Your diving experience, tailored exclusively to you.

I’m Alan, your private instructor. No crowds, no rushing—just you and the underwater world.

Who I Am: More Than Just an Instructor

Hi, I’m Alan. Welcome to Diving Universe.

If you are here, you are likely looking for something different than crowded dive boats and "factory-style" standardized courses. My philosophy is simple: diving should be a personal, safe, and transformative experience.

As a solo operator, I guarantee that you will always deal directly with me, from our first message to our final safety stop. My focus is strictly on one-on-one instruction or private small groups. This allows me to adapt every dive to your pace, your comfort level, and your specific interests.

Why choose me?

Exclusive Attention: My focus is entirely on your safety and enjoyment.

Modern Standards: I work exclusively under SDI (Scuba Diving International) and TDI standards, focusing on modern technology (like the mandatory use of dive computers from day one) and practical methodologies.

Passion for Detail: Whether it’s your first breath underwater or a technical exploration in the Cenotes, I handle the logistics so you can focus on the experience.

My Services: Experiences & Courses

I design every outing based on what you need. Here are the main options:

1. Adventure Dives (For Certified Divers):

I design every outing based on what you need. Here are the main options:

Mystical Cenotes: Discover the submerged cathedrals of the Mayan jungle. Good buoyancy control is required.

Cozumel Reefs: Drift diving in one of the most vibrant reef systems in the world.

Turtle Bay (Akumal): Close encounters with turtles in their natural habitat (subject to nature & conditions).

2. Beginner & Advanced Courses (SDI Certification)

Learn to dive or improve your skills with a modern and flexible approach.

SDI Scuba Discovery: Curious but not ready for a full course? A safe and fun introduction without certification.

SDI Open Water Scuba Diver: Your first international certification. You will learn to be an autonomous and safe diver.

SDI Advanced Adventure: Expand your limits with deep dives, navigation, and more.

3. Specialty & Technical Courses

Refine your technique with specialized training.

SDI Computer Nitrox: Learn to dive with enriched air to extend your bottom times (essential for Cozumel!).

SDI Sidemount Diver: Discover the freedom and redundancy of the sidemount configuration. Ideal for divers looking for better streamlining or entering the technical world.

SDI Advanced Buoyancy: Master your buoyancy to protect the environment, consume less air, and enjoy more.

What Your Experience Includes

To ensure total transparency, I break down exactly what to expect from my services. My goal is for you to have no hidden surprises.

Included Services (Standard)

Private Instruction/Guiding: Just me, Alan, with you.

Full Equipment: Tanks, weights, and high-quality rental gear.

Transportation: Included from designated meeting points (or by prior agreement).

Digital Materials: Access to SDI eLearning (for courses).

Marine Park Fees: Access fees for reefs and protected ocean areas.

Optional / Not Included

Gratuities: At your discretion based on service.

Photo/Video: Professional media package of your experience.

Nitrox: Enriched air fills (unless taking the specific course).

Cenote Entrance Fees: Paid directly at the location (varies by site).

READY TO SEE THE MAGIC?

Let me guide your safe, personal, and unforgettable exploration.

GET A QUOTE

Testimonials that Dive Deeper:
What the Divers Love About it.

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   Gabriel K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Alan, for a fanstatic Cenote expierience! Alan is a great diver, a super photographer and a truly excellent guide. Diving the Cenotes was my first taste of overhead environments and under Alan's professional guidance, I felt totally safe. His local Cenote knowledge was very impressive, as was his tips about local places to eat and drink. It is my hope to return to Tulum and dive with Alan again. Highly recommended !
  
 
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   Melanie Wallace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing time cenote diving with Alan! Alan has great communication, is super organized, was an excellent guide for our first time cavern diving, and is overall just a wonderful person. We 100% will be back diving with him in the future!
  
 
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   Anthony Benavides 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hands down the best diving experience of my life. Alan is a phenomenal instructor and guide, and will show you the most mesmerizing dive spots!
  
 
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   Paul Byrnes RMT 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Allan was a great tour guide n dive instructor. Always cheekily chuckling. We had a great time. He got us an awesome burrito after the dives on the first day and went out for a beer with us after the final dive. No nonsense. He expected us to know what we were doing and we were in the water quicker and stayed for longer. It’s another planet down in those caves I can’t wait to go back. Recommend
  
 
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   Irina K 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It took me a while to find the right dive centre, as we were coming all the way from Australia to dive the cenotes and only had a few days. Allan absolutely blew me away with his patience, answering all my questions over several weeks and even helping us plan our trip so we could get the best visibility and light rays at each location. He went above and beyond our expectations. It was important for us to find the right fit, as we were spending most of our trip diving with the same person. Allan recommended amazing local places to eat, shared so much about the nature and cenotes, and even brought us the most delicious tacos on our first day. As a local, he really knows his stuff. We felt completely safe with him the entire time. I can’t recommend Allan highly enough, and I’ll definitely be recommending him to all my friends. My advice when choosing a dive guide: speak directly with them first—you’ll know if they’re the right fit. Hopefully we’ll get to dive with Allan again one day. Thank you so much for giving us the best few days of our trip! We were also incredibly lucky that Allan’s freediver friend took photos of us in El Pit. It was such an unexpected bonus and just another example of Allan going above and beyond. We absolutely loved every minute of it!
  
 
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   Corinne Jimenez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing experience with this company.  From start to finish, the staff was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly welcoming. They made my husband and I feel safe and comfortable. The equipment was well-maintained, the instruction was clear, and the dive itself in the cenotes was unforgettable. You can tell they truly care about creating a fun, safe, and memorable experience for every guest. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great scuba diving adventure!
  
 
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   羅宇婷 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my first trip to Tulum and my first time cenote diving. On my first day, I dived with Jorge at Dos Ojos and The Pit, and on my second day, I dived with Alan at Dream Gate and Angelita. Both instructors were not only very professional and safe guides, but also very friendly and helpful in sharing local travel information. I'm very grateful to them for making my trip to Tulum such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Suraj Patel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve never been diving in a cenote before and there are a few operators providing dives to go there. When I tell you Alan provided the BEST experience, from helping with the theory to my nitrox, giving me recommendations for dinner to bringing the best mangos I’ve had in Mexico as a snack. The diving was incredible, I’ve never dived in freshwater so when we were getting water up Alan knew my weighting would be off and adjust this with a tester dive. Flawlessly professional whilst have the best personality and knowledge of the cenotes. If you are in tulum, drop him a message!
  
 
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   Camille Chn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. La communication en amont était excellente avec des réponses rapides et claires. Alan a rendu l’experience de plongée en cenote extraordinaire et très rassurante. En bonus, nous avons eu des explications intéressantes sur les cenotes et le Mexique.
  
 
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   Ethan Guggenheimer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alan seems like a natural teacher - patient, clear, methodical, so that my teenage sons and I felt prepared each step of the way.  Good vibes, tasty snacks, and a beautiful, special experience for us.  Thank you Alan!