Scuba Diving Around Cozumel
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Things to do · Destination Guide
Drift the walls, chase winter eagle rays, and meet Cozumel's iconic toadfish
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Cozumel is pure drift-diving joy. Walls like Santa Rosa and Palancar drop into blue with giant sponges and swim-throughs, while shallow second tanks at Colombia glow in sunlight. Winter brings eagle rays to northern sites. Operators run efficient small boats with experienced guides and nitrox widely available.
Famous vertical drop with ledges, sponges, and occasional turtles and eagle rays.
Photogenic coral gardens and relaxed current make it a favorite first tank.
Towering coral stacks and sandy chutes along the outer reef.
Long, colorful seconddive playground with frequent turtles.
Fastpaced drift with schooling grunts, green morays, and occasional nurse sharks.
Buttresses and swimthroughs with dramatic light and healthy sponge life.
Huge coral buttresses and bluewater vistas on a deeper multilevel profile.
Punta Sur Cathedral and Devil's Throat
Advanced overhead swimthrough with dramatic exits to the wall.
Operator Checklist
Book with authorized marine-park operators. Expect wristbands checked at piers. SMBs are required for drift ascents. Avoid gloves or unapproved sunscreen. Winter "Nortes" can close the port for small boats, so plan buffer days. Consider steel tanks and nitrox for longer multi-level profiles.
Conditions Fallback
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