Cozumel Travel Guides, Local Tips & Oceanfront Vacation Rentals
Explore Cozumel with Dory, a scuba instructor, island insider, and vacation rental host sharing local tips, dive adventures, favorite beaches, restaurants, and places to stay.
Meet Dory
Hi, I'm Dory, aka ScubaShannon! I'm a lifelong traveler, certified diver since 1987, and an SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor since 2014. My friends call me Dory because I'm a fun-loving, sometimes forgetful ocean wanderer, just like the fish! 🐠
After decades of exploring, Cozumel completely stole my heart. Now I share the island I love through my Cozumel travel guides, dive tips, favorite restaurants, hidden beaches, and plenty of local island finds.
And if you're looking for a place to stay, Jefe' and I also welcome guests to our villa and oceanfront condo in Cozumel. I'm always happy to help you plan your trip, whether you're diving, traveling with family, or simply dreaming of a little Caribbean time.
⭐ Featured Cozumel Guide
Not sure where to begin? I've pulled together my favorite things to do, beaches, diving and snorkeling spots, restaurants, beach bars, hidden gems, and local travel tips into one complete Cozumel Travel Guide.
Whether it's your first trip to the island or you're already dreaming about coming back, start here and explore Cozumel with a little help from Dory.
Planning a Trip to Cozumel? Start Here
Start Planning Your Cozumel Getaway
Things to Do in Cozumel
Your guide to island adventures — snorkeling, diving, hidden beaches, beach bars & more.
👉 Island Getaway Guide →
Traveling with Kids in Cozumel
Family-friendly activities, local secrets & how to keep kids smiling in paradise.
👉 Family Guide →
Dory’s Dive Logs
Reef snapshots, local dive shop recs, and must-see sites for every level.
👉 Dive In →
Navigating Cozumel
Insider tips for getting around the island like a local — taxis, scooters, rental cars & more.
👉 Transportation Tips →
Cozumel Travel Guide
Your all-in-one island resource: best things to do, beaches, diving & local tips.
👉 Read the Guide →
Where to Eat & Drink in Cozumel
Beach bars, taco spots, fine dining — my favorite local-approved eats.
👉 See Local Food Picks →
📋 Download the Printable Packing Checklist
🧳 Your Beach Vacation Packing Guide
Make packing for paradise a breeze. Download or screenshot this checklist before you travel so you’re ready for island time from the moment you arrive.
Stay Where I Stay — Ocean Views & Island Vibes
When I’m not exploring reefs or hunting for sea glass, you’ll find me right here — waking up to ocean views, barefoot on the sand, and soaking up island sunsets at our cozy oceanfront homes:
Downtown El Cantil Oceanfront Condo
Costa del Sol Beachfront Villa
✨ We’ve Gone Coastal guests say it best:
✨ “This was the best trip ever! Dory’s local tips made it unforgettable.”
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Oceanfront villa + condo stays in Cozumel
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Oceanfront stays in Cozumel, insider tips from Dory, and island tools you can trust.
