Cozumel

Scuba Diving Vacations in Cozumel

Cozumel Information

Cozumel brings together all the elements needed for a perfect dive vacation. A small, friendly town sits on the sheltered western shore of an island washed by warm, clear waters. This life-giving flow nurtures luxuriant growths of sponges and corals that cover the ledges, ridges and drop offs, and supports an underwater menagerie of fish and invertebrates. These same currents propel divers on exhilarating but controlled drifts as they go with the flow. Adding to the appeal are direct flights from the US, a wide range of beachfront hotels to enjoy, and dive boats that make easy runs in calm waters to sites less than a mile from shore.

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Starting from $999

Iberostar Hotel Resorts and Dressel Divers 5 night package

COZUMEL IBEROSTAR-DRESSEL DIVERS $999 PP DOUBLE DIVER SHARING-HOT DEAL!!! Valid for travel August 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025 5 nights’ Standard Room accommodations, 3 days of 2-tank morning boat dives with Dressel Divers, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, snack bar, bar service with local and imported drinks, minibar restocked daily, daily sports and activities program, 1-hour non-motorized activities daily, live evening shows, fitness center, free WiFi, roundtrip airport transfers,marine park fees, resort fees, taxes, gratuities (dive gratuities not included). Hurry! ONLY available to book by AUGUST 27, 2025! Book on-line or Contact Caradonna Adventures at 800.328.2288 or email us sales@caradonna.com. ...

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Starting from $999

Casa Del Mar & Cozumel Marine World 7 Night Dive Package

COZUMEL DEEP DIVE MEXICO 7 nights superior accommodations, one welcome tank for shore dive, 5 days of 2-tank boat dives with Cozumel Marine World, free WiFi, hotel taxes, eco tax and resort fee. Valid for travel through 12/25/25. Rates from $999 per person, double diver. Book on-line or Contact Caradonna Adventures at 800.328.2288 or email us sales@caradonna.com. ...

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Starting from $774

Casa Del Mar & Cozumel Marine World 5 Night 8 Tank Dive Package

COZUMEL MEXICO DIVE PACKAGE 5 nights superior accommodations, one welcome tank for shore dive, 4 days of 2-tank boat dives with Cozumel Marine World, free WiFi, hotel taxes, eco tax and resort fee. Valid through12/25/25. Rates from $774 per person, double diver. Additional room categories and other dates also available! Book on-line or Contact Caradonna Adventures at 800.328.2288 or email us sales@caradonna.com. ...

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Starting from $616

Cozumel Hotel and Resort by Wyndham & Dive Paradise

COZUMEL 2025 HAPPY SUMMER & FALL DIVERS SALE IN MEXICO 5 night’s accommodations, 3 days of 2-tank morning boat dives, 1 welcome tank with Dive Paradise Scuba, daily breakfast and hotel tax. Valid through 8/16/25, rate from $654 pp/dbl diver (add $136 pp for all incl plan). Valid 8/17/25-10/31/25, rate from $616 per pers/dbl diver (add $124 pp for all incl plan). Valid 11/1/25-12/20/25, rate from $635 per pers/dbl diver (add $136 pp for all incl plan). Book by 8/31/25. Book Online, Call 800.328.2288 or Email sales@caradonna.com for additional information, airfare specials, or group pricing. ...

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Starting from $566

El Cid La Ceiba and Babieca Dive Center Special

COZUMEL MEXICO SCUBA DIVE PACKAGE + $600 Resort Credit includes 5-night Deluxe Room accommodations, 3 days of 2-tank boat dives including free tanks for shore diving with Babieca Dive Center, hotel tax and service charges. $600 Mega Pass Resort Credit Coupon Book (per booked room) can be used towards diving, snorkeling, spa, restaurants, room upgrades, car rental (non- transferrable/non-refundable, specific credit amounts set by hotel). Optional add-ons for Watersports & Topside Activities available in the shopping cart after room category is selected. Valid 7/5-8/8/25 from $629 per person double diver. Valid 4/26/25-7/4/25 & 8/9/25-12/23/25 from $566 per person/double diver. Additional room categories and other dates also available! Book on-line or Contact Caradonna Adventures at 800.328.2288 or email us sales@caradonna.com. ...

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Resorts

The Explorean Cozumel

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Presidente InterContinental Resort and Spa

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Occidental Cozumel

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Cozumel Hotel and Resort Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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Iberostar Waves Cozumel

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El Cid La Ceiba and Babieca Dive Center

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Fiesta Americana

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Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa

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Secrets Aura Cozumel

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Allegro Cozumel

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Casa Del Mar & Cozumel Marine World 7 Night 10 Tank Dive Package

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HIGHLIGHTS

Dive primer

Water Temp: 79-81°
Visibility: 100'+
Wetsuit: 1mm to 3mm

Best time to travel

Year-round

Favorite dive sites

Palancar Reef
Santa Rosa Wall
Columbia Reef

Topside attractions

Chankanaab Ecologial Park
Punta Sur Ecologial Park
San Gervasio Ruins

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Frequently Asked & Question

Diving in Cozumel

One of the most notable features of Cozumel's underwater landscape is the health of the reefs themselves. The majority of Cozumel's dive sites lie within the 30,000 acre marine park, and enjoy a no-touch, no-take policy, But protection is only half the story. It is the steady flow of oceanic water washing over the reefs that promotes life and growth, while also supplying the excellent water clarity divers crave. Healthy reefs mean healthy fish populations, and these waters are home to more than 100 types of coral and 260-plus species of fish. Another unique aspect of Cozumel's underwater landscape is the configuration of the coral structures. As the topography transitions from shallow reefs to high-relief coral heads, these don't take on the typical spur-and-groove configuration. Instead, the corals grow upwards and outwards in convoluted patterns that create maze-like networks of canyons, swim throughs and arches. The outer edges of these coral castles often present wall-like vertical faces, but these faces are often riddled with crevices, caverns and vertical chimneys. These structures shelter a variety of marine life, and Cozumel is one of the best places in the Caribbean to see larger grouper, which roam the reefs with no fear of meeting hook and line or speargun. A common first-dive profile might involve a game of follow-the-leader through clefts in the reef line to overlooks of blue water. Second dives might be a drift across a mid-depth coral ridge such as Cedar Pass, or an exploration of fish-laden coral gardens such as Dalila or the Palancar Horseshoe. A number of waterfront hotels and other locations provide access for shore diving on sites within easy swimming distance of the shore. These include both reefs and several samll artificial reefs that hold a vareity of fish. All boat diving diving in Cozumel is drift diving. Standard practice is to stop the dive boat and drop divers far enough up current of the target site to allow divers ample time for a comfortable descent. An in-water dive master deploys a tethered surface marker, and the dive group is carried along the reef by the currents. As divers complete their underwater tour, they are picked up by the waiting boat. This process makes making navigation easy, and save for the flight-like sensation of the drift, there is no sense of water movement as divers exit, as both boat and body are moving with the flow. One site where divers may want to hang out rather than drift away is the artificial reef known as the Felipe Xicoténcatl. The 184-foot former Mexican Navy minesweeper sits upright and intact on a white-sand bottom near Chankanaab Bay. The wreck has been placed to allow experienced divers to explore the interior on guided dives, with permanent lines for reference. Interior spaces hold large schools of glassy sweepers and large grouper. Because guides can bring no more than four divers into the wreck at a time, it’s advisable to reserve a tour well in advance. Night diving reveals another facet of Cozumel's reefs, as octopus, lobster, moray eels and a menagerie of crustaceans come out after dark. This is also a good time to hunt for one of the area's signature finds, the splendid toadfish. Just four to six inches in length, these homely reef dwellers are endemic to Cozumel, and can usually be found lurking in small holes where the reef meets the sand. At night, they emit croaking sounds in hopes of attracting a mate.

Passport and/or Visa Requirements

A valid, undamaged passport is required. No visa is required for stays less than 180 days. One page is required in your passport for entry stamp. Other required items include a return ticket and confirmation of hotel reservation. All persons leavaing Cozumel pay a departure tax of approximately $34 USD which should be included in your international ticket. Check the entry/exit requirements here.

Immunizations

Vaccinations are not required for entering Mexico, if you’re coming from the United sates. Check with the Centers for Disease Control on recommended vaccinations for travel www.cdc.gov.

Culture and Customs

Though no longer the sleepy fishing village that divers first discovered in the 1960s, the island of Cozumel retains much of its small-town charm. Cruise ships come and go, but move beyond the waterfront souvenir shops and tourist-centric watering holes and you will discover a culture that combines memories of the Maya with traditions of old Mexico. Many local shops close for afternoon siesta and as the big ships sail off into the night, residents come out for paseos around the town square. Also in the mix is a vibrant and sophisticated arts and music scene. Cozumel has been called Mexico's equivalent of Key West, attracting creative types from across the country and beyond. This influx of talent also extends to the kitchen, adding creative cuisines to a dining scene that also includes a number of family-operated favorites that have been pleasing hungry divers for decades. Surface intervals are typically spent relaxing at beach clubs, with perhaps one day set a side for an island tour. A handful of bars and clubs stay open late, while ferries connect to the lively scene at Playa del Carmen, which lies just across the channel.

Electricity, Telephone and Internet Access

Electricity is 110 volts, 60 cycles, same as in the U.S., so converters are not necessary. Cozumel has a modern, fully digital and reliable telecommunication system. The long distance dialing code is 52, while the area code for Cozumel is 987. Check with your cell provider for International plans and costs. Internet is available at many hotels, restaurants, bars and stores.

Water Quality

Most restaurants and bars in tourist locations use purified water. Outside of resorts, be cautious with ice in drinks or vegetables which may have been washed in tap water. Bottled water is available for purchase and is recommended for drinking and brushing your teeth.

Language & Currency

Spanish is the official language but English is widely spoken. The Mexican peso is the official currency of Cozumel (MXN). Due to new regulations, merchants and businesses can no longer change U.S. Dollars for Pesos. That must be done at a currency exchange office. U.S. credit cards are widely accepted. Check the current exchange rate here.

Time

Mexico spans four different time zones. February 1, 2015 the state of Quintana Roo which includes Cozumel, changed to Eastern Standard Time Zone (Zona Sureste). They do not observe daylight savings time, which puts them 5 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (-5 GMT).

Location, Size and Population

Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, sitting just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is approximately 250 square miles. Cozumel is 43 miles south of Cancún and 12 miles southeast of Playa del Carmen. Ferries take passengers between Playa del Carmen on the mainland side to Cozumel island in about 1/2 an hour. Cozumel measures 28 miles long & 10 miles wide. The population of Cozumel is estimated at 100,000.

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Cozumel Information

Specials

Iberostar Hotel Resorts and Dressel Divers 5 night package

Casa Del Mar & Cozumel Marine World 7 Night Dive Package

Casa Del Mar & Cozumel Marine World 5 Night 8 Tank Dive Package

Cozumel Hotel and Resort by Wyndham & Dive Paradise

El Cid La Ceiba and Babieca Dive Center Special

Resorts

The Explorean Cozumel

Presidente InterContinental Resort and Spa

Occidental Cozumel

Cozumel Hotel and Resort Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Iberostar Waves Cozumel

El Cid La Ceiba and Babieca Dive Center

Fiesta Americana

Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort and Spa

Secrets Aura Cozumel

Allegro Cozumel

Casa Del Mar & Cozumel Marine World 7 Night 10 Tank Dive Package

HIGHLIGHTS

Other Things to do

Frequently Asked & Question

Diving in Cozumel

Passport and/or Visa Requirements

Immunizations

Culture and Customs

Electricity, Telephone and Internet Access

Water Quality

Language & Currency

Time

Location, Size and Population

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