Tank-Ha Dive Center - Cozumel
The team at Tank-Ha Dive Center are our go-to for Cozumel, especially if you’re keen to dive the big walls with a personal touch. They’ve been around since '90, and it shows in their smooth operation and the way they know the currents and the reefs inside out. We especially love their focus on smaller groups, which means no more than four divers to an instructor or guide – a real luxury when you’re drifting along Palancar or Santa Rosa Wall. They really shine with their guided dives. We’ve had some incredible encounters there, like watching a hawksbill turtle browse a sponge garden in almost absolute stillness, or following a massive green moray eel as it snaked between coral heads. Their instructors are solid, teaching both PADI and SDI, so whether you’re looking to get certified or just want to brush up on your Nitrox skills, you’re in good hands. If you're after a dive operation that feels more like diving with knowledgeable friends than a commercial enterprise, Tank-Ha hits the mark. Plus, they’re great at getting you out early to beat some of the crowds at the more popular spots, giving you those first-on-the-reef moments.
- Location
- Cozumel, Mexico, North America
- Coordinates
- 20.631008, -87.068504
- Phone
- +52 984 873 0302
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://tankha.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI","SDI"]
- Courses
- Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Instructor, Nitrox, Discover Scuba | PADI, SDI
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Nitrox
- Address
- Local 2, Av 1 Norte entre calles 22 y 24, Playa del Carmen, 77710
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German
Dive Sites Near Tank-Ha Dive Center
Tank-Ha Dive Center 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