Cozumel ranks among the world's premier scuba diving destinations for good reason: each dive ranks as one of the planet's finest. It's the ideal spot for maximizing your dives with Dressel Divers!

Dive into this extraordinary underwater realm with complimentary nitrox. The splendor and rich marine life of Cozumel's scuba diving have been extensively chronicled by renowned oceanographers like Jacques Cousteau. Don't miss the chance to witness one of these documentaries firsthand!

The ocean's crystal-clear waters enhance scuba diving in Cozumel, offering incredible visibility as if nature intended for such beauty to be observed with utmost clarity on almost every dive.

Envision reefs so abundant, so pristine, and so near to the dive resort that liveaboards are unnecessary. Experience it all, with up to five dives daily from the Iberostar Cozumel dive resort, which resembles a quaint diver's village, complete with inviting bars and eateries. The Iberostar Cozumel dive resort, a favorite among divers, provides:

- Exceptional diving with complimentary Nitrox*

- Extremely comfortable, spacious dive boats

- A maximum of 15 minutes from the primary dive sites

- An eco-friendly dive center

- SDI & PADI 5 STAR Dive Center

- A Certified Green Globe Eco hotel

- A private beach with complimentary water sports

- All-inclusive bars, restaurants, and evening shows

- Entertainment activities, spa, and pools

Cozumel is a diver's utopia when it comes to resort diving. All that's missing for an outstanding dive vacation is you.

This all-inclusive hotel, nestled on the island of Cozumel, is situated approximately 12.5 miles from the international airport. Featuring a diving center complete with its own fleet, it invites you to discover the world's second-largest coral reef. For those who cherish nature, the waters of Cozumel promise an enchanting experience.

Relish the serene ambiance in the well-appointed bungalow-style accommodations, offering convenient access to the pools, spa, and the expansive white sandy beach. At Iberostar, indulge in your preferred cuisine at either the international buffet or the specialty-themed restaurants, where the culinary delights are as extensive as they are delicious. Iberostar prides itself on a wholesome, appetizing, and natural menu, thoughtfully curated to reflect the local harvest and the changing seasons.

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The DIVEHEART vision:

To instill the “can do” spirit in participants, inspiring them to take on challenges that they may not have considered before. Using zero gravity and the adventure paradigm, we help participants believe that if they can scuba dive they can do anything.



Diveheart is here to build confidence, independence and self-esteem in the lives of children, adults and veterans with disabilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities.

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