Columbia Deep
Also known as: Colombia Deep
Best time to dive
January to December; December to May
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Nurse sharkPossible
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - too deep; strictly a scuba site
Safety notes
Depth/bottom-time limits, drift current, swim-through overhead sections requiring buoyancy control and no-touch discipline (Marine Park rule)
Permits & fees
Cozumel National Marine Park fee (~$3-5 USD/day); diving below certification-level depth restricted at deep wall sites per park rules
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Cozumel
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.