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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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*Aqua Safari/ Safari Inn*			I dived 6 days, Nov 15- 18 and 21- 22. We were the first commercial boat out after hurricane "Wilma" 3 weeks before. Did 16 dives o... Full report		11/2005	Nick Macelletti 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ Safari Inn*			I dived 6 days, Nov 15- 18 and 21- 22. We were the first commercial boat out after hurricane "Wilma" 3 weeks before. Did 16 dives o... Full report		11/2005	Nick Macelletti 100+ Dives
*Deep Blue / Living Underwater/ Hotel Bahia*			Since this was so close to post hurricane Wilma, the family hesitated but then decided to go because they needed people to come do... Full report		11/2005	Peter/Sandy Oemichen 250+ Dives
*Yucatech Expeditions/ N/A*		Riviera Maya	Hurricane Wilma made an incredible mess of Cozumel and much of the Riviera Maya late October 2005 and much of the reef diving was ... Full report		11/2005	Alexander Griffin 100+ Dives
*Sand Dollar*			I descended to 50 feet and was in the water for approximately 8 minutes when my regulator & my spare failed. I swam to my dive bu... Full report		10/2005	Leo Goetz 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			Only got 3 days of diving in before Hurricane Wilma hit the Island with a venegance and battered the island with Category 4 winds ... Full report		10/2005	Sue Sepelak 500+ Dives
*Dive Mike/ Iberostar Tucan*		Playa Del Carmen	Dive Mike in Playa Del Carmen (PDC), is a safe and reliable operator. That being said, Mike the owner is looking to sell his busin... Full report		9/2005	Karen Driskill <100 Dives
*Albatros Divers/ Melia*			We go to Cozumel twice a year, After using various operators, we used Albatros Divers. This was the best dive service we had In C... Full report		9/2005	Jonathan Gal-Edd 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club Cozumel*		Mexico	We have been diving in Cozumel, on and off , since the early 70's. Scuba Club Cozumel, formerly the Galapagos hotel, is in our opi... Full report		9/2005	Robin J. Humphrey 1000+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Carribe Blu*			[Second trip to Blue Angel / Carribe Blu this year, each time puts the hurricane further into the past and towards recovery. The ... Full report		9/2005	Steve Woerner 1000+ Dives
*Manta Divers/ None*		Cancun	This day (16 SEP) was a Holiday celebrating Mexico's independence from Spain. Mexican Independence Day. Apparently, it is custom... Full report		9/2005	Lanny Oden <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
*Aquaworld/ El Cid LaCeiba*			Calm waters betwwen island Cozumel and the Mexican coast. Hotel has their own scuba launch, convenient... Full report		8/2005	Bill Pasukinis <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ na*		Cozumel	We had an outstanding week of diving with Living Underwater. Gustavo led our first two days of diving and Jeremy led the last thre... Full report		8/2005	Kathleen Minke <100 Dives
*Scuba Cozumel/ Scuba Club Cozumel*			Hurricane Wilma damage is very evident everywhere, especially along the main street of town and at the southern hotels, some of wh... Full report		8/2005	Jeanne & Bill Downey 1000+ 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
*Dive with Martin/ Hotel Cozumel*			Dive with Martin March 2006 I had previously written a very good report on Dive with Martin(2004). I now wish to retract that ... Full report		8/2005	Jack Hall 250+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Fiesta Americana*			Dive with Martin was a fantastic dive shop. I've been to Cozumel many times, and Martin and his DM, David, were fantastic! We ch... Full report		7/2005	Douglas Peterson 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Rental House (Casa Marcos)*			Another great diving trip to Cozumel. Rented a house for the first time and it was outstanding. Casa Marcos is located on Calle ... Full report		6/2005	Lee Schnell 250+ Dives
*Xtabay Divers/ Reef Club*		Cozumel	The Reef Club resort is FAR from town so not for sightseers. Pay attention to the signs or you'll drive right past the road to get... Full report		6/2005	Jade Gibbon 100+ Dives
*Blue XT Sea/ El Cozumelena*		Cozumel	Blue XT Sea was wonderful. Very, very accomodating before, during and after. Everything from fresh muffins, juices, water to hel... Full report		6/2005	Mike Reed <100 Dives
*Sand Dollar Sports/ Reef Club*			We have been diving in Cozumel several times. Previously our experiences with Sand Dollar Sports had been great. In fact my wife a... Full report		6/2005	Wayne Whittier 100+ Dives
*Dive With Cristina*			Dive With Cristina as a private dive operation by Cristina Roman, who has been a dive instructor for years. Her boat is the Nena, ... Full report		6/2005	Rick Flaksman 250+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Fiest Americana*		Cozumel	Pleasantly surprised by valet diving service provided by Jeremy and his crew. Very professional and hospitality excellent. Started... Full report		5/2005	Benjamin Schaffer 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			This was a great trip, a great location, a great dive operator, great divemasters, and great water. All in all, I don't think I c... Full report		5/2005	Walter Bennett <100 Dives
*Blue XTSea/ El Cantil Condominiums*		Cozumel	El Cantil: A new, very nice condo complex with a pool and artificial beach on the water. A dock for the dive op to pick you up. R... Full report		5/2005	Robin Abrahamson Masson 100+ Dives
*Yucatech Expeditions*			After a few days of reef diving in Cozumel, we were ready for a change. On the advice of other divers, we contacted German Yunez ... Full report		4/2005	Lori Brown, Justin Green 250+ Dives
*dresler divers/ iberostar*			dive operation well run. boats left on time. same sites every week. no snacks after dives and water offered only once. divemast... Full report		4/2005	james boone 250+ 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
*Scuba Club Cozumel*			This is our 7th or 8th visit to Scuba Club Cozumel. While we have been lots of places with more to see such as the South Pacific, ... Full report		3/2005	Robert Barada 100+ 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
*The Dive Shop/ Fiesta Americana*			Second time at the Fiesta Americana on all- inclusive package. Always treated very well by staff and the dive shop has done an exce... Full report		3/2005	Jeffrey O"Brien <100 Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			My wife and I dove 5 consecutive days with Aldora. It was our first time in Cozumel. Undercurrent and word of mouth made Aldora on... Full report		3/2005	Mike Hynan 100+ Dives
*Anita Divers/ Presidente Intercontinental*		Cozumel	This was our fourth or fifth dive trip to Cozumel, as on our first rip we fell in love with the island, the people, the Mayan cult... Full report		3/2005	Mariliz and Ken Licata 100+ Dives
*Dive with Martin/ Fiesta Americana Dive Resort*		Cozumel Island (Leeward side)	Dive with Martin was an enjoyable operation. $58. 00 for 2 tank morning dive with ALL equipment. Left dock at 7: 45 AM & returned at... Full report		2/2005	Bob Sommerfeld <100 Dives
*Blue Angel/ Hotel Cozumel*			The Blue Angel dive operation was just incredible, I would use them again without hesitation. They accommodated the type of dives... Full report		2/2005	Brad Griffin 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			My wife and I, along with another nondiving couple, traveled to Cozumel for a spring break trip (Feb. 26 to March 5, 2005). W... Full report		2/2005	Larry D. Sensenig 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Fiesta Americana*			This was our 4th trip to Cozumel so this time we picked our own dive operator Dive Paradise, after reviewing comments on undercurr... Full report		2/2005	Pat & Pam Murphy 100+ 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
*Aldora/ N/A*		Cozumel	We booked our travel via the internet at the Aldora Divers site. We found that Aldora operates its own accommodations at the Aldor... Full report		1/2005	Ian Kennedy <100 Dives
*Living Underwater/ Barricuda*			Jeremy is a very conscientious, safe dive master. The only flaws in the operation were outlined in Undercurrents articles earlier ... Full report		1/2005	John M. Artim <100 Dives
*Dive with Cristina/ El Presidente*			The good: Dive with Cristina is the best operation on Cozumel. It is run by Cristina Roman and her companion Luis. Luis has bee... Full report		12/2004	Tracy Ashmore <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	The resort was set up well for this type of trip. The rooms were large, balconeys had pegs and racks to hang gear, beds were comf... Full report		12/2004	Marjorie <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Quintana Roo, Mexico	I expected crowds of people over the Christmas holiday and was not disappointed. I was disappointed with the hotel Cozumel’s ... Full report		12/2004	James Fritch 250+ Dives
*Blue Angel Dive Shop/ Caribe Blu Hotel*			Blue Angel Dive Shop: A well- run operation, that runs small, fast boats. Most typically, there are only about six people on the ... Full report		12/2004	S. Altchuler 500+ Dives
*Bottom Time Divers/ Villas Las Anclas*			Bottom Time Dives is a new operation on Cozumel, however Raul Platas is not new to Cozumel. Raul's operation is top notch, fleece... Full report		12/2004	William 250+ Dives
*Scuba Cancun/ Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret*		Xcaret/Cancun	Warning for any divers looking to book with Scuba Cancun. What a disaster our trip was because of them. As an Instructor with a ... Full report		12/2004	William B. Heyn 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*			January 2005 - Aldora Divers runs a diving operation the way it should be run. Hats off to Memo and Dave! They run small boats wit... Full report		12/2004	Marilyn Mitchell 250+ Dives
*Papa Hog's/ Las Brisas Condominiums*		Cozumel west coast	Las Brisas Condos are approximatly two miles north of town, so you will need a rental car or scooter to get back and forth to the ... Full report		12/2004	Lucius "Bud" Foster 100+ Dives
*Dive Equalizers/ Fiesta Americana*			I was a repeat visitor to Equalizers. Based upon my previous experience with them, I had them take care of my entire land package... Full report		11/2004	Michael Igoe 250+ Dives
*pepe scuba/ coral princess*		92705	rosendo the dive master was very well acquainted with the sites available and educated divers in addition to safe diving. panga... Full report		11/2004	michael foust 100+ Dives
*Pascual's Scuba Center*			I was tempted to keep everything I know about this man secret, since I now want him available every time I return to Cozumel, and... Full report		11/2004	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Pascual's Scuba Center*			I was tempted to keep everything I know about this man secret, since I now want him available every time I return to Cozumel, and... Full report		11/2004	Dean Knudson 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	Diving with Aldora was simply wonderful. I chose Aldora after pouring over and over previous Chapbooks, and was not disappointed. ... Full report		11/2004	Karen Gordon 250+ Dives
*Aldora Divers/ Villa Aldora*			It was quite an experience. We dove with Aldora Divers and they were excellent. Their tanks were steel 120’s at 3500 psi, which ... Full report		10/2004	Marc Silling <100 Dives
*ANITA DIVERS/ Fiesta Americana*			Nice 42' boat, easy sites - - wish my site choice ( Columbia Bricks ) would have been considered by Ramon Soltero ( same good... Full report		10/2004	ray evory <100 Dives
*Scuba Clud*		Cozumel	It seems in Cozumel they ONLY want you to use the american dollar. We stayed at Scuba Club Cozumel and dove with them, great ti... Full report		10/2004	John Merrill 1000+ Dives
*Living Underwater/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	We did extensive research for our third trip to Cozumel Oct 21 to 29, 2004 as we had not gotten the diving we had wanted on our tw... Full report		10/2004	Bradley Wm. Bowen 250+ Dives
*Blue Angel/ Caribe Blu*			I have to say over all my experience was pretty good. I did get a pair of shoes stolen from my room. I guess they needed the shoes... Full report		10/2004	Melina Piekarski <100 Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*			Aldora lets the divers on boat choose dive site and tries to group divers of similar experience. Fast boats and early departure = ... Full report		9/2004	Nick Southall 250+ Dives
*Aldora/ Villa Aldora*		Cozumel	The excellent service of the dive operation is as good as other readers have said. It was a good choice for our family trip with ... Full report		9/2004	Barton 100+ Dives
*Blue XT~Sea Diving/ Occidental Grand Cozumel*		Cozumel	Blue XT~Sea Diving is a relatively new, small dive operator that focuses on service and a quality diving experience. They certain... Full report		9/2004	Gary Timm 250+ Dives
*Scuba Club*			I have been to first the Gallapago and now the Scuba Club numerous times{5or 6 times} and it remains unchanged and an excellent ru... Full report		9/2004	DDemming 500+ Dives
*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
*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
*Pepe Scuba/ Coral Princess Hotel*		Cozumel	Stayed for the first time at Coral Princess Hotel, located north of town. Adjoining high- rise buildings, one for hotel, one for ti... Full report		8/2004	Barry S. Yoss 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
*Dive With Martin/ Plaza Las Glorias*		Cozumel	Here's the good, the bad and the . . . well, you know. Dive With Martin has five or six fast boats and is headquarted at the Interna... Full report		7/2004	William & Frances Ungerman 500+ 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
*Scuba Du/ Presidente Intercontinental Hotel*		Cozumel	This was our 5th trip to Cozumel but 1st with Scuba Du and staying at the Presidente Intercontinental Hotel. The hotel met expecta... Full report		7/2004	Art Burke 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
*DIVE HOUSE/ Iberostar...Cozumel*			Iberostar, Island of Cozumel Trip Dates: July 24- 31, 2004 Readers, We ventured to this location with 42 peopl... Full report		7/2004	Terry Davis 500+ 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
*sand dollar/ reef club*		cozumel	The diving was great. The visibilty the marine life and the health of the coral. I took my three kids diving with me ages 11, 13, 15... Full report		6/2004	Bill Meek <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
*Liquid Blue Divers/ Palapas Amaranto*		Cozumel	Liquid Blue Divers is one of 3 Cozumel operations that routinely offers the steel 120 cf tanks and longer dives. Aldora and Living... Full report		6/2004	Mike Frayn 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/ CORAL PRINCESS*		COZUMEL	ALDORA DIVERS WAS THE BEST I HAVE DIVED WITH IN MY LIMITED EXPEIRIENCE. DIVEMASTERS VOLLRATH AND MATEO WERE GREAT, THEY KEPT AN EY... Full report		5/2004	TERRY COLE <100 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
*Avalon Reef Club*		Isla Mujeres	Most operators in Isla have open boats - no shade. Avalon has the best boats and a good operation. They are relaxed about time - ... Full report		5/2004	Denise P. Kalm 100+ Dives
*Aqua Safari/ n/a*		Cozumel	Safari Diver was one of two 5 star dive centers we found on the island. All of our plans were made over the internet with Donna, w... Full report		5/2004	Marc Massari 1000+ 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
*Dive with Martin/ Hotel Cozumel Resort*		Cozumel	Dive with Martin was fantastic. Pablo was the dive master for our boat, 6 to 8 divers. Went to Punta Sur arrived before any othe... Full report		4/2004	Mike Hill <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
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Resort (Las Brisas)*		Cozumel	THE GOOD Convenient flight from Houston; Van waiting at airport; check- in at Hotel Cozumel Resort (formerly known as everything i... Full report		3/2004	Allan Scott <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
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