	We have dove with them before wonderful dive operation. Friendly people. Made few days reef diving and 4 days of Cenote Diving. W... Full report		2/2007	David N Scarborough 250+ Dives
*Go Cenotes*		Playa del Carmen	Playa del Carmen (Cancun area) Reefs good shape for draft dives. Snacks on Boat, staff very helpful, watchful. CAptin and Crew f... Full report		6/2006	David N Scarborough 250+ Dives
*Go Cenotes*		Playa del Carmen	Thsi trip was to take 21 people to swim with t he Whale Sharks. . We had a wonderful time. The dive operation was wonderful they h... Full report		6/2006	David N Scarborough 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
*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
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar*			"Cozumel with Dressel Divers" We did a 10 day July trip to Dressel Divers at the Iberostar resort. I paid before the trip online for a package of $55/ two tank ... Full report		7/2016	David Riggs 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Barracuda Hotel*			Previously dived with Aldora Divers in 2005. Dived with Paradise Divers because my dive buddy was certified with them a year ago, ... Full report		4/2007	David Sifre <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	Aldora Divers is one of the most expensive operators on Cozumel. The philosophy appears to be to keep the prices high, and the nu... Full report		8/2005	David Sifre <100 Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	Villa Aldora is a great, small place for small groups to have a wonderful vacation. Not in the middle of the "fast and furious" do... Full report		12/2009	David Van Ryn 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Intercontinental El Presidente*			"A Private Trip with Living Underwater" Two nurse sharks swept past my right side and overtook Jeremy Anschel, swirling around and around, bumping his BC. When they could... Full report		8/2017	David Vickery 500+ Dives	1
*Living Underwater/ El Presidente*			"Great hotel, great diving" Early one morning at Bricks Jeremy Anschel assembled our group on the sandy inner reef. Resting on our knees we waited for the new... Full report		4/2017	David Vickery 500+ Dives
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