Bushcraft - Safe Cozumel Diving Trip: How to Plan it in 2020

Here’s an easy to follow guide for how to plan a Cozumel diving trip! If you’re going to be visiting the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc) soon, Cozumel, Mexico is a really great side trip to add!

You may think Cozumel is a touristy island for cruise ship stops, but it’s actually better known as “a diver’s island”! So if you want to see clear aqua water, the best coral reefs and sea wild life, jump on the ferry and head on over!

ALSO! Right now in 2020 the cruise ships aren’t running yet! So grab your mask and hand sanitizer, and head over before the crowds return!

[Covid Disclaimer: Travel right now is at your own risk, and should always be done responsibly. Masks are recommended to be worn as much as possible, along with frequent hand washing. If you feel sick, STAY INSIDE and contact a doctor!]

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a Cozumel diving trip!

((NOTE! If you don’t like planning, or don’t want the potential of getting up-priced by car companies and taxis, please email info@mylifesamovie.com for an all inclusive set-package deal for this trip!))

How to Get to Cozumel

There’s a few different options for getting to Cozumel, Mexico. First you obviously need to get to Mexico (hehe), so you’ll likely fly into Cancun. If you want to go straight to Cozumel from Cancun, you can fly there, but it’s way cheaper to take the ferry from Playa del Carmen.

Here’s the info and pricing! NOTE: As of right now (Dec 1), the schedules are limited (and there for more crowded) due to covid.

Flight from Cancun to Cozumel: Around $150 USD
Ferry from Playa del Carmen to Cozumel: take the ADO bus from Cancun to Playa (208 pesos/about $10), it drops you off right at the terminal. Taxis and rental cars are another option but both rip you off from the airport. Once you get to the ferry port, get on either Winijet ($22USD round trip, click here for schedule) or Ultramar ($25USD click here for schedule)

Oh and if you’re taking the ferry, GET THERE EARLY!!! Or you’ll end up sitting on the floor like I did!

Where to Stay in Cozumel

Since there were four of us doing the Cozumel diving trip, we opted for a condo to rent that was recommended by Scuba Tony. It’s called Casa Phoenix and it’s located in El Cantil condo building, which is conveniently right next to the ferry terminal, and only 11 minutes to the diving marina!

Casa Phoenix is also right on the beautiful water, has a glorious infinity pool, and access to the ocean where you can swim and snorkel!

Rates vary depending on the season, so please use the link above to contact them!

Who to Book Your Cozumel Diving Trip With

We did our scuba trip with a company called Scuba Tony, that has a highly recommendable reputation for safe diving. They’re also rated #1 on TripAdvisor for diving in Cozumel! All of their equipment was brand new, including a new mouthpiece for our regulators!

Their guides and captains are highly experienced, not to mention very friendly and fun! I’d recommend going out with Jose and Carlos (Aka “Pappo”).

Rates for Diving are: