cozumeldivecenter.com · Operator
Supports reef-top and wall depths, current variability, and guided drift routing.
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Paso de Cedral
Cozumel drift reef with mounds, wall, and big fish.
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Local operator required
Boat handling and current timing are best managed by a local Cozumel guide.
Boat-access Cozumel reef for divers comfortable with current; the mounds and wall create sheltered lines and a reliable big-fish photo dive.
About Paso de Cedral
Paso de Cedral is a Cozumel boat dive with rolling coral mounds, ledges, swim-throughs, and a reef-to-wall profile that works best as a guided drift. Current is the defining feature, but the structure gives divers places to tuck in, and the site is known for schools of reef fish, turtles, morays, groupers, barracuda, rays, and other photogenic Caribbean life.
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Research Estimate At Paso de Cedral
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VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Paso de Cedral?
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Paso de Cedral Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 30m
Depth Note
Published ranges vary from roughly 30-60 ft on the reef top to 100 ft+ on the deeper wall/drift line.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer current windows making the dive easier and more photogenic.
Typical Conditions
Moderate to strong north-running current, clear Caribbean water, and a drift-style route with sheltered pockets behind mounds and ledges.
Safety & Access At Paso de Cedral
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay close to the guide, watch gas use in current, and use the reef structure for shelter when the flow builds.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the site is best approached with a local Cozumel operator that can manage drift timing and pickups.
Legal Notes
Follow Cozumel marine-park rules and local guide briefings.
Local Intel For Paso de Cedral
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for guided drift diving. Good buoyancy and relaxed gas management matter more than brute effort.
Freediving
Not a good freedive target; the current and wall profile make it much better for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not recommended for snorkeling; the useful structure sits on a current-prone reef line better suited to scuba.
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Wildlife at Paso de Cedral
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Paso de Cedral Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
dan.org · Article
Supports fish-rich profile and brisk current.
divingcorner.com · Guide
Supports a conservative Cozumel-wide visibility baseline around 30 m / 100 ft.
www.conanp.gob.mx · Official
Supports marine-park context and the site's high visitation.
www.cozumeldiveschool.mx · Operator
Supports boat access, strong north-running current, swim-throughs, and common reef life.
www.reefsofcozumel.com · Directory
Supports intermediate difficulty, coral mounds, moderate current, and common reef fauna.
www.scubadiving.com · Article
Supports deeper reef-to-wall range and strong-current drift behavior.
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