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Pelicano Wreck

The Pelicano Wreck in Cozumel, now this is a proper wreck dive, not just a pile of rubble. We always make time for it. What we love about the Pelicano is how she’s really settled into the seabed, sitting upright and fully explorable. You can swim through the main cargo holds, feeling the cool water shift as you pass into the darker interiors, then out into the light again. It’s a great spot for advanced open water divers looking to practice penetration skills in a relaxed environment. Keep an eye out for the resident green moray eel that sometimes pokes its head out from a broken porthole, and we’ve often seen schools of snapper darting around the superstructure. The deck supports a surprising amount of soft coral now, a fuzzy orange carpet in places. Our favourite part is the bow, where the anchor chain still hangs, thick with sponges. Go early if you can; the light streaming through the companionways is best before the mid-morning crowds arrive. The current can pick up here, but it generally sweeps you gently along the wreck's length, making for an easy drift.