Trips include tanks, weights and belt, bottled soft drinks and purified drinking water. We put you in the care of one of our certified, in-water Divemaster guides. His primary duty is leading you and your group on safe, pleasurable dives. On two-tank trips, the maximum depth is 60 to 90 feet on the first dive, and 30 to 60 feet on the second. Posted prices do not include a 27 peso per day usage fee (about US$2-$2.25). This is charged to anyone taking part in water activities inside the National Marine Park. During check-in with Dive Paradise, this fee must be paid in cash for all scheduled dives. Before diving, complete the "Diver's Information Sheet" (available in our main office or download below). Diver's Information Sheet (PDF format) Children under ten are not allowed on dive trips.
All Dive Paradise boats on "Caribbean" trips are equipped with a sundeck and a full-sized head (AKA bathroom, loo, baño or potty - for those who don't speak "boat.") The gunnels (sides) are low for easy giant stride entries. All boats offer convenient dive platforms. Getting out of the water is as easy as getting in.
A certification card (C-Card) is required. The ONLY exception is for a group, where the certifying instructor has exclusive use of the boat, and the instructor is responsible for his or her students.
Dive Computers - Dive Paradise is proud to be a PADI training facility. We follow the PADI Recreational Dive Planner (tables) on all dives, except for special, dedicated computer trips. We conduct all dives in "divemaster-escorted groups." As a result, we cannot use computers as a primary tool for planning maximum depth and bottom time. The divemaster can make exceptions, provided each diver has a computer and is skilled in its use. Please ask your divemaster for such exceptions when you board the boat. Nitrox is available at an additional US$10.00 per tank. Proof of Nitrox training required.
Re-compression Services Dive Paradise is affiliated with the Meditur hyperbaric facility. The chamber is located on Calle 6 Norte (6th Street North) #135, between 5th Ave. and 10th Ave. It's connected with the hospital "Clinica San Miguel." Dr. Pascual Piccolo is the presiding hyperbaric physician and general practitioner. All divers are advised to obtain DAN insurance. Dive Assure and PADI are also recognized. If you have questions about the chamber or insurance coverage, feel free to contact us.
On our "Caribbean" Boat trips, the ride to your first dive site takes from 45 to 90 minutes. Relax and enjoy the ride! Your divemaster-guide will assign tanks 20 minutes before the boat reaches the dive site. You'll have plenty of time to "gear up." Remember, our divemasters are there to help you. Don't hesitate to ask questions or discuss pre-dive anxieties. Want a crewmember to pass you a camera or gear once you're in the water? All you have to do is ask. Are you a novice or inexperienced at ocean diving? Feel free to ask for help or tips. Has it been a while since you last took the plunge? We recommend our two- to four-hour "Scuba Refresher" Course.
The Dive Paradise Advantage For 26 years, Dive Paradise has provided safe, reliable and fun-filled scuba adventures in Cozumel. We've earned the reputation as "The name you know and trust." What's behind our success? Dive Paradise is Cozumel's finest independent dive operator. We offer the island's largest fleet of boats and widest variety of dive trips. Diving Freedom It's your vacation --- dive at your own pace. Choose either relaxing Caribbean trips or fast Express trips. Custom-design your schedule around Cozumel's largest menu of options for diving and training. With the large Dive Paradise fleet, we offer a variety of sites, departure times and special trips --- unmatched by other operators. The Fun Is Fundamental At Dive Paradise, we take your fun sea-riously, so you can relax and enjoy your vacation. Comfort Count on us for small groups on big boats with lots of "elbow room" --- No cattle boats at Dive Paradise. Friendly, expert divemasters and crew provide personal attention. If a group is larger than eight, we split it in half and send an extra divemaster. Convenience Welcome aboard---We make boat pick-ups at most hotel docks, from Hotel Barracuda to the south. With four waterfront locations, you're always close to Dive Paradise. Need a tank for a buoyancy check? Looking for shore diving? Want to meet an instructor close to your hotel? Our Large Fleet Means Flexibility Whether you're diving on your own, whether your group is large or small, Dive Paradise has the right boat for YOU. Our Large Fleet Means Reliability Sometimes we change boats due to mechanical problems or weather. With our large fleet we can make the switch, so you don't get stranded at the dock. With Dive Paradise personnel, safety is born of skill, local knowledge and constant training Your safety is our number one concern. Our "native" divemasters, captains and crew are among the finest on the island. Attentive service from well-trained crews. DAN oxygen kit and marine radio on every Dive Paradise boat. At Dive Paradise, fun and safety go hand-in-hand, with never a compromise to either. Morning "Caribbean" 2-Tank Trip --- You're on "island time"--- Why not kick back and surrender to the seductive rhythms of our Caribbean trips? Enjoy this comfortable, relaxing way to dive Cozumel. Our five flagship boats --- Aries, Sagitario, Paradise Diver, Tango and Atlantis --- were built to carry 24 divers. Except for requests for special group charters, we guarantee a maximum of 16 divers. If a group exceeds eight divers, we split into two groups and send an extra divemaster. Our midsized boats --- Coqueta, Calypso and Renegado ---- comfortably carry 14 divers maximum, although they were designed for more. On the Caribbean trips, there's always plenty of room to spread out and organize your gear. Enjoy snacks and water during the surface interval. Optional third tank for only $15 at selected hotels. Daily departures at 8:30AM. Boats return 1 to 2PM. (US$74) Custom "AM Express" or "PM Express" 2-Tank Trips --- Want an even smaller group? Fast boat, Express trips are limited to 6 divers maximum. When you speed along the coast at 25 mph, the trip to the reef is as exciting as the diving. Our fast boat fleet includes the Johnny, Queen Angel, Sonador, Ana Luz and Cascabel (capacity 10 divers). Scheduled daily, 8:30AM - 12:30PM (US$78) or 1:00PM - 5:00PM daily (US$68). Afternoon 1-Tank Trip --- Are you serious about wringing the most bottom time out of your dive vacation? The Afternoon 1-Tank Trip is the perfect "add on" to your "Caribbean" Trip or "AM Express" Trip. With our 3:00 PM departure, you'll get back on the reef after everyone else has finished diving. We emphasize additional safe bottom time, so these dives are shallow---60 feet or less. Scheduled daily 3:00PM - 5:00PM (US$35). Special Twilight "Caribbean" 2-Tank Trip --- "On one trip, dive before and after sundown. It's a unique chance to compare the phases of life on the reef," says writer-photographer Rob Curran. We're sure you'll agree. With our 3:00 PM departure, you'll dive the reef when everyone else has finished for the day. During your surface interval, bid farewell to the magnificent sun as it sets over the Yucatan. Then pull out your flashlight to enjoy the Cozumel night life --- the kind you won't find at Carlos 'n Charlie's! Fresh fruit snack included. Flashlight not included. Departure time varies with season and size/type of boat. (US$74) Minimum 4 divers. Night 1-Tank Trip --- Immerse yourself in the incredible world of Cozumel after dark. It's an exciting experience. Depart just after sunset to Paradise, Chancanab, or Yucab Reefs. Dive light required; please supply your own or rent from Dive Paradise. Departs daily at dusk. (US$42) Minimum 4 divers. Special E.D.P. /Computer 2-Tank Trip - Want to experience Cozumel's most exciting and challenging dive sites? Take advantage of our Experienced Diver Program. Requirements: 50 logged dives and good air consumption and buoyancy control. Each diver must have a computer and be proficient in its use. We make no exceptions. Rental computers available from Dive Paradise. Scheduled daily, 8:30AM - 12:30PM or 1:00PM - 5:00PM (US$88). Minimum 4 divers. Special "Cock-A-Doodle Dive" 3-Tank Trip --- Want to experience Cozumel's reefs as never before? Don't miss the Cock-A-Doodle Dive, a Dive Paradise exclusive. At 6:00 AM you'll speed toward three marvelous sites. We time the dives to put you on the reefs before the crowds arrive. Fresh fruit snack. Requirements: dive computer, 50 logged dives, reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Scheduled daily, 6:00AM - 1:00PM or 2:00PM (US$98). Minimum 4 divers. Special Guide Service --- Newly certified? Been away from diving for a while? Feeling rusty or jittery? Build your confidence with our Special Guide Service. Your own in-water divemaster and buddy introduces you to drift diving at a relaxed pace. No pressure to "keep up with the group." Available for one or two divers. Dive trip charges additional. (US$37). Non-Divers --- Non-divers enjoy riding with divers on the boats. For safety reasons we discourage children under 12. If your child is part of a large group, please inquire. (US$30). Other Special Trips --- Ask us about 2-Tank Night Dives, 1-Tank EDP Night Trips, Private Charter Dive Trips, and Combination Deep Sea Fishing/Dive Trips. (Advance arrangements required) Special Promotional Days Of 3-Tank Boat Dives!--- Are you prebooked on a hotel/diving package with morning Caribbean 2-tank Boat Trips? Are you staying at the Barracuda, Hotel Villablanca or the Hotel Cozumel & Resort? Then you can book onto an afternoon 1-tank trip for an additional $15 per day. That's a US$20 savings over our retail rate. This special offer must be confirmed and paid for in Cozumel. Note: All three boat dives cannot be done on a single trip. (Subject to availability) Note: All rates include 10% Mexican tax and 5% "water activities" tax.