Cozumel Scuba Diving Requirements and Check-In Guide
This guide covers what divers need before diving in Cozumel. Open Water or an equivalent certification is needed to dive, while introductory dives are available. A standard medical questionnaire is used, and a “yes” answer needs a physician’s sign-off. Dive insurance is recommended but is not universally required. Check-in usually includes certification, a liability release, a medical form and a briefing.
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What you need to dive here
- Open Water or an equivalent certification is needed to dive.
- Introductory dives are available.
- A standard dive medical questionnaire is used.
- A “yes” answer needs a physician’s sign-off.
Paperwork to bring
- Bring proof of certification.
- Bring your medical form.
- Bring a physician’s sign-off if required.
- Bring your liability release.
- Bring insurance information if applicable.
What to expect at check-in
Check-in usually involves proof of certification, a liability release, a medical form and a briefing.
Local rules and fees
- A marine park fee applies to divers in the Cozumel reefs.
- It is paid through the operator or at the park. Check with your operator.
Medical and insurance
- Dive insurance is recommended.
- Some operator packages include short-term cover.
- It is not universally required. Check with your operator.
- Hyperbaric chambers in San Miguel de Cozumel: Costamed Hospital, and Cozumel International Hospital.
Documents to bring
- Proof of certification
- Liability release
- Medical form
- Physician’s sign-off if required
- Insurance information if applicable
FAQ
Do I need an Open Water certification to dive in Cozumel?
Open Water or an equivalent certification is needed to dive. Introductory dives are also available for divers without that certification.
What happens if I answer yes on the medical questionnaire?
A standard dive medical questionnaire is used. If you answer “yes” to a question, you need a physician’s sign-off before diving.
Is dive insurance required in Cozumel?
Dive insurance is recommended but is not universally required. Some operator packages include short-term cover. Check with your operator for the requirements that apply to your trip.
Is there a marine park fee in Cozumel?
Yes. A marine park fee applies to divers in the Cozumel reefs. It is paid through the operator or at the park. Check with your operator.
Related guides
- Cozumel Dock-Ready Checklist
- Dive Shop Check-In Documents: What to Prepare
- Share DAN Insurance With a Dive Operator
With My Dive Locker, you enter your certifications, insurance and medical information; Fast Pass shows what you entered; you can send it to a dive shop by email or WhatsApp.
