Dive Review of Deep Blue in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan

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Deep Blue, Aug, 2003, by Kurt Reis, Ohio, US . Report 611.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	Deep Blue was nothing short of excellent. They went above and beyond in the area of customer service as illustrated by the day when they had the afternoon cancellation and booked me with another operator before we were even back from the morning dives. I was met at the shop with a lunch and a truck to take me to the other operator. In 12 dives we visited 11 different sites ( I was even asked if it was OK to repeat Paradise Reef). Their boats are extremely fast, covered and they take no more than 6-8 divers though we never had more than 5. There were plenty of drinks and fruit on surface intervals. If they have a lot of bookings, they have 3 other boats and if the conditions are rough, they rent a larger boat so you can still get out. The staff is always friendly, helpful and lets you pick the site, however, they always check to make sure it is safe. Pepe and the other dive masters are very safety conscious, but will allow you freedom once they are comfortable with you. They never rush you and there are no bottom time restrictions. We were more restricted by our computers than our air. Everyone uses a dive computer and if you don't own one, it is provided. At the store they treat you like family and love to talk with you about the day's diving. Pepe who was my instructor for my nitrox course, was very thorough and made sure I understood everything. He quizzed me on the important points and made sure I knew how to use the nitrox tables (gave me many problems to work out) even though I have a nitrox computer. Excellent instructor. The store is very convenient, 3 blocks from the waterfront, 2 blocks from the square. It was a 5 minute walk from Casa Mexicana and the pier was a 3 minute walk. I never had to haul my gear (except for my camera and regulator, which was my choice), it was set up, cleaned and stored every day for me. Casa Mexicana A VERY clean and comfortable hotel. It is only 3-4 years old and spotless. The rooms are large and the AC works great. There is cable TV with a number of English speaking channels, including CNN. For an additional $20 a day, I upgraded to an ocean front room with a lovely view. Spent several hours every night relaxing on the balcony with a beer reflecting on the day's dives, reviewing my pictures and enjoying the ocean breeze. The floors are all tile, perfect for divers and also serve to keep the room cool. The staff is friendly and helpful. My sliding door would not lock so I called the front desk and they had it fixed within 10 minutes. There is a free dial up internet service in each room. This is important to me as we have a internet based business and I need to use my laptop daily to monitor e-mails. The hotel provided a free breakfast buffet every morning which was an excellent way to begin the day. It consisted of fresh fruits, assorted cereals, bacon, sausage, hash browns, refried beans, juices, milk, coffee and a chef standing by to make you the omelet of your choice. There is also a small pool at the front of the hotel overlooking the street and the ocean. I never had time to go in, but it looked large enough to cool you off on a hot August day. This resort if perfect, if you are in Cozumel to dive or shop. It is located in the middle of the shopping district and the dive boats can pick you up right across the street.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	CozumelX2, Cancun, Fl Keys, Great Lakes, Niagara River, Mt Storm, Ohio, Quarrys
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, currents
Water Temp	83-84°F / 28-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	0
Water Visibility	80-120 Ft/ 24-37 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	No real restrictions.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	Sea and Sea MX10 with YS40 strobe, used F11 and strobe when needed.

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Dive Review of Deep Blue in Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan

Deep Blue, Aug, 2003,

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Dive Review of Deep Blue in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan