Providing instructions to dive paradise reef from shore is basically giving directions how to break the park rules and possibly get the divers in trouble with park officials. Training death in cozumel discussion in accidents and incidents started by davidofaustin, aug 16, 2009. Onsite venue overlooking the ocean and pool, this finedining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. This dive location is great for mixed level diving.
Octoberfest is scheduled to hit the beaches of cozumel, mexico, oct. Fly on delta air lines and receive this exclusive caradonna comp. Caradonna is a great company to book dive or other travel arrangements. Click on photos to enlarge description the wreck of the 365.
Very knowledgeable about different areas pros and cons they offer different hotelsl for every budget. Caradonna dive adventures and cozumel have had a longterm partnership for over 31 years sending divers to the island and many of our customers travel in groups. We specialize in creating dive vacations for both beginners and experienced divers, so its easy to select the perfect dive experience for youwhether you want to swim among the magical stingrays of the cayman islands, dive into the blue hole in belize, or encounter the wonders. The sds shop is on the reef clubs north end and a pier for the dive boats is there also. Cozumel 2 tank certified dive excursion with padi instructor. Cozumel is a destination that offers special mexican ambience and small island charm and great diving. One of the most notable features of cozumels underwater landscape is the health of the reefs themselves. The padi discover scuba diver course is a great scuba certification for those who want to try scuba diving but arent too sure whether they will like it or not. Imagine you were diving through the swimthroughs of a coral garden in warm clear waters, drifting along deep walls covered with sponges, fans and macro life, surrounded by colorful schools. Located just south of punta langosta pier, hotel barracuda is the only hotel located both in town and on the waterfront. Bought this book before a first ever dive trip on a first time trip to cozumel. Very knowledgeable about different areas pros and cons they offer different hotelsl for. Scuba diving vacations and trips caradonna adventures.
Delta vacations offers customized dive vacations to many of the worlds top dive destinations. Alberto angulo sauri certified padi owsi 32569 open water instructor, expert in both safety and technique. The book rates dive sites by the following factors. Scuba diving vacations in aruba caradonna dive adventures.
We did a private dive our last morning with my wife and 20 year old son. Information about specific listings is provided by third parties and is subject to change at any time. The best part about these south of the island dive operatorsonly a 510 minute boat ride to the reefs that. At dozens of premier resorts, divers can walk right from a beachfront room onto a dive boat, with spectacular reefs just a short cruise away. Cozumel overview fishermen and divers have been drawn to cozumel for decades, and many return year after year to drift the reefs or chase aerobatic sailfish.
They are very concerned about safety and that we have an excellent dive experience. Cozumels laidback culture is the perfect companion for its exhilarating diving. The vibrant coral reefs attract colorful fish and magnificent marine life for divers to enjoy. Located just 20 minutes from the cozumel airport and only a few minutes from the worldfamous palancar reef, the allegro cozumel is the perfect escape for dive. Allinclusive scuba diving vacation packages to cozumel. Reservations for diving can be made through the travel agencies listed below or directly with us, dive paradise in cozumel, mx. Jul 23, 2016 cozumel is a small island located southeast of mexico in what is known as the mexican caribbean. Dive and drive cozumel with discover scuba diving course. Caradonna adventures on facebook the diving is spectacular, with miles of unexplored coral reef, private dive spots, astonishing biodiversity, and the world famous beqa lagoon, including the.
Cozumel is reachable by flight, you can also get to cozumel by ferry from playa del carmen. Scuba diving vacations in cozumel caradonna dive adventures. Dive the mesoamerican barrier reef the largest reef in the northern hemisphere. With 15 paid passengers, 16th passenger flies free on delta air lines from home city to cozumel comp must pay tax and fuel surcharge. Cozumel two tank scuba diving cozumel cruise excursions. Caradonna worldwide dive adventures altamonte springs, florida 800 3282288 407 7749000 email website. Immerse in a cloud of tropical fish on shallow reefs within a marine reserve. Dive center is committed to providing guests with the most perfect immersion possible into the wonders of cozumels reefs. Allegro and occidental resorts, cozumel scuba diving. Dive sites are between a 10 minute and 50 minute boat ride from the resort. Our dive operation specializes in small groups and private and personalized scuba diving experiences at the world famous palancar and columbia cozumel reefs.
Caradonna is a great company to book your dive or other travel vacations. After exploring the coral reef on your scuba diving tour, hop on a convertible vw beetle and tour the island with style. However, this dive site is located within the cozumel marine park, which stipulates no divers can dive without a certified park guide. Review activity rate activity bookmark activity request availability book activity. Aug 16, 2009 caradonna dive adventures, and in particular donna yakow, are horrible to deal with. Fishermen and divers have known about cozumel for decades, and many come back year after year to drift the reefs or battle aerobatic sailfish.
Cozumel is a small island located southeast of mexico in what is known as the mexican caribbean. Island dreams travel scuba diving vacations, cozumel scuba diving, dive travel, dive resorts, diving trips bay adventures dive adventures and island vacations 888. While i was a student at sunderland polytechnic in the early seventies, i was a member of the scuba club bsac for three years. The total land area of these 118 islands and atolls adds up to only 4,000 sq. Diving in aruba aruba is home to a number of shipwrecks that are easy to explore, due to their moderate depths and benign water conditions. Scuba club cozumel dive resort cozumel, mexico scuba. Best and most knowledgeable for planning dive travel vacations. From cancun south to the riviera maya, and across the channel on the island of cozumel, the underwater landscape rewards with thriving corals and abundant fish life, all nurtured by the currents that provide divers with a free ride. The majority of cozumels dive sites lie within the 30,000 acre marine park, and enjoy a notouch, notake policy, but protection is only half the story. Discover why cozumel continues to be a divers paradise in this shallow dive filled with marvels hidden under the blue caribbean sea.
Allegro and occidental resorts, cozumel scuba diving news. Caribbean, central america, exotic, mexico and pacific destinations. Situated on cozumel s san francisco beach with views of magnificent white sand and blue water, the allegro cozumel captures the natural splendor of mexicos caribbean coastline and offers the best value on the beach. Cozumel adventure travel vacation packages caradonna. The sandbottom plateau that lies off the islands western coast is the resting place of the antilla, a 400foot submarine supply ship from the ww ii era. Diving price list grand cozumel diving dive shop and. Ocean encounters operates curacaos largest and bestequipped fleet of fast, twinengine dive boats. You can use our simple form below to let us know the dates youll be here, and when checking in with us on arrival in cozumel, please be sure to pick up your free, latest edition of the famous blue book, offering all sorts of discount coupons free drinks etc.
Diving in mexico easy drifts and adrenaline rushes. You neednt dive deep to begin seeing the underwater beauty of cozumel which is why its an excellent location. Best of all, dive house, cozumel s premier scuba diving operator, is located on the property. Steve weaver of dream weaver travel hosts free group travel webinar. Jun 14, 2004 bought this book before a first ever dive trip on a first time trip to cozumel. Both of these allinclusive properties are located on the islands southwest coast, minutes away from signature southern reefs such as palancar and columbia.
World dive adventurescaribbean adventures tampa, florida 8004333483 89070624 fax. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. Taxi to marina fonatur, 2 dive sites, tanks for both sites, weights. Columbia reefs also consist of many dive locations. Caradonna adventures creates new online initiatives to promote dive travel. It is considered as one of the best scuba diving sites on our planet because of many reasons. Greek freighter, the stavronikita, is one of the most popular dives on barbados, but the entire west coast of the island offers great reef diving with frequent sightings of. Caradonna dive adventures has partnered with allegro cozumel, occidental cozumel and pro dive mexico to create special fall season packages to encourage divers to fall in love with cozumel by offering their lowest rates of the year. Cozumel sun sand savings includes 7night pool view jr. For this reason and more, westjet vacations is a reputable travel provider and your trusted source for allinclusive scuba diving vacation packages to cozumel. Octoberfest is a weeklong mixture of diving, education and fun that is hosted by sand dollar sports and the reef club cozumel.
By carefully listening to clients, theyve been able to design a dive experience second to none in the industry. Built in 1976 as cozumels first dedicated divers resort, scuba club cozumel is still a very intimate place where cozumel aficionados find convenience and good value. Excellent service and flexibility are what theyre all about. There are dive packages available check the internet or your vacation travel agent. Recommended spots to visit include central plaza 1. Dive and drive cozumel with discover scuba diving course this is a truly unique opportunity to experience cozumel. One of them is undoubtedly the perfect visibility of turquoise water that reaches up to 50m. Caradonna dive adventures attending their 20th consecutive. Those who remain ashore are also rewarded with pampering resorts and laid back beach clubs on an island where a smalltown vibe still permeates the culture, and now mingles with a vibrant. Caradonna offers exclusive group comps for cozumel. The reefs of cozumel lure divers from around the world. The majority of cozumel s dive sites lie within the 30,000 acre marine park, and enjoy a notouch, notake policy, but protection is only half the story.
Caribbean dive tours marietta, georgia 8007863483 fax. The padi open water diver course is the most popular dive course in the whole world. Caradonna dive adventures releases 2020 dive travel guide. The newest site in cozumel is the wreck of the felipe xicotencatl located very close to the resort on nearby tormentos reef. But not all the action takes place on or under the waves. From lively beach clubs to and waterfront hotels to hidden cenotes and remote coves on the desolate windward side of the island, cozumel celebrates the mixing of land and water.
Caradonna dive adventures, mexico posted in caribbean and atlantic, cozumel, dive deals, rebreathers. Caradonna dive adventures for the active dive traveler seeking abovetheordinary experiences in the worlds top destinations that are far beyond the every day. This is a truly unique opportunity to experience cozumel. The dive sites of cozumel, cancun and the mayan riviera.
About dive with julio as a specialized divewithjulio dive center we offer guided expeditions custom trips and padi diving courses all levels and specialties. Buenaventura terrasse overlooking the ocean and pool, this finedining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The friendly environment and the popularity of shore diving make cozumels reputation. Hotel barracuda dive paradise cozumel scuba diving package.
There are 55 dive sites rated for cozumel, 14 for cancun, 12 for isla contoy and isla mujeres, and 72 along the caribbean coast. Friendly, relaxed and designed for divers, hotel barracuda offers all the needed basics and conveniences, and is just a few doors down from dive paradises main office. If you really want to learn to dive in cozumel and have 3 to 4 days, then you can become a fully qualified padi open water diver with this certification course. A divers guide to cozumel take a plunge with us in this fantastic world of wonders underwater in one of the worlds most spectacular reefs in cozumel. One of the most notable features of cozumel s underwater landscape is the health of the reefs themselves.
A small, friendly town sits on the sheltered western shore of an island washed by. I recommend you book your dive travel anywhere but through them. Secrets aura cozumel offers 168 luxurious suites, each featuring a deluxe kingsize bed or two double beds, private terrace or balcony, full marble bathroom with jacuzzi, complimentary mini. So if youre ready to fly to cozumel and enjoy such topnotch attractions as paradise beach, columbia reef and discover mexico park, dont miss out on our exciting deals. Anita divers cozumel scuba diving, snorkeling and charter services anita is the most comfortable diving and snorkeling boat in cozumel. Caradonna dive adventures barbados activities type. Cozumel is revered as one of the best dive sites for scuba divers of all levels. With most dive groups planning at least one to two trips per year because cozumel is known as a destination that offers value and. Both of these allinclusive properties are located on the islands southwest coast, minutes away from. The discovery of cozumel i am a traffic engineer from a far away country, norway. I have booked with kim several times and have not been disappointed. New free accomodation at steves casa or at our downtown hotel.
Jan 09, 2015 there are several really good dive travel companies, all have packages that are about the same. Cozumel brings together all the elements needed for a perfect dive vacation. Designed and built by divers for divers to provide all services in one convenient place. The course includes all training, 5 dives, equipment rental bcd jacket, regulator, mask and fins, educational material diving manual, study guide log book, diving table, student. Depth, average visibility, basic description of what you may see at the dive site. Features of secrets aura cozumel s allinclusive program include. The region that invented the dive vacation remains a prime goto for underwater enjoyment and excitement. There are a variety of reef formations and fish life.
Caradonna adventures on facebook the diving is spectacular, with miles of unexplored coral reef, private dive spots, astonishing biodiversity, and the world famous beqa lagoon, including the famous fiji shark dives. Our cozumel two tank scuba diving will allow you to experience cozumels best scuba diving sites, with the best instructors available in cozumel. I got very well accustomed to divers equipment in those days, but as a student, i had lots of other things i could spend my money on. Scuba diving in the caribbean caradonna adventures. We got a recommendation from a big family while we were staying at iberostar in cozumel. Aura is located near golfing, fun shopping, great scuba diving, and so much more, guests can enjoy everything that the island of cozumel has to offer. We will only dive with them every time we go to cozumel. Cozumel has been named by jacques cousteau as one of the top 10 dive spots in the world. No matter if you have a basic level of diving it is not necesary to dive very deep to see the beautifull reefs. Times are tough for the travel community right now. The shop provides daily twotank morning dives, afternoon dives and a range of special dive adventures. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining weather permitting. Caradonna dive adventures, and in particular donna yakow, are horrible to deal with.
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