Dive Review of Scuba Du/El Cantil in
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Scuba Du/El Cantil: "Cold But Good", Jan, 2016, by Rose Mueller , TX, US ( Sr. Contributor 27 reports with 13 Helpful votes). Report 8809.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations	N/A	Food
Service and Attitude	N/A	Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling
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Comments	We arrived to beautiful weather and I held my breathe that El Norte would not show its ugly face. The first day of diving was heavenly. The water was pleasant and there was no wind. The next day was extremely rough in early afternoon and soon the port was closed to small crafts. There was no diving the following day. The rain cooled the water and lowered the visibility. There were eagle rays and Caribbean reef shark. There were unusual schools of Queen Angelfish and File fish. The Toad fish are more plentiful. The Lion fish are deeper. I noticed that the turtle population was less and saw turtle jewelry for sale in town for the first time! Let's hope it isn't the beginning of bad behavior. The currents were quite tame during this visit. The divers have returned in droves. It's the busiest I've seen Cozumel since before the hurricane. Scuba Du is so accommodating in that they do try to avoid the crowds. Jose Luis recently received the "best dive guide" award in Cozumel from Jean Michel Cousteau. He is caring and sincere and very knowledgeable about the reef system. He is also an expert with the Go Pro so if there are problems they can be resolved. The boats are all newly refurbished and safe. For those that know Victor, his daughter was in a serious accident. Our gear was, however, meticulously cleaned after each day of diving. This service cannot be surpassed. Jorge, the owner, is very amenable and insures the experience with Scuba Du will be memorable. It was exciting in that our granddaughters partook in the "Bubble Maker" course. There are now 3 generations diving with Scuba Du. El Cantil is an ideal place to stay. Albert keeps the buildings in order. Scuba Du picks us up at the dock. The grocery store is across the street and the town is within walking distance. The infinity pool and grounds are well kept.
Websites	Scuba Du El Cantil
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Most places it's warm
Closest Airport	cozumel	Getting There	Houston-Cozumel
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	75-82°F / 24-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	50-70 Ft/ 15-21 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	In regular groups perhaps, but as we have so many years with Scuba Du, no.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	The only problem with so many repeated trips to Cozumel, the subject matter remains the same. I feel though that is true of most destinations. I ask myself at times how many perfect photos of a blue cleaner shrimp can I have?

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Dive Review of Scuba Du/El Cantil in Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Cozumel

Scuba Du/El Cantil: "Cold But Good", Jan, 2016,

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Dive Review of Scuba Du/El Cantil in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Cozumel