Dive Review of Scuba Du/El Cantil in
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Scuba Du/El Cantil: "Unexpected Mating", Jul, 2017, by Rose Mueller , TX, US ( Sr. Contributor 27 reports with 13 Helpful votes). Report 9660.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food	N/A
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling
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Comments	Yes, once again I returned. I am constantly surprised by the changes with each visit. There was basically NO current with the exception of one day, the day I chose to return to Cedral Wall. There was a 5 knot current on the wall itself. We moved to the pass and it was like being in a tornado with the sand whipping through. This was 2 days before the full moon. We saw few turtles. There were few nurse sharks, but those we saw were huge. There were few grouper, but 2 very large schools of snapper. The most interesting spectacle was the mating ritual of 2-1" dragonets. Yes, it was a photographers delight. The night dive was great. There were several juvenile file fish. There were no octopus, which was disappointing. There were dolphins playing on a return trip. Our granddaughter and guide dove in to snorkel with them. This isn't a usual occurrence. Scuba Du is efficient and safe. Jorge runs a smooth ship. Jose Luis does a good job as a dive guide. Victor still keep are suits and gear immaculate. Oh that every dive destination had a Victor! On a positive note, the cruise ships are going away. Perhaps I'll see the old Cozumel again. It will devastate the economy as it became dependent on them. There were fewer divers than I've ever seen over the 4th. I think the airfare has much to do with it. The all- inclusive resorts get a better rate on airfare, which I believe we subsidize. Los Buccanos is now open from Wednesday through Saturday evening. They have air conditioned indoor seating now. It is pricey by Cozumel standards, but exquisitely prepared food awaits. It is also immaculately clean. There is much talk about Al Pie del Carbon. Perhaps it's okay for a hamburger but don't order the seafood. We ordered shrimp and lobster and I swear they were cooked on a grill where a hamburger was just lifted. They were also incinerated. La Choza is still great for fajitas and deep fried whole snapper. Guidos has lost its touch along with the owner that has retreated to New York.
Websites	Scuba Du
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	Over 1000 dives
Where else diving	Most places it's warm
Closest Airport	Cozumel	Getting There	Houston or via Cancun to Playa del Carmen and ferry to Cozumel
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm
Water Temp	80-83°F / 27-28°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	50-70 Ft/ 15-21 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	I think it depends on ability. The groups are small and well appointed. They would not let one be careless. We rent a private boat which gives us an advantage as to selected dive sites. We really have no desire to do deep diving so it isn't an issue.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	None
Dolphins	Schools	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter		Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's		Shore Facilities
UW Photo Comments	There is no accommodation on the samll boat for cameras. Willie, our captain, was careful in handling the cameras. There is a soak tank at El Cantil for the cameras.

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Dive Review of Scuba Du/El Cantil in Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Cozumel

Scuba Du/El Cantil: "Unexpected Mating", Jul, 2017,

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Dive Review of Scuba Du/El Cantil in
Cozumel and the Mexican Yucatan/Cozumel