Testimonials

In the Summer of 2009 my father and I went to dive in Cozumel, and chose to dive with Scuba Du. It was easily the best decision we could have made. The dive masters were all incredibly knowledgeable, and upon our first dives with each of them were incredibly thorough with their pre-dive plannings, until they worked out our level of experience for themselves, at which point they took the proper initiative to make sure that each diver was accommodated correctly. Diving with them was very comfortable, relaxing, and just plain fun. We enjoyed the experience with them SO much, that we decided to return this summer to dive with them again, and just returned from our trip today. The Dive masters, (Whom were the same exact ones we had dove with last summer) instantly recognized us and greeted us warmly. By the end of the trip we were exchanging farewell hugs with not only our dive masters, but our friends. Martin, Alex, and Hector were completely astounding, and to me the fact that the they were the same dive masters we interacted with from the previous summer says a lot about their experience and dedication to every diver they dive with. One one day of our trip, there was an incredibly unfortunate incident where there was a tropical storm that did not blow over. My father and I had each rented a wet suit so that we would not be cold on the boat ride. Upon nearing arrival at the dive site, the harbor was closed due to the storm and we had to return back without diving. Not only did Scuba Du give us a full refund on the two tank trip, they didn't charge us for the wetsuits (It would easily have been the best twenty dollars spent on the trip!), and paid for a taxi ride back to our hotel so that we wouldn't have to spend any more time on a rainy boat. We can not stress enough the wonderful experience we had with Scuba Du, and encourage everyone to go dive with our friends! We'll be back next year guys!

Kyle and Brian Burgess - on 7/28/2010

Antonio, Good afternoon...I hope you're having a great day. I wanted to thank you for a great time while we were in Cozumel. The diving blew me away and I'll be returning with friends sooner rather than later. Your boats, crew etc were all awesome and I appreciate you're setting everything up. I'll let you know when we'll be back and hopefully bring you some more business!!! Thanks again!!!

Nick Dihigo - on 7/20/2010

The people at Scuba Du are the best. We dove with them over several days with adults and children ranging from 11yo to 20 yo. The diving was fantastic and they really took good care of us. Always very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to everyone

Skip Robichaux - on 7/20/2010

Mil gracias again, Antonio, for the superb job you and your team did for OST last week! It was just outstanding! All my best, Cathy

Cathy Cummings - Group Specialist - Rosenbluth Vacations - on 7/2/2010

Hey Antonio, Thank you for all the help with our daughter Rachel's open water certification. Alex was great, he really made Rachel feel at ease. The guys said Joshua did a great job and they had a blast on the night dive. We look forward to diving with you any time we're in Cozumel. We are all wondering were we could buy some Scuba Du tee shirts. We'd love to advertise for you. Thanks again!

Rhonda Haddad - on 6/11/2010

Hi Antonio, Thanks to you and all of the staff for making our diving experience so wonderful this past weekend. Everyone was fabulous!!

Ann Christensen :) - on 6/2/2010

Hola Antonio, It's just as easy to compliment as it is to complain. I try to take the time to compliment when it is due. You run a tight ship there at Scuba Du; there's no fooling around when it comes to scheduling & safety yet each & every one of your staff makes for a pleasurable experience in & out of the water. Clearly, everyone is hand-picked. Until next time, muchas gracias... Ps Try to keep Jose' at the shop! His friendliness & efficiency is a very important part of your success.. Adios!

Joel Blauvelt - on 5/13/2010

Antonio, We had a great time diving with Scuba Du this past week. As we have come to expect, everyone associated with the operation was professional, courteous and very friendly. We are already looking forward to our next trip to Cozumel. Thank you to everyone.

Larry Holden - on 4/27/2010

Hi Antonio, We had a great time diving with SCUBA DU. Martin and David were great to dive with. Martin gave the most through pre-dive briefings I've heard. His attention to detail was outstanding and he made sure he took the time to ensure everyone understood and agreed with the plan. He really helped out our younger divers, working with them to develop and improve their skills. He did a great job and made the diving much more enjoyable for all of us. Thanks Again,

Dan Riddell - on 4/27/2010

Its been a month since our visit to Cozumel and our scuba trip, and we’re still thinking about what a great time we had. The staff at the palapa hut was very friendly and helpful. Working with Carlos was fantastic. He was so calm, explained safety requirements, and showed us the beauty of the Mexican Caribbean. It was my son’s first diving experience and my first in several years. It won’t be nearly so long next time. Thanks Scuba du!!

Tom Giltner - on 4/15/2010

Thanks again for everything Antonio! We are back home now - hard to get back to "real life"!! The guys went on a 2 tank dive last Friday and it was the highlight of their trip! It was awesome!

Janice Oimoen :) - on 4/12/2010

We had a wonderful time, Antonio! The crew was awesome!! Thanks so much...see you next time. Next time I will be flying...no more cruise boats for me!! Thanks again from all 9 of us...

Trudy Williams - on 4/12/2010

Antonio, First off I would like complement you and Scuba Du for your excellent service and professionalism over the years and this trip was no exception. For infrequent divers like myself it gives me great comfort to count on Scuba Du to provide a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Your flexibility in scheduling and making adjustments due to our schedule changes was also most appreciated. I would like to express my appreciation to yourself and rest of the Scuba Du team for helping to make this vacation a great experience. Best regards,

Skip Domenick - on 4/9/2010

Antonio, We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our diving experience with Scuba Du last week. We had such an amazing time! We really appreciate the extra time that you gave our daughter, Sydney, when she had a problem with removing her mask for certification. She really liked Carlos a lot, and he was extremely patient with her and helped her overcome her fears on the second day. The dive masters our family had were so helpful - they were great to work with. We have nothing but good things to say about Scuba Du! Very professional, safe, helpful, encouraging...... we could go on and on. Thanks again!

Leslie Stewart - on 4/5/2010

Antonio, We so enjoyed getting our open water scuba certification at Scuba Du with Carlos. Lori was a bit nervous about diving in the first place and Carlos was able to teach us what we needed to know and do so in a way that eased her fears. We’re so glad we got our certification in Cozumel with Scuba Du and Carlos instead of in the chilly waters of Seattle.

Michael & Lori Caldwell - on 3/26/2010

Antonio, My sons and I are back safe and sound in our respective homes and doing well. Thanks so much for your help and advice regarding the diving part of the trip. My sons had a great time, got certified, and thought the whole experience was excellent!

Wayne Alexander - Virginia USA - on 3/11/2010

Hi Antonio: Just a quick note of thanks - the dives were great yesterday!

Ron - on 3/6/2010

Toño, Solo quería contarte que en verdad fue una excelente experiencia la del buceo con Scuba Du el miercoles pasado. Por favor haz este comentario extensivo a todo tu equipo ya que gracias a todos ustedes la pasamos de maravilla. Muchas gracias y espero poder repetir la buceada con ustedes pronto. Saludos,

Alfredo Reynoso - Grupo Presidente - on 3/3/2010

Antonio and Carlos!!! It's been almost four months, but I still think about my Cozumel dive trip often. This past week, I met with some of the folks from our dive boat and everyone was still reminiscing about the good times we had. The minute I walked into my hotel room, Antonio called me and made me feel well taken care of. I can't say enough about the instruction provided by Carlos! Carlos, you are a very talented teacher and diver - Kay and I still write back and forth to eachother about the best divemaster in the world! Thank you for at all times making us feel well prepared and safe! I have told friends and family all about the great people at Scubadu Cozumel and I can't wait to come back and dive with you again! I have attached a few photos - please share them with Carlos and Martin! Very Respectfully,

Noreen - on 2/25/2010

Hola to all our friends in Cozumel: It has taken awhile, but I wanted to express thanks to Antonio and all the staff at ScubaDu for making our Thanksgiving trip great. The quality of service and the personal touches that were provided for our large group were excellent. The skills of the dive crews and boat captains were top notch. We were some of those caught out to sea (and under water) during the "freak storm." The skills demonstrated by the captain and the dive master in getting us all safely back on the boat and back to the resort was impressive. It was an extremely difficult situation to exit the water with high surge, heavy rain, heavy wind, and some less than experienced divers in the water. The crew performance was outstanding. On behalf of my entire group, a sincere THANKS for the fine service and the many adjustment and schedule changes, which, when requested, were all accommodated with a smile!

Cathy Kaufman and friends - on 2/2/2010

Antonio, Just wanted to send a thank you for the great snokel trip. Beto "Turkey" and David were great. We saw lots of wildlife, rays, turtles, sharks, lobster etc. Definitely the highlight of our trip! Thanks.

John Hansen - on 1/6/2010

Hola, Antonio! I just wanted to thank you for your help! I really enjoyed diving (even though I had to cancel 3 days out of five planned due to illness) and I will certainly be back for more (including Punta Sur). I also found all trips very well organized and Scuba Du staff very friendly and helpful. Thank you, Scuba Du! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sergei Maxunov - on 12/22/2009

Thanks to you and your staff for providing a great dive experience. And a special thanks to Anna, for instructing my wife in her Resort Course and myself in the Refresher Course. She is a great teacher and gave my wife the confidence to go on and get certified. And thanks to Humberto for his excellent teaching as well. I would also like to thank Martin. As Dive Master he provided me with excellent instruction and advice on the boat dives. He gave all of us in his group individual attention. As an inexperienced diver, I felt like I was in good hands. Thanks again.

Wade Anderson - on 11/21/2009

Hola- I have just returned to Maine from a week at the Presidente. What a week! I cannot say enough positive things about your dive instructor, Carlos. After watching the dive boat come and go from the beach for a day or two I decided to take the 2 hour introductory course. Carlos was extremely professional, knowledgable and knew exactly how to train the complete novice diver. I felt totally comfortable in my skills and trusted Carlos with his demonstration of expertise to then go on the 2-tank open ocean dives. The experience was unbelievable-the safety aspect was always present and yet the exhileration and fun that I experienced truly was phenomenal for someone who had never donned a tank before and was now able to swim with sea turtles, sharks and see an abundance of underwater life. Carlos, you have created a new diving fanatic, thank you so much for everything, you are an excellent instructor and a tremendous asset to Scuba-Du. You have an open invitation to dive in Maine should you ever want to swim with the sea urchins and lobsters, and, unfortunately, wear your wetsuit. Saving for my next vacation in Cozumel...

Aimee Kohan, Cape Elizabeth, Maine - on 10/5/2009

Antonio, Sorry it has taken so long to write and say thank you so much for the wonderful time. My son and I enjoyed the diving so much and as always, Scuba Du was fantastic! You guys rock. On our 1st dive we had a young lady dive master, Sara, that was awesome and on our second dive it was a young man. I can’t remember his name but he was terrific. Thanks so much and keep up the Great Work.

Bo Bunker - on 9/7/2009

Thanks again for the wonderful service. We recently, 8-31-09, returned from our 3 visit to Cozumel in the last 18 months. We are always impressed by the professionalism of your staff. We don't always get to dive Cozumel, but when we do...we'll Scuba Du!

Larry Huff, Clint Hays, Destiny Hays - on 9/7/2009

Antonio, Joshua and everyone else who helped us last week: Thanks for the great week of diving!! It was wonderful having a fast boat with experienced divers for most of the dives. This is a key issue for us. Very good boat captains and dive masters, and Joshua was GREAT! Among other things, Joshua hit the entrance to Devil's Throat right on (not all dive masters do) - great dive. We also really appreciate having our equipment cleaned after each dive. Thanks for all! Thanks to everybody. Scuba Du is a very a good dive operation. We will see you next year.

Michael Palmer - on 8/29/2009

Señor Antonio, I just wanted to let you know what a great time me and my friends had diving with you this August. The instructors, captains, administrators and diving gear could not have been better! We absolutely loved each of the 7 dives we did and I truly appreciate how accommodating you were regarding rescheduling our night dive. You guys truly are the best dive outfit in Cozumel with the highest level of safety and customer service. Alex was our dive master for 6 of the dives and we loved him. Hopefully we will be back next year! Thanks again and we wish you the best of luck in your future business endeavors.

Ryan, Toni, Chris, April & Jared - on 8/28/2009

Antonio – we did not get a chance to see you again before we left, but I just wanted to tell you Muchas Gracias!!! We had a great time and your staff was wonderful and accommodating. We look forward to seeing you guys again next time we are in Cozumel.

Gary P. Garrett, Ph.D. - on 8/26/2009

Just wanted to say thanks for everything last week. I especially appreciate the extra effort Alex made to help my daughter feel comfortable and have a great dive.

Fred Meeks - on 8/26/2009

I just wanted to write a short note thanking you for making our trip to Cozumel a fabulous one. The diving was wonderful thanks to ScubaDu. Antonio, the advance e-mails to set up our dives worked out perfectly and we appreciated the other information you gave us to help with our arrival and transportation to the hotel. Everyone in the dive shop was professional, friendly and treated us like family. The dive masters were wonderful and the small groups made diving even more enjoyable. Having Victor take care of our equipment on a daily basis was a godsend. My wetsuit has never smelled so good and it was so nice to have everything cleaned, dry and waiting to be put on the boat in the morning. Thank You again so much and we look forward to diving with you again soon. (April 2009)

Mike and Kim Lew - Orland Park, IL - on 8/24/2009

Hola Antonio We truly enjoyed the hospitality extended us by you and your dive masters Hector, Jesus, and Joshua. I felt really well taken care of while we were there. Especially when we were on the boat with Armando.

Ross McKinlay - on 8/18/2009

Greetings Scuba Du, I am writing to thank you for the excellent service we experienced last Tuesday. First, thank you for calling us at home and confirming and re-scheduling. Thank you for picking us up at our hotel pier, saving us two taxi fares. My wife and I were both first time snorkelers and we were a little nervous about the windy conditions. Our dive master Alex put us at ease and we were absolutely thrilled with the experience. My wife and I were impressed with the patience and care Alex and the boat driver(sorry I missed his name)exhibited each time we entered and exited the boat. My wife really appreciated the fact that Alex took the time to point out many interesting creatures that we might have missed along the way.(turtles, barracuda, star fish and a shark) We will definitely be returning to Cozumel and look forward to exploring more of the beautiful reefs with your staff. I have attached a couple of pictures of your staff in action. Sincerely

Stephen & Rhonda Bartholomew - on 8/7/2009

We just returned from our week in Coz- just wanted to tell you we were very happy with Scuba Du- everything! We just spent the afternoon with our neighbors who are planning a trip soon and we recommended Scuba Du- well done! and thanks very much.

Richard Pleming - on 7/27/2009

Antonio, Just a quick note of thanks for some great dives and for your help getting the replacement certificate. It came in the mail yesterday. We really appreciate you going that extra mile, scanning the dive book, contacting the dive centre and PADI, and facilitating a great time. Thanks again,

Karen Snow & Andrew Bound - London, England - on 7/15/2009

Hola, Antonio! This is Maho. We came back to LA and it is just difficult for us to get back to our normal life here after great vacation from Cozumel! We just wanted to thank you for all the help and service you provided to us. We had such a good time and we really enjoyed cenote dive with Fred, too. If we have a chance to go back to Cozumel, we definitely contact you! And of course, if any of my friends are going to Cozumel to dive, we will recommend Scuba Du! Thank you very very much for your great service! Take care!

Mitsuyoshi & Maho - on 7/10/2009

Hola Antonio, Quiero agradecerles en nombre de Rafa, Rod, Ole, Omar, y yo, a ti y a José Luis todas sus atenciones en nuestro viaje a Cozumel. De verdad es un placer bucear con el equipo de Scuba Du, todo salio perfecto. En especial te quiero comentar que nuestro Dive master Martín es EXCELENTE muy profesional, además de agradable, cuidadoso, paciente, simpático etc.aprendimos mucho de el incluso los que ya teníamos experiencia buceando. Lo vamos a recomendar muchísimo con todos nuestros amigos, y también a nuestro capitán. Los felicito mucho a todo el equipo de Scuba Du. Muchos saludos,

Sarah Bustani - on 7/7/2009

Hey Antonio - I just wanted to take a minute and let you know that Maria and I had the best diving experience thanks to you, the whole Scuba Du crew, and the staff on location at El Cozumeleno. We had such a great time that we did go ahead and add the two additional dives and Cedral Pass was a blast! It was great to meet you last Wednesday and we will be looking you up next time we are planning a trip to Cozumel which hopefully will be really soon. Thanks again,

Keith Dodson - on 7/1/2009

My recent dive vacation with Scuba Du was outstanding. The dive professionals were highly competent, talented, and helpful. The boats operated smoothly and on time and brought us to wonderfully colorful, clear, and warm water. I'm very happy to see that the reefs of Cozumel are now being protected and that the marine life is abundant. I was so impressed that I will be back within a month, and look forward to bringing a group of physicians to the island for a dive medicine program this coming November.

Paul S. Auerbach, MD-Editor, Wilderness Medicine-Author, Medicine for the Outdoors-DAN/Rolex Diver of the Year, 2009 - on 6/22/2009

Antonio, Just wanted to thank you for your service and tell you we had a great time. Alex and the crew were as caring and attentive to our needs as they could be. You should be proud that you have such fine young men working at Scuba Du. You can count on us to talk positively about your service and to send all that we can your way, Thanks again,

Scott Troquille and Family, David Bailey and Family - on 6/18/2009

Hello Antonio Just wanted to say thanks again for everything you all did, Had four days of super diving and geovani was a great dive master plus jose and rosy did a bang up job of taking care of our gear and having it ready for us the next moring. My sister in laws told me I did a fabulous job of setting up the dives, But really the thanks goes to you. Look foreward to diving with you guys in the future and it was a pleasure to get to meet you thanks again.

Gary Duesberg - on 6/5/2009

I had a fantastic experience with Scuba Du last week. I stayed 6 days at the Intercontinental for the sole purpose of taking my Open Water certification class with Scuba Du. From the first contact with Antonio, thru the completion of my course and subsequent dives with Scuba Du, everything was handled with great precision to make my experience wonderful. Antonio is a real class act and was there for me every step of the way. I would especially like to thank and recommend Carlos who was my instructor. He was an excellent teacher, very patient and thorough. Carlos was very adaptive to my abilities and needs which made my training go quickly and very enjoyable. After my certification I had the pleasure of going on a night dive with Dive Master Hector and then a two tank dive with Dive Master Elyxandro. Both did an excellent job and where very patient and safety conscious. I did seven ocean dives total with Scub Du and all where beyond my expectations. Fantastic! The crew on both of the Scuba Du boats were exceptional. They went out of their way to make sure everything was set up before each dive and were always there with a cold drink or fresh piece of fruit when you looked like you might want some. Very hardworking good people on the Scuba Du team. Thank you all for a great experience. I shall return! If you want a great dive experience in Cozumel, just email Antonio at and he'll take good care of you.

Jim Reed - on 6/4/2009

Antonio, We dove with Scuba Du a few weeks back and had a great time. May 10th thru the 15. The dives, the viz, the staff, the photographer, everything was great. While it was incredibly slow for you and the Presidente, it was surreal and peaceful for those few of us travellers that chose to travel in spite of the ridiculous hysteria. I do hope that the travel industry picks back up for you and all of Mexico soon. We are thinking about coming back for a quick trip in August. Thanks Antonio. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

Jeff Libutti - on 6/4/2009

Hola to all of our friends at ScubaDu! We can't thank you enough for making our recent dive trip to Cozumel perfect. From the moment we stepped on the boat for our full week of diving we immediately knew that once again (since this was our third time with ScubaDu), we were diving with the best dive operation on Cozumel. Jose Luis, the other diver masters and crew ensured our equipment was set-up properly and that we were briefed thoroughly on the dive plan for our safety. The dives were fantastic with Jose Luis pointing out even the smallest of sea life with his magnifying glass. Bob met his goal of seeing a nurse shark "up close" just a few feet away. As relatively new divers we really enjoyed celebrating our 50th dive with the ScubaDu crew. We look forward to logging many more dives with ScubaDu on our next vacation. Muchos gracias,

Bob, Corinne and Donna - Cincinnati, OH and Bethlehem, PA - on 6/1/2009

Hello Jorge and Jose Luis. Thanks to all of you at Scuba Du for yet another GREAT diving trip! As you know, we’ve been diving in Cozumel for many years and just returned from our third post-Wilma trip. The diving always was and still is AWSOME! On our last trip, we spotted huge green morays (in full view), eagle rays, sharks, turtles on almost every dive . Life is abundant and the reefs look better each time we visit. There’s simply no place to dive like Cozumel! We just can’t say enough about our great diving adventures with Scuba Du. The staff and service are excellent, making each dive unforgettable! On one occasion, we did have the unfortunate experience of diving with another operation on the island. We were amazed at the deficiency in the quality of service and most importantly , their lack of attention to safety. Actually, we were uncomfortable the entire dive and felt fortunate to get back on dry land when it was over. There’s just no dive operation that can compare to Scuba Du - that’s why we have over 400 dives with them - they’re simply the best on all levels. We’d also like to send a “special thanks” to our great Dive Master, Giovanni ( his help and knowledge is always incredible). Again, thanks for the continued great diving. Well see you all soon!

Sonny and Carolyn Deason (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) - on 6/1/2009

As a diver with over 500 dives logged I can attest to the professionalism, courtesy and quality of service provide by Scuba Du. From the people at the desk, the dive master and instructors, boat captains and deck hands. My family and I have always been treated like we are important. Safety is there highest priority, however once you have exhibited your dive skills you are allowed to dive your profile without feeling like you are being babysat. On the other hand if you are a little uncomfortable or a new diver you will get the attention you need. I have dove with Scuba Du for eight years on more than a hundred dives, had two of my children certified with them taken advanced open water and nitrox, recommended numerous friends and family to them, none of which have ever been disappointed. Sincerely,

Rick Ratliff - Oklahoma City, OK - on 6/1/2009

I would like to let you know how good Gabriel and Jesus were as Divemasters for my trip to Cozumel last March! They led us in a safe, secure and fun trip from the Presidente hotel. Our entire group had a GREAT time. Our divers mostly had over 100 dives and we always saw something new and exciting!. Keep up the good work on such good divemasters as Gabriel and Jesus. Respectfully,

Richard Webb - on 6/1/2009

I would like to thank Jesus for the outstanding job he did as our dive master when we were in Cozumel last week. We felt well cared for, and he was very good at finding things that we might have overlooked. (Visited Feb. 2008)

Tom and Glenda Kleinkauf - on 6/1/2009

Hola, My wife and I just returned from a wonderful dive vacation in Cozumel. We dove for 7 days of 2 tank dives and couldn’t be happier with the service of Scuba Du. All of your staff especially the dive guides Beto, Alejandro and Joshua were the BEST. We stayed at the Occidental Grand Cozumel and were picked up every morning on time at our hotels pier. We wouldn’t think of diving with any other dive operators on Cozumel other than Scuba Du. Thanks again,

Gary and Rita Yoss - on 6/1/2009

Antonio, It's been pretty crazy since we got back from our trip and I apologize for taking so long to get back to you. First and foremost, I would like to thank you and your amazing staff for providing us with one of the most amazing and memorable times we have ever experienced. Having the opportunity to rediscover diving was so excellent and we couldn't have done it without you guys. The information that you provided us on how to navigate our way through some of the scams etc. was also extremely valuable. I would also like to personally thank Anna and Rosy for their perseverance to make sure that I was able to dive. Without their creativity and tenacity, I wouldn't have been able to have the amazing time that was in store for us. Thank you again for providing such an incredible experience for us. Your organization was extremely professional at all levels and I will absolutely recommend you to anyone who wishes to dive in your wonderful country. Sincerely,

Aaron J. Gorham - on 5/30/2009

Antonio, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for all of your help and kindness on my vacation last week. I thouroughly enjoyed myself and am greatfull for all the hard work you and your associates did to make my Scuba certification experience perfect. Please let me know if you ever would like a letter of reference from me as a former, and future client. I will return. All the best to you friend,

Jim Reed - on 5/29/2009

Hi guys and gals, I just wanted to thank you all for showing us a great time and great dives, to Pavo -I promise next time I will not need the 'big' tank!, and to sandra, thank you for taking me on the 'novice' dive, it gave me great confidence in my ability and helped me greatly in my breathing for the last two dives, thanks again to Victor, you guys run a great shop and I look forward to returning soon, thanks again!

Ed Addley - on 5/6/2009