General Cozumel wildlife and advanced-dive context.
Cannons is a historic relic dive for advanced Cozumel divers.
Cannons is a historic relic dive for advanced Cozumel divers.
Use an experienced local operator because the dive is condition-dependent and rare.
Cannons is a condition-sensitive east-side Cozumel relic dive where old cannons, anchors, and cannonballs sit on a rough reef edge. It is a special-access boat dive best left to advanced divers with good buoyancy and a flexible plan. The site is more about underwater history and strong-water judgment than a standard drift reef.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 12m
Depth Note
Depth range given as 6–12 m (20–40 ft).
Best Season
Weather-dependent; only on calm east-side days.
Typical Conditions
Open-water exposure, strong current, and possible surge or undertow make this a special-access dive.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Moderate current; plan the dive for current conditions and maintain good buoyancy control around coral and artifacts.
Access Restrictions
Advanced divers only; access is condition-dependent and usually handled as a special boat dive.
Legal Notes
Historic relics should be left in place; follow operator and marine-park guidance.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced, boat-based relic dive with a short profile, strong current, and a history-first route.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; exposure and current make scuba with an experienced operator the better plan.
Snorkeling
Not practical for casual snorkelers except in very rare calm conditions.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
General Cozumel wildlife and advanced-dive context.
Boat access and approximate site coordinates from the directory listing.
Current strength and advanced diver fit from the operator listing.
Rough east-side context and shipwreck origin story.
Cannons, anchors, and cannonballs on the northeast coast.
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