All products shore excursions everybody loves rays and sharks. Quintana roo dive report, whale sharks and manta rays at. Al has documented, some of the most beautiful reefs in the world, as well as the adjoining coastal communities. Escape to cozumel and experience diving and snorkeling in this turquoise sea. I pointed out an immense spotted eagle ray off to the east side of the reef. With numerous accommodation options including a couple of dive lodges that feature shore diving opportunities, great restaurants, a flotilla of dive operators to choose from, gorgeous underwater topography, and an impressive cast of underwater critters, cozumel really does have something for everyone. Cozumel, cancun and the yucatan peninsula sun, sand and sights. The dive sites of cozumel, cancun and the mayan riviera. Eagle ray divers cozumel 2020 all you need to know before. Yes, i have read the informative clause and accept the processing of my data. Scuba diving in cozumel with spotted eagle rays youtube. In some spots the sea floor is broken and complex, while in others, the marine platform gradually descends to meet wide terraces teeming with gorgonians gorgonacea order, sea fans gorgonia spp. This is a unique opportunity to compare action on the reefs before sundown and after. The hyperbaricdiving physician and general practitioner is dr.
Cozumel scuba the best scuba diving tours in cozumel. After a long 6 voting months, more than 470 diving centers all over the world participating, and 20. We offer an unmatched array of boats, reefs, departure times and special trips. Guides show you how to safely hold the food as the. Customdesign your scuba vacation around cozumels most extensive menu of options. Created in stunning 1080p hd, the underwater cozumel high definition disc gives you a roving view of a spectacular underwater coral reef, filled with dozens of different underwater species.
If you have a relevant link for coz airplane, please write us here. Amazing diving in cozumel i highly recommend manta raya divers with fernando and sammy. That is because for more than 20 years salty endeavors has been synonymous with me henry c. The island itself is 28 miles long and 9 miles wide. Quintana roo dive report island dreams travel scuba diving. All of cozumels reefs are considered excellent by caribbean standards. The disc works on any bluray player or sony play station 3. Jan 26, 2018 spotted eagle ray passing by over the deep end during manta raya divers cozumel scuba tour. Mexico blue dream wreck diving playa del carmen padi pro. Call our toll free number 011 52 1 987 107 2315 anytime and lets start planning your vacation today. A large iron anchor sits on the shore side of the plane, and is worth a look. We saw eels, giant crabs, giant lobsters, a sting ray. It is totally different diving from cozumel though.
I must admit, eagle rays are probably my favorite animal to see while scuba diving. One of my favorite things about diving here is seeing fevers of spotted eagle rays during their. Phillip pointed out a small spotted eagle ray and it hung around for a while. Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts. Stay tuned for additional eagle ray videos and photos or better yet book your northside dive with us today and see these magnificent animals for yourself. Dining at scuba club cozumel meals are included in your package at scuba club cozumel and they are served at our two restaurants located in the center of the resort at the fat grouper grill. The visibility was not great but it was better than the day before. Video from two dives at eagle ray alley off of cozumel, mexico in january, 2011. A great addon if youve already gone diving that morning, or if you had other plans earlier in the day. Eagle rays unlike other rays in the ocean tend to prey on shrimps, octopus, small fish and clams. Eagles have long elongated tails and are 9 meters in size. A divemaster and filmaker with over 15 years diving experience, al evans has traveled the globe from australias great barrier reef to the caribbean, mexico and up the diverse new england coastline. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to eagle ray scuba diving center by using our guardalavaca trip app. Bluray hd underwater cozumel bluscenes high definition.
We take the time to make sure you are comfortable and educated about your dive equipment and that you are safe and knowledgeable about the dives. In business for over 20 years, alberto angulo and his staff offer a customized dive experience to veteran and novice scuba divers alike. Since the 2000 edition, we have appeared in fodors travel guides for cancun, cozumel and the yucatan peninsula. The dive centre is not on the resort at brisas but at one about 4 resorts further down the beach. Drift diving where the boat follows you, instead of anchoring is an incredibly easy form of diving. 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. Experience an incredible underwater world off the shores of guardalavaca with a guided diving trip from the local beach. 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. You can fly directly to the cozumel international airport czm or take a short flight or ferry ride from cancun on the mainland. This 30 meters depth site is known for the wreck of course but also because you might have the chance to see many spotted eagle rays. Ray diving cozumel offers complete training for all levels of scuba diving. The dive sites of cozumel and the yucatan, the comprehensive coverage of diving and snorkeling by lawson wood is a decent generalist travel guide covering the history, climate, maps, travel tips, basics of diving and snorkeling, brief rating of selected dive sites, nice photos and descriptions of underwater marine environment and animals, etc. Fernando is a great guide and will take you to the best dive locations on cozumel. Lucky for me, december in cozumel marks the beginning of eagle ray season.
The area surrounding the plane is mostly sandy, with some rocks protruding through in places making home to marine. Cozumel scuba tour photos decjan 18 cozumel scuba tours. Scuba diving eagle ray scuba diving centre i would describe my diving as fairly experienced at 400 plus dives over 15 years in various places all over the world. In january 2009 in order to refresh the outlook of the school jim decided to change the old name to eagle ray diving, inspired by this beautiful fish during one dive in bonaire. Guides provide a briefing on how to safely interact with these gentle creatures, followed by two main activities. All of these operators are highly experienced, internationally certified, qualified shops offering a full range of diving services and instruction. Please consider becoming a patron for coz airplane dive site links. To be honest, there is not really much shore diving in cozumel. Eagle ray canyons is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located at san pedro town, ambergris caye, belize. Feb 10, 2010 it is totally different diving from cozumel though.
We wish to help you create the perfect diving and snorkeling vacation so that your family will be returning for years to come. Required if you respond to this question, you will enter in a draw. Plane wreck mexico, cozumel, quintana roo, caribbean sea. Cozumel, divers paradise playa del carmen and cozumel are linked via a convenient 45minute ferry ride that operates hourly throughout the day. Keep in mind that if you have divers and snorkelers in your family or group of friends, we can combine both for one amazing day at sea. Most were hawksbills but there was one green turtle too. Eagle ray scuba diving center guardalavaca 2020 all. Eagle ray scuba diving center is located in guardalavaca. One of my favorite things about diving here is seeing fevers of spotted eagle rays during their peak high season between january and march. Travel to cozumel is easy and the resorthotel options are bountiful for all budgets and travel styles. Cozumel island and eagle ray divers know just how to make you feel welcome and at ease. Eagle rays have sharply curved corners and they dont have a caudal fin. With inky blue bodies the eagle ray can also be identified with its angular disc and a wide snout. As of 2012, the plane is quite broken up, but large sections of the plane are still clearly identifiable.
Eagle ray diving center scuba diving center holguin, cuba. Cozumel scuba diving tour description twilight worldclass dives on legendary coral reefs and walls in cozumel. Cozumel ocean research has undertaken a project to understand and preserve the existence of this special sea creature every year from november to february something special happens within the deep north marine walls of cozumel. Eagle ray divers is the best eagle ray divers, cozumel. Apr 02, 2017 scuba diving in cozumel, mexico is never boring.
Eagle ray divers is a member of cozumels meditur hyperbaric chamber. Depending on where youre staying you can shore dive at places like hotel barracuda, scuba club cozumel, villablanca, cozumel palace. Cozumel is an easily accessible and popular north american dive destination. Anita divers cozumel scuba diving, snorkeling and charter services anita is the most comfortable diving and snorkeling boat in cozumel. He is very knowledgeable and cares for the ecosystem. Diving with cozumels most fascinating underwater creatures. Whether youre a complete beginner or an experienced diver, youll have the chance to visit some of the most beautiful diving spots in cuba alongside the experienced padiqualified. Plasma window introduces the bluray underwater cozumel disc. It is hard to begin to tell you about salty endeavors without it sounding like a biography of my life. The eagle ray aetobatus narinari gathers in large numbers on the northern side of cozumel and stays in the nearby cozumel waters. I found the most adorable little spotted drum that bette took a video of. Dec 15, 2016 scuba diving in cozumel today with and i saw this huge spotted eagle ray at cedar pass.
Bearing in mind that just one careless kick can destroy 2040 years of coral. The twilight twotank trip offers the best of two worlds day and night. Right after the eagle ray lee showed us a big nurse shark. For 34 years now, dive paradise is the name you know and trust in cozumel for satisfying scuba adventures. A new look was given not only to the name but also to the website and logo.
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Divers are drawn to this place for an amazing experience. Located just off the yucatan peninsula, cozumel is mexicos largest caribbean island and one of the most popular tourist destinations in mexico. Since salty endeavors has our boat moored in the northern harbor of cozumel we plan to do frequent northside diving in pursuance of the schools of eagle rays. Cozumel has dozens of qualified dive operators most people chooose to use the onsite operator at their hotel, for maximuum convenience. My husband and i visited cozumel on a cruise over thanksgiving and went to a local marina to meet antonio for the dive. Communicate privately with other divers from around the world. The eagle ray diving center on the western tip of the beach gives you the chance to go for a dive in the old bahamas channel and visit various underwater sites at depths from 5 to 40 meters, with different formations such as coral barriers, tall crags, cozy dales,vertical walls or cliffs, some with gaps opening into the abyss. From there we will go to puerto morelos in order to dive 2 times on the c56 wreck.
Scuba diving trips and tours dive paradise cozumel. Explore spectacular coral reef environments, swimming tropical fish, reef sharks, eagle rays, moray eels or sea turtles. With numerous accommodation options including a couple of dive lodges that feature shore diving opportunities, great restaurants, a flotilla of dive operators to choose from, gorgeous underwater topography, and an impressive cast of underwater critters, cozumel really does have. Scuba diving in cozumel today with and i saw this huge spotted eagle ray at cedar pass. Call our toll free number 8664651616 anytime and lets start planning your vacation today. Ive been diving cozumel for more than 35 years, and am fortunate to have made more than 50 trips there. The area surrounding the plane is mostly sandy, with some rocks protruding through in places making home to marine life. Sammy is an awesome captain and strives to keep you as comfortable as possible. We saw eels, giant crabs, giant lobsters, a sting ray, a sea turtle, numerous fish, beautiful coral. Enjoy a pristine underwater world while embarking in a guided certified scuba diving trip throughout cozumel reefs national marine park gorgeous turquoise waters. 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 50 feet or less. There are plenty of dive spots to pick from depending on your experience, ranging from five to 40 metres in depth. The eagle ray diving center offers two diving tours daily at 9 am and 11 am, with 16 divers capacity in each tour.