Squalo Divers - Cozumel

The team at Squalo Divers just gets it. We’ve dived Cozumel many times, and these guys consistently deliver the kind of attentive, low-stress diving we crave. What we especially like about Squalo is their focus on smaller groups. You don’t feel like you’re on a cattle boat; instead, it’s a more personal experience, whether you’re working through your IDC with them or just doing a few fun dives. They run a top-notch PADI IDC centre, and that commitment to training really translates into their guided dives. Their instructors are sharp, always pointing out the smaller critters – the juvenile drum fish under a ledge, the camouflaged frogfish we’d have swum right past. We’d suggest opting for their early morning trips if you can; the light is often spectacular, piercing through the water column, and you often have sites like Palancar or Colombia Shallows almost to yourselves. The currents in Cozumel can be brisk, which means incredible drift dives, and the Squalo boat captains are excellent at reading the water, ensuring smooth pickups. They make it easy.

Location
Cozumel, Mexico, North America
Coordinates
21.150017, -86.822980
Phone
+52 998 527 2618
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.squalodivers.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:20985]
Address
Sayil 66 Esq. Calle Fuego, Sm.4 Mza. 10, 77500 Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Dive Sites Near Squalo Divers

Squalo Divers provides access to 15 dive sites in Cozumel.

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

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