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Here, you can stay up-to-date with all the latest information about upcoming trips, classes, and an interactive calendar.
We offer a variety of trips and courses for both beginner and advanced divers.
Check back often to stay informed about all of our upcoming events.
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

Nitrox Specialty Certification Class:

March 18th from 5:30-7:30 at the dive shop

Upcoming Pool Dates at COM: 
 
March 6th & 20th

April 3rd & 17th 

May 1st & 15th

*These are fun nights for all certified divers to come blow bubbles or brush up on your skills! We will open the doors at 7:00PM so that everyone can get their equipment set up before we enter the water at 7:30! The pool is available for bubble time from 7:30PM – 9:30PM. Rental equipment and tanks for the pool are available, just call or text to let us know what you will need ahead of time! Pool time is $20 per diver, pool time plus a tank is $25 per diver, and pool time with any equipment rental will be $35 per diver.  

Upcoming Dates at Balmorhea: 
 
March 22nd & 23rd

April 19th & 20th

May 17th & 18th

*If you’re interested in going, you will be responsible for purchasing your park entry ticket online beforehand (tickets go on sale 1 month in advance and warmer months tend to fill up quickly!). You will also be responsible for purchasing your dive ticket upon arrival. Please remember to take your Certification Card for verification for the park and to sign in under Desert Reef Outfitters as a diver. We will be there from 8:00AM - 3:00PM on Saturday and 8:00AM – 12:00PM on Sunday. We normally throw in simple sandwich stuff and a case of water so if you want anything more, please bring it with you. We will be staying Saturday night in Balmorhea at El Oso Flojo. For those that decide to stay overnight as well, we would love to meet you for dinner at Jo’s at 6:00PM.
Rentals are as follows: tank rental for the day with top off is $35 per day and any rental gear including tank rental and top off is $45 per day. If weights are needed, rental for the day is $5. Please call or text to let us know what all you will need!
 
Upcoming Dates at Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM:  
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May 31st
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While our pros tackle the deep dive challenge, everyone is invited to splash in for a swim or dive. Don't forget your gear - swing by the shop for rentals before we hit the road because we will not be taking the gear trailer on this trip. Nestled in New Mexico's desert, the Blue Hole is a crystal-clear oasis perfect for a refreshing dip. This natural wonder, situated between Albuquerque and Amarillo, boasts spring-fed blue waters at a comfy 16°C (61°F) all year round. Upon arrival, be sure to check in with the park and pay your dive fees. There is also a dive shop on site!
It's going to be a splashing good time! 
We will all try to meet up to enjoy dinner together Friday evening so please let us know if you will be joining!! 
See you all there!

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Sunset House in Grand Cayman:

July 19-26, 2025

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Oceanview Room

All Prices are Per Person

                                      Room ONLY        W/Midland flight

Single – Diver                $3,875                 $4,591

Double -Diver                $2,687                 $3,403

Double – Non-Diver       $2,012                 $2,728

Triple – Diver                  $2,262                 $2,978

Triple – Non-Diver          $1,586                 $2,302

Quad – Diver                 $2,060                 $2,776

Quad – Non-Diver         $1,384                 $2,100

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Diving Package Includes:

Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers

Sunset House gift

Welcome rum punch

7 Nights’ accommodations

5 days of 2-tank boat diving

Unlimited tanks for shore diving available 24/7

Breakfast and lunch daily

Government hotel tax and service charges

Free WiFi

Complimentary daily shuttle to George Town and Smith Cove Beach

Complimentary bicycles

1 afternoon dive on the Kittiwake (weather permitting)

Free nitrox to all certified nitrox divers

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Package Excludes:

Ø Airfare unless stated otherwise

Ø Meals and beverages not specified

Ø Personal dive equipment

Ø Tips to the Dive Crew

Ø Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance

Ø Dive Accident Insurance

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A $500 Non-refundable deposit per person is due in order to confirm your room.

Trip must be paid in full by 5/1/25. Payment plans are available if needed. 

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Dive Valhalla

October 3-5, 2025

All Prices are Per Person

We had so much fun last year that we were asked to do the trip again this year!!

*This trip is limited to 20 divers*

Come experience this unique dive with us at the Valhalla Missile Silo in Abilene, TX.  

$225.00 per person. This will include up to 5 tank dives over the span of Friday at 12:00 PM to Sunday at 12:00 PM. Rental equipment will be available for the weekend for $50. All tanks are included.

**$100 non-refundable deposit is due at sign up to secure your spot**

*This trip is for Advanced Certified Divers and up. There is time to obtain your Advanced Certification before this trip if you're interested. Be advised that ALL your equipment, including tanks, will have to be physically transported from the surface to the staging level by you. Full gear will typically be worn from the staging level to the platform and down the suspended stairway. Divers with heavier equipment will want to seriously consider this climb during equipment selection. There are approximately 75 stairs from the surface to the platform. The descent from the staging area is a walk down a suspended (moving) stairway and gangway to the floating platform 30’ below.

The property has given us a list of the suggested equipment you will want/need.

~Drysuit or heavy wetsuit (7 or 5/7 mil)

*We have limited sizes of 7 mil wetsuits for rent 

~Hood

~Gloves

~Primary & backup lights

Surface Camping:

There is no charge for camping in tents, campers, or RV’s. Valhalla has a certain way they like things set up so please let us know in advance if you plan to camp or take an RV. During the warmer months, they have a bath house available for use by all parties that has a solar shower. Campers may also use the main deck facilities located on the bottom floor of the LCC. For full hookups you can go to Abilene State Park which is about a 15-minute drive away.

Underground Sleeping Facilities:  

Add $100 if you choose this option.

Valhalla has the option to sleep underground in the silo. They have 6 queen sized beds, with linens and pillows. Due to the size of the area, we cannot bring in any additional mattresses. Please understand that this is military barracks-style accommodations, but with privacy curtains, it’s not the Hilton. 😉

Property Rules:

1 NOBODY (diver, non-diver, doesn’t matter) allowed on property without COMPLETED and SIGNED Dive Valhalla Waivers.

2 ABSOLUTELY NO ANIMALS – No exceptions.

3 NO CHILDREN (<18) who are not diving the site. 

Violators will be immediately removed from the property.

 

*Specialty Courses will be offered on this trip at a reduced rate of $150.00 each. Specialties offered will include Deep Dive, Night Dive, Altitude Dive, and Wreck Dive.

Trip must be paid in full by 9/3/25.

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CoCo View Resort in Roatan, Honduras:

November 22-29, 2025

All Prices are Per Person

 

Oceanfront Room:​

Oceanfront rooms are located at the water’s edge with spectacular views of blue, blue, and more blue. 

The shimmering water laps gently only a few feet from your door, an amazing sound to drift off to sleep to. 

Please note: rooms 22 & 23 are located on the second floor, slightly behind the cabanas, and have an obstructed view.

Conveniently central to both the Clubhouse and dock at our resort, all of the oceanfront rooms are situated in two buildings, with a total of with four rooms on the first floor and eight rooms on the second.   Each room has air-conditioning, 1 king or 1 queen and 1 double bed, mini-fridge, coffee pot, Wi-Fi, lockable security box and private patio or deck.

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                                             Room ONLY

                          Single         2,510

   Dbl/Trip/Quad DIVER         2,090

Dbl/Trip/Quad NON-DIVER   1,990

 

Overwater Cabana:​

Each cabana is built directly over the water. Located in three separate buildings to the east of the Clubhouse and our oceanfront rooms. The cabanas are our most spacious guest rooms and are connected by wooden walkways to the rest of the resort. Staying in our over-water cabanas means you get to stay dry while still enjoying more ocean time – and is there really anything better than that? Each cabana has air-conditioning, a queen and double bed, mini-fridge, coffee pot, Wi-Fi, lockable security box, and private porch.

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                                             Room ONLY

                          Single         2,810

   Dbl/Trip/Quad DIVER         2,270

Dbl/Trip/Quad NON-DIVER   2,170

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Dive Package Includes:

7 nights at CoCo View

Round-trip airport/hotel transfers

Welcome Cocktail

3 full meals daily, including arrival dinner, breakfasts to order, daily lunches, daily dinner buffets with 

salad bar and choice of entrée, and breakfast on departure day (at normal hour).

*If you are arriving early or departing late and wish to purchase additional meals, please let us know in advance*

Purified drinking water in your room and at the resort restaurant

Unlimited beach diving, including barrier reef wall diving and the wreck of the Prince Albert

2 boat dive trips daily including 1 tank optional drop-off wall dives after each boat dive (up to 4 boat tanks daily)

Free use of ocean kayaks and non-motorized beach equipment & exercise equipment

Complimentary internet access in the clubhouse

All hotel taxes

 

Package Excludes:

Ø Airfare

Ø Nitrox

Ø Resort service fees

Ø Optional Chamber Fee of $2.00 per person/day

Ø Personal dive equipment

Ø Tips to the dive crew

Ø Beverages not listed in inclusions

Ø Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance

Ø Dive Accident Insurance

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A $500 Non-refundable deposit per person is due in order to confirm your room.

Trip must be paid in full by 9/1/25. Payment plans are available if needed.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at (432)425-3831