Cozumel, Mexico
Next February escape to the turquoise waters of Cozumel — one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated dive destinations. Whether you're a seasoned diver or chasing your first warm-water dive dream, this trip promises vibrant reefs, thrilling drift dives, and unforgettable memories.
🌴 Join Oceandivers in Cozumel, Mexico – February 2026
A Caribbean Dive Adventure Led by Our Own PADI Staff Instructor, Richard Ivers
Trade the Irish winter for sun-soaked reefs, warm turquoise waters, and world-class diving in Cozumel — one of the most iconic dive destinations on the planet.
This isn’t just any dive trip. This is a carefully curated, expertly led underwater experience guided by Oceandivers' own PADI Staff Instructor Richard Ivers, whose passion for marine life and underwater adventure is contagious. Whether you're chasing your first warm-water drift dive or logging your hundredth, this is the trip that will remind you why you fell in love with diving.
🐠 What to Expect:
✅ Daily boat dives exploring Cozumel’s legendary reef system
✅ Expert coaching and guidance from Richard Ivers — ideal for improving your skills or earning your next certification
✅ A laid-back island vibe where the tacos are fresh, the margaritas are cold, and the sunsets stop you in your tracks
✅ Warm water, 30m+ visibility, and jaw-dropping biodiversity every single day
✅ Drift diving at its best — Cozumel’s currents do the work while you soak in the views
🌊 Top 3 Dive Sites You’ll Explore:
💥 Palancar Reef – Towering coral pinnacles, swim-throughs, and a riot of reef life.
⚡ Santa Rosa Wall – A vertical drop into the blue, with strong currents and pelagic encounters.
🎨 Colombia Shallows – A technicolour dreamscape of soft corals, turtles, and schooling fish.
And yes — with a bit of luck, you just might spot the elusive Splendid Toadfish, found only in Cozumel.
🐢 Marine Encounters Include:
Eagle rays gliding by in formation
Curious nurse sharks tucked under ledges
Turtles cruising the reef
Moray eels peeking from coral crevices
Blackwater Dive Experience – Cozumel, Mexico
A Night Dive Like No Other – Into the Deep
Far from shore, above waters plunging over 300 meters deep, the Blackwater dive is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. As night falls, we venture 3 kilometers offshore, leaving the reefs behind to drift above the open ocean — a silent, dark abyss teeming with life.
Once on site, our team deploys a custom floating lighting system, designed to attract planktonic organisms and act as a reference point for divers. The result? A surreal underwater light show where bioluminescent creatures, transparent larvae, and alien-like invertebrates emerge from the blackness — as if diving through a living galaxy.
🧬 Why It’s So Special
Every night, Earth’s largest migration of life takes place. Millions of deep-sea creatures rise from the mesopelagic zone to the ocean’s surface — a journey that defies gravity and fills the water column with extraordinary pelagic lifeforms.
You’ll witness:
Juvenile reef fish in their larval stages
Comb jellies, salps, and other translucent drifters
Bioluminescent flashes in the dark
Paper-thin squid, larval eels, and other deep-sea marvels
All of it suspended in still, calm water with no perceptible current, giving the feeling of weightless spacewalking through an alien world.
⚠️ Who It’s For:
This is a dive for the curious, the adventurous, and those seeking something truly otherworldly. You don’t need to be a tech diver — just comfortable at night and ready for a dive that will change the way you see the ocean. This is an additional dive outside of main package as may not be suitable for all divers.
🛑 Important Note:
This dive takes place offshore at night, so strong buoyancy skills and previous night dive experience are recommended. You’ll be tethered near the lighting system with safety protocols in place.
🌊 Dive Beyond the Reefs. Dive Into the Unknown.
The Blackwater dive in Cozumel is not just a dive — it’s a portal into the deep sea’s secrets. Don’t miss your chance to see the unseen.