Great novice dive - very easy entry & exit, very shallow waters. You can rent anything you need from beachside dive operators who will provide a guide for your group as well as all equipment for around $50 - $60 per person. Be wary of some of the uncertified operators: while you won't get bad air, the equipment maintenance is sketchy and they don't seem to care if you bleed your tank dry or whether you wanted to see the submerged crucifix (a good 20m against current over barren sand to see a pretty mediocre statue, underwater or no, burning air that you would rather spend looking at the small but lush reef closer to shore). Pay the extra $5 to go to the PADI operator next door and you'll get better quality of equipment and a better guide

A state park about 9 km south of San Miguel on the island of  Cozumel, Mexico. You can catch a cab from any hotel, the airport or cruise ship for about $5/head. No mystery here about finding the place - Cozumel's too small!  -- Suzanne D'Aunoy

Chankanaab State Park

Awesome place!  Easy...cheap.  There is enough time to take a day trip there from a cruise ship.  I love it and can't wait to go back!  I had beautiful weather and you can see the Christ statue in the pictures...it's supposed to keep the divers safe.  There is also a small Virgin in one of the other pictures.  You don't need any equipment, they'll provide you with everything you need for about $60-$80 for an hour and you'll go down with an experienced diver who will give you a tour.  If you have the chance, you should go!!!

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