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Yucab Reef

Yucab Reef, for us, is one of those spots that just consistently delivers. It’s got a steady, gentle current that makes for a glorious drift. You just glide along, letting the water do the work, watching everything unfold. We’ve logged countless dives here and it always feels fresh. The real showstoppers at Yucab are the Elkhorn corals. They stretch out like giant underwater antlers, creating incredible shelter. Peer into the nooks and crannies and you’ll often spot collared eels peeking out, or a sharpnose pufferfish darting into a crevice. Look closely for yellowhead jawfish hovering above their burrows; they’re pretty skittish but worth the patience. We’ve also seen some absolute giants of Caribbean spiny lobsters lumbering across the sand patches. It’s not the fastest drift in Cozumel, which is why we love it for a leisurely second dive of the day. You’ve got time to really soak it all in.