Scuba Diving Near Cozumel

If Jacques Cousteu recommends a destination for diving, you should take notice.  Cozumel is one of the locations the famed scuba master loved.   Featuring an impressive amount of coral walls, canyons, swim-thrus, and pinnacles, there is plenty to see for all skill levels here.  

You'll find 16 dive operators, a variety of dive shops, and at least 27 good dive sites to choose from.

Dive Operators and Shops

Dive shops in this vicinity can be seen here:

If you're ready to go diving, you can check with Blue Magic Scuba. The team at this operation has a combined total of over 10 thousand dives, and they take the sport seriously, but not too seriously. Ready to offer to you top training and guides, their full service valet means you can create the dive trip of your dreams easily. They are located within downtown San Miguel.

A second option is Liquid Blue Divers. One of the island's premier dive facilities, this center uses high-capacity, high-pressure steel tanks for long bottom times and top of the line, modern equipment to encourage divers to get out and explore local waters. They believe that personalized attention is the key to their success which is why the owners Steve or Kami are on the boat for nearly every trip. They can be reached at (210) 807-3483.

Still another option is Cozumel Marine World. Thanks to the fact that Cozumel is home to some of the best drift dive conditions in the world, all of the excursions hosted by this facility are drift dives. That being said, this location offers a full selection of PADI courses for beginners to instructor-level specialties and daily one and two tank dives offering what is regarded as some of the best service around. They're found in western Cozumel.

A few details regarding the area's dive services are shown right below.

Dive Services

The chart directly below lists the typical cost of dive services in this area.

Dive Sites

The following table offers a few details regarding some of the area's better-known dive sites.

For more information about diving, including useful tips and suggestions for both experienced divers and beginners, read this detailed discussion of diving in the Caribbean.