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Where We are Going in 2025

March 6, 2021 by Eric Keibler

Cozumel – Annual Holiday Trip 2025

Overview

Join us for our Cozumel Adventure trip.  This is a perfect get away for before all your holiday parties start and when we get that first blast of cold northern air in Houston.  There is lots of great diving, beautiful relaxing setting, with other fun things to do.  Your trip leader will be happy to share the underwater experience and topside adventures from start to finish.  We will even start the day of arrival with a quick check-dive, so we are ready for the rest of the diving days.  Maybe even do some holiday shopping while you are there!!!

What is included?

  • * 5 days/ 4 nights/3 days of boat diving 
  • * Luxurious garden view rooms at the  El Presidenté Intercontinental Hotel, (upgrades to beach-front rooms are available)
  • * American breakfast (served),
  • * transfers on arrival to the hotel, if arrive with group
  • * unlimited beach cylinders, weights,
  • * water on board the boats,
  • * hotel taxes/resort fee,
  • * trip brochure and packet,
  • * trip shirt, and travel leader.
  • * Two tank morning dives and optional add-on for two in the afternoon dives, night dives if planned in advance

Special Oceanic Ventures Connoisseur Club Benefit

  • * Scuba Du water bottle,
  • * $100.00US Resort Credit per room (this credit can be used for food and beverages in the restaurants and bars and spa treatments
  • * 30 minutes of Kayak or Paddle Board rental per diving day
  • * Dinner on the beach with Ann & Eric on the last evening

Other Diving Activities…

Optional Diving – (booked and paid in advance – so we can schedule the boats)

  • * Two tank afternoon dives will be offered on Thursday to Monday. $108 per two tank dive (min 4 persons needed – we have sold at least 1 space)
  • * Night Dives offered on Friday, Sat, Sunday. $64 per person (min 4 person needed)

Other activities that can be arranged… 

Shopping in town, Mayan Ruin Tours, Island Tour

What is not included?

Airfare to/from Cozumel, Departure transfers to the airport, Room Upgrades, Nitrox, Extra boat diving, Victor’s Valet Equipment Service, Bar tab, Lunch & dinner, Taxi fares to/from town, Airport tax above the estimated rate when ticketed, Additional land tours, Other activities, Diving equipment system, Trip insurance and shopping, Tips for local dive staff or tour staff, Environmental Fee ($1.35 per day per room to help with reef and island protection. This is collected on site when check-in the hotel)

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COVID Information

The traveler must be free from COVID before departure. A Covid test is required before departure (with in 5 days prior) and a test is required to return to the United States. These requirements are subject to change

The Fine Print…

Please see the Terms & Conditions page for a listing of our travel policies. All prices are subject to change until booked and ticketed. All moneys are due in full on deposit even if not paid in full and some penalties may ably for cancellations based on the operators policies and group penalties.  As with most small island properties and vessels, cancellations are more of an issue so they have limited ability to fill unused spaces.  We highly recommend trip insurance to help avoid any unnecessary problems.  No refunds for missed flights or changes in plans. Trip insurance and diving insurance can be found at http://oceanicventures.net/travel-insurance/.  Both Dive Assure/DAN and Travel Guard have a family plan.  Diving Accident and Medical Insurance is required. Vessel and OVI travel releases are required.  Please plan to bring a copy of your logbook, c-card, and diving insurance.  

Passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity prior to passport expiration.  No refunds for missed flights or boats.

Note: All guests spaces are reserved upon deposit.  But unless a minimum number of guest sign up for the trip by the deadline dates, an Oceanic Ventures trip leader will not be attending.

Adventure Date

December 5-9, 2025

Airfare

Airfare is not included in this trip

Transit Arrangements

We can assist you with transit hotels if needed.

Fare

All per person double discounted for cash and Club membership. Except the single cabin which is for one person. First booked, first choice.

  • * TBA pp/Club/cash ($TBA full rate) for the 5-day adventure
  • * $TBA pp/club/cash ($TBA full rate) for a week adventure
  • * Private Upgrade add $TBA for 5-day, $TBA for week
  • * Non diver: less $TBA for 5-day, $TBA for week
  • * Beach Front Room: add $TBA for 5-day, $TBA for week

Deposit & Final Payment

  • * $500 plus trip insurance
  • * Final payment due – October 31, 2021
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Travel Notes

  • * An Oceanic Ventures Application/Travel Release is required at time of booking
  • * A Resort Release is required by the final payment date
  • * We cannot guarantee a roommate unless you are booking together with someone, so plan on a single supplement
  • * As with most small island properties, cancellations are more of an issue so they have limited ability to fill unused spaces. We always recommend trip insurance to help avoid any unnecessary problems. There are no refunds for missed flights or changes in plans. Travel Insurance (ie: comprehensive accident, medical, baggage and trip cancellation and interruption insurance) purchased at the time their reservation is made, may help protect guests from financial disappointment if they are prevented from making their scheduled trip due to illness or family illness, or in the event that unforeseen circumstances prevent the airline or yacht from making its scheduled trip.
  • * The United States is requiring a COVID test prior to re-entering the country. The resort will handle getting everyone COVID tested prior to boarding your return flight.
  • * Passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity prior to passport expiration
  • * We require diving accident insurance. For your convenience below are links to Dive Assure . Both organizations offer Travel Insurance and Dive Accident Insurance and be purchased via our web site at https://oceanicventures.net/travel-insurance/.  Both Dive Assure and Travel Guard have a family plan. Dive Assure is diving insurance and also has a travel insurance option.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend travel insurance to help cover you for unknown events that may occur. We also recommend that you have coverage to help you in the event you need to leave for weather or other emergencies.

Filed Under: Travel, Where We are Going in 2025 Tagged With: Cozumel, Escorted Travel Opportunities

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Houston, TX 77401-3214
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