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The Reef Coco Beach – Show Special – Riviera Maya, Mexico

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7 Nights’ Run of the House accommodations, Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Snacks, Coffee Maker in Room, Mini Bar Filled Daily Including Domestic Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Bottle of Wine on Arrival,  Access to Private Luxury Lounge Beach Bar, Optional All Inclusive Day at Sister Hotel The Reef Playacar,  2 Days of 2 Tank Local Boat Dives and 1 Day 2 Tank Centoes Dives, Daily Use of Non-Motorized Water Sports, Government Tax and Hotel Service Charges (Not Included Eco Tax and Marine Park Fees, Payable Onsite)

Travel Period: Apr. 24 – Jun. 30, 2023
Prices:
$1003 (Double Occupancy)
$1360 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Jul. 01 – Aug.22, 2023
Prices:
$1045 (Double Occupancy)
$1423 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Aug. 23 – Dec 23, 2023
Prices:
$1003 (Double Occupancy)
$1360 (Single Occupancy)

 

Expires at 2:00pm on Friday June 30th, 2023

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The Reef Coco Beach – Premium Package – Riviera Maya, Mexico

7 Nights’ Run of the House accommodations, Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Snacks, Coffee Maker in Room, Mini Bar Filled Daily Including Domestic Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Access to Private Luxury Lounge Beach Bar, 5 Days of 2 Tank Boat Dives, Daily Use of Non-Motorized Water Sports, Government Tax and Hotel Service Charges (Not Included Eco Tax and Marine Park Fees, Payable Onsite)

Travel Period: Apr. 24 – Jun. 30, 2023
Prices:
$1518 (Double Occupancy)
$2068 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Jul. 01 – Aug. 22, 2023
Prices:
$1568 (Double Occupancy)
$2143 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Aug. 23 – Oct. 31, 2023
Prices:
$1518 (Double Occupancy)
$2068 (Single Occupancy)

Expires at 2:00pm on Saturday October 21st, 2023

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The Reef Coco Beach – Superior Package – Riviera Maya, Mexico

7 Nights’ Run of the House accommodations, Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Snacks Including Domestic Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks, 5 Days of 2 Tank Boat Dives, Daily Use of Non-Motorized Water Sports, Government Tax and Hotel Service Charges (Not Included Eco Tax and Marine Park Fees, Payable Onsite)

Travel Period: May 1 – Jun. 30, 2023
Prices:
$1318 (Double Occupancy)
$1768 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Jul. 01 – Aug. 22, 2023
Prices:
$1368 (Double Occupancy)
$1843 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Aug. 23 – Oct. 31, 2023
Prices:
$1318 (Double Occupancy)
$1768 (Single Occupancy)

Expires at 2:00pm on Saturday October 21st, 2023

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Iberostar Cozumel

Iberostar Cozumel is an all-inclusive  resort on the scuba diving island of Cozumel in Mexico. The resort features 293 guest rooms. In total they have 12 categories of double rooms and suites. They have secret garden views, pool views, ocean views, near pool, and ocean front rooms. They also have palm thatched roof bungalow-style suite ocean view rooms. All this ensures that there is a guest room to fit just about any desire. More importantly, Iberostar Cozumel is a 5 Star all-inclusive resort. Each accommodation comes complete with an in-room mini bar, air conditioning, and bathroom with shower. Furthermore, each unit has a flat screen tv, and a coffee maker. Best of all, each accommodation has a private balcony with hammock.  Enjoy our blog article on Cozumel Mexico, Always A Top Dive Destination.

Iberostar Cozumel Diving

Dressel Divers is the onsite scuba diving center but other dive operators can be specified. They use two boats to do two tanks and one tank dives daily as well as offering a night dive. The destination depends on weather and currents.  So, at Iberostar Cozumel, the local shoreline is rocky. Therefore, all dives here are done by boat. Fortunately, this works well because most local diving is drift diving. More importantly, most dive sites visited are less than 10 minutes away.  So, from Iberostar Cozumel expect to see some of the 300 species of fish and over 100 types of corals. However, you may use the stairs near the far end on the elongated dock to go snorkeling. Stingrays, grouper, barracuda, turtles, nurse sharks, and spiny lobsters are everywhere. You may also have the chance to do wall dives, explore pinnacles and tunnels.

Some of the popular scuba diving sites include: Santa Rosa, Al Cedrals, Palancar Garden, San Francisco, La Francesa, and the Plane Wreck. In addition, you also might like to spend a day diving at nearby Chankanaab National Marine Park.

Attractions and Activities

The Iberostar Cozumel international buffet has nightly themes. Some popular themes include: Italian, Mexican, and American cuisine. Cantina Las Dos Marias offers Mexican and American ala carte meals. So, reservations are recommended here. Moreover, LA Pagoda offers cold and hot ala cart dinning featuring Asian cuisine. Here, reservations are required. So, dishes range from Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Korea, the Philippines, and Japan. There are some dress codes for the ala carte venues. Drinks can be served at the El Patio lobby bar, La Perla pool bar, and La Cieba Beach Bar. In addition, at the Theatre Bar, they have nightly entertainment. The spa, fitness center, and sauna are all located onsite. There are two pools for adults and one for kids at Iberostar Cozumel.

Lucy’s Kid Club is also available for kids 4-12. During the day you can try kayaks, catamarans, and windsurfers for the first hour free. Dedicated loungers are located in a special shallow area of one of the pools. The nearest sand beach is San Francisco Beach located south about half a mile away. Peacocks, Parrots, Flamingos, and Iguanas appear to have the right away on all secluded paths.

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The Reef Playacar – Show Special – Riviera Maya, Mexico

7 Nights’ Run of the House accommodations, Premium All Inclusive Package Including Full Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Snack Bar, Domestic and International Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Including Minibar Filled Daily with Beer and Soft Drinks Plus a Bottle of Wine Upon Arrival in Room, Day Pass (9am – 5pm) to Visit with All Inclusive Privileges to The Reef Coco Beach Resort, Day and Night Entertainment, Kids Activities, Use of Gym, Bicycles and Non-Motorized Water Sports, Free Highspeed Wi-Fi Throughout Resort, 2 Days of 2 Tank Local Boat Dives, 1 Day of 2 Tank Cenotes Dive Including Tanks and Weights, Government Hotel Taxes (Not Included Eco Tax and Marine Park Fees Payable Onsite)

Travel Period: May 1 – Jun. 30, 2023
Prices:
$1045 (Double Occupancy)
$1423 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Jul. 01 – Aug.22, 2023
Prices:
$1087 (Double Occupancy)
$1486 (Single Occupancy)

Travel Period: Aug. 23 – Dec 23, 2023
Prices:
$1045 (Double Occupancy)
$1423 (Single Occupancy)

Expires at 2:00pm on Friday June 30th, 2023

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The Reef Playacar

The Reef Playacar has 196 rooms and is located in Playa del Carmen; part of the Maya Riviera, in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The resort has a jungle canopy cenote theme with wooden walkways and railed paths. Many scuba diving guests prefer the jungle view looking at a cenote or waterfall. The rooms feature mini-fridges and private bathrooms with hair dryers. So, guest rooms are furnished with one king or two double beds. Enjoy our blog article on the The Riviera Maya.

Reef Playacar Diving

The scuba diving resort works with Reef Marine Dive Center and their one-stop shop for all things aquatic including snorkeling excursions. More importantly, there are 18 dive sites off the local coastline and over 40 sites total along the Maya Riveira. So, Reef Marine does two-tank morning dives and two-tank afternoon dives. They also rent a wide variety of water equipment. Some of the ocean dive sites near Reef Playacar include: Chun Zumbul, Pared Verde, Barracuda, Tortugas, or the shrimp boat Mama Viña. Furthermore, you can even take a day trip over to Cozumel. Here you can dive Palancar Reef or Santa Rosa Reef with some of the nearby dive shops. Best of all, there are several cenotes close by where you can dive and see Mayan artifacts, marine fossils, stalactites and stalagmites. So Gran Cenote has the easiest entrance. Nearby Scuba Freedom specializes in cenote diving.

Attractions and Activities

The Reef Playacar features two dining restaurants with dress codes. Moreover, the Botticelli features Italian food, the Terraza has Mexican cuisine, and the Chulavista is buffet style for breakfast lunch and dinner. Furthermore, if still hungry, stop by the Deli Snack Bar in the pool area. Oh, and don’t miss the Ice cream parlor near the waterfall or the tea house next to the natural Cenote.
For adult beverages, drift or float over to the Azul 48 swim up bar,  there is Papo’s Bar, La Chiquita is open by the beach till sunset, Nico’s is near the beach and open with music in the evening, and La Cascada is next to the lobby. There are two swimming pools onsite. You can also take the bicycles out for a spin. Even more, visit the gym and fitness center, walk on the beach or in to town, or enjoy and relax at the Spa. Did we mention the kids club?
Above all, with Reef Playacar you control your all-inclusive experience! Not a big drinker? Choose the Standard package. Love to have your mini-bar restocked daily with beer and soft drinks? Opt for the Premium package featuring access to all restaurants, including the Samurai at the Reef Coco Beach, premium brand drinks and free Wi-Fi. A shuttle runs between all three sister properties.
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The Reef Coco Beach

Scuba diving in Mexico? The Reef Coco Beach has 196 rooms and is located in Playa del Carmen, part of the Maya Riviera, in the State of Quintana Roo. The rooms have pool views or partial ocean views. The rooms feature mini-fridges and private bathrooms with hair dryers. Guest rooms are furnished with one king or two double beds. All rooms include a furnished balcony or terrace. Enjoy our blog article on the Maya Riviera.

Reef Coco Beach Diving

The resort works with Reef Marine Dive Center. There are 18 scuba diving sites off the local coastline and over 40 sites total along the Maya Riveira. Reef Marine does two-tank morning dives and two-tank afternoon dives. They also rent a wide variety of water equipment. Some of the ocean dive sites near Reef Coco Beach include: Chun Zumbul, Pared Verde, Barracuda, Tortugas, or the shrimp boat Mama Viña. Further more, you can even take a day trip over to Cozumel. Here you can dive Palancar Reef or Santa Rosa Reef with some of the nearby dive shops. Best of all, there are several cenotes close by where you can dive and see Mayan artifacts, marine fossils, stalactites and stalagmites. Gran Cenote has the easiest entrance and is right down the road from Dos Ojos. Nearby Scuba Freedom specializes in cenote diving.

Attractions and Activities

The Reef Coco Beach features four dining restaurants. So, the Samurai features an interactive Japanese dining experience with talented chefs. Moreover, the Rosinella features Italian food, the Sabor Latino has Mexican cuisine, and the Miramar is buffet style for breakfast lunch and dinner. Furthermore, if still hungry, stop by the Bar & Mar Lounge Bar, The Beachfront Sports Bar, or the El Palmar Snack Bar. If you are still thirsty, drift or float over to the Azul 48 swim up bar, or if dry and more suitably dressed, try Tabaco & Ron for coffee, cocktails, and big band music. So, for Reef Coco Beach guests, the Reef Marina is your one-stop shop for all things aquatic including snorkeling excursions to a nearby reefs, or rent a Wave runner or kayak. The marina also has changing rooms, showers, restrooms and more. At Reef Coco Beach you can also go swimming in 2 pools. You can also take the bicycles out for a spin. Even more, visit the gym and fitness center, or enjoy and relax at the Spa. Did we mention the kids club and pool area?
Above all, with Reef Coco Beach you control your all-inclusive experience! Not a big drinker? Choose the Standard package. Love to have your mini-bar restocked daily with beer and soft drinks? Opt for a Superior package. Looking for ultimate fun? Then opt for get the ultimate all-inclusive experience with The Reef Coco Beach Premium package featuring access to all restaurants, premium brand drinks and free Wi-Fi. A shuttle runs between all three sister properties.
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Occidental at Xcaret

Occidental at Xcaret is a 700 room resort near Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan Peninsula Maya Riviera in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The scuba diving resort features Deluxe to Royal Level Master Suite. The higher end rooms have premier amenities, mini bars refilled daily, and up to Beach Butler Service. Enjoy our blog article on The Riviera Maya.

Occidental at Xcaret Diving

The Resort works with Pro Dive International. They have a scuba diving center opposite the main and near the lagoon.  The do dive training right in the pool and have rentals. There is also a free shuttle that take you down to the main dive center and where the boats are located. So while staying at Occidental at Xcaret, Pro Dive has several dive packages that include half day or two tank dives, or full day dive trips. Some of the ocean dive sites include: Chun Zumbul, Pared Verde, Barracuda, Tortugas, or the shrimp boat Mama Viña. Furthermore, you can even go over to Cozumel and dive Palancar Reef or Santa Rosa Reef. Best of all, there are several cenotes nearby where you can dive and see Mayan artifacts, marine fossils, stalactites and stalagmites. Gran Cenote has an easy entrance and is close by.

Attractions and Activities

The all inclusive Occidental at Xcaret resort has a total of 11 restaurants. For fine dining there are 5 a la carte restaurants, and one buffet. For more casual dining they have Paco’s Tacos, and the Beach Club to name a few. They also have nine bars including the Night Club Palenque, and the Swim-Up Pool Bar, which seems to be the casual dress favorite. There are 7 swimming pools, one of which is saltwater. Mini-golf, archery and tennis courts are also available. Oh, they have a kids club too, as well as nightly entertainment. So, all guests staying at Occidental at Xcaret have all day anytime access to the archaeological site “Xcaret Park”. They also perform intimate Beach weddings and/or have the Mayan ruins in the background.

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Allegro Playacar

The Allegro Playacar is a 286 room resort in Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan Peninsula Maya Riviera in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The scuba diving resort features superior and Superior Premium (near beach) rooms with balconies or a terrace. So, it’s about a 40-60 minute drive south of Cancun. Enjoy our blog article on the The Riviera Maya.

Allegro Playacar Diving

This scuba diving resort works with Pro Dive International. They have a Check in point at the resort and a dive center next door at the Royal Hideaway. It takes just over a 1 minute walk to reach the shop or where the boats pick up divers. They also do scuba lessons right in one of the pools at the Allegro Playacar resort.  So, Pro Dive has several dive packages that include 1 tank dives, or two tank dives, or full day tank dives. Some of the ocean dive sites include: Chun Zumbul, Pared Verde, Barracuda, Tortugas, or the shrimp boat Mama Viña. Furthermore, you can even go over to Cozumel and dive Palancar Reef or Santa Rosa Reef. Best of all, there are several cenotes nearby where you can dive and see Mayan artifacts, marine fossils, stalactites and stalagmites.

Attractions and Activities

The all inclusive Allegro Playacar resort has three a la carte restaurants and one buffet. They also have a pizzeria, Snack & Grill, and 24 snack service. So, the bars include the Lobby Bar, the Ambar Bar, Disco Bar, and the Theater Bar. However, the swim up Pool Bar seems to be the casual dress favorite. There are 3 kid’s club pools, 2 tennis courts, 1 basket ball court, and a plethora of locations on the beach to play soccer. Oh, we forgot to mention ping pong, darts, Kayaking, and a nearby Hard Rock Golf Course. Allegro Playacar also has nightly entertainment. Weddings and Honeymoon programs can be arranged. You can also snorkel in the nearby ocean shallow waters or just relax around a pool and go for a warm tropical swim and cool refreshing drink. It is a short walk to Fifth Avenue downtown with all the shopping and nightlife.

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Mexico

Mexico is a culturally and historically rich country. It’s located in the southern portion of North America. Thus, Mexico is the sixth-most visited country in the world. A population of 120 million people means it’s the world’s largest Spanish speaking country. The advanced Mayan civilization originated in the Yucatan area of what is now Mexico around 2600 BC. Scuba diving is widespread in these regions.

DIVING COZUMEL, RIVIERA MAYA, ISLA MUJERES

Cozumel is known for its drift diving, this means great underwater visibility, and numerous marine species. So, depending on the season, currents may vary from nonexistent to about two knots. At times, you may be able to experience the Cozumel Drift. This means spectacular diving with little to no effort. Cozumel is suitable for all levels of divers from beginners with good buoyancy to experienced divers. Although there is some shore diving, the best diving is from boats. As such, there are 40 dive sites and miles of underwater scenery to explore.
You can see sea turtles, stingrays, nurse sharks, small black tips, barracudas, and the indigenous toadfish. Some of the top dive sites include Santa Rosa Wall, Columbia wall, Paradise and Palancar reef. Read our blog: Destination Spotlight: Cozumel, Mexico 

Riviera Maya is on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula. Scuba diving predominates the 65 mile length of its Caribbean Sea coastline. As a result, form Puerto Morales to Tulum are an extensive number of dive sites. Therefore, you can expect dives to healthy coral reefs, walls and even a few wrecks. Likewise, currents provide divers excellent underwater visibility. Thus, enabling sightings of a diverse array of marine fish, invertebrate and mollusk life. Turtles, sharks, rays, eels are common and pelagic species are often seen. Pared Verde off Playa del Carmen and Xaak near Akumal are among the best dive sites. Also, unique to this area are Cenotes. These are land based entrances to fresh water underground river systems with unique geological architecture. Dos Ojos is one of the most famous and most often visited cavern dive sites. Learn more about this destination with our blog story

Near Cancun

Isla Mujeres – while this area off Cancun is not as well known, it has appeal for beginner to experienced divers. Coral reefs dominate the dive sites but there are arches, ledges and wrecks. Besides the usual reef species of marine life, soft corals and sponges expect eels, rays, turtles and sharks. Beyond the normal array of smaller underwater critters expect the largest fish. Whale Shark season spans from June to September. Hence, hundreds of whale sharks migrate to feed on the plankton that is plentiful in these waters. Prominent dive sites include MUSA (an underwater museum), Punta Negra, and the C58 Minesweeper Wreck. Enjoy Diving With Whale Sharks.

Baja Peninsula

La Paz is one of Mexico’s most cosmopolitan of cities and where many dive liveaboards originate. The diving matches the city both in terms of variety and quality. The Sea of Cortez and is home to sea lions, whale sharks, manta and mobula rays, dolphins, huge schools of fish and some fascinating macro life. Diving Espirito Santo and Partida islands especially, means encountering sea lions, hammerhead sharks, manta rays and whale sharks. “Cabo Pulmo” national park is famous for its quantity of marine life. Well known dive sites include El Bajo (Seamount), Los Islotes, La Reina and the Salvatierra wreck.

Cabo San Lucas is at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. Its marine park is best known for its dramatic rock formations and wall dives. Here you have the chance to see beautiful coral reefs and many different types of rays. In addition, you can experience the famous “Sandfalls” and “Sea Lion Colony” next to the iconic rock arch. Also, the deep seamounts at Gordo Banks means encountering pelagic fish. In addition to marlin, sailfish, dorado, wahoo, large schools of tuna and jacks, look for whale sharks. Finally, the “Blow Hole” contrast underwater pinnacles and large schools of fish.

Offshore Islands

Socorro Island is a small volcanic island but also largest of the 4 Revillagigedo Islands. Accordingly, it’s Pacific Ocean location 250 miles off the southern Baja coast assures pristine diving. Especially, November thru June offering once in a life time encounters with the oceans largest creatures. Together with giant manta rays, pods of dolphins and multiple shark species; you can encounter Humpback whales. This area can only be accessed by dive liveaboards. Likewise, sea conditions and currents, require a more experienced diver. Key dive sites for these islands include Cabo Pearce, El Canyon and The Boiler.

Guadalupe is a small island in the Pacific Ocean. Opposite but 165 miles west of the upper region on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Thus, it is only accessible by dive liveaboards. Compared to other dive destinations, there are no colorful reefs. Singularly it’s all about diving with one creature – the great white shark. Therefore, you can observe, encounter and photograph this apex predator from a safety cage. Beyond this island there are only a few locations to see a number of great whites. None offer 100+ feet of visibility. The season is August to October, as the ocean is calmest with colder temperatures. Read our bog on this apex predator: Cage Diving with Great White Sharks

Accommodations, Attractions, Activities

Especially in Mexico are scores of dive resorts, all inclusive, condos and hotels. Every dive traveler will have choices. Accordingly, besides the offshore islands there are hundreds of restaurants. San Gervasio is an archaeological site of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, located in the northern third of the island of Cozumel. Also, the Tulum Archaeological site. Museo Regional de Antropología E Historia in La Paz for indigenous culture and cave paintings. Similarly, Iglesia de San Lucas and Town Square in Cabo San Lucas for the 1730 church and Spanish architecture. In comparison to other destinations, just about every activity imaginable is available.

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