Pro Dive International Royal Hideaway Allegro Play - Cozumel
The team at Pro Dive International Royal Hideaway Allegro Play are precisely who you want to be diving with when you’re in Cozumel. We've always found them to be exceptionally run, with a slick operation that takes the fuss out of your dive days. They’re PADI 5 Star CDC, so the instruction is top-notch, perfect if you're looking to advance your certs in a professional setting. They really shine when it comes to guiding you through Cozumel’s drift dives. We've spent many mornings heading out with them, often before the bigger crowds hit, which is key for getting the best light in the swim-throughs. They know the currents like the back of their hand, which means less finning and more flying past those vibrant sponges and gorgonians. Keep an eye out for the green morays tucked into the coral, and we've regularly spotted nurse sharks snoozing under ledges here. Our favourite thing about diving with them is how they manage to balance safety and a relaxed atmosphere. They’re professional without being stuffy, and we always come back feeling like we’ve had a genuinely fun day, not just another dive trip. Ask them for their tips on where to grab the best tacos post-dive too; they never steer us wrong.
- Location
- Cozumel, Mexico, North America
- Coordinates
- 20.606998, -87.087050
- Phone
- +52 984 745 0763
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://prodiveinternational.com/dive-center/dive-center-at-royal-hideaway-playacar/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star CDC [padi:21370]
- Address
- Hotel Royal Hideaway & Hotel Allegro Playacar, Paseo Xaman-Ha, Mz.6, Lote 6, Playacar Fase II, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Dive Sites Near Pro Dive International Royal Hideaway Allegro Play
Pro Dive International Royal Hideaway Allegro Play provides access to 15 dive sites in Cozumel.
- Agua Negra Cozumel (reef)
- Agua Negra Cozumel (reef)
- AGUSTIN MELGAR - 13m (wreck)
- Akumal Dive Shop
- Amancay Freediving
- Aristos
- Bajo de Molas
- Bandera - 15-30m (reef)
- Barco Hundido - Wreck Cadete Juan Escutia C-56 (reef)
- Barco Hundido - Wreck Cadete Juan Escutia C-56 (wreck)
- Barracuda - Cozumel (drift)
- Barracuda - Cozumel (reef)
- Barracuda - Playa del Carmen (reef)
- Barracuda - Playa del Carmen (reef)
- Barracuda Point
Other Dive Centres in Cozumel
Best Time to Dive in Cozumel
The warmest water temperatures in Cozumel occur in September, averaging 29.8°C (up to 32.1°C). The coolest conditions are in February at 26.9°C.
The calmest sea conditions are typically in September with average wave heights of 0.70m. Average current speed: 95.0 cm/s.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 27.2°C (air: 26.2°C)
- February: 26.9°C (air: 26.4°C)
- March: 27.0°C (air: 26.5°C)
- April: 27.5°C (air: 27.4°C)
- May: 28.4°C (air: 28.2°C)
- June: 29.0°C (air: 28.8°C)
- July: 29.4°C (air: 29.4°C)
- August: 29.6°C (air: 29.5°C)
- September: 29.8°C (air: 29.5°C)
- October: 29.6°C (air: 29.0°C)
- November: 28.8°C (air: 27.9°C)
- December: 27.9°C (air: 26.8°C)
Marine Life in Cozumel
Home to 181 recorded species including 140 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 9 other, 7 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
- Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
- turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) - Seagrass & Algae
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Spiny Brittle Star (Ophiocoma echinata)
- Reticulated brittle star (Ophionereis reticulata)
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Harlequin Brittle Star (Ophioderma appressum)
Recommended Packing List for Cozumel
Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C, visibility 23 nmi, currents 87 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins (stiff blade recommended for strong currents)
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories