C53 wreck of the felipe xicotencatl in cozumel scuba club. Island divers cozumel, is a padi dive center offering the best scuba diving cozumel has to offer. The c58 shipwreck has a depth of 80 feet in the caribbean waters of cancun the wreck is the the preferred choice from the advanced divers because of its depth and the current can be challenging, this dive in cancun offers the best of the coast in the south of the mayan riviera. This series is a must for the touring diver and the cozumel guide gets you past the language barrier by providing reef descriptions and drawings as well as narrative on the reef and marine life. Favorite dive operators ive dived with 14 different dive ops in cozumel, but would not recommend some of them because the experience wasnt always something i would want for my friends. C53 wreck of the felipe xicotencatl in cozumel scuba. If you need information or clarification about any of our services, please email us at. Within the boundaries of safe diving we offer anything, anywhere, anytime. Reef star, a bilevel 48foot day boat thats part of sccs fleet of seven, has camera tanks and tables bigger than some liveaboards. There are a variety of reef formations and fish life. Shipwreck diving cozumel island eco dive center youtube. Best cozumel scuba diving sites and adventures sport diver.
Ray diving cozumel offers complete training for all levels of scuba diving. Ive authored over a dozen books, hosted the dive wreck valley cable tv series and currently run the wreck valley charter dive boat. We offer private, boutique style diving and snorkeling trips,a full range of padi scuba. The area surrounding the plane is mostly sandy, with some rocks protruding through in places making home to marine life. Devils throat at punta sur news newspapers books scholar jstor may.
After three dive trips to cozumel, i still use my guide to refresh my recollections both before and after the dive. Oct 29, 2015 as one of the premier diving destinations in the world, cozumel s famous crystal clear waters are abundant with fascinating marine life, colourful coral reefs and a number of well preserved. Cozumel is simply a great dive spot and scuba travel vacation destination. We are on vacation for a week but only plan to dive one day. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel 2020 all you need. Since establishing ourselves on the island in 2015, we have rapidly become one of the go to dive operations in town.
As one of the premier diving destinations in the world, cozumels famous crystal clear waters are abundant with fascinating marine life, colourful coral reefs and a number of well preserved. Dive with martin offers dive services for all levels of divers. Spring break scuba diving trip to cozumel mexico trip with the aquatic connection. Shipwreck diving cozumel boat wreck dive cozumel mexico. Daily tour from 8 am to 3 pm for cozumel wreck dive. Cozumel scuba diving report cozumel mexico dive trip. Scuba diving cozumel dive packagestop rated cozumel dive shop.
Can you please recommend the best dive shops in cozumel. It was sunk to the bottom of the caribbean perfectly upright. Daniel berg this 88 page 6x9 full color ebook is packed with information and heavily illustrated with over 80 sensational color photographs and illustrations. The felipe xicotencatl was a us built admirableclass minesweeper formerly known as the uss scuffle built in 1944 for the navy during world war ii. Life of pi by yann martel, in the heart of the sea. C53 felipe xicotencatl originally built in tampa at the wilson marine shipworks in 1944. Salty endeavors is a premiere cozumel dive shop which prides their selves on their passion for scuba diving. The other 110 say that they are the best caribbean divers is one of the oldest and most prestigious dive operators in cozumel. Cozumels famous shipwreck is known as the cozumel wreck, or the official name is the felipe xicotencatl or c53 is the most admired boat wreck in mexico. Historical and current cozumel, mexico shipwreck information and images for scuba divers, fisherman and marine historians. Charm aside, this padi five star shop is where serious diving happens. Dive cozumel the premiere scuba dive shop in cozumel. The incident became famous after being chronicled in various books.
The book rates dive sites by the following factors. Scuba diving in cozumel, mexico, for sea turtles, sharks, drift diving, wrecks, and walls at sites like punta tunich, punta dalila, colombia. On your first dive day, you will have the opportunity to check out your gear and become familiar with cozumels drift diving. Taxi to marina fonatur, 2 dive sites, tanks for both sites, weights, lunch and beverages with trilingual dive masters.
A large iron anchor sits on the shore side of the plane, and is worth a look. Insight into caribbean marine life from an experienced guide. This dive location is great for mixed level diving. The ship wreck is located about 40 yards off shore of central georgetown and you can swim to it from rackhams dock. After a thorough safety and dive briefing, our guide jose pepe ernesto canton ake also a charmer leads us down to palancar gardens, a favorite with divemasters, he tells us. Deep blue dive shop, scuba diving in cozumel, mexico. Descend the deep walls of the cozumel marine park, enjoy wreck, night dives and cave dives. Maple leaf scuba dive shop in cozumel dive trips and dive.
Lots of life around the boat including a huge grouper. Im looking to buy a spanish comic book or two for my sons, while we are there for a week. Scuba diving cozumel dive packagestop rated cozumel dive. We also get you back quicker so you have more time to enjoy your stay on the island. Wreck diving is recreational diving where the wreckage of ships, aircraft and other artificial. The main explanation for this mystery is that, although different boats have sunk near cozumel, they did at depths that are inaccessible for divers or they disappeared whipped away by tropical currents and storms.
The island of cozumel mexico is one of the worlds most popular destinations. Were looking for safest dms, and my husband wants great boats so that youre covered when in between 2. Our proudest achievement is our blemish free safety record. Scuba diving in cozumel does not get any better than this.
Jun 14, 2004 this series is a must for the touring diver and the cozumel guide gets you past the language barrier by providing reef descriptions and drawings as well as narrative on the reef and marine life. Cozumel, mexico scuba divers paradise im fortunate to have been visiting this unique tropical island since the late 1970s. Felipe xicotencatl was a us made admirableclass minesweeper previously recognized as the uss scuffle built in 1944 for the navy during world war ii. Our dive shop invite peole to come an enjoy the underwater world through, lessons, snorkeling, diving, or just looking through the windows on. He uses his intimate knowledge of shipwrecks to reveal in glorious detail each of the. Columbia reefs also consist of many dive locations.
Although we are an operation dedicated to providing customized diving services. While staying in cozumel be it a day or a lifetime, let island divers cozumel cater to your diving needs. The definitive guide to diving the wrecks of truk lagoon. Plane wreck mexico, cozumel, quintana roo dive seven. Scuba club cozumel is the grand old senora of cozumel dive resorts, where charm oozes from every mismatched stone in its eclectic terraces, arched porticos and quatrefoil windows that peek out in unexpected places. The dive sites of cozumel, cancun and the mayan riviera. Dive cozumel is the premier technical and recreational dive shop in cozumel. Cancun scuba dive scuba diving in cancun cancun diving trips. This wreck is an easy beach dive and has remained remarkably intact.
Cancun scuba dive scuba diving in cancun cancun diving. Wreck diving playa del carmen padi pro dive shop mexico. Alternative dive destinations around the world moon. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel all you need to. Since 1977 we have been providing outstanding, safety oriented service to divers who visit our beautiful cozumel reefs. Scuba du cozumel, the inhouse dive center at presidente. My husband has 10 years of diving experience i was certified in aruba last year, but have been diving on resort certifications for 9 years.
How to choose a dive operator in cozumel under watercolours. Cozumel dive sites dive cozumel the premiere scuba. Sep 30, 2009 shipping dive gear into mexico will be very expensive. Secrets aura cozumel offers 266 luxurious suites, each featuring a deluxe kingsize bed or two double beds, private terrace or balcony, complimentary minibar and much more. After the first day, we can plan dives according to your skill level and desires. The cozumel wreck, was cleansed for any dangerous and nonbiodegradable material, along with large openings were cut into the decks, hull, and corridors to permit cozumel. Familyfriendly adventure off coast of cozumel in submarine.
We offer dive trips, padi dive instruction, and snorkeling trips to the best reefs in cozumel. Cdm allows outside dive ops to use their pier for pickup, etc. The wreck of the cali is in the george town harbor, near the cruise ship port and right off from the fishermans market. Shipwreck diving cozumel island eco dive center ecodivecenterdotcom. After three dive trips to cozumel, i still use my guide.
Measuring 184 feet long, 33 feet wide and 40 feet high from keel to the top of the super structure, this ship was put into service as mine sweeper for the us navy as scuffles. As of 2012, the plane is quite broken up, but large sections of the plane are still clearly identifiable. Recounted with his usual level of meticulous historical research, rod weaves an easily readable account of the buildup to and implementation of operation desecrate 1 the raid undertaken to destroy japanese ships and aircraft in the lagoons of palau. Casa mexicana hoteltres pelicanos cozumel dive package the casa mexicana is an upscale hotel located about 2 blocks from our cozumel dive shop includes a great breakfast. The shipwreck in chankanaab cozumel is one of the few wrecks that can be visited in the islands waters. New free accomodation at steves casa or at our downtown hotel. The water is 15 to 20 feet deep, therefore you can easily see the wreckage while snorkeling and you do. Caribbean divers cozumel, mexico cozumel dive shops. Complete guide to the dive sites of cozumel with excellent 3d maps. Diving the devils throat requires use of an underwater light, and it is recommended that.
Diving price list grand cozumel diving dive shop and. C53 felipe xicotencatl scuba club cozumel dive resort. Owned and operated by cesar zepeda and his famous crew. The 3d reef maps are exceptional ive always complained as. From recreational to technical divers, we will certify you, give you reefs, caves and all points in between. Views of chankanaab, one of the largest reefs in the world. I ship equipment into the country at least 4 times per month and having my importation license doesn. Depth, average visibility, basic description of what you may see at the dive site. Dive the felipe xicotencatl c53 shipwreck cozumel aquaviews. We will always work to get you the most cost effective hotel and dive package available. We are traveling to cozumel and want to have our own gear. Located about 40 miles off the shore of the yucatan peninsula, cozumel mexico has a variety of intriguing activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, golfing and a host of tours. The newest site in cozumel is the wreck of the felipe xicotencatl located very close to the resort on nearby tormentos reef.
Taxi to marina fonatur, 2 dive sites, tanks for both sites, weights. Divers can enter a small area through an open door just. Most dive sites are found within the boundaries of cozumel reefs national marine park, which protects much of the second largest barrier reef. We also offer scuba diving excursions in the mysterious cenote caverns trips as well as dive excursions over to the reefs of cozumel, the island just off the coast of the yucatan peninsula. In cozumel i went scuba diving in the afternoon on the captains choice 2 tank dive tour. The premiere recreational and technical scuba dive shop in cozumel, mexico. Mar 17, 2010 popularly known as the cozumel wreck, the felipe xicotencatl or c53 is perhaps one of the most popular wrecks and dive site in mexico. There are 55 dive sites rated for cozumel, 14 for cancun, 12 for isla contoy and isla mujeres, and 72 along the caribbean coast. Top tips before you go with photos tripadvisor their website is ive stayed at casa del mar since theyve become the house op. C53 ship wreck of the felipexicotencatl in cozumel, mexico. Diving cozumel aqua quest diving steve rosenberg on. Since 1977 we have been providing outstanding, safety oriented service to divers who visit our beautiful cozumel reefs from all around the world. Cozumel s wreck dive, the felipe xicotencatl measures 184 feet long, 33 feet wide and 40 feet high from keel to the top of the super structure. Best scuba diving in cozumel, mexico, including drifts, walls, and.
There is so much marine life to see including many types. Popularly known as the cozumel wreck, the felipe xicotencatl or c53 is perhaps one of the most popular wrecks and dive site in mexico. Diving a shipwreck in chankanaab cozumel dressel divers. This mexican island lies 12 miles off the coast of the yucatan peninsula. Safety and your enjoyment are our primary concerns. Ship dive gear to cozumel discussion in cozumel started by cutthewake, sep 30, 2009. Cozumel has all the ingredients for a great dive getaway friendly locals, good food, lively nightspots, towering coral formations, warm water, great underwater visibility and white sandy beaches.
We pass all of the other dive boats on the way out, so we get first choice of all the best dive sites. The immense amount of change that has occurred over those decades is truly astonishing. Our goal is to provide you with an exceptionally high level of customer satisfaction. I invite you to check out all the below listed shipwreck, fishing and scuba diving downloadable pdf ebooks, sketches and products. Felipe xicotencatl cozumel c53 shipwreck provided 37 years of assistance to the mexican navy and was finally retired in 1999. The boat pulled away from the dock and headed south along the west coast of the mexican island of cozumel, a scuba divers paradise made. Maple leaf scuba is a dive shop located in cozumel, mexico. Cozumel cruise excursions is proud to be joining forces with the most respected dive operator on island to bring our valued cruise clients the best two tank dive excursion available on island. The plane wreck is now a tourist attraction, that is if the tourists are divers. Salty endeavors best dive shop in cozumel scuba diving. Experience the clear and mystic waters of an ancient mayan. Cozumel two tank scuba diving cozumel cruise excursions. May 07, 2020 dive with martin offers dive services for all levels of divers.
Caribbean divers is one of the oldest and most prestigious dive operators in cozumel. At secrets aura cozumel you will enjoy an expansive array of international cuisine. Most cozumel diving is drift diving done along the reef wall off the islands west coast. Shipwreck diving ebook the complete divers handbook to mastering the skills of wreck diving. The cozumel shipwreck directory caribbean shipwrecks. Felipe xicotencatl c53 is its name and it deserves a.
Dive sites are between a 10 minute and 50 minute boat ride from the resort. Pepe scuba operates a fleet of the fastest dive boats in cozumel. Hungover dms, crappy boats, no o2 on board, horrible organization, sleeping boat captain, inattentive dms when divers were at the surface, no dive briefings. Cozumel dive packages from dive and travel cozumel tres pelicanos has partnered with some great cozumel hotels and offers some of the very best cozumel dive packages for cozumel scuba diving. Cozumels wreck dive, the felipe xicotencatl measures 184 feet long, 33 feet wide and 40 feet high from keel to the top of the super structure. Daily tour from 8 am to 2 pm for puerto morelos wreck dive. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel 2020 all you need to. Reviews of the best scuba books and interviews with diving authors. The tragedy of the whaleship essex by nathaniel philbrick, robinson cruso. The devils throat is an underwater cave formation near the island of cozumel, mexico.
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