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Playa del Carmen

Let's clear something up right away: "Playa del Carmen" isn't a dive site *in* Cozumel. It's the bustling town on the mainland, across the channel from Cozumel. We're talking about diving *off* Playa del Carmen, often done as a day trip from Cancún or a quick hop from Cozumel if you're keen to see something different. And different it is, especially for the resident bull sharks. From November to March, we head out specifically for them. We often drop onto a sandy patch around 16 meters, then settle in. The water can be cooler here, sometimes a bit murky, but that just adds to the atmosphere when a two-meter bull shark glides past, silent and powerful. It’s not a coral reef dive in the traditional sense, more about the raw thrill of sharing the water with these incredible animals. Visibility averages 18m, but it can drop, particularly if the current picks up. We’ve found the early morning dives tend to be calmer, before the boat traffic really gets going. Beyond the sharks, you'll spot plenty of French grunts schooling, maybe a curious barracuda, and we always keep an eye out for the delicate little post horn squid. We find these dives are best for experienced divers comfortable with deeper sandy bottoms and potentially strong currents. If you're looking for vibrant coral gardens, Cozumel proper is your place. But if you want a genuine adrenaline rush and a close encounter with some serious marine predators, this is an experience you won't forget.