Cozumel Marine Park✓ data verified
Mexico · North America · Caribbean Sea
4.6
/ 5
★★★★★
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
🏆 Top 10 overall
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
5.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 30 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
- Deep dives to 40 m
Best for
Not for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
3–4 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $145/day
Mature, well-served base — lots of competition keeps lodging reasonable.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. Infrastructure is mature, with plenty of dive centres and lodging.
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Real daily cost in Mexico
Around $145/day per person · food $48 · hotel $99
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
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Depth
5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Visibility
30 m (98 ft)
Water temp
25–29°C (77–84°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
30
Why go
Cozumel Marine Park sits in the Caribbean Sea off Mexico, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 40 m with around 30 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 25–29°C. Marine highlights include turtles, eagle rays, grouper and corals. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. With dives to 40 m, comfort at depth is recommended.
Site type
DriftWall
Access
Boat
A highlight of the trip. I'll be back, and I'll bring my dive buddy.
I bring my AOW students here. The moderate current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.