The Go Pro Family - Cozumel
The team at The Go Pro Family are, hands down, the people we send our friends to when they’re serious about making diving a career. They’ve been in Cozumel for ages, and collectively, these guys have put in over 30 years running PADI Instructor Development Courses. That kind of experience isn’t just for show; it means they know the ins and outs of diver training better than most, from zero to hero. We love that they focus heavily on high-quality, personalised instruction. This isn’t a cattle-call operation; they pride themselves on small groups and individual attention, which is exactly what you want when you’re learning to teach diving. Our favourite part? Their commitment to keeping things fun while maintaining serious standards. You’ll spend your days focused, but you’ll also feel the current pushing gently on you as you practice your skills in the warm Caribbean water, with the occasional eagle ray gliding past to remind you why you're doing all this. They’re PADI 5 Star CDC, so you know the resources and support are top-tier. If you're ready to commit to professional-level diving, these are your people.
- Location
- Cozumel, Mexico, North America
- Coordinates
- 20.636633, -87.093360
- Phone
- +52 984 108 5733
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://thegoprofamily.com/en/recreational-scuba-courses/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star CDC [padi:27936]
- Address
- Calle 10 Nte Entre Ave 110 Y Ave 115, 77710 Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Dive Sites Near The Go Pro Family
The Go Pro Family 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