Maracaibo
Also known as: Maracaibo Deep, Maracaibo Shallow
Best time to dive
January to December; April to August
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
- 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 - deep wall/drift site
Safety notes
strong/unpredictable current, large entry swells, deep depth/decompression risk, risk of being swept away from group
Permits & fees
Parque Nacional Arrecifes de Cozumel entrance fee approx. 108.66 MXN/day (~US$5) per one operator's price page; a 2025 proposal to roughly double the fee to ~217 MXN (~$10-11) was under discussion but not confirmed finalized - VERIFY current amount
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.