Roberta's Scuba Shack - Cozumel
The team at Roberta's Scuba Shack are exactly who you want to dive with in Cozumel. We've spent plenty of time on this island, and frankly, some operations here feel like a cattle call. Not Roberta's. They’re PADI certified, sure, but what really sets them apart is their dedication to adaptive diving. This isn't just a side gig for them; it’s a passion, and that commitment to making diving accessible speaks volumes about their approach to *all* divers. We love that they run smaller boats, which means less time waiting around and more time underwater. Their guides have an uncanny knack for spotting the subtle stuff – a camouflaged scorpionfish, a shy splendid toadfish tucked under a ledge. We still remember a dive on Palancar Reef with them; the light filtering through the swim-throughs was incredible, and our guide pointed out a tiny juvenile drum fish pulsing in a crevice. It's those little details that make a dive truly special. For a more relaxed, personal Cozumel experience, especially if you appreciate an outfit that genuinely cares about everyone getting in the water, Roberta's is our top pick. They really make you feel like part of the family, and that’s a rare find.
- Location
- Cozumel, Mexico, North America
- Coordinates
- 20.482101, -86.972050
- Phone
- +529871143568
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://scubashackcoz.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Scuba Courses, Adaptive Scuba Diving
- Address
- Avenida Rafael E. Melgar, 77675
Dive Sites Near Roberta's Scuba Shack
Roberta's Scuba Shack 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