Group Dive & Stay · Cozumel, Mexico
Dive Cozumel.
Together.
Extraordinary reefs.
Even better company.
An all-inclusive dive-and-stay group escape at Cozumel Hotel & Resort, with Dive Paradise boat dives leaving right from the hotel’s own pier.
Picture your group stepping off the boat after a morning drifting along Cozumel's famous reefs, rinsing gear a few steps from your room, and heading straight to lunch at the all-inclusive resort. That's the trip we put together. We pair the all-inclusive Cozumel Hotel & Resort with Dive Paradise, Cozumel's largest dive operator, which runs a full-service dive shop right on the resort's beachfront. Your group gets world-class diving and easy resort days, and we take care of the planning.
- All-inclusive resort
- On-site Dive Paradise shop
- Dives from the hotel pier
- Non-divers welcome
Why Cozumel
Some of the Caribbean's most celebrated reefs
- World-famous reefs: Cozumel's reefs are protected within the Cozumel Reefs National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel), home to legendary sites such as Palancar and the Santa Rosa Wall.
- Effortless drift diving: Currents carry you along the reef as the dive boat follows. Your guide can choose sites suited to your experience.
- Clear, warm Caribbean water: The island offers an extraordinary range of reef scenery and marine life.
- Easy to reach: Cozumel International Airport (CZM) serves the island.
Your Resort
Cozumel Hotel & Resort
Cozumel Hotel & Resort sits on the island's Caribbean coast, steps from the sea and about a mile from the shops, restaurants and bars around downtown San Miguel's main square.
- All-inclusive plan: meals, snacks, and domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a daily activities program and non-motorized water sports.
- A huge pool, billed as the largest on the island, plus a poolside hot tub and pool bar.
- A private beach club, with snorkeling, kayaking and shore diving right from the property.
- Rooms with a private terrace, with hooks for hanging your dive gear to dry, plus air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
- Multiple restaurants and bars, a fitness center and an on-site spa (spa treatments are extra).
Your Dive Operator
Dive Paradise
Dive Paradise has been diving Cozumel since 1984 and is the largest dive operator on the island, with a range of boats and trip options. Their full-service shop and training facility is right at Cozumel Hotel & Resort, on the beachfront.
- Boat dives depart directly from the hotel's private pier, so there's no commute.
- Showers, rinse tanks and lockers for gear storage on site.
- Dive Paradise offers guided boat trips to Cozumel reefs.
- Ways to customize: Nitrox, afternoon and night dives, shore diving, and PADI courses from beginner experiences to specialty certifications.
The Package
What's included
Every group is different, so we build each package around your dates and your divers. A typical package includes:
- Nights at the all-inclusive Cozumel Hotel & Resort
- All meals, snacks and domestic drinks at the resort
- Morning two-tank boat dives with Dive Paradise, departing from the hotel pier
- A welcome shore dive on arrival day to check buoyancy and gear
- Group planning and support from Making Waves Adventures, from the first question to your trip home
Popular add-ons: Nitrox, afternoon, night and shore dives, dive courses, and island excursions.
Not included: the Cozumel marine park fee, which is paid locally on diving days, plus the hotel's local eco tax.
Who It's For
Made for groups
- Dive clubs and dive shops looking for an easy, well-organized group trip
- Friends and families who dive, from new divers to experienced ones
- Mixed groups: non-divers are welcome, with the pool, beach club, snorkeling, spa and island excursions to fill their days
- Divers who want to learn: earn a certification or try a specialty course during your stay
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be certified to dive?
Certified divers can join the boat dives right away. If you're not certified yet, Dive Paradise offers PADI courses, including Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water certification. Tell us when you book and we'll plan it into your trip. Shore diving is for certified divers only.
Can non-divers come along?
Absolutely. Non-diving partners, friends and family are welcome and can share a room with a diver. They'll have the all-inclusive resort, the pool, the beach club, snorkeling, kayaking, the spa and plenty of island excursions to enjoy.
How do we get there?
Fly into Cozumel International Airport (CZM). From there, arrange ground transportation to the resort. We'll help you plan flights and transfers for the whole group.
When is the best time to go?
Cozumel welcomes divers year-round. Winter and spring tend to be drier, while summer and fall bring warmer water and a higher chance of storms. Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, so we recommend travel protection. We'll help you pick the right dates for your group.
Should we buy travel protection?
Yes, we strongly recommend it for every traveler. A good plan can help protect your trip investment if plans change, and can cover medical care away from home. Divers should also consider dive accident insurance. We'll walk you through the options.
Your people. Your adventure.
Ready to dive Cozumel with your group?
Contact Making Waves Adventures for dates and group pricing.
Making Waves Adventures specializes in cruises, group, guided and scuba travel.
Linda Clendenin, CTA®
Photo credits
- Scuba Divers in Cozumel, Mexico swimming through a coral cave by Matthew T Rader, original photo · CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park by Matthew T Rader, original photo · CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Deep blue cozumel 2018 by Matthewselig2019, original photo · CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Scuba Diving in Cozumel by Matthew T Rader, original photo · CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Buceo en Cozumel by Nicomarinb, original photo · CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photographs reproduced from the supplied Cozumel page; displayed with responsive cropping.