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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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*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
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Scuba Staff Divers/ Bahia Suites*		Coz	I could not recommend Scuba Staff Divers. There were two major problems with the operation. First, they were very disorganized o... Full report		1/2007	Michael Judd 100+ Dives
*living underwater/ wyndham*			At the conclusion of several days diving with Living Underwater, Jeremy(the owner) asked us if we had any suggestions for improvin... Full report		1/2007	dennis george 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Aldora Villas*			This was my 2nd trip with Aldora. 1st was in 2003. You can see that there was damage to the reefs from Wilma & the vis was not a... Full report		12/2006	Bill Mosel 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			Using Al Bay of Bay Adventures, who has never failed to give excellent, attentive service, we chose Hotel Cozumel because it offer... Full report		12/2006	Paul Schmieder 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Good visibility. Currents were usually strong, and occasionally extremely strong on experienced boat. Divemaster good at keepin... Full report		12/2006	Marc and Anne Bressman 250+ Dives
*Coral Scuba Dive Center/ Villas Punta Sur*		Isla Mujeres	Despite its proximity to frenetic Cancun, Isla Mujeres feels a world away with its relaxed ambience and low prices. Coral Scuba D... Full report		12/2006	Tom Schaefer 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise*			My third visit to Cozumel was terrific, just like all the others ('86, '01, '06). Yes the place has changed and then the Hurricane ... Full report		12/2006	joe DelGuidice 100+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Caribe Blu*			Excellent dive operation. I did 21 dives in 9 days including one twilight and two night dives. Our group initially consisted of ... Full report		11/2006	Bob Rollin 100+ Dives
*XTC Dive Center/ Hotel Tierra Maya*		Xcalak	We hoped, we prayed, we rose at the crack of dawn each day in anticipation. But strong winds blew up (no pun) every plan to visit ... Full report		11/2006	Francis & Deb Bollag 250+ Dives
*dive paradise*			Traveling on Norwegian Dream, had signed up for Cozumel 2 tank dive through ship vendor had included in form had prior asthma ... Full report		9/2006	j.a.mccormack 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	I visit Cozumel about 3- 6 times yearly. The beds at the Barracuda are new, and as hard as the old ones. The hotel has updated wi... Full report		9/2006	Julie Tayloe 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*			In seven years of diving, Jeremy and his crew provided the best customer service we've ever experienced. For our 2 days of diving, ... Full report		9/2006	Sam Jones 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			We were also at Scuba Club in March, after Wilma. Shallower reefs covered in sand. Deeper reefs okay with new, larger swim- throu... Full report		9/2006	Bob & Betty Barada 100+ Dives
*ProDive/ Sunscape Puerto Aventuras*		Riviera Maya	Got to snorkel with whale sharks!!! Stein with Prodive at Puerto Aventuras is an excellent and well informed guide. Amazing expe... Full report		9/2006	Dr. Michael Pangelinan 100+ Dives
*Papa Hogs/ Reef Residencias - At Home in Cozml*			Papa Hogs is a first class operation. Each morning, a small six- pack, with a captain & divemaster, would pick us up at the dock a... Full report		9/2006	Bob Sugarman 500+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ El Cid La Ceiba*		Cozumel	This was our 8th trip to Cozumel and our first time using Dive with Martin. DWM is a very small operation that I will return to o... Full report		9/2006	Tonya Zander 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
*Living Underwater/ Casa Mexicana*			A late September trip found Cozumel very quiet. Even though we have been to Cozumel more than 20 times, this was our first stay a... Full report		9/2006	Bill Stalter 250+ 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
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar*		Cozumel	Cozumel reef was in very good condition after hurricane Wilma last year. Lots of large grouper, sharks, lobster. Iberostar is at... Full report		9/2006	Wayne Warren-Angelucci 1000+ Dives
*Aquaworld/ Moon Palace*		Cancun	While Cancun diving is only somewhat above average, it is definitely worth bringing your gear; especially if you dive the Cenotes. ... Full report		8/2006	Sharon 100+ Dives
*Advanced Divers/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	Cozumel is still a great Caribbean dive destination in spite of Wilma’s attempt to ravage the reefs last year. We have made two sh... Full report		8/2006	Jack Gibson 500+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Riviera Maya*			Searching the internet I found their mother co in Spain who offered a 15% discount if booked thru them prior to your departure. T... Full report		8/2006	Frank Nelson 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	My wife and I were in Cozumel for a 10 day trip from 8/ 16/ 06 to 8/ 26/ 06. Overall it was an excellent trip. We were concerned th... Full report		8/2006	Watt Hinson 250+ Dives
*Caribbean Divers/ Occidental Allegro*		Cozumel	Occidental Allegro is 3- 4 star all inclusive with good facilities. We did NOT use the onsite dive operation. We used Carribean Div... Full report		8/2006	Jas. McNutt 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand Cozumel*		Cozumel	Due to the great numbers of divers in Cozumel, if possible get together with a small number of advanced divers and you may be able... Full report		8/2006	Robert Morris 100+ Dives
*Living Under Water*			We have been diving with LU since the company’s inception. The owner, Jeremy Anschel, is solely responsible for the success... Full report		8/2006	Alvin and Renee Taylor 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			... Full report		8/2006	David Bader <100 Dives
*SCUBA DU*			WE HAVE DOVE WITH SCUBA DU TWO YEARS IN A ROW. WHEN WE LEFT HOME FOR A WEEK OF DIVING IN COZUMEL WE EXPECTED GREAT SERVICE AND ATT... Full report		8/2006	LAWRENCE L BELLEMY 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise*			Dive Paradise, Carnival Cruise: Estasy July 6- 9, 2006 Jack and Paula Harris, Richardson, TX. Experience: 500- 700 dives, Vis: 80- 100+ ... Full report		7/2006	Jack Harris 1000+ Dives
*Del Mar*		Holbox/Cozumel	After reading Ben Davidson’s report on Holbox 2004…I had to visit it myself. What a trip. I have never seen a WhaleShark…well I sa... Full report		7/2006	Scott <100 Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			Fourth return visit to Cozumel. Went Aldora: not cheap but good value. First stay at Villa Aldora, a mile and half north of town c... Full report		7/2006	Jill Rain 250+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Reef Club*			Stayed at rebuilt Reef Club. . . lots of improvements since Wilma. Food much improved and service excellent. Sand Dollar Sports is ... Full report		7/2006	Frank Evans 100+ Dives
*Aqua Adventures/ Avalon Reef Club*		Isla de Mujeres	The hotel can arrange your transportation from the Cancun airport to the 15- 20 min ferry ride to the hotel and back. The hotel is ... Full report		7/2006	Gustavo Valero <100 Dives	1
*Blue XTSea/ Casa Mexicana*			Had read reports of Coz being destroyed after the hurricane. Not true. While soft corals did suffer compared the southern tip an... Full report		7/2006	Karen Guthrie 100+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Reef Club*			Stayed at the Reef Club since I was with Non Divers. My kids absolutely loved it. The food was fair but plentiful and the rat... Full report		7/2006	Richard Masin <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Casa Del Mar*		Cozumel	I first stayed at the old Casa del Mar in 1995 and it looks about the same as it did. The biggest change is the sand that’s been s... Full report		7/2006	Pat Wikstrom 500+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Casa Mexicana*		Cozumel	Located at the Caribe Blue Hotel, Blue Angel Diving had a pretty organized, professional operation. My buddy had dove with them fo... Full report		7/2006	Patrick Wikstrom 500+ Dives
*Yucatech Expeditions/ N/A*		Cozumel	Cave Diving Coz with Yucatech Expeditions – German Yanez Mendoza While Cozumel’s reefs took a heavy hit during last year’s hurr... Full report		7/2006	Patrick Wikstrom 500+ Dives
*Tank Ha/ Barcelo*		Riviera Maya	We stayed at the Barcelo Resort in Riviera Maya and dived in Playa del Carmen. The Resort was exceptional in design, accomodation... Full report		7/2006	Betsy Baste 100+ Dives
*Anita/ Casa del Mar*		Mexico	We booked this trip as a Friday thru Friday flight/ resort package through Worryfree & were quite pleased with Casa del Mar, which ... Full report		7/2006	Pat & Larry Bailey 250+ Dives
*buceo cyan-ha/ la caribe*			Overall very good dive operation and resort. Knowledgeable staff and dive masters. Two dives per day, one at 9 am and one at 11 am... Full report		7/2006	justin <100 Dives
*Bottom Time Divers/ El Cid La Ceiba, Cozumel*		N/A	Bottom Time Divers provided superb service. The fast boat had a cover, and could hold a maximum of 6 divers. We had a group of 4... Full report		6/2006	Dennis Boesen 100+ Dives
*Dive Palancar/ Occidental Grand*		Cozumel	We had been diving with the Dive House for many years and staying at the Fiesta Americana. We have tried many resorts in Cozumel ... Full report		6/2006	Ed Stevens <100 Dives
*Blue Angel/ Blu Caribe*			Hotel and Dive operations have recovered nicely from the hurricane. Shallow reefs are damaged rather severly but signs of recover... Full report		6/2006	Steve Woerner 1000+ Dives
*Deep Exposure*			This report is primarily written to endorse the relatively new dive operation, Deep Exposure. It is without a doubt one of the fi... Full report		6/2006	carl mcdaniels 100+ Dives
*Dressel Divers/ Iberostar Cozumel*		Cozumel	I was a little apprehensive as so many of the (primarily older) reviews for Dressel divers online in numerous websites were very b... Full report		6/2006	Dr. Michael Pangelinan 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Hotel Cozumel*			I had always heard so much about Cozumel, but I this was my first trip. . . I wasn't impressed. It is an easy flight from Housto... Full report		6/2006	Rick Tuss 500+ 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
*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
*Aqua Safari/ Amigo's B&B, Suites Bahia*		Cozumel	Aqua Safari has recently put much effort into delivering better dives for experienced customers who have computers. Bottom times a... Full report		6/2006	Francis & Deb Bollag 250+ Dives
*Bliue XT Sea Diving/ Fiesta Americana Dive Resort*		Cozumel	Dive Operator: BlueXTSea Diving Boats: Fast boats. One 6 pax & one 8 pax. The most divers we ever had was 6; the majority of the ... Full report		5/2006	Karen Driskill 100+ Dives
*Dive House/ Caribbean Princess*		Cozumel	Booked a shore dive with Caribbean Princess and had good luck with Dive House. Our divemaster, David, was excellent, giving a thor... Full report		5/2006	Paul and Donna Lima 100+ Dives
*Aldora/ Reef Club*		Cozumel	Aldora is the best dive operation I've used in all my years of diving. In my four trips to Cozumel, this was the first time I lef... Full report		5/2006	Buddy McEachern 100+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Cozumel	The hotel facilities are definitley designed for divers. Nothing fancy but there were hanging racks for your gear. Despite the hur... Full report		5/2006	John Crellin 100+ Dives
*Pepe's Scuba/Yucatek Divers/ Coral Princess Hotel*		Mexico	First visit since Wilma hit Cozumel in Fall 2005. Have been going to Cozumel every yeaqr since 1999. Wall dives didn't show much i... Full report		5/2006	TOM Lopatin 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Fiesta Americana*			Diving: Aldora Divers takes care of your equipment, and you only have to worry about your wet suit. They use 100cuft tanks, and ... Full report		4/2006	Jorge More' 100+ Dives
*Dive with Cristina*			This is the dive that wasn't. We had booked a dive with Cristina to coordinate with our cruise ship's schedule. As of the date w... Full report		4/2006	Linda Shore <100 Dives
*Living Water*			We stayed at the Fiesta Americana, but dove the entire week with Jeremy. Fast boat great Captain eager to please, got to best dive s... Full report		4/2006	Paulino Gonzalez 1000+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ n/a*			Cozumel is still recovering from Hurricane Wilma and it was a bit of a frightful sight. There was rubble from the storm everywhe... Full report		4/2006	Lori Brown, Justin Brown Green 250+ Dives
*Deep Blue/ El Cantil Sur Condominiums*		Cozumel	I have never written a review before (despite extensive travels), but felt compelled to comment on the fabulous, professional serv... Full report		3/2006	Addie Reed 500+ Dives
*Aldora Divers*		Cozumel	Aldora is a great operation! The groups are small (no larger than six on a boat) and the tanks are BIG! By using 120 cu ft steel... Full report		3/2006	Rich Orman 100+ Dives
*gocenotes*		Playa Del Carmen/Cozumel	After a few days at the reefs of Cozumel, I decided to try a day of Cenote (cavern) diving on the mainland. I made my arrangement... Full report		3/2006	Rich Orman 100+ Dives
*Blue Studio*		Cozumel	First trip since Hurricane Wilma last year. Shallow reefs are in terrible shape. Most soft coral gone and consequent lack of muc... Full report		3/2006	Jesse H Scott 100+ Dives
*Dive House/ Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resor*			Our second time in Cozumel and we returned to Fiesta Americana & Dive House. Hotel was very good and met our needs: not luxurious... Full report		3/2006	Ron Jyring <100 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
*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
*Papa Hogs*		Cozumel	Papa Hogs was Great! Mike, Margaret and the dive staff treated us to some outstanding dives and were always looking out for our ... Full report		3/2006	Rob Vettoretto 100+ Dives
*Pascual's Scuba/ El Cantil Sur Condos*		Cozumel	We dove with Pascual one year ago, before the hurricane. Hurricane Wilma was particularly damaging to small dive operations in Co... Full report		2/2006	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozument and Resort*			This was our second trip to Cozumel Hotel and Resort and Dive Paradise. The last trip was in December 2004. The resort has recov... Full report		2/2006	Marjorie Griffing 100+ Dives
*Manta Divers/ Best Western Caribe Plaza*		Cancun	We didn't expect much as the reef begins just to the south of Cancun and we were not disappointed. Modest corals and a few sponges... Full report		2/2006	James Reilly 250+ Dives
*Scuba Cozumel/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			The shallow reefs of Cozumel, ie: Tormentos and Paradise are now effectively burried under sand. In some places under feet of sand... Full report		2/2006	Bill Allen 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Casa Mexicana*			Hurricane Wilma recovery has gone quickly. Most hotels are operational again. The dive operations are working normally. The downto... Full report		2/2006	Tom Rain 250+ Dives
*Aqua Safari*		Cozumel	We had a wonderful time in Cozumel. The island is coming along and one has to admire the work ethic to restore this island to pre... Full report		2/2006	Lisa Losack <100 Dives
*PaPa Hogs/ Villa Blanca*		Cozumel	We've visited Papa Hogs frequently over the years as they are professionals with great small fast boats, fun boat captains, great ... Full report		2/2006	Russ Battisto 250+ Dives
*Careyitos Advanced Divers/ N/A*		Cozumel	In February I learned to dive with Ricardo Madrigal and his crew - the Careyitos Advanced Divers team. Now that I’m home I r... Full report		2/2006	Karen Donahue <100 Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		N/A	Our first trip to Cozumel and we were looking forward to it, after all the good talk we had heard from friends. However, the Hurr... Full report		2/2006	Juli Tracy and Dick Gamble 1000+ Dives
*Papa Hog's*		Cozumel	I have been to Cozumel previously before hurricane Wilma wiped it out. All I can say is the inter reefs were damaged beyond repai... Full report		2/2006	Lucius "Bud" Foster 250+ Dives
*Dreamtime Dive Resort/ Carnival Cruise, Liberty*		Costa Maya, Majahual	I booked with Dreamtime divers( [. . . ] )on- line before we left home. Dive shop was very nice and friendly people. T... Full report		2/2006	Jill and Rob Caple <100 Dives
*Blue Bubbles*			Lost At Sea for nearly an Hour after dive was completed!!! I recently returned from Cozumel. We dove with Blue Bubbles also kno... Full report		1/2006	JIm 500+ Dives
*DIVE PARADISE*			EVERYTHING DIVE PARADISE DID FOR US WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND. BOAT CONDITION EXCELLENT, DIVEMASTER JAIME IS THE BEST WE'VE HAD IN 20 ... Full report		1/2006	GILDA & WARREN SPRUNG 250+ Dives
*Blue XTSea/ Suites Bahia*			Good - only two divers, except for one other on one day. - long dives - some interesting wildlife - fast boat - some nice swimth... Full report		1/2006	Brian Maxim 100+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Caribe Blu Hotel*		Cozumel	A good dive operation. They have knowledgeable dive masters that are helpful and seem to care about their customers. We had to t... Full report		1/2006	Gary Schmincke 100+ Dives
*scuba club cozumel*		cozumel island	I was set to visit Cozumel the week after Wilma settled down on the island, so I didn't get there until first week of December. Th... Full report		12/2005	Glen Kitchens 500+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			The hotel put on a special effort with a bee- hive of activity in rebuilding the damage. They lost their first floor restauraunt and... Full report		12/2005	DDemming 500+ Dives
*Dreatime Dive Resort/ Carnival Valor*		Costa Maya	My wife, 12 year old son and I were on the Carnival Valor the week between Christmas and New Years, 2005. My wife and I have been... Full report		12/2005	Hugh Aaron 100+ Dives
*Bucanero del Caribe/ Kabahna*		Banco Chinchorro	Banco Chinchorro is an hour and half boat ride from Mahahual. Windy conditions are common, so many days the trip is not possible. ... Full report		12/2005	eruk williamson <100 Dives
*Bahia Divers, independent of resort/ Gran Bahia Principe Tulum*		Riviera Maya	I had not been to an all- inclusive resort like the Bahia Principe Tulum before and suspected, rightfully, it turns out, that the a... Full report		12/2005	Joe Simmons 1000+ Dives
*Aldora*			Because of the hurricanes we postponed our August trip and went in December. We are a diving family, with daughters 11 (certified... Full report		12/2005	Pec 100+ Dives
*Wayne Whittier/ Private Villa 4days/Hot. Cozumel 3*			Having arrived only 5- 6 weeks after Wilma had pounded Cozumel for some 51 hours straight, we were a bit uneasy as to what we were ... Full report		12/2005	WAYNE & BECKIE WHITTIER 100+ Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*		cozumel	This was our third trip with aldora. It was several months after the island was hit by hurricanes Emily and Wilma. The Reef Club... Full report		12/2005	Pec Indman 100+ Dives
*Dive With Martin/ Private condo - meals locally*		Cozumel	Dive With Martin (divewithmartin. com) is all about taking care of their customers. We made this trip only a few months after Hurri... Full report		12/2005	Randy Klumph 100+ Dives
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