OBDC Mission

***CURRENTLY COZUMEL***We love the easy drift diving with some of the best vis anywhere on the planet, short boat rides, and full service with our gear (unusual in Cozumel) with Cozumel Dive Academy. The island of Cozumel faces the second largest barrier reef in the world, offering colorful reefs, swim thrus and walls. Casa del Mar is a charming Mexican hideaway across the main boulevard from the Caribbean Sea offering all-inclusive 3 meals a day. Not to mention, the swim-up bar with great service and free drinks all day long. You will do your own air and land transfers. LET'S DO IT! ...  See Full Event Details

***ZOOM WITH OBDC***Just mark it on your calendar for now. Vijay Ramen will be our Zoom guest speaker, subject TBD. Also, installation of officers. ...  See Full Event Details

***BACK TO FABULOUS FIJI***Underwater––the soft coral capital of the world with beautiful fish and a spectacular marine environment greets divers. On land, spacious grounds and attractive bures with an extensive ocean front ideal for snorkeling. All inclusive of course, including transfers between airport and resort. There's a lot of information on the flyer and you can also check the Beqa Lagoon website. ...  See Full Event Details

***OBDC SUMMER PARTY***Past President Wendy Doty has very generously offered her beautiful home again this year for our annual party. Watch for details. ...  See Full Event Details

***ZOOM WITH OBDC***Mark the date on your calendar for now. ...  See Full Event Details

***ZOOM WITH OBDC***Mark the date on your calendar.\ for now. ...  See Full Event Details

***WORLD CLASS DIVING IN ANILAO***POSTPONED, WATCH FOR NEW DATE IN 2026***The Philippines have been a well-known secret for divers who want to see the strangest and most interesting critters in the ocean without the multi-day flight itinerary and prices of Indonesia. Anilao is known as The Mecca of Macro Fauna, offering all of the high impact critters that macro photographers flock to see. Enjoy the stunning views and sunsets across Balayan Bay from Crystal Blue Resort after your three daily dives over 10 nights in your superior room. The package includes 29 boat dives from the traditional Philippine barca boats with a ratio of 1 dive guide ...  See Full Event Details

***INTEREST LIST ONLY***For our members who couldn't sign up for the trip to Cozumel in March, Mae Lon Ding is putting together another club group in December. Mexico is big on Christmas so expect colorful decorations and parties. Fun to celebrate after a day of great diving. Dive operator pending, might be Cozumel Dive Academy if March diving goes as well as expected. Add your name to the interest list...you will be first to decide on booking after you learn pricing and details. ...  See Full Event Details

***INTEREST LIST ONLY***This would be a liveaboard dive boat in Cuba, a week or a bit longer, with the possibility of an add-on option to check out Havana. Club travel agent Poseidon Dive Adventures is checking on dates, pricing and availability. These are pristine waters and diving is popular in Cuba...but for Americans, only the last few years. We probably can't make this trip work until Spring of 2026. Do we have enough memberS interested to make this work as a club trip? AND A GROUP LEADER???? ...  See Full Event Details

***INTEREST LIST ONLY***This would be a land resort in Papua, New Guinea probably for 10 days or more. It takes 2 days to get there, same to return....with an over-night possibly each way. But, the diving is spectacular. This is not a cheap trip...more like once or twice in your diving life. Just add you name if you are interested enough to learn date, details and pricing. ...  See Full Event Details

***INTEREST LIST ONLY***Divers want to see the world also so OBDC tries to do one trip a year that does not include diving. This would be a land tour of around 10 nights staying in several hotels and traveling from northern Croatia (probably starting in Zagreb) and ending in the south...Dubrovnik. You would do your own international flights, but all airport transfers and between cities would be included. There would be excursions and events like a cooking class, truffle hunting, etc. along the way. Some meals would be included and always a photo party last night on the trip. Lee and Jane WILL be going. Is anyone else interested? ...  See Full Event Details