Cozumel diving:

Reefs, marine life, and legendary visibility.

Sea turtle swimming over a coral reef in Cozumel, Mexico, during a Cozumel diving tour.

Cozumel diving: what the experience feels like

Cozumel Diving offers clear waters, gentle drift, sponge-covered walls, and abundant marine life. The route is planned according to certification and experience, from profiles suitable for Open Water to deeper, more vibrant dives for Advanced. Clear operation, small groups, and a professional guide so the experience is safe, smooth, and truly memorable.

  • Price: USD 200 per person.

  • Book with a USD 20 deposit.

How to book your Cozumel diving trip:

Define your profile, confirm logistics, and book with a USD 20 deposit. Simple and stress-free.

1.Choose

The tour is tailored to your preferred Cozumel diving style—shallow reef, drift, deep, or ship wreck—based on your certification and experience. Choose the profile that suits you best and move on to the next step.

2. Get in touch

Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or form. We’ll review your certification and skills to tailor the trip to you.
Personal gear is not included: if you are missing 1–2 items we can lend them (subject to availability), or you can rent a full set.
Together we define the date, schedule and logistics.

Easy booking

We can send you a PayPal link or arrange another payment method so you can pay a USD 20 deposit and secure your booking. The remaining balance is paid on the day of the activity, in cash or by credit card.

1.Choose

The tour is tailored to your preferred Cozumel diving style—shallow reef, drift, deep dive, or ship wreck—based on your certification and experience. Choose the profile that suits you best and move on to the next step.

2. Get in touch

Contact us via WhatsApp, email or contact form. We’ll review your certification and skills to tailor the trip to you.
Personal gear is not included: if you are missing 1–2 items we can lend them (subject to availability), or you can rent a full set.
Together we define the date, schedule and logistics.

Easy booking

We can send you a PayPal link or arrange another payment method so you can pay a USD 20 deposit and secure your booking. The remaining balance is paid on the day of the activity, in cash or by credit card.

What’s included

  • Professional guide (max. 6 divers per guide).
  • Tank and weights.
  • Free Nitrox 32 (certification required).
  • Full Cozumel diving briefing and reef procedures.
  • Snacks and drinking water on the surface.
  • Transfers included: hotel pick-up, fast boat boarding, and return to your hotel.

What’s not included

  • Personal dive gear (you can rent a full set or individual pieces).
  • Photos or video (optional, with an additional cost).
  • Dive insurance: It’s recommended to have your own DAN dive insurance.
  • PropinasTips / Gratuities

 

Sites and profiles: how they are chosen

Your Cozumel diving plan focuses on which reef sites to visit and what depth to dive, based on your certification, recent experience, and drift control.

The team prioritizes sites with active marine life, good manageable current and practical entries, maintaining realistic timings and safety at all times.

Main Cozumel diving sites and their depths

  • Palancar Reef – 30 m (100 ft)

  • Santa Rosa Wall – 30+ m (100+ ft)

  • Punta Sur (South Point)30+ m (100+ ft)

  • Colombia Reef – 30+ m (100+ ft)

  • Barracuda Reef – 30–40 m (100–130 ft)

  • La Francesa – 15–25 m (50–80 ft)

  • Paraíso Reef (Paradise) – 6–15 m (20–50 ft)

  • Chankanaab Reef – 12–24 m (40–80 ft)

  • Tormentos Reef – 15–18 m (50–60 ft)

  • Cedral Pass – 15–21 m (50–70 ft)

Daily plan

Times may be adjusted to boat operations, but this is the reference flow to make the most of your Cozumel diving day.

Schedule

  • 07:20 Pick-up at your hotel or residence and transfer to the meeting point.

  • 07:45 – Check-in and review of certifications/gear.

  • 08:15 – Transfer to the pier and board the boat.

  • 08:45Briefing on board and final preparation.

  • 09:15 First dive.

  • 10:30Surface interval with snacks and water.

  • 11:45 Second dive.

  • 13:15 – Return to the pier.

  • 14:00 – Transfer back to your hotel or residence and end of the day.

Requirements and recommendations

  • Minimum certification: Open Water.

  • Advanced is recommended to access deeper sites, such as wrecks or areas with higher concentrations of marine life.

  • Recent experience: ideally one dive within the last 12 months or a prior check dive.

  • Stable buoyancy and attention to the guide’s directions during the drift.

  • No-touch & no-kick” policy to protect the reef.

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Key quick questions

  • Minimum requirement?
    Open Water Diver certification. With Advanced, you can access deeper Cozumel diving profiles with more marine life.

  • How many divers per guide? Max. 6 divers per guide.

  • How do I book? With a USD 20 deposit; balance on the day of the tour.

  • Gear? You can rent a full set or individual pieces; if you’re missing 1–2 items, they may be loaned depending on availability.

Why choose Cenote Dive Tour for your cenote dive tour?

Full Cave guides with extensive experience, clear briefings, detailed instructions and absolute respect for the environment. Ethical operation –no feeding wildlife or using intrusive practices–, realistic timing, thorough safety checks, and close guidance so every detail adds to your Cozumel diving experience.

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  • Warm, professional service: expert, bilingual guides with an excellent attitude, ready to make your cenote dive tour feel easy and enjoyable.
  • Free Nitrox: if you are certified in enriched air, we offer Nitrox at no extra cost upon showing your certification, adding even more value to your cenote dive tour.

  • Optional photography: coordination of a professional Full Cave photographer (additional service) so you can take home stunning memories of your cenote dive tour.

  • Transportation with A/C and snacks: hotel pick-up, transfers and refreshments.

  • Cenote entrance fees included: access is paid in advance, so there are no extra payments during the tour.

  • Tailor-made itineraries: the route is designed around your level, interests and available time (with the option of up to 3 dives in one day when it’s suitable).

Why is Cozumel so special?

Exceptional visibility, warm water, and abundant marine life.

Marine biodiversity

From tropical fish to vibrant corals, Cozumel is home to an enormous variety of marine life: 500+ fish species and 100+ types of coral. Depending on the season, you can see eagle rays (from December to March) and sea turtles (from May to September).

Unique underwater landscapes

Wrecks, swim-throughs, and limestone formations make every dive different. Sites like Palancar, Punta Sur, Santa Rosa, and La Francesa offer walls, gardens, and reef corridors that amaze divers of all levels.

Ideal conditions for diving

With exceptional visibility and pleasant water temperatures year-round, the island offers continuous, easily accessible Cozumel diving. Drift current is part of the typical experience, and you simply go with the flow under the safe supervision of a guide.

Do you want to experience bull shark diving?

During bull shark season (November–January), ethical observation dives are organized in Playa del Carmen with specialized guides, small groups, and no-feeding protocols, always at a safe distance. Advanced Open Water certification required. If you’re staying in Cozumel, the team helps coordinate schedules and transfers so you can add this experience with no stress.

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