Scuba Diving in Cozumel with Dive Paradise
Dive Paradise Signature Trips
Epic Trips for Experienced Divers
Cozumel Scuba Diving Tour Description
World-class drift dives on legendary coral reefs and walls in Cozumel
Fast. Raw. Unforgettable. Dive Paradise’s new Signature Trips are the next evolution of our legendary “Fast Boat” adventures—amped up, reimagined, and built for experienced divers ready to chase Cozumel’s most exotic underwater treasures.
Still running on our sleek, high-powered outboard boats, these trips go beyond speed—they’re your all-access pass to the best diving Cozumel has to offer.
Prerequisites
Signature Trips are reserved for Advanced Divers with a minimum of 50 logged dives.
Signature Trip
$149 USD
Minimum of 4 Divers per trip
Transportation and Pickup Information
We need a minimum of four divers to offer this trip.
Signature Trip
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Signature Trip
Detailed Scuba Dive Trip Description
What Makes a Signature Trip… Signature?
- Advanced Itineraries – Bucket-list sites like Punta Sur, Maracaibo, Eagle Ray Wall, the C-53 Wreck with penetration and Barracuda Reef are just the beginning. These are deeper, more remote, and often current-swept sites that demand skill—and reward you with world-class diving.
- Small Groups, Big Thrills – With typically just 4–8 divers onboard, you’ll enjoy fast transitions, more personal attention, and a shared sense of purpose: to explore farther, dive deeper, and make each splash count.
- Adrenaline Included – These boats are fast, fun, and a little bit wild. You’ll bounce. You’ll get splashed. You won’t be sipping coffee on the way there—but you’ll arrive first, and you’ll dive the reefs that most divers never see.
- Pro-Level Service – Our Signature guides are handpicked for their deep knowledge, calm leadership, and ability to deliver extraordinary dives with safety and style.
- Shade, Speed & No-Frills Power – These fast boats are equipped with high-performance outboards and sun protection—but minimal frills—these are lean, mean reef-chasing machines built for one thing: epic diving.
Not for Everyone—And That’s the Point
To preserve the quality and safety of these advanced dives, Signature Trips require prior approval from a Dive Paradise Divemaster. This ensures every diver onboard is ready for the challenge—and up for the adventure.
If you’re an experienced diver looking to go farther, faster, and deeper into the best of Cozumel, ask your Divemaster about qualifying for a Signature Trip. Chances are, if you’re reading this… you’re ready.
Requirements:
- Documented minimum of 50 logged dives
- Advanced Certification is mandatory. Signature Trip divers must be skilled in managing air consumption, depth and buoyancy. You must be capable of diving in swift currents, caverns, and other rigorous conditions.
- A computer is a must. Either bring your own (you must be proficient in its use) or rent from Dive Paradise (Divemasters can show you how to use rentals).
- Divers must be “current” to qualify for boat diving.
- If a diver’s last dive was within the last 12 months, a daytime warm-up shore dive is required with a buddy or a Personal Divemaster. No solo divers allowed for shore dives.
- If a diver’s last dive was 13 to 24 months ago, we require a Refresher course with an Instructor before any open water dive trip.
- If a diver’s last dive was more than 25 months ago, we require a Scuba Tune-up course with an Instructor before any open water dive trip.
- You must book a regular Caribbean trip to occur prior your Signature Trip as a ‘warm-up’ dive with our Divemasters. Demonstrated proficiency on prior dives with Dive Paradise is required.
Prone to seasickness?
Consider taking a preventative medicine before boarding the boat. If you wait until you are already sick to take the medication, it will not work.
Detailed Scuba Dive Trip Itinerary
There’s a cluster of legendary deep sites near the southern tip of the island, inside the marine park: Colombia, Maracaibo, Devil’s Throat, Cathedral and Punta Sur.
Two reefs — Barracuda and San Juan — are located off the northern end of Cozumel. They lure experienced divers outside the park. NOTE: These trips require special written permission (one day prior) from the port captain.
It’s the location of these remote reefs and walls – at the southern- and northern-most ends of the island — that makes these dives challenging. These sites face the open sea. Unprotected, they take the brunt of the prevailing winds.
So expect turbulent waters. Heavy swells. Unpredictable, fast-moving currents — both at the surface and underwater.
For experienced divers, watching for sudden changes is the order of the day. Every day.
It takes The Right Stuff to pull off safe dives on these challenging reefs. This is where Dive Paradise shines. It takes a crew with exceptional local knowledge, skill and experience to negotiate the tricky winds, waves and currents.
It’s all about dropping divers in the right place at the right time, in the most demanding of conditions. Captain, Divemaster and mate must all work in synch. Everyone’s gotta mesh… with the precision of the movement in a Swiss watch.
It takes the right boat to speed divers to these distant reefs. But fast by itself isn’t good enough. It takes a special fast.
Once again, this is where we shine. Dive Paradise maintains a fleet of safe fast boats. A special generation. All solid, stable, seaworthy, wide of beam, roomy and comfortable.
Each fast boat is perfectly adapted for drift diving in the most demanding of ocean conditions. With twin-engines, marine radios, and DAN oxygen and first aid kits.
Other dive operators may sacrifice safety and comfort on the altar of speed. At Dive Paradise we never compromise. With us, speed, comfort and safety all go hand in hand. And this pays off big with Signature Trips.
Pick-Up Information
Boats make their first pick-up at 8:30am, at the Dive Paradise location at Cozumel Hotel & Resort.
The boats head south, for pick-ups at the Dive Paradise location at Villablanca Beach, and other piers.
Important:
Please confirm pick-up time and location in advance, to avoid confusion and disappointment at the dock.
Your boat then speeds south to the walls and reefs.
After the second dive, we head home. Most Signature Trips return at 12:30 pm (morning trips) or 5:00 pm (afternoon trips)
We need a minimum of four divers to offer this trip.
Small groups
Many of our fast boats accommodate ten divers. On Signature Trips we provide one Divemaster for each six divers. If a group exceeds six, we split it in two and send an extra Divemaster. That way, we keep groups small underwater.
Safety is Number One
Your safety remains our number one priority at Dive Paradise. So we emphasize conservative dive profiles. We recommend a dive computer — BYO (bring your own) or rent from Dive Paradise.
How do you select dive sites?
It’s “divers’ choice” — Divemasters present options and look for a friendly consensus. When necessary, the crew may select the dive sites, in consideration of safety factors such as strong currents or weather.
Boat Notes
• We serve complimentary snacks and purified water.
• Want to cut down on plastic waste? Please bring your own refillable water bottle!
• DAN oxygen and first aid kits on every vessel.
Need high quality rental equipment? Ask in advance, and your gear will be waiting for you when you board.
So, welcome aboard for your Signature Trip! Relax, kick back, feel safe. At Dive Paradise, service is always friendly, personal, attentive — and professional.
We need a minimum of four divers to offer this trip.
Signature Trip
$149 USD
Minimum of 4 Divers per trip
Transportation Information
Boats make their first pick-up at 8:30am, at the Dive Paradise location at Cozumel Hotel & Resort.
The boats head south, for pick-ups at the Dive Paradise location at Villablanca Beach, and other piers.
Important:
Confirm your pickup time and location in advance, to avoid confusion and disappointment at the dock.
After the second dive, we head home. Most Signature Trips return at 12:30 pm.
By prior arrangement, boats can sometimes make pick-ups at the following resorts:
• Cozumel Palace
• Casa del Mar
• Hotel Barracuda
• Park Royal
• El Cid La Ceiba
• Intercontinental Presidente
• Fiesta Americana
• Sunscape Sabor
• Secrets Aura Cozumel
• Allegro Cozumel
• Occidental Grand Cozumel
Due to factors beyond our control at Dive Paradise, the list above is subject to change without notice.
Staying at a resort that is not affiliated with Dive Paradise?
Some resorts outside our network may charge for pick-ups at their docks. Before you make your hotel reservations, please check with Dive Paradise; our concierge or reservations department can provide up-to-the-minute information on pick-up locations.
Driving a rental car?
Consider departing from the Cozumel Hotel & Resort.
Diving from a fast boat is different than diving from a big “Caribbean” boat. How so?
Signature trips cater to more experienced divers. Everything happens at a quicker rhythm, so it pays to think two or three steps ahead. A little preparation goes a long way
Express boats have sturdy portable ladders instead of dive platforms. To drop into the water, divers use a backward roll, over the side. The crew hangs the ladder on the side of the boat, and divers exit the water via the ladder. Need help with unfamiliar skills? Just ask — the Divemasters stand ready to assist!