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Diving Reviews of Dive Paradise in Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan

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Dive Op / Resort	Live Aboard?	Area	Title / Review	Rating Advanced / Beginner	Diving Date	Reporter/ # Dives	Photos/ Helpful Votes
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	"It Was Better in the Old Days" Cozumel can be a great dive destination because it is relatively inexpensive, cheap and easy to fly to, short rides to dive sites, ... Full report		2/2024	Eric Weiss 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ ]Wyndham Cozumel*			"Cozumel was better than I thought it was going to be" I'm not complaining about anything as we won this trip at our dive shop in Denver, but I can't give everything five stars. ... Full report		5/2024	Elaine Morse 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Wyndham Cozumel Hotel and Resort*			"Cheap and you get what you pay for" We were diving as part of a fairly large group and had 2 boats. One boat had a fair amount of room to move around and the other wa... Full report		5/2023	Paul Neis 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Wyndham Cozumel Hotel*			"Decent Diving with Dive Paradise" Drift diving on reefs. Only one dive on Palancar; some kind of ration system? One Nurse shark. Eagle ray. Lots of turtles and fish... Full report		11/2022	John Yavorsky 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Wyndham Cozumel Hotel & Resort*		Cozumel	"Good diving but a lot of gear schlepping" Dive Paradise is across a 4- lane street from the hotel. It's not difficult to cross, but there is also a pedestrian tunnel. The di... Full report		2/2022	Harvey Cohen 500+ Dives	1
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			"Wonderful, convenient diving at a reasonable cost" Excellent diving for the money and convenience especially nowadays. 3 hours from DFW. Great dive Masters, dive shop was very accom... Full report		11/2021	David herfendal 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ [same]Hotel Cozumel*		[N/A]Cozumel	"Return to Cozumel" This was my 11th dive trip to Cozumel over the last 20 years. For various reasons( less crowded, less expensive, warm water... Full report		9/2017	Jerome M Hobart 1000+ Dives	1
*Dive Paradise/ [same]Casa Del Mar*			"Cozumel Fun in the Winter" Dealt with two dive operations on this trip. The first was the "house" operation at the Casa Del Mar. My wife was set to do ... Full report		1/2017	Michael E Bovard 250+ Dives	1
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			"Dive Paridise / Hotel Cozumel " The DM (Santos) that we were assigned to exceeded expectations, he went above and beyond with our group. He assisted with several... Full report		7/2016	Peter O'Shaughnessy 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda*			"Hotel Barracuda - Dive Paradise" This was our sixth trip to Cozumel so we knew the routine. After we passed through immigration and customs we headed straight to t... Full report		5/2016	Henry O Ziller 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			"One of the best places in the Caribbean" The folks are Dive Paradise are friendly, helpful, and competent. There is good diving off the pier at Hotel Cozumel and I have us... Full report		3/2015	Lee Knapp 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Mexico	"Comfortable Dive Resort; Mixed Up Dive Operator" This was my 6th time diving with Dive Paradise and my worst experience with them. The operation seemed to be overwhelmed by the la... Full report		2/2015	Michael J. Millet 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	"Second enjoyable trip to Cozumel." This was my second dive trip to Cozumel. Went with a group of 26 divers. The group was divided between two boats Aries and the Ren... Full report		2/2015	Jacques Tanguay 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			We headed to Cozumel for a long weekend getaway, staying at Hotel Cozumel and diving with Dive Paradise. We had dove Cozumel from ... Full report		7/2014	Leigh Vinzant 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			water was cold at 77- 78 deg. F; but ok for Canadiansl air temp. waas 80 to 87 F. the bad: good thing I did not take inclusive (... Full report		4/2014	Eldon Okazaki 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel[same]*			Just returned from Cozumel and a stay at Hotel Cozumel . [The dive shop that put this trip together normally stays at the Fiesta Am... Full report		11/2013	Fred Straus 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Cozumel Hotel & Resort*			I have used Dive Paradise on 5 trips to Cozumel and like there operation, only negative I could mention is the 4- 5 hours for a two... Full report		9/2013	Ronald Wood 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Cozumel Hotel and Resort*		Cozumel	No complaints about Dive Paradise or their dive guides. Suggest you get on their fast 6- pack boats. You get back about 12- 12: 30 in... Full report		7/2013	Ronald Bailey 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	Needing a cheap and easy dive trip on short notice I spent an afternoon on the internet and headed to Cozumel. For old times’ s... Full report		4/2013	Pat Wikstrom 500+ Dives	1
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	it was adequate, the rooms were clean, air conditioned, and the food was enough to fill the gut. nothing exceptional, and kinda b... Full report		8/2011	stephen murvine 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	Hotel Cozumel has improved their food but do not expect the food prep of Little Cayman of the States. Dive Paradise has always bee... Full report		8/2010	Ed Ulrich 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Barracuda Hotel*		Cozumel	This is Cozumel, and it was the week of New Year's. We opted for a lower end hotel, and it was perfectly adequate. The boats lef... Full report		1/2009	Dennis Jacobson 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Villa Blanca Hotel*			This was my third trip to Cozumel- 1st trip in 1997- 2nd 2004. I was hesitant after the hurricane, and after reading many reports of... Full report		4/2008	Jon Bunnell 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise*			My third visit to Cozumel was terrific, just like all the others ('86, '01, '06). Yes the place has changed and then the Hurricane ... Full report		12/2006	joe DelGuidice 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Barracuda Hotel*			Previously dived with Aldora Divers in 2005. Dived with Paradise Divers because my dive buddy was certified with them a year ago, ... Full report		4/2007	David Sifre <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	We had stayed at Hotel Cozumel for one week as recently as last December when we were there according to a breakfast- only plan in ... Full report		3/2007	Paul Schmieder 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			Using Al Bay of Bay Adventures, who has never failed to give excellent, attentive service, we chose Hotel Cozumel because it offer... Full report		12/2006	Paul Schmieder 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	I visit Cozumel about 3- 6 times yearly. The beds at the Barracuda are new, and as hard as the old ones. The hotel has updated wi... Full report		9/2006	Julie Tayloe 250+ Dives
*DIVE PARADISE*			EVERYTHING DIVE PARADISE DID FOR US WAS ABOVE AND BEYOND. BOAT CONDITION EXCELLENT, DIVEMASTER JAIME IS THE BEST WE'VE HAD IN 20 ... Full report		1/2006	GILDA & WARREN SPRUNG 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Barracuda*		Cozumel	My wife and I were in Cozumel for a 10 day trip from 8/ 16/ 06 to 8/ 26/ 06. Overall it was an excellent trip. We were concerned th... Full report		8/2006	Watt Hinson 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise*			Dive Paradise, Carnival Cruise: Estasy July 6- 9, 2006 Jack and Paula Harris, Richardson, TX. Experience: 500- 700 dives, Vis: 80- 100+ ... Full report		7/2006	Jack Harris 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Casa Mexicana*			Hurricane Wilma recovery has gone quickly. Most hotels are operational again. The dive operations are working normally. The downto... Full report		2/2006	Tom Rain 250+ Dives
*dive paradise*			Traveling on Norwegian Dream, had signed up for Cozumel 2 tank dive through ship vendor had included in form had prior asthma ... Full report		9/2006	j.a.mccormack 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozument and Resort*			This was our second trip to Cozumel Hotel and Resort and Dive Paradise. The last trip was in December 2004. The resort has recov... Full report		2/2006	Marjorie Griffing 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			This was a great trip, a great location, a great dive operator, great divemasters, and great water. All in all, I don't think I c... Full report		5/2005	Walter Bennett <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Rental House (Casa Marcos)*			Another great diving trip to Cozumel. Rented a house for the first time and it was outstanding. Casa Marcos is located on Calle ... Full report		6/2005	Lee Schnell 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Fiesta Americana*			This was our 4th trip to Cozumel so this time we picked our own dive operator Dive Paradise, after reviewing comments on undercurr... Full report		2/2005	Pat & Pam Murphy 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*			My wife and I, along with another nondiving couple, traveled to Cozumel for a spring break trip (Feb. 26 to March 5, 2005). W... Full report		2/2005	Larry D. Sensenig 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Quintana Roo, Mexico	I expected crowds of people over the Christmas holiday and was not disappointed. I was disappointed with the hotel Cozumel’s ... Full report		12/2004	James Fritch 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel*		Cozumel	The resort was set up well for this type of trip. The rooms were large, balconeys had pegs and racks to hang gear, beds were comf... Full report		12/2004	Marjorie <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Was Hotel Cozumel*			I met a dive buddy in Jamaica by the name of Bob who worked for a dive shop back home in Cedar Falls called Scuba Too, His dive sho... Full report		2/2004	Trevor <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Occidental Grand*			Cozumel is much more professional and much safer than it was 27 years ago when I first visited. It is still a very good bargain a... Full report		8/2003	Randall S. Preissig 1000+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Cozumel Resort (Las Brisas)*		Cozumel	THE GOOD Convenient flight from Houston; Van waiting at airport; check- in at Hotel Cozumel Resort (formerly known as everything i... Full report		3/2004	Allan Scott <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Coral Sands*			Apple's operation is first class. My wife and I (advanced) and son (PADI open water) really enjoyed the dives and the crew. We l... Full report		12/2002	John Keith 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Brisas Cozumel*			Brisas is the former Costa Club which was the former Fiesta Inn. Accomodations are clean and the hotel is well run overall. Brea... Full report		8/2003	Al Krenz 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Hotel Brisas*		Cozumel	Hotel Brisas is a good 3 star hotel. Beds were firm but to my liking. The airconditioning kept the room cool, but not totally de... Full report		7/2003	Charles Tache 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Plaza Las Glorias*			Dive guides were friendly and knowledgable. The fastboat option was worth the extra money. These boats were good condition and got... Full report		6/2003	Charles Seder <100 Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Villa Miranda*			We stayed at Villa Miranda ( [. . . ] ), about 2 blocks east of Plaza Las Glorias. I highly recommend it. It has 4 bedr... Full report		12/2002	David Rand 100+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Costa Club/Las Brisas*			The diving: Overall, very good! This, our sixth trip to Cozumel in the past 14 years, has seen improvements in the protection of... Full report		10/2002	Debbie Pasich 500+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ Costa Club*			Cozumel continues to be a great dive value. Dive paradise boats left the dock around 8: 30 AM and, for the most part, were not too... Full report		8/2002	Al Krenz 250+ Dives
*Dive Paradise/ [same]Plaza Las Glorias*			This was my second trip with this operation. Crew and divemasters were knowledgable and very helpful. Most trips had two div... Full report		8/2002	Mark Wilkerson 250+ Dives

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