Christi Courtney, Owner and Operator, fell in love with Cozumel and moved to the island permanently from Austin, Texas to follow her passion and to share her love of diving with others. She worked as a Photographer, Divemaster, and Instructor through several shops for over a year until May 2002, when she was granted independent status by the Mexican Government and officially replaced her business suits with bathing suits and scuba gear. Shortly thereafter, Blue XT Sea Diving was born!

Christi is a fully licensed and insured PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Emergency First Response Instructor, DAN O2 provider, and is an active volunteer for the Cozumel Marine Park.  Christi is also a proud member of AMMJE Cozumel (Associacion Mexicana de Mujeres Empresarias, A.C. or Association of Women Business owners of Mexico).

Her carefully selected team demonstrates professionalism, a passion for diving, and a commitment to reef conservation. Most of all, her team is committed to safety and providing you with an exceptional diving experience in Cozumel.

All team members are certified DAN O2 providers and Emergency First Responders and are trained in handling emergency situations both on and off the boat.

Hector a/k/a Mago (short for Magician) is Cozumel's version of McGyver. He can fix anything from a boat engine to a zipper on your dive bag. He has been a boat captain in Cozumel for over 15 years and is one of the finest boat captains in Cozumel. His surface interval entertainment will keep you coming back for more.

Pedro Pablo Pech is also a true Cozemeleno and has been working in the dive industry here since 1989. He worked as a boat captain for seven years while working towards his Dive Master rating. He has been a Cozumel divemaster since 1996 and has logged over 6000 dives in Cozumel. Pedro loves diving and trust me when I say he is addicted to it! He is never happier than when I tell him he has a double trip!

Arturo Hernandez-Cortez joined our team in April of 2006.  He was born and raised in  Mexico City and earned his degree in general Biology from UNAM (the University of Mexico).  While earning his undergraduate degree, he earned his FEMAS OW, AOW, and Rescue diving certifications.  After graduating from UNAM, Arturo spent two years at Washington State University where he earned his Masters Degree in Marine Mammals.  His studies focused on the identification of Humpback Whales.  He became a divemaster through NAUI in 1992 and earned his NAUI Instructor rating in 1997.  Arturo made the move to Cozumel in July 2000 where he has been working full-time as a divemaster and instructor.  We are thrilled to have him as a member of our team!

Adan Mireles-Cepeda also joined our tean in April of 2006 to take the wheel of our new boat, the Bandida II.  Adan hails from Matamoros, Mexico but has been a full-time resident of Cozumel for the last 10 years.  Prior to joining the Blue XT~Sea team, he was a large boat captain for Dive House.  Adan is always smiling and always ready to help you.

Our service extends beyond the boat. We can also help with your accommodations, rental cars, and guide you in the right direction for dining and other non-diving activities.