

Best for intermediate divers, 10-24m, boat entry, moderate current.
The C-53 is a minesweeper wreck resting on a sandy bottom at depths between 10 and 24 metres. As an artificial reef, the hull supports sponges and various corals, while the surrounding sand is home to garden eels. Divers can explore the interior, where glassy sweepers inhabit darker passages and spiny lobsters occupy crevices. Visibility typically ranges from 25 to 40 metres. This site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents and the overhead environment presented by the wreck structure. Divers should maintain buoyancy control and use a torch for internal swim-throughs.
20.43800, -87.01320
Time your entry to work with the current rather than against it, as moderate flow can make wreck penetration significantly more demanding. Bring a torch for the interior sections, where glassy sweepers gather in the lower light.
The site is located near Chankanaab Marine Park in Cozumel and is accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-24m
Visibility
25-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Divers can observe glassy sweepers in the darker interior passages, spiny lobsters in the hull crevices, and garden eels in the sandy areas surrounding the wreck. Sponges and various corals have also established themselves on the structure.
The C-53 is rated for intermediate divers. Open Water certification is the minimum requirement, and divers must be comfortable managing moderate currents and overhead environments.
The wreck rests on a sandy bottom at depths ranging from 10 to 24 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
Hazards include the overhead environment posed by the wreck structure and internal swim-throughs, as well as moderate currents that can affect ascent and descent.
Diving at C-53 Wreck in Cozumel requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at C-53 Wreck in Cozumel. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit C-53 Wreck in Cozumel are January, February, March, April, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at C-53 Wreck in Cozumel. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at C-53 Wreck in Cozumel typically ranges from 25 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.