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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Cozumel
The top 11 dive and snorkel sites in Cozumel, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Cozumel guide
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2Scuba Club Cozumel
Once inside the property, a nice, shallow shore dive can be had with tons of juvies. Great spot for a night dive on this little strip/patch reef. Nothing compared to Bonaire shore diving but pretty good for critter spotting close to shore in Cozumel. Just down the road from Caribe Blu hotel (closer to town) is the popular all inclusive dive resort called Scuba Club Cozumel.
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3Coral Princess Hotel
The Coral Princess provides an excellent set of concrete steps for entering, and their dive shop, Pepe Scuba, will leave tanks out for you day or night, which makes this quite an attractive spot, especially for night diving. It is possible to dive all the way out to the reef a football field away, but the current generally renders this plan futile. It's better just to follow the iron shore south or north, staying shallow, admiring the schools of fish and the excellent sponge growth. There are lots of crevices, small bays, a couple swimthroughs to hide lobster, octopus, moray and little things like Christmas tree worms and juvenile angels constantly take center stage. A very worthwhile dive or snorkel. From the center of San Miguel de Cozumel, head north on the main highway two miles to the Coral Princess hotel, located right on the shore.
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4Hotel Barracuda
Hotel Barracuda is a 4.75-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Cozumel, Caribbean which is accessible from shore based on 4 ratings.
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5Paraiso Bajo
Very plentiful and abundant reef with lots of fish, coral, and sponges. Lobsters and eels are seen on the site at times. Makes a great dive for everyone, even new novice divers. Just south of San Miguel Paraiso Bajo is also known as Paradise Reef.
BeginnerMax depth 29.9 ftBoat entry
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6Chankanaab State Park
Great novice dive - very easy entry & exit, very shallow waters. You can rent anything you need from beachside dive operators who will provide a guide for your group as well as all equipment for around $50 - $60 per person. Be wary of some of the uncertified operators: while you won't get bad air, the equipment maintenance is sketchy and they don't seem to care if you bleed your tank dry or whether you wanted to see the submerged crucifix (a good 20m against current over barren sand to see a pretty mediocre statue, underwater or no, burning air that you would rather spend looking at the small but lush reef closer to shore). Pay the extra $5 to go to the PADI operator next door and you'll get better quality of equipment and a better guide A state park about 9 km south of San Miguel on the island of Cozumel, Mexico. You can catch a cab from any hotel, the airport or cruise ship for about $5/head. No mystery here about finding the place - Cozumel's too small! -- Suzanne D'Aunoy
BeginnerShore entry
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7Villablanca Wall
Sloping wall with huge sponges and gargonians, varied marine life. Wall stars at 35 feet , then slopes into the abyss. Dive usually done between the two piers. Second dive after Barracuda.
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8Airplane Flats
Near La Ceiba Hotel. Also known as Airplane Flats. The plane remains are on the bottom upside down, and there is not much of it there. It was put there by La Ceiba after it was used in a movie, and then removed, but the hotel supposedly had it put back. It is not that far north of the international pier, which is about 2.5 miles south of the ferry pier you would have arrived at. If memory serves me right La Ceiba has both a tall tower, and a 2 or 3 story section similar to a motel, and I think they have their own in house dive shop. Aqua World (another dive shop) is a bit north, about 100 to 200 yards.
Max depth 40 ftShore entry
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10Cozumel plane wreck
Plane wreck dive off of Cozumel. located in front of the EL CID hotel (formerly La Cebia ) Good place for check out dive
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftShore entry
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11Villa Blanca
Off San Miguel. Villa Blanca is also known as Villablanca Wall.
BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
Top dive shops in Cozumel
All 29Cozumel Dive School
Book5.0 (140) · Cozumel
Maple Leaf Scuba
Book4.9 (401) · Cozumel
Dive Eco-Cozumel/Scuba Shack
Book5.0 (61) · Cozumel
Cozumel Dive Academy
Book5.0 (55) · Cozumel
Cozumel diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Cozumel for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 11 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dive and snorkel sites in Cozumel?
Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in Cozumel are Caribe Blu (5.0 from 4 reviews), Scuba Club Cozumel (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Coral Princess Hotel (5.0 from 2 reviews).
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Cozumel?
The top-rated beginner sites are Paraiso Bajo (4.5 from 6 reviews) and Chankanaab State Park (4.0 from 10 reviews).
Where can I shore dive in Cozumel?
Caribe Blu, Scuba Club Cozumel, Coral Princess Hotel and Hotel Barracuda are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.
What is the best advanced dive in Cozumel?
Villablanca Wall (4.0 from 1 review).
Are there dive shops in Cozumel?
Zentacle lists 29 dive shops in Cozumel. The top-rated are Cozumel Dive School (5.0 from 140 reviews) and Maple Leaf Scuba (4.9 from 401 reviews).