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Dive Review of Aldora Divers/El Cid in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Cozumel

Aldora Divers/El Cid: "After 15+ years They're Still Fantastic", Aug, 2023,

by Ray Hammond, MA, US ( 2 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 12529.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments Our accommodations at El Cid La Ceiba, as in the past, were a very good value for the price. Staff were warm and helpful; rooms were clean and well maintained; service was prompt, and the amenities were good. It doesn't match the camaraderie of Aldora Villa but we've been very happy staying there over the past 5 years.

Aldora is my yardstick for dive operators, both onshore and liveaboard. Only a few have come close. Boats with 6 divers max, well-matched in experience le ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Aldora Divers   El Cid

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Cozumel, Hawaii, Belize, Grand Cayman, Galapagos, Turks & Caicos, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Boston
Closest Airport Cozumel Getting There Excellent direct flights from Houston (United), Dallas (American), Mexico City (Aeromexico) and soon Atlanta (Delta)

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm, currents
Water Temp 80-84°F / 27-29°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 40-100 Ft/ 12-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Staying with group on drift dives
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins 1 or 2 Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments There's a fresh water bucket for cameras ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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