Cozumel dive-site guide with depth, current, and wildlife notes.
Cedar Pass is a classic Cozumel drift dive.
Cedar Pass is a classic Cozumel drift dive.
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Boat routing and current timing are best handled by a Cozumel operator familiar with the reef line.
Cedar Pass is a classic Cozumel drift across a patch-and-strip reef with tunnels, cuts, and caverns. It is usually dived from a boat, often as a second dive, and rewards good buoyancy with thick fish life, barracuda, stingrays, eagle rays, nurse sharks, moray eels, and splendid toadfish. Expect current-driven timing, steady trim, and careful gas planning throughout the run.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 18m
Depth Note
Typically 35-60 ft / 11-18 m with moderate to strong current.
Typical Conditions
Moderate to strong drift across a patch and strip reef with tunnels, cuts, and caverns.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay close to your guide and monitor depth through the cuts and caverns; the current is part of the dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access and current timing are part of the normal Cedar Pass profile.
Legal Notes
Follow Cozumel Marine Park rules and no-touch reef practices.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat drift across patch reef and caverns, commonly used as a second dive for experienced Cozumel teams.
Freediving
Only for experienced freedivers on the shallowest sections; the current and depth profile suit scuba better.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The best features sit below the surface and work best from a dive boat.
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.
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Research Sources
Cozumel dive-site guide with depth, current, and wildlife notes.
Official Cozumel tourism context and dive destination overview.
Editorial Cozumel dive context with Cedar Pass wildlife notes.
Cedar Pass reef map and operator notes.
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