潜点: The Wall

关于 The Wall

Cozumel's western coast features a dramatic reef shelf that plunges thousands of feet into the ocean. This vertical drop, known as The Wall, is characterized by extensive coral growth, sponges, and sea fans that have flourished within a protected Marine Park for decades. Divers experience a sense of immense scale, with the wall extending endlessly into the blue abyss below. While wall diving is found throughout the Caribbean, Cozumel's walls are distinguished by their exceptional visibility, frequently reaching 24 to 45 meters (80 to 150 feet). This clarity allows divers to simultaneously observe the detailed wall face and the vast open water beyond. The consistent northward current transforms most wall excursions into drift dives, where the reef continuously presents new formations, overhangs, and marine life as divers glide along. The Marine Park's protection since 1996 has fostered extraordinary coral coverage. You will encounter massive barrel sponges up to 1.2 meters (four feet) across, sea fans swaying in the current, and intricate hard coral structures that have developed over centuries without disturbance. Notable sites like Santa Rosa Wall and Colombia Deep showcase these features. Eagle rays are seen cruising in the open water during winter, hawksbill turtles rest on the face, and black groupers occupy specific overhangs. The proximity of these premier wall dives to the marina is another advantage, with most sites accessible within a 20- to 30-minute boat ride, maximizing time underwater. Dives typically range from 15 to 27 meters (50 to 90 feet), requiring intermediate skill due to moderate to strong currents.

潜点资料: The Wall

深度

15–27 m

水流

微弱

入水方式

船宿或日间船

等级

中级

潜水类型

峭壁, 珊瑚礁

地区 / 港口

墨西哥

坐标

20.8193° N, 86.8752° W

条件与水流

科苏梅尔峭壁沿线的水流通常为中等到强劲，并持续向北流动，这使得这里的大多数潜水都成为令人兴奋的放流体验。潜水员应为不同的流速做好准备；例如，C-53沉船潜点的水流可能非常迅猛，并在潜水过程中加剧。为了快速下潜至峭壁，通常会采用负浮力入水。由于这些潜点是放流潜，活船接送也很常见。能见度通常极佳，范围在24至45米（80至150英尺）之间，可以清晰地看到峭壁和开放水域的景象。鉴于这些情况，通常建议峭壁潜水需要具备中级潜水证书，并且建议不要将这些潜水作为你在科苏梅尔旅行的初次潜水。

潜The Wall的船宿

这些船宿在部分行程中可能前往The Wall，具体潜点取决于出发日期、天气与海况。

Nautilus Explorer

墨西哥

25 位客人44.8 m

$230/天

Valentina

墨西哥

20 位客人38.1 m

$430/天

Rocio del Mar

墨西哥

20 位客人33.5 m

$392/天

Nautilus Under Sea

墨西哥

19 位客人32 m

$261/天

Nautilus Belle Amie

墨西哥

32 位客人44.8 m

$299/天

Quino del Mar

墨西哥

20 位客人36 m

$392/天

Nautilus Gallant Lady

墨西哥

12 位客人35.36 m

$332/天