Palancar Gardens
Coral heads separated by sand channels and swim-throughs, with the wall dropping away to the west.
- Depth
- 60–80 ft
- Visibility
- 80–120 ft
- Current
- Light to moderate drift
- Green turtle
- Splendid toadfish
- Nurse shark
- Eagle ray
- Likely to Sell Out
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
Kona Manta Ray Night Dive
Manta viewing campfire dive on the Kona coast with lights, guide, and hot drinks provided.
- 4.8(2,041 reviews)
- Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii
- Big Island Blue Charters
3 spots left this weekend
- Duration4.5 hours
- Dives2 tank · drift
- LevelOpen Water +
- Group size8 divers max
- GuidesEN · ES · DE
- Departure7:30 AM daily
Cozumel's west wall is a current-fed reef system, which is why drift diving here feels effortless — you fly along coral spires while the guide manages the group and the boat follows your bubbles. This charter runs the classic morning pairing: a deeper swim-through profile at Palancar or Santa Rosa first, then a shallow, long second dive at Colombia or Paso del Cedral where bottom time stretches past 55 minutes.
Dos Tiburones runs a 32-foot dive boat with a shaded deck, freshwater rinse, and a maximum of eight divers, so surface intervals are civilized and briefings are actually specific to the site rather than generic. Nitrox is filled on-site and included at no charge for certified divers.
- 97% manta sighting rate this season
- Snorkelers welcome on the same boat
- Underwater photos included
What's included
Included
- Two guided drift dives with a certified divemaster
- Tanks, weights, and weight belt
- Nitrox fills for certified divers
- Marine park fee and dock fee
- Fruit, snacks, water, and soft drinks onboard
- Hotel pickup in the San Miguel hotel zone
Not included
- Full rental gear set (available as an add-on)
- Underwater photo and video package
- Gratuities for crew
- Travel insurance
Your day, hour by hour
7:00 AM
Hotel pickup
Shuttle collects divers across the San Miguel hotel zone.
7:30 AM
Dock check-in and gear setup
Paperwork, nitrox analysis, and a full boat briefing before lines off.
8:15 AM
Dive 1 · Palancar Gardens
60–80 ft drift through coral canyons and swim-throughs. 45 minutes.
9:30 AM
Surface interval
Fruit, water, and shaded deck time while the boat repositions south.
10:15 AM
Dive 2 · Colombia Shallows
30–45 ft garden reef with turtles and eagle rays. 55–60 minutes.
11:45 AM
Return to dock
Rinse tanks, log dives, and shuttle back to your hotel.
Dive sites on this charter
Colombia Shallows
Wide coral garden with long bottom times, ideal for photographers and second-dive relaxation.
- Depth
- 30–45 ft
- Visibility
- 80–130 ft
- Current
- Gentle
- Hawksbill turtle
- Spotted drum
- Queen angelfish
- Barracuda
Requirements and meeting point
- Certification
- Open Water or equivalent
- Logged dives
- No minimum — refresher available
- Minimum age
- 12 years
- Medical
- Standard dive medical statement
- Last dive
- No flying within 18 hours after
Dos Tiburones dock, Marina Fonatur
Av. Rafael E. Melgar, San Miguel de Cozumel, 77600
Meeting point confirmed for Kona, Hawaii.
Diver reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 52,041 verified reviews
- 5
- 91%
- 4
- 7%
- 3
- 1%
- 2
- 1%
- 1
- 0%
- Guide
- 5.0
- Safety
- 4.9
- Boat and gear
- 4.8
- Marine life
- 4.9
- Value
- 4.8
MOBooked on WSN
Maya Ortiz
Austin, TX · 142 logged dives
5.0 out of 5November 2026
The guide ratio is the whole difference
Four divers per guide meant our divemaster actually pointed things out instead of counting heads. Found a splendid toadfish under a ledge at Palancar within ten minutes. Nitrox was ready and analyzed before we boarded, and the second dive ran 61 minutes.
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Dev Patel
Singapore · 58 logged dives
5.0 out of 5October 2026
First drift dive and I was never nervous
I had 40-something dives and no drift experience. The briefing covered exactly how the boat tracks bubbles and what to do if I got separated. Crew handled my gear between dives. Booked them again for the following day on the boat.
Helpful (21)2 photos
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Hannah Kruse
Hamburg, DE · 310 logged dives
4.0 out of 5October 2026
Excellent diving, dock parking is tight
Diving was everything Cozumel should be — vis was well over 100 ft both dives. Only note is the marina lot fills early, so take the hotel pickup instead of driving. German-speaking guide was a nice surprise.
Helpful (12)
About the operator
BIMessage operator
Big Island Blue ChartersVerified
Diving Cozumel since 2009 · Replies in under 1 hour
A family-run Cozumel operation running two small boats with the same crew since 2009. Every guide is a PADI or SSI professional with local marine park credentials and a minimum of 1,500 logged dives on this reef system.
- Operator rating
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 3,417
- Divers hosted
- 48,000+
- Languages
- 3
- PADI 5-Star Dive Center
- Cozumel Marine Park licensed
- Green Fins member
- WSN Verified Operator
Common questions
What happens if the port closes for weather?
If the marine park or port captain closes the port, you are automatically offered a rebooking on the next available departure or a full refund to your original payment method. No claim form, no operator negotiation.
Do I need drift diving experience?
No. Cozumel drift diving is generally considered easier than shore diving — the current does the work. Guides brief the group on positioning and the boat follows your bubbles rather than requiring a fixed exit point.
Is nitrox really included?
Yes, at no extra charge for divers with a nitrox certification. Bring your card or have it stored in your WSN diver profile and it is verified automatically at check-in.
Can non-divers or snorkelers come along?
Snorkelers can join the same boat at a reduced rate. Add them in the divers field and select the snorkeler option at checkout, or message the operator to arrange it.
Cancellation policy
More than 24 hours before
Cancel for a full refund, no questions and no fee.
Within 24 hours
Reschedule at no cost to any departure in the next 12 months.
Operator or weather cancellation
Full refund issued automatically within 3 business days.
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