Cozumel: Jan. 13-20, 2024

Cozumel (Mayan for Island of Swallows) is located in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula (Approximately 51 miles south of Cancún and 12 miles from the mainland.). It is one of the eight municipalities of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The Maya are believed to have settled Cozumel by the early part of the first millennium A.D., and older preclassic Olmec artifacts have been found on the island as well. In 1961, famed undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau discovered the extent and beauty of Palancar, the coral reefs at the south of Cozumel and publicized it as one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas of the world. By 1970, the population of Cozumel had reached 10,000 and today some 90,000 people inhabit this island paradise.

Built at the largest private beach on the island, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa is just minutes away from abundant and colorful coral reefs that have made Cozumel one of the most important destinations to practice SCUBA diving and snorkeling in the world.

Fall in love with spectacular views of the Mexican Caribbean in one of the best hotels in Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Presidente Intercontinental, which offers 218 luxury suites and rooms, with a private balcony or terrace, comfortable beds and amenities to make your stay incredible.

Each one of their rooms and suites was designed with good taste in mind and incorporating modern elements with contemporary Mexican accents, making your stay at Cozumel unique.

Scuba Du has been the in-house dive center at the Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa since 1992. This speaks volumes about the sustained level of quality services and safety provided by the Scuba Du team over the years. Combined with their personalized service, fun and easy going professional staff, it has all resulted in legions of happy and returning clients who have repeatedly continued to choose Scuba Du.

The dive center is located on the resort’s private beach, steps from the private dock. Amongst vibrant reefs, caves, wrecks and caverns such as The Devil’s Throat, expect to see moray eels, turtles, eagle rays, lobsters and endemic toadfish. Scuba Du has been repeatedly recognised as a top 10 diving center within the Caribbean by industry publications such as Scuba Diving Magazine and Sport Diver. Five custom built dive boats are moored outside the dive shop and each are managed by experienced boat captains and crew members. All vessels have ladders, shaded spaces, DAN oxygen units and VHF radios.

Cozumel is a flat island based on limestone, with the highest natural point being less than 49 ft above sea level. The island is covered with mangrove forests, home for plenty of small mammals and endemic birds. For the land-loving type, you can explore the San Gervasio Ruins and see Mayan ruins from up close. Go on a hike through the Punta Sur Ecological Park and discover the local wildlife that will surely have you in awe. If you're interested in trying something completely different, there is a Chocolate Tour at Kaokao Chocolate Factory in Cozumel that you might enjoy… if you’re a chocolate lover, of course!

• 7 nights pool-view accommodation at InterContinental Presidente Resort & Spa

• Breakfast daily

• 5 days of 2-tank diving with Scuba Du

• Roundtrip transfers from Cozumel airport

• Taxes and Marine Park fees

• Round trip air from Minneapolis (See below)

• Lunches and Dinners

• Diving equipment, Nitrox, dive courses

• Incidental charges: Individual group members will be responsible for their own charges including but not limited to beverages and bar bill, telephone, internet usage, sightseeing, equipment rental of any sort, gratuities and any other items of a personal nature.

• Scuba certification card required for each diver.

• We recommend all divers purchase DAN membership.

• A passport is required for travel.

Reservations / Deposit Information:

• $500 deposit is required at registration

DAN Membership & Diving Insurance

Sample packing checklist