Cozumel

[weking4]

Has any one done any diving on the east side of the island? Looking something new to next year.

[94GTStang]

I personally haven't.... I think there is a thread on SB about the diving over there. If I read right, there is only one operation (Aldora???) that goes over there

[tc_rain]

I haven't seen the east side but I hear the water is pretty rough

[torrey]

From what I remember of old SB threads, very few operators will take you, it's a long ride, not much to see, and the currents are pretty dangerous. I would say if you want something different, you might consider taking the ferry over to the mainland and trying the cenotes.

[ertechsg]

If you are AOW and have enough dive under your belt ask about going to the mainland to dive with the turtles.Shallow dive(40-60) and mild current but loads of stigrays and turtles (most of the time) extra cost $18 .. dive paradise... require at least 50 dives.East side to dangerous.

[ParrotheadDiver]

Aldora does go to the East side...I think you are trucked over and pick up their boat on the eastside....I would think the best time to attempt it would be when the westside is seeing a lot of wave action (the normal diving side of the island) otherwise I would think it would be a pretty rought ride...Ihave heard also not that much to see for the obvious reasons....
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[Live2Dive Skate2Live]

I agree with torrey, if you have a chance go to the mainland and dive the cenotes. I just got back from Playa del Carmen a couple of days ago. My girlfriend and I did a couple of dives in the cenotes and it was a really cool experience. We had never done any cavern diving before and we both really liked it. The water was crystal clear and it was something different. It was a blast, I'd like to go back to do a few more dives in the cenotes. We went with Diablo Divers, our guide was named Martin. Maritn was great, he was very friendly, and when it came to the dives he was very safety oriented.

Have fun in Cozumel. ¡Viva Mexico!

[jawfish]

The water on that side of the island is VERY rough, hence why most of that side of the island does not have very much expansion. The currents will be a lot stronger as well.

[TRACI]

I would really like to try cenotes, is there always the ability to surface if needed? Or is there places when you have a ceiling above? What kind of westsuit was needed? I have been told the water is a little bit cooler.

[bversteegh]

Originally Posted by TRACI

I would really like to try cenotes, is there always the ability to surface if needed? Or is there places when you have a ceiling above? What kind of westsuit was needed? I have been told the water is a little bit cooler.

I dove some onshore Caves in Bonaire that were like a Cenote - 3 mil was fine; but I don't get cold real easy.