OUR FAMOUS KAY KIB!

OCEAN TOURS is very passionate about Deep Sea Fishing. It's a love that was born long ago, as the owner's father Chartered Fishing trips in Cancun for many years. Cozumel is one of the best locations for Sportsfishing in the Caribbean, as the many species of Billfish come right down the Channel of Cozumel (the protected waterway between Cozumel and the Yucatan Peninsula) every year during the Billfish run from late February to early September, peaking between April and June. Sailfish, Blue Marlin, White Marlin as well as the tasty Mahi Mahi all make their yearly run right on our front door. Please be advised that OCEAN TOURS has a strict catch and release policy for Billfish, all efforts will be made to ensure that Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Sailfish are returned to the water alive after a few pictures. Cozumel is also in a privileged position as the reef systems around the island, as well as the shallow mangrove bays, provide a perfect breeding ground for Cozumel's year-round fishing species: Black & Yellow Fin Tuna, Grouper, Red Snapper, Barracuda, Wahoo, Rainbow Runners, several species of Shark, and others. So anytime of the year you are here, you have good chances of getting some action, especially aboard OCEAN TOURS' pride & joy KAY KIB. The KAY KIB (Mayan for Sailfish) is Ocean Tours' main fishing vessel, although we own 2 other fishing boats that we use when the Kay Kib is booked. She's a 36' Custom-Built boat, finished and put in the water in May 2002. This boat was hand built by the owner José de la Fuente here in Cozumel, with help from Captain Jorge Pacheco and 1st Mate Ruben. For 6 long months they labored over the design and construction, spending the final month hand-finishing every custom detail. The KAY KIB is a very comfortable, functional and clean vessel, equipped with some of the best tackle made for deep sea fishing: Penn International "Gold Series", plus a large collection of teasers, lures, lines, and even a couple of light tackle reels & rods for when the youngsters come along. It has outriggers and downrigger, a fighting chair plus a couple of stand-up rigs, GPS, fish finder, AM/FM Stereo/CD, VHF Radio + back-up/long range private repeater, restroom and sink w/mirror, polarized & shaded padded sofa seating area, lunch tables, storage area, built-in coolers, refrigerator/freezer, fish tank, fresh water shower, retractable step-up ladder to/from water, and comfortable seating for guests on the top deck with the Captain, for those that just love to see them coming. She is by far one of the newest, and best equipped fishing boats in Cozumel. And to top it all off, the crew of the Kay Kib is one of the most experienced, hardest working and friendliest in the business here. The Captain and 1st Mate grew up fishing these waters, and are not only very experienced and dedicated fishermen, they are also well-spoken, wonderful hosts who will take great care of you in a very professional manner, and work hard the entire Charter to get you into the action. For our fishing trips we will pick you up at your hotel if it has a pier, or at the nearest available pier. If you have your own transportation, you may choose to board the boat at the North Harbor "Puerto de Abrigo".

With a Mexican heart and a Caribbean soul, Cozumel is a paradise where tradition, flavor and joy come together.

Famous all over the world for its coral reefs, there are plenty of water sports such as diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, kayaking and more. With its beautiful beaches and exotic locale, Cozumel is an ideal destination where honeymooners can enjoy colorful and breathtaking sunsets, moonlit walks on secluded beaches, swim through crystal clear blue waters and romantic candlelight dinners.

The swim is an in-water start in the sea swim and start and finishes at CHANKANAAB park beach. Water temperature for the month of September in Cozumel is likely to be around 26°C, therefore wetsuits will not be permitted on the one lap rectangular shaped course.

The bike course starts and finishes at the CHANKANAAB park, using the Cozumel island main road. The three loop course is flat, paved in good conditions and with a few sharp corners, and will be totally closed to vehicle traffic. We recommend that you take two water bottles during this segment of the race.

The marathon course is three laps, starting at the CHANKANAAB park towards Cozumel downtown. Just as on the bike, the roads will be closed to vehicle traffic. You will find aid stations every other km with Gatorade, water, ice, PowerBar (bars and gel), Vaseline, Coke and medical assistance.


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PIRATAS EN COZUMEL

Las historias de Piratas siempre son una forma de entretenimiento, ya sea por su despiadada forma de ver la vida, por sus grandes aventuras, o simplemente por la magia que envuelve a estos personajes, pues en Mxlq.com investigamos si alguna vez un pirata había atacado nuestras costas y resulto que sí, y no fue uno cualquiera, entre los muchos que llegaron a atacar las costas de Campeche, Yucatán y Quintana Roo sobresale el nombre de Sir Henry Morgan.

La historia es sólo una, lo que cambia es la forma de contarla y mucho tiene que ver de qué lado está aquél que la escribe. El mundo no era muy diferente en el siglo XVII: había una superpotencia mundial y era España, que descansaba plácidamente sobre la riqueza que obtenía de los territorios conquistados alrededor del mundo. Poseía tantas tierras que la Reina Isabel reclamó el mar para Inglaterra.

Separada de la Iglesia Católica hacía unos años y aislada de Europa por el Canal de La Mancha, este decreto significó la libertad total en el mar para Inglaterra y sus súbditos. Por ejemplo: lo que el Imperio Español consideraba la peor de las lacras, era objeto de honores y títulos nobiliarios otorgados por los Reyes de Inglaterra. La fama de los Piratas es tanta que aun en nuestros días son protagonistas de fantasías, terrores y romances.

Uno de los más temidos por la corona española fue el galés Sir Henry Morgan, quién comenzó sus ataques en Santiago de Cuba para después asediar los puertos novohispanos de Campeche y Villahermosa. La leyenda dice que en su huída hacia el Caribe dio de pronto con la isla de Cozumel. La isla estaba abandonada para entonces. Los Mayas habían migrado poco a poco a la parte continental desde la llegada de los españoles, y estos la habían abandonado al encontrar puertos más seguros en el golfo.

Le resultó tan ideal la isla a Morgan, por sus caletas y cuevas, que estableció aquí su guarida por muchos años. También encontró en las tumbas y ruinas mayas el lugar perfecto para esconder los botines. Aquí pudo haber planeado y preparado los ataques a puertos y ciudades en Centroamérica y el Caribe.

La fama de sus proezas estuvo a punto de provocar una guerra entre España e Inglaterra, por lo que se le ordenó regresar a Londres so pretexto de ser arrestado. Esto nunca sucedió, fue una farsa para tranquilizar al Imperio. A los 45 años Sir Henry Morgan fungía como Gobernador de Jamaica. Aunque breve, su estancia pacífica en la isla hace que se le recuerde en el nombre de un prestigioso restaurante.

Some Cozumel FAQS

How are the ocean currents in Cozumel?

The currents might change from place to place and you will find the stronger ones in deeper waters and on the east side of the island specially.

Is Cozumel a safe place?

Hell Yes!!! Cozumel it’s a laid back town and always receives tourism with the arms wide open. Just be careful of not leaving your belongings unattended on a open car where you cannot see them, specially on the east side coast, other than that you won’t have any problems as somebody robbing you on the streets.

Are there any shark problems in Cozumel?

No, we have not heard in the history of the island any shark attacks.

How is crime in Cozumel?

Very little. The island is very quiet and the people are very friendly.

What kind of services can be found in Cozumel?

• Cozumel has all services for lodging ranging from a low budget to high and expensive places to stay.
• The island has all mayor cruise ship ports and an international airport.
• Hospitals of all kinds are found in the island.
• Supermarkets and commercial areas can be found as well.
• Restaurants are also an attraction of Cozumel; make sure you try the local flavors.

Does the island have an international airport?

Yes it has, and direct flights from the US can be found.

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NEW!

SUNSET CRUISE!

Once or twice a week join us for the best SUNSET CRUISE in Cozumel on board the 35’ Trimaran TUCAN. We leave from the Cozumeleño’s pier for 3 hours of Sunset Sailing fun, and the trip includes OPEN BAR: Ice-cold bottled Coronas, Margaritas, Rum, Tequila, soft drinks, purified water & delicious snacks. Come enjoy REAL sunset sailing!!! A minimum is required please inquire. Adults: $30 usd* Kids $20usd*

NEW!

REEF SNORKEL ADVENTURE!

DEPARTS FROM EL COZUMELEÑO’S PIER 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK PLEASE INQUIRE FOR DATES & TIMES Get ALOT of actual reef snorkeling at 3 great stops (35-45 mins. ea.) inside the National Marine Park. The trip includes all snorkel equipment, great CERTIFIED guides, purified bottled water, soft drinks, fresh fruit, and AFTER snorkeling, cold beer for adults. We offer trips to the shallow reefs (3hrs) as well as the BIG reefs Colombia & Palancar (4hrs). Our professional Staff will take excellent care of you in and out of the water, enjoy great snorkeling with small groups on our comfortable boats. 3hrs. Adults $45usd* Kids $30 usd*(12 & under) 4hrs. Adults $50 usd* Kids $35 usd* +$25 pesos p/p Park Fee

El Cozumeleno Beach Resort, family friendly, all inclusive, Ocean front hotel in Cozumel.

The hotel is located on the north side of the island with natural sandy beach, and great snorkeling. Cuzamil ( Land of the Swallows ) is the second largest island in Mexico. Cozumel is Latin America’s number one cruise port, a diver’s paradise and home to the world’s
second largest barrier reef. Cozumel was the first place in the America’s where a Catholic mass was celebrated and is home of Ixchel, Goddess of fertility and love.

El Cozumeleno Beach Resort All Inclusive, situated within 5 minutes from the charming town of San Miguel, main shopping area and pier to Playa del Carmen. El Cozumeleno since the 1970’s has been the place for honeymooners to Cozumel. The resort has 252 over sized rooms, fantastic for families, couples and friends. Directly across the street from the resort is a PGA 18 hole golf course with special discount for our guests. We also offer free daily scuba dive instructions in our pool.

While visiting Cozumel you will be able to enjoy Mayan ruins, National Parks, Beach Clubs, and islands famous Dolphin Centers. Experience up to 75 different island tours and excursions you may combine with our activities program including bicycle tours, kayaking, aerobics and volleyball. And don’t forget we love children and have our own Children’s activities program. Best of all come and enjoy and evening sunset.
Welcome to El Cozumeleno Beach Resort, we wait for your visit!

Hanal pixán

The "Hanal pixán ", or eaten of the bores, is a tradition of the Mayan town that takes to the end to remember of a special way the friends and relatives who went ahead in the eternal trip. It is a special event for the family of the deceaseds, because they know that, in these days, from the 31 of October to the 2 of November, the bores " receive permission " to visit their relatives.

The first day is dedicated to the children and they call U HANAL PALAL.The second day, 1 of November, it is dedicated to the dead adults and they call U HANAL NUCUCH UINICOOB, and the third day mass is U HANAL PIXANOOB called in some places " pixán " because that day a dedicated mass is applied to the bores, generally in the cemetery of the population.

It is accustomed, mainly in the State, that the children use during those days a ribbon of red or black color in the right wrist, order that the bores do not take them. Also one gets used to mooring the animals of the

house, because they could see the bores and prevent the passage them towards the "altar". The tradition includes several rites, but the main one consists of placing a table that works like "altar", where is placed typical food of the season: papaya, tamales, candy, oranges, mandarins, jícamas, mucbilpollos, new cornflour , all this adorned with photos and flowers.

The offerings for the late children are placed in an altar decorated with a table cloth embroidered in glad tones, toys and food of their preference, like chocolate, tamales, " pibes ", candies, fruits of the season, new cornflour drink and yuca with honey, and it is adorned with flowers of " xpujuc " (of wild type and yellow color), The day of the children will be put, in addition to foods and candies, toys. Second and third days put in table eaten and drinks, as well as brandy and cigarettes if it is that the deads that remember were used to eating certain stews, drinking or smoking. As it will be seen, the main element of this ritual is the foods, whose names are words of Mayan origin.

There is the belief that some days before the ceremony the souls come to wash their clothes and to prepare themselves to receive the tributes, and hope well to be treated by the living beings, who are due to worry about the attention about the offerings about meals, drinks, etc., to which the deceaseds were affection, because of another way they would not return to the world of the alive ones.

Experiencie Cozumel From above!!

Parasailing is one of the most popular beach activities on Cozumel.

You're pulled behind a speedboat at high speed, so that with the aid of your parachute, you rise high in the air, hundreds of feet over the water, where you'll float effortlessly and silently, gazing at the panoramic vistas of Cozumel island and the beautiful blue Caribbean Sea beyond.

Don't forget your waterproof camera or portable binoculars - the view is breathtaking! Now we offer double seat parasailing, so you can share the experience with your friends or family, a thrill you'll all remember!

Cozumel Parasailing Highlights:

*Fly like a bird hundreds of feet above the beautiful Caribbean Sea!

*Enjoy panoramic views of the Cozumel coastline don't forget your waterproof camera!

*Share the experience with your friends or family - do a tandem parasail!

Where: *Pickup from the Cozumeleño Hotel Pier

How Long: *Approximately 10 Minutes.

Includes: * Safety Orientation and Instruction * Parasailing

Restrictions:* Minimum weight is 70 lbs. Maximum total weight is 300 lbs.

Parasailing Single Rider: $55 usd

Parasailing Double Rider: $110 usd

The Cozumel Photo Shootout 2011 is an event that seeks to continually promote of the natural beauty of Cozumel island through an encounter of photographers which will also serve to create awareness amongst the local population and visitors about the importance and urgency to take actions to stop environmental deterioration and to direct us towards a true sustainable development.
Cozumel island is recognized globally by its coral reefs rich in biodiversity and truly spectacular beauty. But the island also has land ecosystems of great esthetic and biological value. For this reason, we're rescuing the "Shoot out" that used to be held annually for underwater photography and now we're including land ecosystems as part of the event.
Cozumel Photo Shootout promises to be a great experience for all those amateur and professional photographers that have an interest in capturing the light of these tropical ecosystems of the Mexican Caribbean. Visit our web site.

OUR TRIPS

Reef Schedule

2 Tank Dive Trips 8:15am and 1:30pm

	1st Dive Depth 80 ft.	2nd Dive Depth 50-60 ft.
Monday	Palancar Horseshoe	Paso del Cedral
Tuesday	Santa Rosa Wall	Tormentos Reef
Wednesday	Colombia Wall	San Francisco Reef
Thursday	Palancar Bricks	Yucab Reef
Friday	Palancar Caves	Paso del Cedral
Saturday	Santa Rosa Wall	Paradise Reef
Sunday	Palancar Gardens	Punta Tunich

- Schedule may change IF weather conditions are NOT SAFE for DIVERS -
- Private Charters have choice of Reefs & Profiles –arters have choice of Reefs & Profiles –

COZUMEL REEFS

Paradise Reef
Depth: 20 to 50 feet
Skill level: Novice
This is a popular spot for snorklers as well as night dives and second-tank shallow dives. There are many shallow patch reefs, large brain coral, sea fans and sponges. Also a good chance of finding Cozumel's Splendid Toadfish.

Balones of Chankanaab
Depth: 60 to 70 feet
Skill level: Novice
A series of ballon - shaped coral heads. Colorful, abundant marine life, lobster and crab.

Chankanaab Caves
Depth: 35 feet max
Skill level: Novice
This is an interesting dive at the south end of Chankanaab park. Excellent beach dive that can be reached either from Chankanaab park itself or by entering south of the park towards Corona beach where there is no park entrance fee.Cold fresh water flows out of limestone caves called cenotes. Large Tarpan can be found swimming around in the entrance to the caves. Stay in the ambient light and do not venture far back.Interesting mixing of cold fresh water on the top layer with the warm salt water below.

Tormentos Reef
Depth: 50 to 70 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
Some of the fastest currents can be found here. Many large coral pinnacles covered with brain and whip corals. Eels, angelfish,groupers, grunts and snapper are common as well as smaller reef fish.

Yucab Reef
Depth: 45 to 60 feet
Skill level: Novice
Excellent 2nd dive. Dense reef full of color and marine life including lobster, eels and crab.

Punta Tunich
Depth: 50 to 130 feet
Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Often swift current. From a sand bottom at 70 feet, a long ridge of coral rises from the sand dunes between 40 to 60 feet. Big grouper and playful green moaray eels.

San Francisco Reef
Depth: 35 to 50 feet
Skill level: Intemediate
One of the shallowest wall dives. Vey rich with marine life. Excellent 2nd dive.

Santa Maria Reef
Depth: 40 to 60 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
Many large schools of angelfish.

Santa Rosa Wall
Depth: 40 to 130 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
Popular deep dive. Drift dive over huge coral heads that rise up from the deep blue. Impressive overhangs and colorful sponges. At the northern end are a series of swim through tunnels that the divemaster will lead you through. Keep your eye open towards the deep channel where you may spot eagle rays and turtles.

Paso de Cedral
Depth: 35 to 60 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
Popular spot for feeding the locals! Massive black groupers will follow you once you enter the water. Do not feed the fish though. Let the divemasters feed the eels and groupers here as they have more experience. Spectacular cavern, tunnel and swim through diving.

Cedral Wall
Depth: 50 to 90 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
Usually strong current present. Fairly flat but full of color and marine life.

Little Caves
Depth: 50 to 70 feet
Skill level: Novice
This is an interesting dive with many colorful canyons, deep ravines and crevices.

Palancar Horseshoe
Depth: 25 to 125 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
Towers of brain, star and sheet coral heads protrude within 20 feet of the surface. Excellent dive spot.

Palancar Gardens
Depth: 40 to 70 feet
Skill level: Novice
This is a great 2nd dive after diving Palancar Caves. Beautiful dive with plenty of color and many nice caverns.

Palancar Caves
Depth: 60 to 90 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
Excellent tunnels and caves to swim through. Abundant marine life. Very popular deep dive

Columbia Wall
Depth: 60 to 90 feet
Skill level: Intermediate
One of my favorite dives. Not as many divers come here due to the distance. Huge coral pinnacles and a very impressive drop off. You can often see large marine life such as eagle rays, turtles and large baracuda.

Columbia Shallow
Depth: 35 feet max
Skill level: Novice
This is one of the best shallow dives on the island in my opinion. huge variety of marine life and many coral heads. Usually 2nd dive only for those divers who have just finished the first dive at either Columbia Wall or Punta Sur due to the location.

Punta Sur
Depth: 90 to 130 feet
Skill level: Advanced
This is diving for the experienced at it's best. Home to the famous "Devil's Throat" which starts at the opening of a dark narrow tunnel at 90 feet and takes you out into a sunlite opening at 130 feet on the wall. Eagle rays and sharks are occasionally spoted here. Other spots include the cathedral, which is a large cave opening with giant sponges that form a cross in the ceiling of the cave where light passes through.

Maracaibo Deep
Depth: 90 to 140 feet
Skill level: Expert
This is the southernmost reef on the island and is very exposed to current and topside surf. Wall starts at 90 feet and is covered with large orange elephant ear sponges, black coral and sheet coral. Sharks, rays and loggerhead turtles swim through the channel.

Baracuda Reef
Depth: 80 to 100 feet
Skill level: Expert
Baracuda lies on the north side of the island. This dive site is rarely visited due to rough conditions, even in good weather. The current runs 2 to 3 knots and downcurrents are not uncommon. For the truly adventurous diver, it is a rewarding challenge though and you can often site large schools of fish, turtles, and even hammerhead sharks have been sighted here in the past.

COZUMEL REEFS

1. Barracuda Wall (90'-120'+)
2. Barracuda (90-120'+)
3. San Juan (40'-50')
4. Villa Blanca Wall (50'-60')
5. Paraiso Reef (40'-70')
6. Paraiso Wall (60'-120')
7. Chankanaab (35'-40')
8. Bolones de Chankanaab (40'-70')
9. Tormentos (50'-60')
10. Yucab Wall (80'-120')
11. Yucab (40'-50')
12. Punta Tunish Wall (50'-120'+)
13. Cordona
14. Cordona Deep (50'-60')
15. San Francisco Wall (45'-120')
16. Santa Rosa Shallows (40'-50')
17. Santa Rosa Wall (50' - 120+)
18. Paso del Cedral (50'-60')
19. Cedral Wall (60'-120')
20. Palancar: La Francesca (30'-60')
21. Palancar: Big Horseshoe (35'-120')
22. Palancar: Gardens (30'-80')
23. Palancar: Little Horseshoe (50'-90')
24. Palancar: Palancar Caves (50'-120'+)
25. Columbia (60'-120')
26. Punta Sur (90'-120')
27. Chun Cha Cab (80'-120'+)
28. Maracaibo Shallows (70'-90')
29. Maracaibo (120+)

SCUBA DU...OUR SISTER COMPANY!!!

SCUBA DU has been the In-House Dive Center at the Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa since 1992, over 15 years, this alone speaks volumes about the sustained level of quality services and safety provided by SCUBA DU over the years to it’s clients. Of course our services are available regardless of lodging location, we service guests staying at any hotel, condo, house rental or villa in Cozumel, and guests staying on the mainland that come to Cozumel. We provide World Class services and personal attention, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality on all of our diving, fishing and snorkeling trips. Our fleet of 6 custom dive boats are equipped with DAN oxygen units, VHF radios and very experienced and friendly Staff of Captains & Crew.

Our DiveMasters and Instructors are all PADI Certified & Insured, and have many years of experience in Cozumel, they will make your diving experience with SCUBA DU very safe and also lots of fun. Our attention to safety first and personal service is the reason why SCUBA DU has one of the best safety records, and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top dive operators in Cozumel and the Caribbean for many years by industry publications like Scuba Diving Magazine, Sport Diver and Undercurrent.

With a Mexican heart and a Caribbean soul, Cozumel is a paradise where tradition, flavor and joy come together. You will always find a friendly face and a warm welcome to make your stay an unforgettable one.

Famous all over the world for its coral reefs, there are plenty of water sports such as diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, kayaking and more. Cozumel's mostly undeveloped territory at the center of the island is covered by jungle and swampy lagoons, which are home to tiny mammals and endemic birds that have never left the island. Noteworthy is the Chankanaab National Park, a Cozumel icon, and the Punta Sur Ecological Reserve. This huge protected area at the southern tip of the island includes Punta Celarain and its historical lighthouse, as well as the Colombia Lagoon, a shelter for many of the island's endemic species, as well as other endangered forms of life, such as marine turtles and their nesting areas.

With its beautiful beaches and exotic locale, Cozumel is an ideal destination where honeymooners can enjoy colorful and breathtaking sunsets, moonlit walks on secluded beaches, swim through crystal clear blue waters and romantic candlelight dinners

El Cozumeleño's in-house dive shop, get the most convenient and professional services, the best staff and boats, and the most value in return for all of your Certified Scuba Diving, Scuba Lessons, Reef Snorkeling Tours, Deep Sea Fishing, Parasailing, Sunset Cruises and Power Snorkel.
We have been El Cozumeleño Beach Resort's recommended Tour Company fot Water Sports for 10 years.
WE ARE LOCATED ON THE BEACH OF THE RESORT!