any decent cancun diving?

On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:07:56 -0400, "Clint" <pepmax@videotron.ca>
wrote:

>I may have a chance to go down to Cancun for a non-dive related event in
>early December. I've never been to Cancun but have been to Cozumel twice.
>Is there any half decent diving near Cancun or should I just forget about
>diving there and take the two hours to get to Cozumel?
>
>Clint
>
>Free Spirit Activewear
>http://www.FreeSpiritActivewear.com
>
>
Well in Cancun they can take you on some nice 32 foot dives (if you
take a shovel, the water is 28 feet deep) . If you don't want to go to
Cozmel, go to Playa Del Carmen to the abyss divers they dive off Playa
no great reefs but some interesting drift dives on the Playa side

> On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:07:56 -0400, "Clint" <pepmax@videotron.ca>
> wrote:
>
>
>>I may have a chance to go down to Cancun for a non-dive related event in
>>early December. I've never been to Cancun but have been to Cozumel twice.
>>Is there any half decent diving near Cancun or should I just forget about
>>diving there and take the two hours to get to Cozumel?
>>
>>Clint
>>

I would check this out next week. It looks like Wilma is going to
change a lot of diving.

Y

On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:07:56 -0400, "Clint" <pepmax@videotron.ca>
wrote:

>I may have a chance to go down to Cancun for a non-dive related event in
>early December. I've never been to Cancun but have been to Cozumel twice.
>Is there any half decent diving near Cancun or should I just forget about
>diving there and take the two hours to get to Cozumel?
>
If time's an issue for you don't hesitate to catch a morning boat out
to the reefs at Cancun. It's relatively easy diving although in
January (my only experience) there's often a brisk current running.
Generally the ops are able to read it right and drop you in at the
right end for a nice easy ride. The dives aren't deep (50-60') unless
you want to do the minesweepers. Then it's only 75-85'.

If you go over towards the island it's about 40-45' max but I think
some of the coral is nicer than the deeper reefs. If you like lots of
stingrays there's a spot called Chitales just off the point that has a
lot of big stingrays.. Max depth will only be 25' but it's a pretty
dive anyway.

Again, my only experience is January and the port is often closed
because of wind and high seas, but if you can get out the diving is
decent for a nice relaxing day. If you want deeper dives with
impressive coral, make the trip to Coz. It's relatively easy to
organize a package deal right from your resort. Another option is to
go south to the ferry jumpoff point at Puerto Aventuras and try cavern
diving. Not a good choice if you're claustrophobic, but memorable if
you're not. Again, easily arranged through your resort. If you want to
organize your own cavern trip I have a name for you to contact. He
won't lose you underground. 8)

JF


Don't Get Stuck On Stupid

Is there any half decent diving near Cancun or should I just forget
about
diving there and take the two hours to get to Cozumel?

That would depend on your idea of decent. If you're from Ohio and
your only choices are quarrys and Lake Erie I'd say yes, the diving is
decent. The drift dives are fun but nothing like Cozumel. Take the 2
hour trip.

Thanks for the suggestions guys. My main thing for diving is the marine
life. If Cancun is okay for marine life even though I don't expect it to be
as nice as Cozumel, then I would stay put. As for the cenotes, how's the
marine life in those?

Clint

Free Spirit Activewear
http://www.FreeSpiritActivewear.com

On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 22:14:36 -0400, "Clint" <pepmax@videotron.ca>
wrote:

>Thanks for the suggestions guys. My main thing for diving is the marine
>life. If Cancun is okay for marine life even though I don't expect it to be
>as nice as Cozumel, then I would stay put. As for the cenotes, how's the
>marine life in those?
>
The marine life is fairly abundant at Cancun but nearly non existant
in the caverns. There will be critters in the OW areas but they tend
not to go too far back in the caves unless there's a food source like
an airhole through which bats will bring in fruit and drop the seeds
into the water.

JF


Don't Get Stuck On Stupid

JOF wrote:
> The marine life is fairly abundant at Cancun but nearly non existant
> in the caverns. There will be critters in the OW areas but they tend
> not to go too far back in the caves unless there's a food source like
> an airhole through which bats will bring in fruit and drop the seeds
> into the water.

There are little white crayfish and other little white swimmy things in
the caves. Also, I've had fish follow me 2500 ft back.

On 21 Oct 2005 08:41:16 -0700, "Al Wells" <al.wells@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>JOF wrote:
>> The marine life is fairly abundant at Cancun but nearly non existant
>> in the caverns. There will be critters in the OW areas but they tend
>> not to go too far back in the caves unless there's a food source like
>> an airhole through which bats will bring in fruit and drop the seeds
>> into the water.
>
>There are little white crayfish and other little white swimmy things in
>the caves. Also, I've had fish follow me 2500 ft back.

You'd left your relief zipper open?

JF


Don't Get Stuck On Stupid

I may have a chance to go down to Cancun for a non-dive related event in
early December. I've never been to Cancun but have been to Cozumel twice.
Is there any half decent diving near Cancun or should I just forget about
diving there and take the two hours to get to Cozumel?

Clint

Free Spirit Activewear
http://www.FreeSpiritActivewear.com

On Thu, 20 Oct 2005 18:07:56 -0400, "Clint" <pepmax@videotron.ca>
wrote:

>I may have a chance to go down to Cancun for a non-dive related event in
>early December. I've never been to Cancun but have been to Cozumel twice.
>Is there any half decent diving near Cancun or should I just forget about
>diving there and take the two hours to get to Cozumel?
>
>Clint
>
>Free Spirit Activewear
>http://www.FreeSpiritActivewear.com
>
>
Well in Cancun they can take you on some nice 32 foot dives (if you
take a shovel, the water is 28 feet deep) . If you don't want to go to
Cozmel, go to Playa Del Carmen to the abyss divers they dive off Playa
no great reefs but some interesting drift dives on the Playa side