Pepe Scuba Dive Shop

Located at the El Cozumeleño Beach Resort, Pepe Scuba Dive Shop has been a fixture of the Cozumel diving scene for 33 years. This PADI Five Star Resort is positioned just five minutes from the international airport and the town centre, offering easy access for divers arriving from around the world.

The centre is known for using the fastest boats on the island, ensuring you reach the best reef systems ahead of the crowds. Whether you are looking for a quiet beach dive or a high-speed boat trip to the outer reefs, the operation is built around efficiency and professional standards.

As a PADI Five Star Resort, the centre maintains a high level of professional instruction and safety. The team is experienced in handling everything from introductory dives to advanced technical training, with all instruction conducted in English.

The centre is highly rated by the diving community and holds a TripAdvisor award, reflecting its long-standing reputation for reliability in the region.

The training programme covers the full PADI curriculum, from Intro to SCUBA Diving through to Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver. For those looking to increase their safety margins, the Rescue Course and Nitrox courses are also available.

Specialised training includes the PADI Referral Course for those looking to complete their certification elsewhere. All PADI courses include the necessary equipment and educational materials, with a credit available for those opting for PADI e-Learning.

The centre operates a fleet of fast small boats designed to minimise travel time to the offshore reefs. These vessels provide efficient transport for both morning and afternoon sessions.

Nitrox is available for use during boat dives, allowing for extended bottom times on the reef. Boat trips require a minimum of four divers to depart, and the schedule accommodates both morning and afternoon sessions.

The centre offers full equipment hire, including masks, snorkels, fins, regulators, BCDs, and cylinders. This allows divers to travel light or simply pick up a complete rig on arrival.

Nitrox is available on-site to support advanced training and extended dive profiles.

The reefs are home to a diverse array of large pelagics and reef fish. You can encounter various species of turtles, including Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), and Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). Large schools of fish, including Jacks (Carangidae), Snappers (Lutjanidae), and Barracuda (Sphyraena), are common sights.

For those interested in macro life and smaller inhabitants, the area is rich with detail. You can find various species of Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Seahorse (Hippocampus), and Pipefish (Syngnathidae), alongside various crustaceans like Lobsters (Homaridae) and Spiny lobster (Palinuridae).

The hard coral architecture is a highlight, featuring Brain corals (Diploria), Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata), and various Gorgonians (Gorgonacea), alongside barrel sponges and sea rods.

The centre offers both morning and afternoon diving sessions to suit your schedule. Night diving is also available for those looking to see the reef in a different light.