What a Cozumel dive trip actually costs

Quintana Roo, Mexico · trip-cost estimates · 7 nights
Estimated subtotal
$1,200 – $4,425

Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $2,750. Transfers, meals and any unpriced extras are additional.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flighttypical $400–$1,300 from major US airports$400–$1,300
Hotel × 7 nights~$205/night typical · $47–$381/night range$329–$2,667
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)~$130 per 2-tank boat dive~$390
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Estimated subtotal
$1,200 – $4,4257 nights, per person

Transfers & hotel pickup

Airport travel and getting to the dive boat are separate costs. These are published policies, not confirmed reservations.

Airport to accommodation

Cozumel Tours · CZM · private vehicle

From USD 79 / vehicle / round trip

Cozumel accommodations; exact zone and address required

Advertised starting rate. Vehicle capacity and luggage allowance must be confirmed before splitting the cost.

Provider policy · checked 2026-09-14
Cozumel Tours · CZM · Zone 0 · shared shuttle

USD 19 / person / round trip

USD 10 / person / one way

Casa Mexicana, Barracuda, Flamingo, Plaza Cozumel

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Cozumel Tours · CZM · Zone 1 · shared shuttle

USD 29 / person / round trip

USD 15 / person / one way

Westin, Hotel B, Melia, Coral Princess, Casa del Mar, Cozumel Palace, Park Royal

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Cozumel Tours · CZM · Zone 2 · shared shuttle

USD 29 / person / round trip

USD 15 / person / one way

Fiesta Americana, Explorean Cozumel, Presidente Intercontinental, Landmark

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Cozumel Tours · CZM · Zone 3 · shared shuttle

USD 38 / person / round trip

USD 19 / person / one way

Allegro Cozumel, Secrets Aura, Sunscape Sabor

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Cozumel Tours · CZM · Zone 4 · shared shuttle

USD 44 / person / round trip

USD 26 / person / one way

Iberostar, Occidental Grand

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Cozumel Tours · CUN · road and ferry

USD 99 / person / round trip

USD 49 / person / one way

Downtown Cozumel lodging

Airport road transfer, ferry and island lodging transfer bundled. Confirm zone and ferry timing; do not add ferry fare again.

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Cozumel Tours · CUN · road and ferry

USD 139 / person / round trip

USD 69 / person / one way

South Cozumel lodging

Airport road transfer, ferry and island lodging transfer bundled. Confirm zone and ferry timing; do not add ferry fare again.

Provider policy · checked 2026-09-14

Accommodation to diving

ScubaTony · boat pier

Fee not confirmed

Presidente, Landmark, Costa Del Sol, Villa Eden, Iberostar

Boat pickup is listed. Confirm the exact property, boarding point and any fees; an unlisted fee is not proof of free pickup.

Provider policy · checked 2026-09-14
ScubaTony · boat pier

USD 10 / person / dive day

Secrets Aura, Sunscape Sabor, Residencias Reef

Listed pier-pickup fee per diver per day, in addition to diving. Confirm access and current charge.

Provider policy · checked 2026-09-14
ScubaTony · boat beach

USD 5 / person / dive day

Allegro, Occidental Grande

Listed beach-pickup fee per diver per day. Confirm boarding arrangements.

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ScubaTony · road

Not offered

Land transportation

No land pickup. Guests north of the departure location must reach Marina Fonatur themselves.

Provider policy · checked 2026-09-14
Dressel Divers · road and ferry

Included with eligible booking

Mainland hotels for the Cozumel excursion; reception or agreed meeting point

Transfer and return ferry are included with exceptions; ask about your hotel. This is an excursion inclusion, not standalone free transport. Dives are purchased separately or charged against a dive package.

Provider policy · checked 2026-09-14

Shared-shuttle baggage and booking: One regular bag plus carry-on. Specialized equipment occupying a seat is charged as another passenger; oversized or multiple bags require private service. Confirm dive bags. Departure-only booking requires 48 hours notice. Published rates include taxes.

Not added to the subtotal: choose an eligible service and confirm the hotel, price and return arrangements first.

🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Nov · Dec.

Drift-diving prime, 81–84°F water, great viz; whale sharks off nearby Isla Mujeres (day trip) May–Sep

🤿 The diving

Primarily boat/panga-accessed drift diving along the Palancar, Colombia, Santa Rosa, and Maracaibo reefs; eagle rays, turtles, and reef sharks year-round; visibility 100–150 ft; water 77–84°F; all skill levels.

Also known for: Fresh-caught fish tacos with habanero salsa — the street-food staple of San Miguel

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Scuba Life Cozumel★★★★★ (1400)
Cozumel Diving Trip★★★★★ (797)
ScubaTony★★★★★ (743)
Cozumel Dive School★★★★★ (713)

🥾 When you're not diving

San Gervasio Mayan Ruins — Walk ancient Maya temples dedicated to Ixchel, goddess of fertility and the moon

Punta Sur Eco Beach Park — Explore a wildlife reserve with crocodiles, birds, a lighthouse, and coastal lagoons

Mercado Municipal — Browse the local market for fresh food, handmade goods, and everyday island life

Tulum Day Trip — Ferry to the mainland and visit cliffside Maya ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea

Playa Palancar — Relax on a calm, uncrowded beach with clear water and good snorkeling from shore

🔔 How to get it for less

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