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Felipe Romo PADI OWSI 36363

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How to get to Cozumel  from Cancun & Playa del Carmen?

Since is an Island about 14 km from Playa del Carmen the most comun way is by ferry, there is two companies that provide the service in very nice, safe and fast boats; departure times change with the vacation seasons but we can say that they depart every hour on the hour starting at 6:00 am till 10:00 pm. The name of the companies are Barcos Mexico wich are the blue withe ogrange color and Ultramar yelow blue boats.

Price on both is $ 160.00 pesos each way arround $ 12.00 usd as march 2010.

We have on our front page a link to exange rates from us dollars to euros and it get`s updated daily so please check it out.

Electricity: Same as in the US. Standard 110 volt. You might find that many outlets do not accommodate a grounded plug (3 prong) so you might want to bring an adapter with you.

Time Zone: Cozumel is in the Central time zone.

Telephone & Internet Services: Many internet cafes have sprung up on Cozumel island. Access to email and the internet is easy and inexpensive. Public telephones are abundant around town. The Calling Station in town offers calls to anywhere in the US for a small fee and might be your most economical option. Beware of credit card or collect calls made from street phones. You may come home to find a hefty surprise on your next statement.

Sunscreen: Just like anywhere else that's tropical, the sun is very hot in Cozumel and sunscreen is recommended.. Be aware that national ecological parks recommend only biodegradable sunscreen in the water.

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When is the best time to go to Cozumel?

Cozumel is beautiful all year long. However, the airfares are much higher during December - March. There are usually 3 seasonal rates: 1) mid December to April; 2) April to mid December (lowest); 3) Christmas and New Year's weeks (highest and can be more than double the lowest season rates. When planning your travel to Cozumel you might also consider both US and Mexican holidays, which will attract more visitors to the island.

What is the weather like?

The climate is tropical. Cozumel has seasons just like everywhere else. March through May gets less rain and warm air temperatures. During the months of June, July and August the weather is very hot and humid. This is a great time of the year if you like those warm summer night dives. Water temperature during the summer months is usually about 82-85 degrees. In the winter months water temperatures range between 78-80. In September and October the weather is more turbulent. Days can be wonderfully hot and humid and the diving is fantastic, but there is also the possibility of hurricanes. In November thru February the weather patterns may bring the occasional "Nortes" - winds coming from the North that are a bit cooler. In December Cozumel gets very busy around the holidays.

What should I wear?

The dress code is shorts, hats and sandals. Some of your nicer restaurants may expect a higher level of casual. A light jacket or windbreaker is good to have along in case it gets breezy.

DIVING

About the Marine Park

Is all the diving drift diving?

From the boats, yes. The boats will drop you off at the beginning of the reef and follow you until the end of the dive, when they pick up the divers at the end of the reef. The pace of diving is very relaxed. In many cases you don't even need to fin kick. The current will do the work for you and you can enjoy a relaxing ride over the beautiful reefs.

Is there any beach diving in Cozumel?

Tanks are available at the Marina Caleta only steps away from the diving coastline at Paraiso reef. You can also dive at Chankanaab Park or Dzhul Ha (now Money Bar) and from other areas around the island. There is always current so be aware of your entry and exit points also the use of a bouy or sausage dive markes is strongly recomended due to the incresed boat traffic on the Island.

What is the difference between the large boat vs. fast boat?

The biggest difference is the number of divers on the boat, the time to get to the reefs and it gets back earlier. If you like fewer divers, the fast boat goes with 8 divers maximum.  The large boats go with maximum 12-16 divers (unless per group request) 2 divemasters.  All the large boats have bathrooms, the fast boat does not, but can stop at the beach for that propouse.  Bigger boats can take sea conditions better when we have "nortes" cold fronts during the winter months. 

What kind of wetsuit do people usually use?

This depends much on your own tolerence level. Many divers don't wear any wetsuit at all, but risk the possibility of being stung by organisms in the water like floating hydroids, tiny jellyfish, or stinging larvae. A lycra skin helps but doesn't add warmth. If you are planning to do multiple dives, you might consider a Polartek or 2-3 ml neoprene full wetsuit or shortie. For night dives you'll be more comfortable in a warmer suit. Divers who tend to get cold more easily may go as far as a 5 ml neoprene suit. Keep in mind that the more neoprene you wear, the more weight you'll need to carry. With the water temperature averaging around 80-82 degrees, and dives lasting as long as 50-60 minutes in some cases you may decide that you want to rent a shortie because what you brought with you is too much or too little.

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