Diving at Nachi Cocom in Cozumel

[SWEETSEA]

We are scheduled for a day at this place in Cozumel. I would like to hear from anyone who has done a dive trip with them. I would love to hear your thoughts.

[steve1968]

My daughter (11 at the time) and I have dived with them twice and I would recommend them. The dive shop isn't actually based at Nachi Cocom but they will pick you up by boat if you ask someone to call them on the radio, otherwise its about 10 mins walk up the beach.

They were small groups per guide (6-8 divers).

We were new to diving at the time and although this was our first drift dive we felt quite safe as everything was explained clearly before hand. The visibility was amazing too.

I can't comment on the rental gear since we took our own.

The guides were also very helpful when I had a fault with my own BCD inflation hose and lent me a spare.

If you haven't been to Nachi Cocom before the resort is great too. We've been there 3 times now. For us it's ideal as my wife and son can enjoy the pool and beach while my daughter and I dive. The food, drink and service are excellent.

On our B2B trip on the Epic our itinerary was changed due to a hurricane and we returned to Cozumel on the second week. We enjoyed Nachi so much the first week we went back.

[SWEETSEA]

Thanks so much for this reply. I think we will try them out. While in Cozumel, we usually dive with Papa Hogs. We like a small group during a dive.

[steve1968]

No problem. Have a great time!

[Whoop98]

Great news about the diving! We are booked with Nachi in October. How did you set up the dive? Is email now the best way or wait until we arrive? First time at Nachi; been to Cozumel/Playa Del Carmen before.

[steve1968]

I booked the beach break and the dives online beforehand through cozumelcruiseexcursions.com. However as soon as we arrived at the beach we were asked if we wanted to book any water sports so I think you can be book the dives then.

Personally I would recommend pre-booking so you are certain there is room for you.

[russianmom]

We were there in Feb and had a great time. My husband is now PADI cert and we wanted to go back but I was not sure how their dive operation was.

Thanks for the info. Those of you who go before Feb please report back good or bad.

 

Thanks!!!!

[Whoop98]

Sorry for another question, but everyone is great!

 

Ok, just got the dive info. There is a dive from 9am - 2pm and another at 10:30am - 3:30pm. We are in port from 8am - 5pm. I read somewhere that there is usually an issue getting back to port due to construction and that we should leave Nachi by 3pm. Am I correct or remembering incorrectly. I just want to make sure we get back on the ship as this is our first stop! :confused:

 

Background:we will be there the Oct 25th. And it looks like there will be either 1 or 2 more ships in port with us.

[steve1968]

Sorry for another question, but everyone is great!

 

Ok, just got the dive info. There is a dive from 9am - 2pm and another at 10:30am - 3:30pm. We are in port from 8am - 5pm. I read somewhere that there is usually an issue getting back to port due to construction and that we should leave Nachi by 3pm. Am I correct or remembering incorrectly. I just want to make sure we get back on the ship as this is our first stop! :confused:

 

Background:we will be there the Oct 25th. And it looks like there will be either 1 or 2 more ships in port with us.

 

We had no problem getting there or back, about 15 to 20 mins each way.

We did however only book a single tank dive each time we were at Nachi Cocom as we wanted to enjoy the resort as well. I think the dive was around 11ish.

[SSSLargo]

This sounds great I am looking at something for my wife and 4 year old to do while I scuba. Thanks for the info!