The longest caves on cozumel are located on the islands western shore. Apr 04, 2009 diving off the mainland is somewhat different from diving in cozumel. Diving adventures and expeditions in playa del carmen, yucatan, mexico. We offer private, boutique style diving and snorkeling trips,a full range of padi scuba. Board your own airconditioned van in small groups and take off for the adventure. Diving trips depart directly from hotels private pier, where youll find dive paradises friendly staff along with showers, rinse tanks and lockers available for gear storage.
Cozumel articles of interest cave and cavern diving. It was not nearly as scary as the cenote in the article i just was cavern diving, which you can do with a regular open water diver cert. Cozumel 2 tank marine park scuba diving excursion w1283 from. The corals form tall towers, spires and buttresses, caves, gullies and canyons.
In 2003 i moved to the island of cozumel, mexico to work in hospitality business. Cave diving is underwater diving in waterfilled caves. From recreational to technical divers, we will certify you, give you reefs, caves and all points in between. David mayor offers his services and his long experience in subterranean diving. The guide is also a padi open water instructor, with several years of experience and knowledge of the. After performing the dives, we come back to playa del carmen around 2 pm. Designed and built by divers for divers to provide all services in one convenient place.
It also means that drift diving is the usual mode of operation for dive companies. Cozumel shore dives part i the scuba adventures of john and joan all the diving in coz is great, but we did three shore dives that were as good, or better, than the boat dives. Feb 02, 2014 at the chankanaab park, there is an underwater cave about ten feet from shore. Cdt mexico is conveniently located in the heart of the mexican riviera maya, between playa del carmen and tulum. Mexico blue dream cavern diver course cave diving playa. Heavy rainfalls battered the rock plain and water speed into the ground. You dont tend to have the 100 foot viz, but you may have more larger animals turtles and sharks, for example, and tarpon. If you ask around, you will likely hear both good and bad comments about cavern or cenote diving on the yucatan mainland. The diving conditions are not effected by weather, moderate water temperature 77f, barely discernible current, large caverns and passageways, amazing underwater visibility, i could keep. We had made this journey before to visit the mayan ruins of tulum, but had a much smoother ride that time. The reef slopes outward to the reef edge and deeply convoluted lip.
During glacial periods water levels dropped more than 100 meters. The underground river systems of the riviera maya boast the best cavern and cave diving in the world. 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. New free accomodation at steves casa or at our downtown hotel. Cozumel is one of the great diving destinations of the caribbean. Yucatech expeditions offers cenote, cave and cavern diving for certified divers on both cozumel and the mainland.
Turtle cove and cavern snorkel adventure czm shore. The cave diving community conventionally defines the cavern zone as an overhead environment where. News and information for the diving industry professionals in new orleans, luisiana, usa swim your heart away at cave training mexico, we know about the amazing connection that can occur when man goes underwater and explores a whole new world. Nov 28, 2014 cozumel and the yucatan peninsula consist mainly of limestone, once a coral reef thousands of years ago before a meteor hit and raised land where ocean once reined.
Cozumel chankanaab diving cave, coral reef and statues. Climb aboard the cozumel xrail buggy adventure and experience one of cozumels most exciting offroad adventures. Low to high tour category all cozumel tours adventure tours beach tourspasses boat tours educational tours family tours group tours other services newspecial offers party tours romantic tours scuba diving shore excursions sightseeing tours snorkel tours. Youll be outfitted with all the necessary equipment. If the thrill of driving in the jungle and exploring unique natural areas turns you on, this adventure is for you. This new world of stalactites and stalagmites is a labyrinth of wonders.
Mexico blue dream cenote cavern cave diving riviera. Our world consists of clear waters, cenotes and caves. It makes sense to have a cavern certification, so that you maximise safety and enjoyment. With no lakes or rivers to provide fresh water, early inhabitants found it in the cenote caves where rain drips through the porous limestone, creating stalactites as it slowly drips. Since jacques cousteau launched cozumel onto the scuba scene in the early 1960s, its been a perennial favorite for north american bubble blowers. Cavern dive chankanaab park cozumel mexico youtube. Our main office is located between hotel barracuda and the naval base. The coastal waters of the riviera maya are home to the second longest coral reef in the world and the longest in the western hemisphere, the mesoamerican reef, which stretches nearly 700 km450 miles from cancun south to the honduran bay islands. This is due to the deep walls and visibility that require extra vigilance. We have done the yucatan on a number of occasions and have visited all the touristy stuff and dont care to do that. The premiere recreational and technical scuba dive shop in cozumel, mexico.
Diving along the riviera maya in the state of quintana roo in the yucatan peninsula of mexico is getting more popular each day. Discover and experience a beautiful cenote set in the jungle and one of the most picturesque beach where you can snorkel with turtles. Cozumel xrail buggy adventure cozumel cruise excursions. Head to the stunning and white sandy beach where after a 5 minutes boat ride, will enjoy a wonderful snorkeling session. These worldrenowned underwater caverns are located across the channel from cozumel, on the yucatan mainland, and offer an underwater experience like no other. Diving in cozumel can be completed by speedboat or from shore, depending on your preference. This course is an extension of recreational diving designed for the use of. Within the boundaries of safe diving we offer anything, anywhere, anytime. My playgrounds are the longest flooded cave networks in the world, with hundreds of cenotes in the middle of the jungle, hundreds of kilometers of galleries to discover, each one more beautiful than the last. My name is nicolas casella, and i was born in cordoba, argentina in 1977. Dive the walls of cozumel, the pristine reefs of xcalak, or with the mighty bull shark. We will be in coz again this march, we will stay from the 1724th, then on to playa for a wedding until the 28th. Swim troughs and impressive marine life are experiences a diver can enjoy every day. Cenotes offer a magical freshwater experience for scuba divers in mexico.
Ocean diving cenotexperience cavern, cave and ocean. After a long 6 voting months, more than 470 diving centers all over the world participating, and 20. Cave diving is underwater scuba diving in caves, which are at least partially filled with water. However, because cavern diving is actually technical in nature, the average open water diver typically has no information regarding safety standards or how to choose a guide for these dives. Our speleological and cave diving paradise is the riviera maya in mexico. Once you reach the jade cavern the staff will explain about this unique cenote named chempita and then you will walk down the path to the cavern. Cozumel offers some of the best diving reefs available in the world. Hotel cozumel is a 180 room resort that hosts a fullservice beachfront dive paradise shop and training facility. Amazing secret river czm shore excursions carnival. Aquarius reef base continental shelf station two helgoland habitat jules. Two free onetank afternoon boat dives if purchased and paid in full before may 15, 2020. There are a number of reasons that make cavern scuba diving also known as cenote scuba diving attractive to the diver, and if there is one place in the world that offers the perfect cave diving is the coast of mexico, a labyrinth of underground streams draining drop by drop to the sea. If i were going on that trip, and intended to dive the cenotes, then i would investigate which dive centres had an excellent reputation for providing that course.
Cavern diving cenotexperience cavern, cave and ocean. Diving off the mainland is somewhat different from diving in cozumel. Amazing secret river czm shore excursions carnival cruise. It is home to a variety of underwater vistas and a variety of locations appropriate to all experience levels, from spur and groove reefs to walls that drop off into great blue depths. They are very interesting caves, because they have a relatively large amount of indigenous life, but they are not the stunning, decorated spaces full. With its caribbean climate, beautiful seafront, laidback atmosphere and fine dining possibilities, the town has many appeals and is a travelers favourite.
At studio blue our policy is to always give our customers personalized, professional and friendly service. Scuba club cozumel june august summer fun web special five nights lodging, breakfast and lunch daily, four days of 2tank boat diving, and unlimited shore diving. The devils throat is an underwater cave formation near the island of cozumel, mexico. This tour takes place on mexicos mainland, located about 45 minutes by ferry boat from the island of cozumel. Cenote diving is a unique fresh water experience available to all open water divers. Our dive shop invite peole to come an enjoy the underwater world through, lessons, snorkeling, diving, or just looking through the windows on. It is home to a variety of underwater vistas and a range of locations appropriate to all experience levels, from spur and groove reefs to walls that drop off into great blue depths. The state of quintana roo lies on the yucatan platform, once a coral reef transformed into limestone, cause by time and atmospheric pressure.
If you are looking for adventure in cozumel, look no further. This dive site is home to a deep wall, punctuated with intricate caverns and fissures. Chances are, you will be able to connect with someone, either by way of a dive shop or a private instructor or specialist that can assist you in doing your diving your way with safety in mind. To teach the safe exploration of the cavern enviroment within specified limits. From the spectacular walls of cozumel in the east to the sea lions of lands. Mexico blue dream cavern diver course cave diving playa del. Cavern diving in the cenotes is available for all certified divers who would like to safely enjoy a unique and thrilling adventure. We deal almost exclusively with individuals or small groups seeking premium scuba. This is the exploration of the cave system, as well the map of the underwater river system.
The trip includes tanks, weights, snacks, water, park entrance. Swim troughs and impressive marine life are experiences a. Turtle cove and cavern snorkel adventure tripadvisor. Cozumel reef diving is some of the best available in the world. This course is an extension of recreational diving designed for the use of single tanks. The newest site in cozumel is the wreck of the felipe xicotencatl located very close to the resort on nearby tormentos reef. Cenote dive center is a multipurpose dive center that specializes in cavern and cave diving. Tec divers can enter one and follow it 27 m 90 ft, where a fascinating cave. While the wind and waves of the day didnt do much to disturb the divina, the much smaller ferry rolled and pitched about for the entire the 45 minute trek to the mainland. Also videos of the different sites around the island. A continuous flowing current keeps the reefs healthy and the visibility consistently more than 100 feet. The cenotes and caverns are located throughout the jungle in an ancient underwater river system to which we have access to over 700 kms of explored diving areas. Cozumel mexico is fantastic if you love the outdoors.
The cavern dives are conducted by a full cave diver certified by a recognized agency, iantd. Guided cave diving with an expert guide book online now blue. The caves on cozumel dont have a very large cavern zone, and what there is is dark and rather silty. Thousands of years ago this underground river system hollowed out huge underwater caves and created amazing rock formations. For photographer tom st george diving in mexicos cenotes is a passion. Valid for travel june 1 august 31, 2020 please dont delay, availability is. Cozumel is worldly known for its great wall diving, and it is rated one of the top diving spots in the world imagine yourself suspended next to the reef wall and looking down to the deep blue beneath you it is an experience that you will not ever forget. This could be anything from nitrox diving to full cave diving. This thrilling adventure is the only tour of its kind on island and offers a heartpounding ride through the islands inland jungle to the unique jade garden cavern. Although this is classified as a deep dive, the dive is usually done as a multi level drift dive and ends about 25 deep on the top of the reef. We offer the best snorkeling, diving and padi tours in cancun, cozumel, caves and much more. As you drive up and down highway 307 in either direction from playa del carmen, you will see. Aquarius reef base continental shelf station two helgoland habitat jules undersea lodge scott.
The many recent articles on cave, and cavern diving have excited a great deal of interest in this thrilling diving experience. Hotel barracuda dive paradise cozumel scuba diving package. About us cenotexperience cavern, cave and ocean diving in. The last four paragraphs are the most important also the most depressing. At the chankanaab park, there is an underwater cave about ten feet from shore. Located off mexicos yucatan peninsula in the warm, tropical waters of the western caribbean, cozumel island, with its crystalline waters and colorful reefs, boasts some of the best diving in the world. In particular, cozumel is currently ranked as one of the top ten places for advanced diving. Book things to do in cozumel with the keyword jade cavern featured price.
The equipment used varies depending on the circumstances, with dives using twin tank configuration with isolation manifolds, sidemounted tanks may allow divers to pass through tight restricted passages or easy logistics in entering difficult cave systems or. All excursions bound for the mainland boarded the ferry to playa del carmen shortly after the divina docked. Diving at this level is more than a sport, its a discipline. This promotion is not available between december 15, 2020, and january 15, 2021. During your stay on cozumel, add to the adventure with a day trip to the worlds best fresh water diving in the akumal cenotes, or natural wells. Cenote diving is a unique fresh water experience available to all open water.
Cozumel is suitable for all levels of diver from beginners to tec divers. Mexico blue dream cenote cavern cave diving riviera maya. Diving the devils throat requires use of an underwater light, and it is. In cozumel, we did the amazing secret river excursion, which is on the mainland mexico and requires a ferry ride from the ship.
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