Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico: A Complete Guide for 2023

You’ll want to add diving in Cozumel to your trip to Mexico if you enjoy a bit of underwater exploration. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at all things related to scuba diving in Cozumel. I was certified in 2008, and in 2021 I spent a week diving Cozumel with Scuba Tony. I … Read more

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You’ll want to add diving in Cozumel to your trip to Mexico if you enjoy a bit of underwater exploration. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at all things related to scuba diving in Cozumel.

I was certified in 2008, and in 2021 I spent a week diving Cozumel with Scuba Tony. I spent more than 12 hours underwater around the island. I met up with some local Padi Instructors and spoke with the owners of dive shops to make sure I had all of the information correct for this post.

I’ve spent a lot of time diving in Mexico, particularly around the Yucatan Peninsula, and I have to say that (in my opinion) Cozumel diving is some of the best in Mexico.

Scuba Diving in Cozumel, Mexico: A Complete Guide

The island of Cozumel is definitely one of the best places for scuba diving in Mexico. Here you can go diving in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world’s 2nd largest barrier reef system.

It’s part of a protected marine park with impressive walls of coral and more than 500 species of fish. You might see turtles, sharks, and eagle rays here in addition to all the tropical fish like the endemic splendid toadfish.

Even renowned explorer Jacques Cousteau declared the island of Cozumel to be a world-class diving destination when he visited back in 1961. Diving in Cozumel really is an incredible experience!

Diving is just one of the many incredible things to do in Cozumel, and if you’re travelling to Mexico, getting under the water should definitely be on your list.

Read on for a detailed guide to scuba diving on this stunning island in the Yucatan. I’ll cover the best time to visit, average costs, typical marine life, some of the best dive sites, top scuba company and a lot more.

When to Go Diving in Cozumel

Cozumel scuba diving is great year-round.

I visited Cozumel in the shoulder season of late April and early May, but you can really come here for diving any time of the year. There really isn’t a bad time to go scuba diving in Cozumel!

That being said, some months are definitely better than others depending on what you want to see.

The water is quite warm and pleasant in all seasons, usually between 78 and 82ºF (25 and 28ºC). While the water is always nice, the temperatures on land can be downright stifling during the summer months.

July to October is also hurricane season here, so you should take that into consideration.

The risk is lower in the summer months but much higher in September and October. One benefit of traveling to Cozumel in the offseason is that prices are lower and crowds are much smaller.

The peak season for diving Cozumel is between December and March. While this is a great time to be on