Safety Protocols 

Cortez Expeditions is equipped with full DAN trauma and Cardiac Care Kits. Our team is also equipped with SAT phones. We regularly drill our staff in safety protocols and consult with large institutions regarding safety procedure & risk assessments.

We are the chosen partner for many institutions and private expeditions because of our safety protocols and attention to detail in our risk assessments. We have provided dive supervision and risk assessment for the following institutions: BBC Natural History Unit, Discovery Networks, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Neptunic Shark suits, Playboy Television, National Geographic, PADI, Animal Planet, Silverback Films, Canal +

Cardiac Care Kits 

Our unit contains all of the first-aid supplies required to meet U.S. Coast Guard standards for small passenger vessels including a Philips Heart Start HS1 OnSite defibrillator, all conveniently stored in a Pelican 1600 case. 

Dive Emergency Management Providers

All our Staff are DAN DEMP Instructors and EFR Instructors. Some also hold HM HSE Commercial Diver Medic certification.

SAT Phone

Our Inmarsat SAT Phone 2 is the perfect solution for peace of mind during our expeditions.

Student Insurance

We offer Divers Alert Network Coverage on all our courses.