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Dive Review of Om Delphin/Hacienda Morelos Hotel in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Puerto Morelos

Om Delphin/Hacienda Morelos Hotel: "Decent diving close to Cancun", Sep, 2024,

by Elissa A Mayo, CA, US (Reviewer Reviewer 6 reports). Report 13263.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
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Comments Puerto Morelos is a fairly short drive from the Cancun Airport. Cabs are expensive, but you can pre arrange private airport transportation to save a few $$$. The Hacienda Hotel is a pretty basic hotel with lovely ocean views. I wanted a relatively expensive location, close to the water, grocery store and diving. This was perfect. The dive operator is also onsite. Bo ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Om Delphin   Hacienda Morelos Hotel

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Tanzania, Maldives, PNG, Raja Ampat, Lembeh Strait, Forgotten Islands, Tulamben, Banda Sea, Menjangan, Bunaken, Palau, Mahahual, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Tulum cenotes, Puerto Vallarta, California, Florida, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Grand Cayman, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Panama, Utila
Closest Airport Cancun International Airport CUN Getting There Direct flight from Los Angeles LAX or transfer through Mexico City

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, dry Seas calm, currents, no currents
Water Temp 84-86°F / 29-30°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 75-90 Ft/ 23-27 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Stay with group. Approximately 45-50 minute dives. Divemasters constantly monitor group. Excellent for beginning divers. Not so much for experienced divers.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 2 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Rinse bucket available on the boat and fresh water rinse at the shop. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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