Playa barracuda bar and sand dollar sports beach are facilities used by one of the large tour providers for some of their water sports activities including resort courses, snuba and snorkeling. Sand dollar sports dive shop has moved to the carretera costera sur km. Diving san carlos scuba diving san carlos mexico sea of. In stark contrast to cozumel s more popular buttressed deep wall formations, the east side of the island offers shallower diving on micro atolls, elkhorn coral gardens and swimthroughs, all in 50 feet or less. Great day fishing sand dollar sports, cozumel traveller. Carnival magic cruise shore excursion operated by sand dollar sports. Aquatic sports cozumel scuba diving and fishing with.
Facilities include a divedock, driveup tank station, rinse tanks and gear storage area accessible 247. Sand dollar sports in cozumel hours, store location, directions and map. The first ever scuba trip for 4 newly certified divers. The wyndham resort and spa on the mexican island of cozumel is a very affordable 312 star resort in a nice, albeit a bit loud and cramped setting about eight miles south of san miguel. Jul 04, 2016 certified 2 tank scuba dive in cozumel mexico. Cozumel can have horrible currents even at depth that make diving challenging. Dive master did not point out anything except a crab. Taxi to marina fonatur, 2 dive sites, tanks for both sites, weights. The wall starts at about 25 feet and steps down to 3,000 or more. Reef life cozumel offers the best in aquatic sports in cozumel, mexico. Mar 24, 2018 this was a 30 foot dive in an area named paradise in cozumel. After the first dive i was not comfortable with way the dive instructor conducted the first dive and opted out of the second dive. The fury snorkel catamarans are also moored just south of sand dollar sports beach when not active. The island is located just off the eastern tip of the yucatan peninsula in the caribbean, and is blessed with a warm equatorial current which helps to support one of the most.
The newest site in cozumel is the wreck of the felipe xicotencatl located very close to the resort on nearby tormentos reef. Playa barracuda bar and sand dollar sports beach are facilities used by one of the. Half of the second dive took place over the barren sand, which is a shame considering the beauty of cozumels reef and marine life. With a fleet of seven dive boats on hand, trips are scheduled to go out. Begginers padi scuba diving courses with dressel divers. Sand dollar sports in cozumel, quintana roo save money and dont miss sales, events, news, coupons. Located just 50 metres from a whitesand beach outside of tulum, this bright hotel features tropical style.
I dive on a medical waiver which i handed to our dive master, pedro. Scuba club cozumel opens the door to that world as a resort run with divers in mind. Cozumel scuba dive sand dollar sports carnival magic. Dive palancar cozumel, cozumel diving, snorkeling and. Pascual scuba diving cozumel mexico divecozumel on myspace. There are about 400 guest rooms in threestory buildings. Id love to take this watch scuba diving in the mediterranean. Diving paradise in cozumel with sand dollar sports part 1.
In stark contrast to cozumels more popular buttressed deep wall formations, the east side of the island offers shallower diving on micro atolls, elkhorn coral gardens and swimthroughs, all in. They will either pick you up near the dock or drive you to the south end of the island and take you to their shop. The wyndham is separated into the wyndham resort where we stayed, the more expensive sabor, and the timeshare regency club. Having spent the better part of two decades in cozumel and under or in the water reef life knows the island and its reefs like none other. Our goal is to make your vacation as worry free as possible. You might think so from the parade of critters in the sand along this lowprofile reef at 55 to 60 feet, including sailfin blennies, splendid toadfish, dragonet and pipe seahorses. Enter here for a chance to win a marathon divers automatic gsar watch in this. A privilege not everybody has the chance to experience. Known for its relaxing drift diving and consistently clear water cozumel offers world class snorkeling and diving no matter your level of experience. The 10 best quintana roo hotels where to stay in quintana roo. We are a dive shop in cozumel since 1992, offering all kinds of watersports for everyone who wants to enjoy the sea in the beautiful island of cozumel.
This was an excursion off the royal caribbean, rhapsody of the seas cruise ship. Our proudest achievement is our blemish free safety record. This promotion is not available between december 15, 2020, and january 15, 2021. Best things to do in cozumel mexico and riviera maya, whether you are a snorkeler, free diver, certified scuba diver or looking for our cozumel sports diving school with introductory diving lessons, discover scuba diving, resort course, beginner scuba diver. There are dive packages available check the internet or your vacation travel agent. Cozumel offers reefs for the beginner to the expert divers.
Plan on a drift dive in the 8085 foot range on the first dive and 40 to 60 on the second. Dec 18, 2004 depending on what cruise line you use. Sand dollar sports diving if youll be experiencing the snorkeling world for the first time during your getaway, this dive center has the perfect tour for you. Best things to do in cozumel mexico and riviera maya, whether you are a snorkeler, free diver, certified scuba diver or looking for our cozumel sports diving school with introductory diving lessons. Departures from ports ocall vllage, san pedro, california to santa catalina island, farnsworth bank, san clemente island, cortes bank, tanner bank, santa barbara island, san nicolas island, begg rock, anacapa island and santa cruz island. The best tours in cozumel for snorkeling, scuba diving, snuba, discovery dives and padi certification and lessons, sea trek helmet diving, the cozumel coral. It is easily accessible from all condo units via foot or truck.
Sand dollar sports in royal village cozumel cozumel, 77600. But some of the people im with looked into diving and only found sand dollar sports planning on operating that day. Jan 21, 2017 cozumel has been a favorite caribbean dive destination for years. But drop them a line, hopefully your times in port will work with whatever they are planning. Cozumel offers some fantastic sights on the further reefs, but i prefer other places. This was a 30 foot dive in an area named paradise in cozumel. Cozumel scuba dive sand dollar sports carnival magic shore. We have an unblemished record after more than 30 years and tens of thousands of dives, thanks to our constant training. Taxi to marina fonatur, 2 dive sites, tanks for both sites, weights, lunch and beverages with trilingual dive masters. Sand dollar sports sds scuba shop is full of english speaking helpful and talented folks. Times are tough for the travel community right now.
New free accomodation at steves casa or at our downtown hotel. We booked sand dollar sports as a disney cruise excursion and this would be my 18yearold sons first salt water dive after recently being certified in a lake in texas. Below is the second sand dollar location, the one in the center of the wyndham resort. Sand dollar sports cozumel 2020 all you need to know. Gliding through rock formations, wall diving and drifting along the reef while looking in the blue to spot some turtles and maybe even a shark. Cozumel waters are loaded with turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, moray eels, nurse sharks, and various species of reef fish. Island dreams travel island dreams specializes in dive travel to cozumel. Sand dollars onproperty dive partner, padi 5star dive friends bonaire, is located on the south end of the property. I chose to go on a 2tank cozumel dive excursion with sand dollar sports. Let sand dollar sports be your gateway to the getaway of a lifetime, whether its scuba diving in some of the worlds most cherished dive spots, taking it easy snorkeling, snuba diving, helmet diving, or another one of our amazing experiences. Beach, sun, sand and top country acts for luke bryans crash my playa. The crystal blue water makes it an amazing dive experience.
Sand dollar does most of the ship diving and they are a big operation. The premiere recreational and technical scuba dive shop in cozumel, mexico. To learn more about diving in the caribbean, including helpful suggestions and tips for both beginners and pros read. Within the boundaries of safe diving we offer anything, anywhere, anytime. Our beach location has the first coral lab in cozumel and provides support to the ngo cozumel coral reef restoration program. Cozumel great dive sites for experienced divers mexico. Best cozumel scuba diving sites and adventures sport diver. Cozumel is a popular dive area for beginners as well as advanced divers to spend a holiday or just a few days of diving before moving to another area in the yucatan region.
Sand dollar sports is located in royal village cozumel, cozumel, quintana roo 77600 mexico, address. Although we are an operation dedicated to providing customized diving services. Sand dollar sports diving what began as a snorkel shop has expanded to be a full service watersports facility that specializes in dive training and tours. Sand dollar sports diving cozumel all you need to know. Pascual tun scuba cozumel for private dives as of 61517. Scuba diving cozumel is fun, exciting, rewarding and relaxing activity too. Welcome to cozumel, your destination for adventure in the mexican caribbean. Sand dollar sports in royal village cozumel cozumel. Diving san carlos scuba diving san carlos mexico sea. Sand dollar sports diving cozumel 2020 all you need to. Diving paradise in cozumel with sand dollar sports. Aquatic sports and expeditions support the rules and enhance the mission of the marine park. Discover scuba diving is a great way to try diving for a while but beyond doubt the very best option is to get certified straight away as a padi scuba diver or open water diver.
Our padi scuba diving courses will take you weightlessly onto the reef to swim like the fish alongside you. Sand dollar sports diving cozumel 2020 all you need to know. To learn more about diving in the caribbean, including helpful suggestions and tips for both beginners and pros read this extensive guide to diving in the caribbean. It is our goal to offer our clients safety, competence, flexibility and customer satisfaction. After a dozen trips to cozumel, i first dived the east side of the island on my last trip, and wished id done it sooner. Relax and enjoy a day of food drink and water activities. Cozumel has been a favorite caribbean dive destination for years.
Reef life cozumel scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, and. Choose from 18 diving packages and courses book now. We are fortunate to be able to have the best scuba diving, night dives and snorkeling in the caribbean and dive as close as the animals and coral as we usually do while underwater. Aquatic sports cozumel scuba diving and fishing with sergio. Kairos keaton myrick kentex klokers kazimon korsbek. From recreational to technical divers, we will certify you, give you reefs, caves and all points in between.
Discover scuba diving, scuba diving, snuba, snorkel, seatrek, flyboard and. Your dollar goes a long ways in the philippines and they have great dive spots as. All of your dive needs can be addressed at scuba club cozumel dive resort, as it boasts a padi 5star dive shop on campus. Once an island capital for the eastern mayan empire, cozumels fame now lies in its diving, restaurants, and nightlife. Technically speaking this is all still part of villa blanca wall for diving purposes but if youve done a cruise ship snorkel excursion from any ship you will recognize these three beach areas all side by side. Cozumel is your destination for adventure in the mexican caribbean. Finally the better morning dives out to the southwest reefs can take 5060 minutes each way. Sunscape sabor cozumel is the perfect getaway for endless fun in a beautiful destination. Id love to get back to cozumel for the scuba, but if thats the mission i think i might.
Dive from the beach maximum depth of 25 feet this tour has been designed for the noncertified diver. Dive cozumel the premiere scuba dive shop in cozumel. Weve dived it many times ourselves, and stand ready to customize your cozumel scuba diving adventure. The sds shop is on the reef clubs north end and a pier for the dive boats is there also. We are also partners with mexicos national marine park in facilitating and teaching formal courses and required programs for local dive masters, captains, and crew which are a part of an overall effort to help the local and international dive communities value and protect the reefs. Dive master was dull, no personality, and to top it off, left 4 of us on the safety stop so that he could surface 2 minutes early. Chartered california diving trips aboard the sand dollar liveaboard dive boat. Scuba certification cozumel sand dollar sports diving. They take their time to introduce newbies to the sport and show them underwater sites that that will have them hooked in an instant. We specialize in scuba diving, surfing, snorkeling, deep sea fishing and all things reef. All dive courses imparted by dressel divers in its destinations are easy, fun and safe, and will give you permanent access to the wonders of the underwater world beyond doubt the very best option is to get certified straight away as a padi open water diver or scuba diver. Nov 29, 2006 i will be there with a group xmas week. When you book this tour, you contribute to the preservation of our coral reefs.
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