Most of the dives in Cozumel take place within its National Marine Park, which stretches from south of San Miguel de Cozumel (the main town) on the western side of the island to Punta Sur – its southernmost tip. As you set sail for the marine park, your first stop is Paradise Reef – a…
Palancar Reef is a popular spot for scuba divers, and there’s no shortage of exciting things to explore. This top-rated dive site features towering coral walls, swim-throughs, and dramatic drop-offs of up to 110 feet (34 meters). The reef is home to many fish species, including barracuda, grouper, angelfish, grunts, snappers, and more. Visibility can…
Santa Rosa Wall is one of the most popular dive sites in Cozumel, Mexico. It’s a deep wall that plunges down to depths of up to 260 ft/80 m exceeding recreational scuba diving limits. Santa Rosa Wall offers plenty of interesting formations, swim-throughs, and other features for divers to explore. The wall is covered with…
Blackwater diving is a unique scuba diving experience that most divers don’t have on their radar – but should. Everyone who ever stayed on a boat in the dark has witnessed that the light beams attract all kinds of marine life. Blackwater diving takes advantage of this. What is blackwater diving? Blackwater diving is a…
Colombia Reef in Cozumel is an oceanic paradise, that is renowned for its vibrant aquatic life. Its flourishing wildlife includes turtles, barracudas, and rays; while its geographical features provide a safe haven to a multitude of marine creatures. Immersed in an underwater universe of corals and fishes of all colors make this spot is one…
Before we begin, we need to understand what we are breathing: Every single breath we take contains both nitrogen and oxygen – making any combination of the two gases technically labeled nitrox. Our atmosphere is usually composed of 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. What is nitrox diving? In the diving world, “nitrox” (also called enriched…
A diving boat is a vessel that is specially designed and equipped for scuba diving activities. It typically has features such as abundant deck space, railing, ladders, steps, and easy access to the water. The vessel may also be equipped with tanks of air stored on board and tools/equipment needed to support diving activities. Depending…
Cenote Angelita is a hidden gem of the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula. Beneath the cenote lies an underground river flowing with extraordinary beauty. This unique phenomenon is created by hydrogen sulfide that divides freshwater and saltwater. The density is heavier than salt water, which makes it fall to the bottom and form a distinct layer that…
The safety stop is an essential part of any scuba dive. This procedure helps ensure the safety and health of divers. But what is the safety stop, and why is it so important? Everything divers need to know. What is the safety stop in scuba diving? The safety stop is a period of time that…
Scuba diving in Cancun is more than the MUSA underwater museum or Manchones reef. In total, there are 6 shipwreck dive sites in Cancun and Isla Mujeres. While the names and history of the ships are very similar, and frankly, can be confusing, we want to share some light at sunken vessels. When conducting online…