Adventure Tours: Scuba Diving
Dive Paradise Dive Shop

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Dive Instruction Buddy Special

Dive Paradise has been providing safe, reliable and fun-filled scuba diving in Cozumel, Mexico for 21 years and is proud to have earned the reputation as "the name you know and trust". With the largest fleet of boats, widest variety of dive trips and a staff of 80+ Instructors, Divemasters, Captains, Sailors, Management and Office Staff - Dive Paradise is undoubtedly Cozumel's largest and finest independent dive operator.
Satisfaction Guaranteed - Dive Paradise will not let a reasonable client go away angry. Should you have a problem with any of our services you need only to speak with Renee "Apple" Applegate, owner/operator of Dive Paradise to instantly resolve it. You're on vacation and we want you to have the best time possible, returning again with your friends!
Experience and Skill - Our "native" dive masters are some of the best and most experienced on the island. We are committed to making your diving adventures as exciting as possible, keeping your safety as our #1 concern.
Large Fleet - We have the largest fleet of boats (see boats) guaranteeing that we are not going to cancel your trip or leave you stranded if a problem occurs.
Convenience - Dive Paradise boats pick up and leave clients at almost all hotel docks from Hotel Barracuda to the south (weather permitting). We also have maintain onsite dive shops and training facilities at several of the major hotels on the island.
Flexibility - We offer a wider variety of dive charters allowing you to custom design your dive package to suit your needs and desires. Dive Paradise can take you to numerous sites that many other operators cannot deal with effectively. Feel free to contact us with special group requests!

Small Group Sizes - At Dive Paradise we believe that one of the best ways to make your dive trips as safe and enjoyable as possible is to limit the group size on our boats. We don't run "cattleboats". We have enough boats and divemasters, we don't have to!
Custom "AM Express" or "PM Express" 2-Tank Trips - You and your group will experience the same level of diving safety and enjoyment on one of our fast boat trips as you would on a "Caribbean" trip. However, a fast boat "Express" trip enables you to dive with an even smaller group of people on your boat (6-7 divers maximum). Cruising along the island at 25 mph on our fleet of fast boats, the John-Y, Queen Angel, Ana Luz and Lupita is almost as exciting as the diving. Scheduled 8:30AM - 12:30PM daily or 1:00PM - 5:00PM daily.
Morning "Caribbean" 2-Tank Trip - Enjoy this comfortable, relaxing way to dive Cozumel. Our 5 flagship boats - the Aries, Sagitario, Paradise Diver, Tango and Atlantis - were built to carry up to 24+ divers. Except when requested for special group charters, the guaranteed maximum we put on them is 16 divers. If a group size surpasses 12 divers, we split into 2 groups and send an extra Divemaster. Our midsized boats - the Tombo, Calypso and Renegado - comfortably carry a maximum of 14 divers. There is always plenty of room to spread out and organize your gear. Enjoy snacks, water and soft drinks provided during surface interval. Departs 8:30AM to 2:00PM daily .
Afternoon 1-Tank Trip - For those who are really serious about getting the most of their diving vacation, this is the perfect "add on" to either our "Caribbean" Trip or "AM Express" Trip. A 3:00 PM departure gets you back on the reef after everyone else has completed their diving. Since the emphasis is on more but safe bottom time, these dives are always shallow, usually 60 feet or less. Scheduled 3:00PM - 5:00PM daily.
Special Twilight "Caribbean" 2-Tank Trip - "A truly wonderful diving experience," says Mark Schneider of National Geographic Magazine. We're sure you'll agree! A 3:00 PM departure takes you on an afternoon dive after most other divers have finished for the day. Enjoy your surface interval watching the sun set over the Yucatan, then bring out your flashlights (not supplied) to enjoy the Cozumel night life you won't find at Carlos 'n Charlie's! Fresh fruit snack is included. Departure time varies with the season and size/type of boat. Minimum 4 divers required.
Night 1-Tank Trip - Experience the incredible world of Cozumel after dark. Depart just after sunset and dive Paradise, Chancanab, or Yucab Reef. Dive light required and may be rented from Dive Paradise if needed. If you have never tried this before, it is an exciting experience! Departs daily at dusk. Minimum 4 divers required.

Special E.D.P. /Computer 2-Tank Trip - To take advantage of our Dive Paradise Experienced Diver Program, divers must have logged at least 50 dives and have good air consumption and buoyancy control. Each diver must also have a computer and be proficient in its use. We make no exceptions. These trips take you to Cozumel's most exciting and challenging dive sites. Computers may be rented from Dive Paradise if needed. Scheduled 8:30AM - 12:30PM or 1:00PM - 5:00PM daily Minimum 4 divers required.
Special "Cock-A-Doodle Dive" 3-Tank Trip - If you would truly love to dive the reefs and see them as you never have before, you won't miss a Dive Paradise exclusive - Cock-A-Doodle Dive. A 6:00 AM departure speeds you on your way to the first of 3 marvelous dives. Your dives are timed to put you on 3 reefs before the crowds arrive. A fresh fruit snack is included. To participate, divers must use a dive computer, demonstrate a minimum of 50 logged dives, and make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Scheduled 6:00AM - 1:00PM or 2:00PM daily Minimum 4 divers required.
Special Guide Service - This service is good for the diver who has just been certified, or has been out of the sport for a while, or for any reason just feels jittery about their upcoming Cozumel dive vacation. This is available for 1 or 2 divers maximum in addition to the dive trip charges. Utilizing this service, you won't have to worry about "keeping up with the group." You will have your very own in-water Divemaster/lifeguard to introduce you to Cozumel's unique drift diving techniques, thus assuring you of a pleasurable experience.
Non-Divers Riding on any Boats - Non-divers may ride along with you while diving. For safety, children under the age of 12 are discouraged from riding on the boats.. (If part of large group - inquire)

Special Promotional 3-Tank Boat Diving Days! - All divers prebooked on Dive Paradise morning "Caribbean" 2-tank Boat Trips and staying at one of the following hotels can book onto an afternoon 1-tank trip for an additional $15 per day of boat diving. That's a US$18 savings over our retail rate. This special offer applies only to guest divers staying at the Barracuda, Hotel Villablanca or the Hotel Cozumel & Resort and must be confirmed and paid for in Cozumel. Note: All three boat dives cannot be done on a single trip. (Based on availability).

Dive Pick Ups: Pick up available at hotel piers from Hotel Barracuda and south.

Note: All rates include 10% Mexican tax and 5% "water related activities" luxury tax.

Posted trip prices do not include a 22 peso usage fee (about US$2), per day, for anyone taking part in water activities inside the National Marine Park (where most of our dive sites are located). This fee must be paid in cash, for all scheduled days of diving, during check-in with Dive Paradise.

Scuba Instruction

Buddy Special!
For 2 people taking any instruction course together, the first person is at regular price and the "buddy" is at ½ price.
Buddy Special is only valid only for guests of the Hotel Barracuda, Hotel Villablanca and Hotel Cozumel only. Instruction must be at hotel training facility. Buddy special does not apply to holiday weeks of Easter, Christmas, New Year's and Mardi Gras - for specific dates, please inquire.

* Note: The training manual is not included with our certification courses unless otherwise stated. It is recommended that the student purchase the manual at home from a local dive shop and review/study prior to arrival. This expedites the learning process.

* Prices may be subject to change. 

**Cancellation Policy:

• Full refund if cancelled prior to 48 hours and 72 hours (weekends & US & Canadian holidays) of tour start time.
• Cancellations within 48 hours and 72 hours (weekends & US & Canadian holidays) of tour start time or if you do not show up or miss the tour, no refund is applicable.
• Tour cancelled by tour operator due to unsafe weather conditions, a full refund will apply or rescheduled if possible.

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