The Blue Hole appears in the midst of the desert like a great blue gem. Located in Santa Rosa, New Mexico along old Route 66, the Blue Hole is a natural sinkhole filled with cool springwater. Dropping down to over 80 feet, this crystal-clear lake is perfect for all types of certification dives, including open water, continuing education specialties, and freediving. Drive time from Boulder is approximately seven hours and varies depending on the weather. Trips run year-round, minus the winter months.

Open Water Diver Certification Fee: $325 

• Includes: Tanks, weights, BCD, regulator, computer, and Ocean First instructor for four checkout dives.
• Prices do not include tax, lodging, meals, Blue Hole entrance fee (payable directly to Blue Hole), or transportation.
• All divers are required to transport their own tanks, weights, and dive gear to and from the dive site. 

*If you have already paid for your Open Water checkout dives when you signed up for your Open Water course, please call Ocean First (303-444-7234), so we can sign you up manually for this trip.