Into the blue. Into the deep. Into the wonder. Whichever way you term it, it all means the same… Cozumel diving. Scuba diving in Cozumel is world famous and for good reason. The multitude of sites that lay just off of the coastline, the variety of dive types available, the year round warm waters, the sea life and on and on and on. It is a true wonder of the Caribbean.

Regardless of your level of experience, you will find yourself taken in by the beauty of this underwater paradise. The intense colors, the corals, the caves, the abundant sea creatures including whale sharks, sea turtles and hundreds of types of fish, and the simple fact that you can dive Cozumel approximately 300 days a year means that every time you sink into the warm, glittering blue, it will be a lasting memory.

There are excellent Cozumel diving locations for divers of all experience levels. The clear water and abundant reefs make for plenty of spectacular dive sites for beginner divers to explore. Here are just some of the beautiful dive sites you can explore with your open water certification.

COLUMBIA SHALLOWS
(Depth: 30′ – 50′)
The shallows of the famous Columbia Reef, this area offers breathtaking coral and abundant sea life with relatively few divers. Good visibility and a light drift current allow divers to explore and experience sea turtles, angelfish, barracuda, moray eels, octopus, grouper, and even the occasional spotted eagle ray or nurse shark.

CHANKANAAB REEF
(Depth: 30′ – 50′)
This reef is located in front of Chankanaab Park and is one of the best dive sites in Cozumel for beginners due to the mild currents and shallow depths. You will be able to experience loads of colorful coral, the Cozumel Toadfish, rays, lobster and a plethora of vibrant fish species.

PARADISE REEF
(Depth: 40′ – 50′)
With great visibility and soft currents, this reef is often used in open water certification dives. A great Cozumel diving location to practice your buoyancy skills and see some beautiful sea-life.

SANTA ROSA SHALLOWS
(Depth: 20′ – 50′)
This site is a great place for newbies to relax into their new favorite activity. Mild current, depths ranging from 10-18 meters, a great place to go in the afternoon as the sun shines off the stunning corals.
PUNTA TUNICH
(Depth: 50′ – 130′)
Cozumel is famous for the drift dives around the island and Punta Tunich is one of the best. Stunning coral overhangs, sea fans, whips, sponges, snapper, and more abound along this swift sand dune.

COLOMBIA WALL
(Depth: 60′ – 90′)
Looking for stunning cave, tunnel and cavern systems? Colombia Wall is a perfect Cozumel diving site to visit. The wall itself is over 30 meters high. Experienced divers can experience giant coral pillars, some over 20 meters tall. Large barracuda are often seen here, as well as large sea turtles, eagle rays, and beautiful reef fish. Keep your eyes open for the Blue Tang, also known as surgeon-fish, with their scalpel-sharp tails. The shallows of this site are perfect for new underwater photographers to practice capturing stunning images.

SANTA ROSA WALL
(Depth: 50′ – 130′)
Santa Rosa Wall is one of the most popular deep dive sites. The spectacular wall begins at around 20 meters and quickly drops deeper into the blue. It is easy to understand why the Santa Rosa Wall is so famous. With endless delights on offer like enormous sponges, caves, overhangs, swim-through tunnels, colorful fans, and beds of tunicates, you may never want to surface. You’ll be captivated by the large sea life here as well. Massive sea turtles, eagle rays, grouper, and sharks have been regularly seen. This dive site is an intermediate level site as the currents can be strong.
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