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Cozumel, as divers saw it.

18 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

18
Sightings logged
eagle ray
Most spotted
Mexico
Country

Species confirmed at Cozumel

eagle ray 7
sea turtle 3
stingray 3
hammerhead shark 2
nurse shark 2

Recent sightings

Eagle Ray · 14 Aug 2026 ♥ 29 View post →
Sea Turtle · 13 Aug 2026 ♥ 21 View post →
Stingray · 11 Aug 2026 ♥ 42 View post →

Estimate your Cozumel dive trip cost

Rough pricing pulled from 15 dive operators' own published rates in Cozumel — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.

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Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.

Certification course prices in Cozumel

Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 13 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.

Deep Blue Cozumel
gear included
Open Water$510
Advanced Open Water$590
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Dive Paradise (Hotel Cozumel)
gear may be extra
Open Water$497
Advanced Open Water$446
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Caribe Paradise Divers
gear may be extra
Open Water$580
Advanced Open Water$570
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Blue XT Sea Diving
gear may be extra
Open Water$400
Advanced Open Water$325
Visit Blue XT Sea Diving →
ScubaTony
gear included
Open Water$650
Advanced Open Water$740
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Liquid Blue Divers
gear included
Open Water$400
Advanced Open Water$450
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Cozumel Diving Trip
gear may be extra
Open Water$499
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Sand Dollar Sports
gear included
Open Water$500
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Blue Project Diving
gear included
Open Water$500
Advanced Open Water$470
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Blue Magic Scuba
gear included
Open Water$540
Advanced Open Water$505
Visit Blue Magic Scuba →
Cozumel Divers
gear included
Open Water$577
Advanced Open Water$589
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Blue H2O Cozumel Ocean Tours
gear may be extra
Open Water$375
Advanced Open Water$300
Visit Blue H2O Cozumel Ocean Tours →
Blue Note Scuba
gear included
Open Water$400
Advanced Open Water$400
Visit Blue Note Scuba →

Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Cozumel?

Eagle Ray is the most frequently confirmed species at Cozumel, with 7 of the site's 18 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Cozumel have?

18 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Cozumel, Mexico, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Cozumel particularly known for?

Cozumel is particularly known for stingray — it accounts for 10% of every confirmed stingray sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.