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Diving in Cozumel

64 sites144 species78-84°F (26-29°C)80-150 ft (24-45 m) vis

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World-renowned for its crystal-clear Caribbean waters, stunning coral reefs, and drift diving along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Cozumel offers incredible visibility often exceeding 100 feet and diverse marine life including eagle rays, sea turtles, and colorful reef fish.

The Splendid Toadfish is found ONLY in Cozumel - nowhere else on Earth!Cozumel sits on the 2nd largest barrier reef system in the world - the Mesoamerican ReefJacques Cousteau called Cozumel one of the best diving destinations in the world in 1961The Maya called Cozumel 'Cuzamil' meaning 'Island of Swallows'Visibility in Cozumel averages 100-150 feet (30-45m) - some of the clearest water in the CaribbeanCozumel is the drift diving capital of the Caribbean - currents carry you along the reef!Sea turtles nest on Cozumel's eastern beaches from May to OctoberOver 500 species of fish call Cozumel's reefs homeCozumel was a sacred pilgrimage site for the Maya goddess IxchelCozumel's reefs are protected as part of the Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park since 1996

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Conditions

Water temp

78-84°F (26-29°C)

Visibility

80-150 ft (24-45 m)

Depth

40-100 ft (12-30 m)

Current

Mild to moderate drift

Best season

Year-round, peak Nov-Apr

Month	Summary
Jan	Winter brings eagle rays in large aggregations and bull sharks to deeper walls. Visibility peaks at 150+ feet with calm seas.
Feb	Peak season for spotted eagle rays and bull sharks. Splendid toadfish begin their breeding calls. Exceptional visibility continues.
Mar	Eagle ray aggregations continue while hammerhead sightings increase on deep walls. Nassau grouper spawning season begins.
Apr	Transition month with warming waters attracting reef squid courtship displays. Toadfish breeding season peaks with males becoming very vocal.
May	Sea turtle nesting season begins as hawksbills and greens arrive on eastern beaches. Whale shark sightings possible offshore.
Jun	Warm waters bring Caribbean reef squid mating aggregations and peak lobster activity before the summer closure. Turtle nesting continues.
Jul	Summer brings the warmest waters and best conditions for reef fish activity. Seahorse courtship begins. Spiny lobster season closes for conservation.
Aug	Peak reef fish diversity with angelfish, parrotfish, and triggerfish in full display. Hawksbill turtle nesting reaches its peak on island beaches.
Sep	Turtle hatchlings emerge on eastern beaches. Reef octopus and moray eels are particularly active hunting on night dives.
Oct	Transition to cooler waters begins attracting pelagic visitors. Caribbean reef sharks increase their presence on outer walls. Last turtle hatchlings emerge.
Nov	Bull sharks return to deeper walls as water cools. Eagle ray aggregations begin forming. Excellent visibility returns with cooler temperatures.
Dec	Peak winter diving season begins with eagle ray schools, bull sharks on deep walls, and rare hammerhead sightings. Crystal-clear visibility over 150 feet.

Dive Sites (64)

Anchor & 2 Cannons

2–5m · Beginner

Historical · Shallow · Snorkeling

Baja de Molas

12–20m · Advanced

Remote · Rocky · Current

Barracuda

20–40m · Advanced

Deep Wall · Drift dive · Boat dive

Beachcomber Cavern

3–5m · Advanced

Caves · Shore dive · Advanced

Cannons & Anchor

8–14m · Intermediate

Historical · Artifacts · Boat dive

Cantarel (Eagle Ray Wall)

15–35m · Advanced

Wall · Drift dive · Boat dive

Cardona Reef

6–15m · Beginner

Shallow reef · Overhangs · Tunnels

Chankanaab Bolones

5–12m · Beginner

Coral Boulders · Shallow reef · Boat dive

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Marine Life (144)

must-see

Nassau Grouper

must-see

Caribbean Reef Shark

must-see

Nurse Shark

must-see

Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin

must-see

Green Sea Turtle

must-see

Splendid Toadfish

must-see

Spotted Eagle Ray

must-see

Loggerhead Turtle

must-see

Southern Stingray

must-see

Great Hammerhead

must-see

Hawksbill Turtle

must-see

Bull Shark

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Dive Shops (168)

Cozumel Abyss Divers

★ 4.6Moderate

Training & Certification, Boat dives, Shore dives · English/Spanish

Diving in Cozumel

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Conditions

Dive Sites (64)

Anchor & 2 Cannons

Baja de Molas

Barracuda

Beachcomber Cavern

Cannons & Anchor

Cantarel (Eagle Ray Wall)

Cardona Reef

Chankanaab Bolones

Marine Life (144)

Dive Shops (168)

Cozumel Abyss Divers

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Cozumel TOP DIVE Experience

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Humarine Dive Shop - Cozumel

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Scuba Gamma Diving Center

Ramon Zapata's Divers Aquadventures

Jungle Divers Cozumel

Pro Dive International Occidental

Dive Palancar

Fury Cozumel

We B Divin' Cozumel

Manta Raya Divers

Black Shark Dive Shop

Dive Cozumel

El Pulpo Divers

Pro Dive International Westin

By The Shore Cozumel Scuba Planet

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Best Dive Cozumel

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Alex Scuba

The Dive Shop Cozumel

Coral Princess Dive Center

Villablanca Dive Center

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