Want to go a little deeper or venture inside a wreck or drift along with a ripping current. Snorkelling, windsurfing, deepsea fishing, scuba diving and surfing are among the top activities to try during your visit to cozumel. Of mexicos caribbean islands, cozumel is the largest, extending 28 miles long by 11 miles wide. Pirates show during the tour with contest, games, pirates sword fighting, light and. Cozumel s wreck dive, the felipe xicotencatl measures 184 feet long, 33 feet wide and 40 feet high from keel to the top of the super structure. The documentary of cozumel that jacques cousteau never made. We concur that todays dive was at least as good and maybe better, which is. Cozumels wreck dive, the felipe xicotencatl measures 184 feet long, 33 feet wide and 40 feet high from keel to the top of the super structure. C53 wreck of the felipe xicotencatl in cozumel scuba club. See firsthand why cozumel is considered one of the worlds best sites for diving. The dive sites of cozumel, cancun and the mayan riviera.
This places cozumel on the map as one of the top five dive destinations on the planet. Felipe xicotencatl c53 cozumel boat wreck is absolutely the perfect diving wreck for cozumel divers in search of the best shipwreck to dive in the caribbean or mexico. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel 2020 all you need. This short boat diving course is with one of our friendly, fullyqualified, englishspeaking instuctors. Participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts. Try the top 40 page to see where everyone else is going dive sites. The pristine sea of chankannab is perfect to explore the. This cozumel excursion gives you the chance to explore cozumels underwater world in a submarine. Most cozumel diving is drift diving done along the reef wall off the islands west coast. Identification of shipwrecks off the coast of cozumel. The felipe xicotencatl was a us built admirableclass minesweeper formerly known as the uss scuffle built in 1944 for the navy during world war ii. Cozumel two tank scuba diving cruise excursion, enjoy a professional 2 tank scuba diving excursion on your cruise and dive at the national marine park. This dive location is great for mixed level diving.
Dive the felipe xicotencatl c53 shipwreck cozumel aquaviews. Cozumel history book cozumels official historian launches new book naufragios. Airplane wreck denise berg looks through engine of the airplane wreck. Ss delaware the mostdived shipwreck on the nj coast. Sep 02, 2011 participate in over 500 dive topic forums and browse from over 5,500,000 posts.
As suggested, email the dive ops suggested and see if they can accommodate you. This mexican island lies 12 miles off the coast of the yucatan peninsula. Between history and legend for an upcoming event at the cozumel planetarium, chaaan kaan. With over 20 years experience in the recreational watersports industry, yet still remaining a smaller, personal operation, ocean tours will exceed your expectations at every turn, and pleasantly surprise you with a level of personal service and attention to detail not found often. It is considered as one of the best scuba diving sites on our planet because of many reasons. A fantastic option for hotel guests and cruise passengers to try diving here in cozumels calm, crystal clear waters. Depth, average visibility, basic description of what you may see at the dive site. A continuous flowing current keeps the reefs healthy and the visibility consistently more than 100 feet. Charm aside, this padi five star shop is where serious diving happens.
C53 felipe xicotencatl originally built in tampa at the wilson marine shipworks in 1944. Find a dive buddy or communicate directly with scuba equipment manufacturers. The padi discover scuba diving course is an introduction to scuba and requires approximately 2 12 hours to complete. Reef star, a bilevel 48foot day boat thats part of sccs fleet of seven, has camera tanks and tables bigger than some liveaboards. The cozumel wreck, was cleansed for any dangerous and nonbiodegradable material, along with large openings were cut into the decks, hull. Felipe xicotencatl c53 is its name and it deserves a. There is a constant drift that goes north along the wall, and pulls the divers along the shelf. Here youll find qualified guides and tour operators to help you explore the waters. Uss scuffle am298 was an admirableclass minesweeper built for the united states navy.
You can find convenience stores, pharmacy, restaurants, bars, street food, taxis, coffee shops and the passenger ferry to playa del carmen with a 1minute walk. Inside the reef are many caves and tunnels to be explored. Cozumels famous shipwreck is known as the cozumel wreck, or the official name is the felipe xicotencatl or c53 is the most admired boat wreck in mexico. The cozumel shipwreck directory caribbean shipwrecks. Here you will find information on dive sites, marine biology, artifacts and activities, gear and training, and many other. The reef is inhabited by sharks, eels, scorpion fish and barracudas. This cozumel excursion gives you the chance to explore cozumel s underwater world in a submarine. Your snorkeling guide provides snorkel gear and basic instructions before you hop in the warm water to snorkel around a coral reef. Felipe xicotencatl was a us made admirableclass minesweeper previously recognized as the uss scuffle built in 1944 for the navy during world war ii. It also means that drift diving is the usual mode of operation for dive companies. Immediately accross the street from the resort youll find our padi 5star dive center retail store. The dive guide itself has a short section on shore dives and snorkelling sites, followed by detailed guides to 25 dive sites around the island. Since jacques cousteau launched cozumel onto the scuba scene in the early 1960s, its been a perennial favorite for north american bubble blowers.
If you have the skills and training for advanced diving, youll love the top 10. May 16, 2014 after 55 years of service c53 was decommissioned and later donated to cozumel underwater park. Ocean tours cozumel is awarded with the gold palm by padi for excellent and top safe service. This series is a must for the touring diver and the cozumel guide gets you past the language barrier by providing reef descriptions and drawings as well as narrative on the reef and marine life. Most dive sites are found within the boundaries of cozumel reefs national marine park, which protects much of the second largest barrier reef. The film debuted in cannes in 1956 and won a palme dor in 1957 it won an oscar for the best documentary at the american academy awards. Feb 11, 2015 we walked to dwm, out boat was waiting, and we were off to the site within 10 minutes of getting there. Popularly known as the cozumel wreck, the felipe xicotencatl or c53 is perhaps one of the most popular wrecks and dive site in mexico. Shipwreck diving cozumel island eco dive center youtube. Insight into caribbean marine life from an experienced guide. Scuba club cozumel is the grand old senora of cozumel dive resorts, where charm oozes from every mismatched stone in its eclectic terraces, arched porticos and quatrefoil windows that peek out in unexpected places. Make an underwater journey to chankanaab, an environmentally protected marine park, home to. Hankins wreck some nice photos of a typical nj dive site.
A fantastic option for hotel guests and cruise passengers to try diving here in cozumel s calm, crystal clear waters. The student begins in the classroom where they will view a video and learn about basic dive theory and equipment. After a thorough safety and dive briefing, our guide jose pepe ernesto canton ake also a charmer leads us down to palancar gardens, a favorite with divemasters, he tells us. The pristine sea of chankannab is perfect to explore the wonderful world of coral reefs, colorful fish and other surprises. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel all you need to know. After three dive trips to cozumel, i still use my guide to refresh my recollections both before and after the dive. Cozumel diving and snorkeling and fishing tours let alex share his love of the cozumel waters and his magic eyes guide you on your adventure. Andrea doria the mount everest of shipwreck diving. Organisers have announced that mexicos prestigious national underwater dive show will be hosted in cozumel again this year, due to the islands reputation as a divers paradise.
Im indeed taking your calls, your husband called me last saturday july 20th around 9. C53 was sunk in 1999 in 82 of water just off shore from chankanaab park 154 feet 56. More than 35 mexican destinations will participate, representing over 6,000 miles of coastline as well as inland lakes, springs, rivers, caves, and cenotes. The opportunity of a lifetime awaits on this unforgettable excursion. Spring break scuba diving trip to cozumel mexico trip with the aquatic connection. We offer two tank boat dive trips twice daily with departures at 8. This is a great way for you to experience cozumels amazing underwater world through the amazing views provided by your cozumel mini submarine adventure. Lots of life around the boat including a huge grouper. It takes you into the underwater cozumel national park conservation area and goes down to 100 feet. Shipwreck diving cozumel boat wreck dive cozumel mexico. Diving the shipwreck in chankanaab cozumel is yet another appeal of this mayan island. After a long 6 voting months, more than 470 diving centers all over the world participating, and 20.
One of them is undoubtedly the perfect visibility of turquoise water that reaches up to 50m. Discover the underwater treasures of cozumel in your own minisubmarine. Views of chankanaab, one of the largest reefs in the world. Stolt dagali one of the most popular dive sites in the region. Commonly called just the shipwreck or the cozumel wreck, the. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel 2020 all you need to. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel all you need to. Is the easiest and most comfortable way to explore underwater.
Bay with 15 ymss to clear the harbor of mines and submerged wrecks. The cozumel wreck, was cleansed for any dangerous and nonbiodegradable material, along with large openings were cut into the decks, hull, and corridors to permit cozumel. There is so much marine life to see including many types. Entre historia y leyenda cozumels official town historian velio vivas valdes, recently presented his most recent book entitled naufragios. We walked to dwm, out boat was waiting, and we were off to the site within 10 minutes of getting there. Cozumel, mexico caribbean, mexico westjet official site.
Experience the underwater world of the caribbean sea on a 2. Chankanaab park is the jewel of the caribbean and is a great tribute to nature in cozumel serving as a refuge area for marine flora and fauna. Cozumel has been named by jacques cousteau as one of the top 10 dive spots in the world. Columbia reefs also consist of many dive locations. This extremely unique minisub dive tour cozumel excursion is one youll never forget. Aquarius reef base continental shelf station two helgoland habitat. Atlantis submarine expedition, cozumel mexico activities. Ss mohawk some more photos of a different sort of shipwreck.
Your port time is less than desirable but probably still workable. After a safety and instructional briefing, youll climb into your stateoftheart minisubmarine and explore some of the most beautiful reefs in the area at a depth of 1520 feet. Dive to depths of 100 feet 30 meters in a submarine, piloted by a professional and licensed crew. In cozumel i went scuba diving in the afternoon on the captains choice 2 tank dive tour.
Measuring 184 feet long, 33 feet wide and 40 feet high from keel to the top of the super structure, this ship was put into service as mine sweeper for the us navy as scuffles. After 55 years of service c53 was decommissioned and later donated to cozumel underwater park. Dive sites are decided upon by the divers on the boat and usually include one wall dive and one reef dive. Cozumel two tank scuba diving cruise excursion save up to. Divers can explore stunning coral formations, fascinating walls, slopes and many swim throughs. She was sunk as an artificial reef and dive attraction off of cozumel in 1999, and. The book rates dive sites by the following factors. Communicate privately with other divers from around the world. After your submarine tour is completed you are welcome to stay and enjoy the facilities of this full service resort. May 31, 2018 cozumel history book cozumels official historian launches new book naufragios. Unlike many dive destinations, divers can view the. There are 55 dive sites rated for cozumel, 14 for cancun, 12 for isla contoy and isla mujeres, and 72 along the caribbean coast. Familyfriendly adventure off coast of cozumel in submarine. Cozumel cruise excursions recommends excursions for oasis of the seas passengers for your visit to cozumel mexico based on the arrival times, departure time of your the royal caribbean cruises oasis of the seas as well as the length of your visit out our port.
Mini submarine tour in cozumel shore excursions group. This tour allows anyone to go underwater to see the coral, fish, and other marine life in cozumel. Mar 17, 2010 popularly known as the cozumel wreck, the felipe xicotencatl or c53 is perhaps one of the most popular wrecks and dive site in mexico. This paradise is full of marine life and opportunities for diving.
Cozumel has all the ingredients for a great dive getaway friendly locals, good food, lively nightspots, towering coral formations, warm water, great underwater visibility and white sandy beaches. Cozumel mini submarine adventure all you need to know. C53 wreck of the felipe xicotencatl in cozumel scuba. Cozumel mini submarine adventure cozumel cruise excursions. C53 felipe xicotencatl scuba club cozumel dive resort. Shipwreck diving cozumel island eco dive center ecodivecenterdotcom.
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