His thriller novels, many featuring the character dirk pitt, have reached the new york times fiction bestseller list more than 20 times. This 30 meters depth site is known for the wreck of course but also because you might have the chance to see many spotted eagle rays. Cozumel is reachable by flight, you can also get to cozumel by ferry from playa del carmen. Cozumel is a small island located southeast of mexico in what is known as the mexican caribbean. Jun 18, 2019 the caribbean has a large number of wrecks that make make great scuba diving sites. 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.
Two dives are made each morning and arrive back to the resort in time for lunch around 1. Expect updates from us us here at scuba mau about what we are up to, cozumel travel tips, things to do in cozumel and cozumel dive information, dive tips and more. Diving in cozumel plane wreck is interesting you can find interesting typically, visibility is excellent 30 m the average depth is 40 m 1. Want to explore sunken ships, crashed planes and the lost treasures beneath the. Turn to westjet vacations for great deals on flights to cozumel airport and cheap scuba diving packages, so you can make the most of your time scuba diving. In 1959, jacques cousteau discovered the extent and beauty of palancar, the coral reefs at the south of cozumel and publicized it as one of the best places to go scuba diving in the world. The wrecks are enigmatic, mysterious and impressive, especially the first time you dive into them, in cancun wreck and reef dive you can find your self wondering where it came from, who worked on it, which ports visited and why it sank, in this case the wreck was sank on propose to build a dive site, ships quickly become artificial reefs, attracting underwater life and. It doesnt have to be an amazing snorkel, but still want it to be worth the 30 mins to one hour of time suckage. Cussler was the founder and chairman of the national underwater and marine agency numa, which has discovered more than 60. Although we are an operation dedicated to providing customized diving services. From recreational to technical divers, we will certify you, give you reefs, caves and all points in between.
The cozumel c53 wreck stands 40 feet 12 meters from the seabed permitting divers to reach the wreck by descending 30 feet 9 meters from the surface. April 2020 cozumel archives march 2020 cozumel archives february 2020 cozumel archives. This is a must do dive every time we go to cozumel. The wreck gained fame in the dive world courtesy of jacques yvescousteau, who used knowledge from local fishermen to find the thistlegorms location in the 1950s. There are 55 dive sites rated for cozumel, 14 for cancun, 12 for isla contoy and isla mujeres, and 72 along the caribbean coast. Popularly known as the cozumel wreck, the felipe xicotencatl or c53 is perhaps one of the most popular wrecks and dive site in mexico. Secrets aura is close to all the underwater wonders cozumel has to offer. C53 wreck of the felipe xicotencatl in cozumel scuba club cozumel. It is considered as one of the best scuba diving sites on our planet because of many reasons. The cozumel shipwreck directory caribbean shipwrecks. Broken down very well by dive site location an general overview depth, skill level together with a description of the dive sites in terms of formations and marine life.
Some witnesses reported she had trouble with her bc inflator mechanism, and once at the dive site, she found it was not compatible with the regulator and her directfeed hose. As of 2012, the plane is quite broken up, but large sections of the plane are still clearly identifiable. Dive map of cozumel, mexico, including beaches, dive sites. Dive the mesoamerican barrier reef the largest reef in the northern hemisphere. See our selection of top dive resorts in cozumel and book at the best price. It is our goal to offer our clients safety, competence, flexibility and customer satisfaction. Several airlines offer direct flights into cozumel international airport czm, and from there its. We saw lobsters, eel, and a school of fish inside the wreck. 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. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel all you need to.
Zenobia wreck, cyprus, 20 hd high definition ranked top 10 of the worlds best wreck dives duration. The flying fortress, this 32m wingspan over 22m length american bomber had 4 engines and machineguns. The wreck of the b17 plane is one of the legendary wrecks along the corsican shores. Within the boundaries of safe diving we offer anything, anywhere, anytime. The hotels dive boat pier was still being reconstructed, so for this dive week we simply walked next door to board our dive boat. I should have dropped a line and fished all the way over we were so low. Clive eric cussler july 15, 1931 february 24, 2020 was an american adventure novelist and underwater explorer. Our proudest achievement is our blemish free safety record. The wreck is a armed c56 juan escutia donated and sunk by the mexican navy in 2000. Dive cozumel the premiere scuba dive shop in cozumel. Te best way, maybe e only way, is through scuba club cozumel. B17 plane wreck dive site, the flying fortress, calvi, corsica.
C53 ship wreck of the felipexicotencatl in cozumel, mexico. The area surrounding the plane is mostly sandy, with some rocks protruding through in places making home to marine. There iswas a plane wreck off cozumel, but it has been just scattered junk for a long time. With over 80 dive sites to choose from, crystal clear waters and an abundance of marine life you can be sure diving lord howe island is nothing short of spectacular between dives, hike the. Dive the felipe xicotencatl c53 shipwreck cozumel aquaviews. Is the plane wreckage and surrounding area a fun snorkel or even worth the time. Bawler1 congrats on your upcoming wedding and honeymoon. Here at scuba mau we have some cozumel news for you as we are pleased to present our redesigned website and the launch of our new blog. One of them is undoubtedly the perfect visibility of turquoise water that reaches up to 50m.
Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel 2020 all you need to. Intended to provide yet another dive site to this area. The complete cozumel scuba directory aqua explorers, inc. Fish over 250 species of fish call the crystalclear waters of cozumel home. Adventure and death diving the andrea doria by kevin f. Very easy dive for even a novice, you can make it more challenging by penertating deeper into the wreck very safe, there is a safety line runing throughout most of th wreck in. In cozumel there is a c53 felipe xicotenantl, a mexican navy minesweeper sunk in 2000. You can do a check out dive at the garbage dump if you. This is one of the few scuba diving wreck of mexico. Depth, average visibility, basic description of what you may see at the dive site. Scuba club cozumel is one of the few dedicated dive resorts in cozumel. If you can see if your dive boat will take you to paradise beach for your surface interval. Accident report database for the city of cozumel, mexico, updated live from our local news sources. The area surrounding the plane is mostly sandy, with some rocks protruding through in places making home to marine life.
The plane wreck is now a tourist attraction, that is if the tourists are divers. Our goal is make your dive at cozumel one of the most memorable experience of your life. From beginner to advance, from reefs to shipwrecks. This dive site is best suited for all divers divers. Good choice if you want to be able to walk to town, like we wanted to be able to do. Best cozumel scuba diving sites and adventures sport diver. Inside the wreck youll find schools of glassy sweepers and a few oversized grouper. Jenni rivera finally laid to rest almost a month after fatal plane crash examiner.
Schmitz, 43, from denver co, diving with scuba maus gaviota1. Cozumel wreck felipe xicotencatl under watercolours. Cozumel is a popular tourist destination renowned for its scuba diving. On this dive you can take the opportunity to see cannon balls that are believed to have be left by an old sunken spanish ship. With 60 airconditioned ocean front rooms, each with its own private balcony. They take only 4 divers per dive master which is excellent. C53 wreck of the felipe xicotencatl in cozumel scuba club. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Freediving the felipe xicotencatl c53 shipwreck off cozumel. The vessel waas acquired by the mexican goverment in the 1960s and was renamed felipe xicotencatl c53. The red sea, egypt two bombs dropped by a german aircraft sank the s.
The dive site is also a great place for a snorkeling trip in cozumel. Most cozumel diving is drift diving done along the reef wall off the islands. Its the current that makes cozumel drift diving so addictive. C 53 wreck of an old minesweeper, put down as an artificial reef. Scubacozumel is the inhouse, padi 5star dive operation at scuba club cozumel resort. Cozumels wreck dive, the felipe xicotencatl measures 184 feet long, 33 feet. Our knowledgeable vacation professionals know island of the. Shipwreck diving cozumel boat wreck dive cozumel mexico. 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. After years of use, the ship was retired and is now home beneach the sea in cozumel.
Cozumel dive sites dive cozumel the premiere scuba. Cheap scuba diving vacations to cozumel book a vacation. The location chosen for the wreck is just offshore from chankanaab park. The visibility was great and the water temperature was between 7680 degrees f. Site designed by planeteria web designplaneteria web design. See more ideas about diving, scuba diving and caribbean. It is a very good overall guide that you can skim during a plane flight to see what you might be interested in going to and pretty accurate based on the places i have been to. Hi, the only james bond movie plane wreck that i know of is off new providence is. Dive cozumel is the premier technical and recreational dive shop in cozumel. Divers can enter a small area through an open door just. The book rates dive sites by the following factors.
A large iron anchor sits on the shore side of the plane, and is worth a look. Shipwreck hunter and underwater photographer tobias friedrich snapped the remains of ships, planes and aircraft carriers while visiting countries such as papua. Cozumel has been named by jacques cousteau as one of the top 10 dive spots in the world. This wreck is an easy beach dive and has remained remarkably intact. The dive sites of cozumel, cancun and the mayan riviera. 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. We were in cozumel staying at the south end of the island, but drove up for is dive. Reef star, a bilevel 48foot day boat thats part of sccs fleet of seven, has camera tanks and tables bigger than some liveaboards. Navy minesweeper was recently sunk in 2580 feet of water off cozumel s coast. C53 wreck of the felipe xicotencatl in cozumel scuba. Felipe xicotencatl shipwreck cozumel 2020 all you need. Under the rules of the cozumel marine park, guides are allowed to take no more than four divers into the wreck at a time, so you may need to sign up for this dive early in your stay.
After an agonizing eleven hours, the relentless sea would drag her down, settling the doria uneasily. Most islands have some wrecks that you can explore. Plane wreck mexico, cozumel, quintana roo dive seven. It is now filled with great underwater biodiversity. Are you gathering information for the perfect cheap scuba diving vacations to cozumel. The premiere recreational and technical scuba dive shop in cozumel, mexico. The sinking of the cozumel ship was a spectacle that of course, did not lack for controversy. The friendly environment and the popularity of shore diving make cozumels reputation. The plane wreck is still out there, but much smaller now. Jacques cousteau discovered the ship and its cargo in the 1950s. On a dense, foggy, late july evening in 1956, the italianflagged cruise liner andrea doria, bound for new york, was struck broadside by another cruise ship. Every detail has been made to make a divers vacation as easy as possible with all the services you need in one convenient location. Plan and book your dive vacation at arajilla retreat arjilla retreat is a boutique sanctuary just footsteps from the beach, where green sea turtles loll in the shallows and swim up to say hi.