Dive News
Reef reports, dive-site deep dives, course comparisons and practical island advice.
Cozumel delivers drift diving and high visibility, while Cancun offers cenotes and easier logistics. Cozumel local Carmen Novelo compares both
Carmen Novelo · October 9, 2026
Understand diver down and Alpha flags, their meanings, and safety rules for diving in Cozumel. 2026's essential guide for divers and boaters.
Carmen Novelo · October 9, 2026
PADI diving license levels explained for Cozumel divers. From Open Water to Instructor, understand depth limits, skills, and what each certification
Carmen Novelo · October 9, 2026
Master essential scuba hand signals for Cozumel dives. Learn OK, stop, ascent, air checks, and marine-life signs with a local dive guide's practical tips.
Carmen Novelo · October 8, 2026
San Gervasio is the biggest Maya settlement on Cozumel and the island's best non-diving half day. What is actually there, what the Ix Chel story rests on, and how to fit it around a dive schedule.
Carmen Novelo · September 30, 2026 · 8 min read
Punta Sur Eco Park sits directly above Devil's Throat and Colombia. A practical guide to the lighthouse, the lagoon, the reef and how to fit the park around a diving trip.
Carmen Novelo · September 30, 2026 · 9 min read
No true Cozumel liveaboard in 2026. Discover your real options, top Cozumel day-boat dive shops, and how to dive the island like a local for the best
Carmen Novelo · September 30, 2026
Discover the ultimate snorkeling Cozumel beaches for shore entry in 2026. Explore clear reefs, comfy beach clubs, and wild swim-out options for all skill
Carmen Novelo · September 28, 2026
Cozumel DivingAre there cenotes in Cozumel? Discover on-island cenote diving: what exists, the differences from mainland cenotes, safety, and top tips for 2026.
Carmen Novelo · September 26, 2026
Cozumel 2026 sargassum guide: Learn when and where seaweed lands, its effect on west vs. east coast beaches, and how to enjoy diving, snorkeling, and
Carmen Novelo · September 25, 2026
Explore Cozumel's deepest dive sites for 2026, including Maracaibo, Colombia Deep, and Santa Rosa Wall. Find top sites for advanced divers and key prep
Carmen Novelo · September 20, 2026
Cozumel DivingMexico has three separate dive countries inside one set of borders. A comparison of Cozumel, Socorro, the cenotes, Cabo Pulmo and more, built only on CONANP and training-agency facts.
Carmen Novelo · September 20, 2026
