Ten Best Dive Sites in Cozumel
What are the Best Dive Sites in Cozumel? This is a common question and the answers may very from diver to diver as it depends on what you want to see on your dives. Plus weather and conditions on any given day can make one site better than another. Let’s have a look at the Best Scuba Diving in Cozumel.
We have made a list of all the Dive Sites in Cozumel with a brief description of each so that you can make requests with the boat Capitan and Divemaster. The crew will advise each day which sites may be the best depending on conditions. Let’s Go Dive Cozumel and let us know your favorite dive sites.
We have our personal favorites and here is a list of our favorite 10 best dive sites in Cozumel.
10. Dalila
Punta Dalila is a popular dive with loads of Marine Life. On this dive you will often see Turtles, Nurse Sharks, Sting Rays and Eagle Rays(seasonal). The current can be swift here but is rich in marine life.
Depth: 30’ - 50’
Difficulty Level: Great site for all levels of divers, beginner - advanced.
9. The C-53 Wreck
The C-53 is the only wreck inside the Marine Park. There is plenty of reef life that have made this there home. Large holes have been cut for easy penetration.
Depth: 40’-80’
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
8. San Francisco
This is a gradual sloping Wall Dive with very colorful sponges and sea fans throughout. Look for Turtles, Eagle Rays, Nurse Sharks, Eels and often Cozumel’s own Splendid Toad Fish.
Depth: 40’-130’
Difficulty Level: Great for all levels of divers.
7. Palancar Bricks
This site could easily be #1. The southern of the Palancar Sites has taller coral pinnacles and impressive swim throughs. This is a dive you can do over and over.
Depth: 40’-130’
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
6. Punta Sur Cathedral
This is an incredible dive. Cathedral is the southern most site in the Marine Park and is only accessible on days with great weather. Large swim-throughs leading into the abyss.
Depth: 60’-130’
Difficulty Level: Advanced
5. Palancar Caves
The top 5 dives sites in Cozumel could also be considered the #1 dive site. Palancar Caves offers the most swim throughs its massive coral structures. Dramatic drop offs into the blue abyss will want you coming back for more.
Depth: 40’-120’
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
4. Columbia Deep
This is possibly the Best Cozumel Wall Dive. It features towering coral pinnacles with plenty of swim throughs. The views into the deep blue here are spectacular.
Depth: 60’-130’
Difficulty Level: Advanced
3. Cedral Pass
Cedral Pass also know as Paseo de Cedral has multiple sections. Cedral Pass, Cedral Deep and White House. This dive site is always loaded with life, Turtles, Nurse sharks, Moray Eels and Eagle Rays often swim by. Look for the largest Parrot Fish you will ever see.
Depth: 40’-60’
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
2. Palancar Gardens
This dive is a thrill and has something for everyone. The beginning features the towering Palancar coral formations with swim throughs, the middle of the dive you will sail over a beautiful coral bed where the gardens name comes from. At the end you can explore a sandy grassy area and look for multiple sting rays, turtles and the occasional seahorse.
Depth: 30’-80’
Difficulty Level: Great dive site for all levels.
1. Santa Rosa Wall
Our favorite dive and number 1 Dive in Cozumel. This dive features towering columns of coral separated by sand and canyons. Look thru the crevices, overhangs and tunnels throughout. Currents are often mild allowing time to explore every section.
Depth: 40’-130’
Difficulty Level: Great Dive for all levels.