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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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*Dive With Eric/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	Diving with Eric ( [. . . ] ) was the best I have ever experienced in many trips to Cozumel. Eric is an inde... Full report		11/2008	Native Texan <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Coral Reef Inn*		Cozumel	We selected Living Underwater because of the positive reviews on Undercurrent, the fast boat, and the large cylinders. I was look... Full report		11/2008	Steve M Dussault 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			There were two groups on the boat we were assigned with a total of 23 sport divers. The drift diving mandated the groups enter the... Full report		11/2008	Douglas Beal, MD 500+ Dives
*Blue Angel Scuba/ Caribe Blu*			Great value for those who like no frills dive vacations. My wife and I booked our stay and diving with Jeanie Buscher of Blue Ange... Full report		10/2008	Marco Accattatis 100+ Dives
*Cenote Dive Ctr./ n/a*		Tulum, Riviera Maya	Having just finished 2 weeks diving in the Philippines, I did no open water diving here - just the cenote. This was my first cenot... Full report		10/2008	Jim Rhodes 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Iberastar*		Cozumel	Diving with Living Underwater was amazing from the start. The night we arrived Jeremy (the owner) picked up our gear asked about ... Full report		10/2008	Joe Mellino 250+ Dives
*Yanaha*		Plya del carmin	One of the best outfits in plya Picked us up at our hotel door. Equipment was included in the price. Did two cenote dives and two ... Full report		10/2008	Scott 100+ Dives
*Chucho Divers/ El Cid La Ceba*		Cozumel	This was our third trip to Cozumel and all three times we stayed at the El Cid La Ceba. We could not beat the package deal. There ... Full report		9/2008	Henry & Carol Ziller 100+ 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
*Aqua World; Cancun*		Yucatan Caves (Cenotes)	Booked cenote (cave) trip with Aqua World in Cancun, the largest dive operator in Cancun (by far). Met at Aqua World (across from... Full report		8/2008	J. Devine 250+ Dives
*Buena Ventura Diving*			this was the most recent of 5 five trips with buena ventura since june 2007. this is a six pack, fast boat outfit with victor as c... Full report		8/2008	jeff franks 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Went to Scuba Club on recommendation from my local dive shop owner. Spent 4 days diving and managed to get in 13 dives. This resor... Full report		8/2008	Laura 250+ Dives
*Solo Boceo*		Cancun]	Did a wreck and reef dive with the Solo Boceo (diving only)operation who are located at the Dreams Resort Hotel on Punta Cancun (C... Full report		8/2008	J Devine 250+ Dives
*Whale Shark Daddy*			Holbox is a 43 km (24 miles) long by 2 km (1. 5 mile) wide island located in the northern point of Yucatan Peninsula, where ... Full report		8/2008	Jim Entry 500+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Cozumel*			We wanted an easy dive holiday. Coz was in our opinion the best value. Using the hotel op, Dressel divers, seemed like the thing ... Full report		7/2008	Howard Sauve 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Villablanca Hotel*			My husband and I had previously been to Cozumel in 1998, 2000 and 2004 (pre- Hurricane Wilma). The reefs have not yet fully recove... Full report		7/2008	Sandie Hurst 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Wyndham - Sabor Adults Only Section*			As fairly new divers, my wife and I, who are senior citizens, were concerned about a small operation such as Living Underwater and... Full report		7/2008	Pete and Kathy Mykytyn <100 Dives
*AquaWorld/ Moon Palace*		Cancun	Dive was booked through activity desk at Moon Palace. Transportation to AquaWorld office in Cancun was additional $10. Boat prob... Full report		6/2008	Bob Halem <100 Dives
*Bottom Time Divers/ El Cid La Ceiba*		Cozumel	Raul Platos, the owner and divemaster for Bottom Time Divers, goes the extra mile to make sure everyone has a great time. They ha... Full report		6/2008	Dennis Boesen 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*			The hotel was a very nice all- inclusive. 5- 10 minute walk from room to the dive shop. Divers do all the hauling and cleaning of ... Full report		6/2008	Mike Judd 250+ Dives
*Dressler ( Iberostar Hotel )*		cozumel	The coral has some sand on it from previous hurricanes but the diving was fine. The staff at Dressler divers was superb. We could ... Full report		6/2008	jeffrey raff 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Private Villa Casa las Flores*		Cozumel	Living Underwater is a top notch operation. Jeremy runs a first class operation for small groups. Our dive experience starte... Full report		6/2008	A.R.S.E. <100 Dives
*Aldora/ Aldora Villa*			For regular visitors to the Villa - sorry to report that Kay and Greg have returned to the states. They left the morning of April ... Full report		5/2008	Stan Blankenship <100 Dives
*Deep Blue/ Palma Dorada Hotel*		Cozumel	If Deep Blue tells you they are going to Punta Sur (Cathedral) and other remote locations, they go there. At Punta Sur Cathedral ... Full report		5/2008	Doug Freer 250+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel	This was our seventh trip to Cozumel in the past 25 years but our first time staying at the Fiesta Americana or diving with Dive H... Full report		5/2008	John Bowden 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
*Mayan Aqua Dive/ RIU Palace Los Americas*		Cancun	The RIU Palace as a resort was fabulous. My biggest complaint was with the t. v. stations not a big selection and alot in Spanish. ... Full report		5/2008	Michael Keating 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Melia Cozumel*		Cozumel	Aside from the lack of a camera rinse tank/ bucket, Aldora has to be one of the best, most professional dive shops we've been with. ... Full report		4/2008	John Keith 100+ Dives	1
*Dive Paradise/ Villa Blanca Hotel*			This was my third trip to Cozumel- 1st trip in 1997- 2nd 2004. I was hesitant after the hurricane, and after reading many reports of... Full report		4/2008	Jon Bunnell 1000+ Dives
*LIVING UNDERWATER & Pelagic Ventures/ Occidental Grand*			Living Underwater, Pelagic Ventures, Occidental Grand, April 2008 Ted Shieh, MD, (tedatshedd@yahoo. com), Chicago, IL Our group... Full report		4/2008	Ted Shieh M.D. 250+ Dives
*Maya Diving*		Riviera Maya	I went to Tulum specifically to dive the Cenotes. After some research, I contacted Maya Diving, because they had a reputation for ... Full report		4/2008	Greg Liebman 250+ Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports/ Wyndham Resort and Spa*			Aside from camera tank concerns, my week spent diving with Sand Dollar Sports was very pleasurable. The staff were helpful and fri... Full report		4/2008	Phil Riley 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club*		Cozumel	As I have experienced for the last 4 years, Cozumel is one of the great dive locations of the Caribbean. Scuba Club is an outstand... Full report		4/2008	John Crellin 100+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop/ Carribe Blue Hotel*			I chose Blue Angel over Aldora and Living Underwater because of the price per dive and after my first dive with them, I knew that ... Full report		3/2008	Steven Belmont 1000+ Dives
*Costa de Cocos*		Xcalak	I had complex travel plans from Cozumel to Xcalak - - dive, ferry, rental car, and 5- hour drive - - and went as planned, until I rea... Full report		3/2008	Armando Menocal 100+ Dives
*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
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			Villa Aldora is a superb facility. The managers Kay and Greg are most helpful and go the extra mile when you need them. The Villa ... Full report		2/2008	Glenn Gill 100+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*			The Villa Aldora, associated with Aldora Divers, is a small apartment complex about 3/ 4 of a mile north of San Miguel facing LaPla... Full report		2/2008	William King 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Cozumel*			Surprisingly for the amount of pressure that the reef off Cozumel gets it was very healthy. Coral was resenable with lots of small ... Full report		2/2008	Brian Tucker 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ N/A*			I’ve been diving Cozumel for 15+ years and I’ve experience the good, the bad, and the truly awful. This is my second year of divin... Full report		2/2008	Steven J. Bissell 1000+ Dives
*Bahia Divers/ Gran Bahia Principe Tulum*		Riviera Maya	The reefs at riviera maya leave somthing to be desired. there is a definite lack of colors but the turtles are everywhere. Some di... Full report		2/2008	Rich White 500+ Dives
*blue Angel Dive Shop/ Amaranto B&B*			I chose Blue Angel over Aldora and Living Underwater because of the price per dive. Jeanie Buscher of Blue Angel gave me a price o... Full report		2/2008	Steven Belmont 1000+ Dives
*blue xt sea diving/ fiesta americana*			The dive operation at blue xt sea diving was first rate. We had Arturo for our first divemaster and he was incredible at finding ... Full report		2/2008	william flanagan 100+ Dives
*Deep Blue/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel	Accommodation - Fiesta Americana was about half dive groups and about half other vacationers. Many were on a complete plan, wrist... Full report		2/2008	Martin Gardner 250+ Dives
*Aldora/ Hotel Cozumel and Resort*			I have read reports in Undercurrent on Aldora for years and I finally had the opportunity to dive with them on this recent trip. ... Full report		1/2008	Nick McGregor 250+ 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
*Aldoro Divers/ Villa Aldoro*			Greg and Kay, who manage Villa Aldoro, could not have been more friendly and accommodating. The web site answers most of you quest... Full report		1/2008	Norman Friday 500+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Safari Inn*			After 4 execellent days diving with these guys I was impressed with their service and concern for their divers and the reefs. I go... Full report		1/2008	Keith Hall 500+ Dives
*Bahia Divers/ Bahia Principe*		Mayan Riviera	Bahia Divers (not to be confused with the opertaion at the resort (Bahia Dive Center) - although it turns out there is a relation) ... Full report		1/2008	Mark Hillier <100 Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*			Dive House was a well run and organized operation. The check in procedure was handled efficiently. The dive guides and boat crew w... Full report		1/2008	Marilyn Mitchell 250+ Dives
*dive house/ fiesta americana scuba resort*		cozumel	Fiesta Americana Dive Resort was excellent. The place was very clean and the staff was very courtious and helpful. The rooms were ... Full report		1/2008	arthur garfinkel <100 Dives
*Living Under Water/ Occidental Grand*		Cozumel	Living Underwater is a first class operation, run by Jeremy Anschel an expat from the States. It is limo service for the price of ... Full report		1/2008	Dmitry Pasikhov 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Fiesta Americana Hotel*			We had done a lot of research before arriving for our first dive trip to Cozumel, looking for a dive operation that would best fit... Full report		1/2008	Frank and Debbie Crosby 250+ Dives
*SeaScuba/ Hotel Cozumel and Resort*			Hotel Cozumel and resort is located about a 10 to 15 minute walk to the South of the central part of downtown San Miguel. Our sta... Full report		1/2008	Nick McGregor 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			The hotel and dive operation were outstanding. We got our Drift diving cert. while we were there and the divemaster was excellent... Full report		12/2007	Dean Parrish 100+ Dives
*Scuba Shaack/Blue Bubble*		Cozumel	We had been diving with this dive operator for the past 7 or 8 years. The dive master on this trip was a young man with the ... Full report		12/2007	Mark Powell 500+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*			As everyone knows, Cozumel was "skinned" by hurricane Wilma. The Occidental Grande has recovered very well, but is now only excel... Full report		11/2007	Randall S. Preissig 500+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar / Posada Luna Del Sur*		Cozumel / Tulum	Dressel Divers: this was my second time diving with them and I was happy with them, I visited during the Thanksgiving Holiday and ... Full report		11/2007	Arik Olson <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Coral Princess*		Cozumel	My 7th trip to Cozumle since 1981. 6 boat trips w/ Living underwater 2 w/ Aldora. Living Underwater wins HANDS DOWN!!! Dove 2 of ... Full report		11/2007	Michael RIffle 250+ Dives
*Mantaraya Divers/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel	The Island of Cozumel was wonderful. The people were very pleasant and the food around town was very good. It is a short plane ri... Full report		11/2007	Wade Smith <100 Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel Island	The scooters around the island were a blast! Despite all the warnings against. . . get the insurance it's worth the hassle if you hav... Full report		10/2007	Shelley Rogers <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Presidente InterContinental*			My partner and I recently escaped to Cozumel for five days of diving. Between the two of us, we've logged over 600 dives, includin... Full report		9/2007	Matthew Radtke <100 Dives
*Manta Divers/ Gran Caribe Real*		Cancun	We booked the Gran Caribe Real through Funjet Vacations, and were very pleased with the service of both operations. The resort is... Full report		9/2007	Perry <100 Dives
*Paradise Divers/ Hotel Cozumel and Resort*		Cozumel	This was my sixth dive trip to Cozumel but first since Hurricane Wilma. Many reefs are not only still covered with sand; the sand ... Full report		9/2007	Michael J. Millet 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	First trip so I don't have anything else to compare it to but definitely enjoyed this site. The staff takes very good care of you. ... Full report		9/2007	Bob Murry <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Caribe Blu*		Cozumel	We chose Jeremy (Living Underwater) and the Caribe Blu based on Undercurrent reviews and completely endorse those reviews with our... Full report		8/2007	Lee Fenner 100+ Dives
*Pappa Hogs/ Villa Blanca*		cozumel	the good: 6 pack boat w/ experienced divers, warm water, not bad vis. , only 1 hr. of intense rain after diving ( Jun. - Jul is ra... Full report		8/2007	Eldon Okazaki 500+ Dives
*Sea Robin Cozumel/ Fiesta Americana Cozumel*			Sea Robin Cozumel promotes themselves as a premier scuba diving company in the heavily saturated dive op destination of Cozumel, M... Full report		8/2007	Karen Driskill 100+ Dives
*None/ Hotel Faro Viejo*		Holbox (Yucatan)	After 50 yards swimming as hard as I could, tucked behind the mouth of a 30 foot whale shark, I conceded that he (she?) could inde... Full report		7/2007	Bob Speir 500+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*			The Occidental Grand was fabulous. Food, accommodations, and service was first class. The dive opperation was well run and the d... Full report		6/2007	Ed Stevens 1000+ Dives
*living underwater/ el cantil*			Living Underwater and Jeremy with his crew are the best dive operation I have seen. In fact I have not seen anyone else close to t... Full report		6/2007	john howard 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ El Presidente*			Our eleven day vacation to Cozumel in June 2007 was a welcomed return to El Presidente and Living Underwater. While we had alread... Full report		6/2007	Renda Stalter 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	Our family has been coming to Scuba Club Cozumel since the early 80's, when it was known as the Galapago Inn. We have spent man... Full report		6/2007	Robin J. Humphrey 1000+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This was our first trip to Cozumel and there are so many options. But there is no doubt, we made a great one with Scuba Club Cozu... Full report		6/2007	Bill Dausses 500+ Dives
*Aldora divers/ Fiesta americana dive resort*			The divi was very nice , food was pricey without the all inclusive option, especially breakfast. We would just have coffee before... Full report		5/2007	jeffrey france 100+ Dives
*Blue XT Sea*			Our first trip to Cozumel in 8 years, but our 7th trip overall. Diving conditions were excellent - gentle current and light wave... Full report		5/2007	Thomas Witte 100+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana*		Cozumel, Q Roo	We have been to Fiesta Americana (FA) and Dive House (DH) many times because they are always very dependable. FA is about 5 km so... Full report		5/2007	Don Reed 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Royal Holidays*			Cozumel never fails to disappoint. We've been 4 times before but this was the first opportunity to dive with Jeremy of Living Und... Full report		5/2007	Glenn Evans 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	Scuba Club Cozumel is a great resort for divers. The rooms are "spartan" compared to expensive hotel resorts. There are no TVs in ... Full report		5/2007	John Crellin <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Have stayed here three times before, twice leading large groups of divers but this last trip traveled with my wife and another cou... Full report		5/2007	Wes Adams 1000+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Aldora Villa*		Cozumel	Aldora Divers rocks. They have fast boats, dove in small groups, took us to sites we requested, and didn't try to babysit us. The ... Full report		4/2007	Preston A. Ball 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
*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
*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
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Cozumel is reasonably- priced and very accessible for the American diver. It's easy to get to and easy to leave. No problems with f... Full report		4/2007	L. Austin <100 Dives
*Blue AngelDiving/Caribe Blu Dive Hotel/ Caribe Blue Hotel*		Cozumel	Two weeks with Blue Angel March 24- April 7, 2007 was great as usual. Fun dive operation. Always dive with Blue Angel. Dive mast... Full report		3/2007	Frank Evans 250+ Dives
*Blue XT Sea/ Hotel Barracuda*			This was our first trip to Cozumel and we booked our diving with Blue XT Sea Diving. They offer a personal service that many of th... Full report		3/2007	Tom Carlson <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	We had stayed at Hotel Cozumel for one week as recently as last December when we were there according to a breakfast- only plan in ... Full report		3/2007	Paul Schmieder 100+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Caribe Blu*		Cozumel	Our dive operator, Living Underwater, recommeded the Caribe Blu motel for us. The motel was reasonably priced with nice rooms wit... Full report		3/2007	Larry Trott 500+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Presidente*		Cozumel	Our sixth trip to Coz, first time diving with Living Underwater, Jeremy the owner dive master EXCELLENT! He is from Minnesota, bee... Full report		3/2007	Jeff Bennewitz 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Reef Club/Sabora*			From what I read in Undercurrents before we left, my secret dive master has been found and is starting to receive his justifiable ... Full report		3/2007	Steve Mason 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
*Aldora Divers/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	DIVING I love Aldora Divers - personal attention, fast boats, no more than 6 on a boat, early departure schedules to minimize div... Full report		2/2007	Karen Gordon 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Suites Bahia*		Cozumel	Suites Bahia a little spartan, but right in the center of town and very well priced (about $70/ night). Small kitchenette with a d... Full report		2/2007	Buzz Waterston 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
*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
*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
*Bahia Divers Xpu-Ha Beach bBach/ Bahia Principe Tulum*		Xpu-Ha Beach/Akumal Area	We based our choice of dive operator on a Chapbook review recommending Stefano Pedroni of Bahia Divers. He runs a small shop on X... Full report		1/2007	Peter Pola <100 Dives
*Dive with Christina/ Fiesta Americana*			Christina Roman was with us the entire time. She is an outstanding instructor and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. ... Full report		1/2007	Tom Cook <100 Dives
*LIving Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	This was our first trip with Jerome's Living Underwater. The company has its roots with Aldora Divers who we dove with our last 5... Full report		1/2007	Kim Lachman 100+ Dives
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