Our Story...
At Paradise Dives, we offer personalized scuba escapes for every occasion.
Design your own scuba adventure, whether it’s a weekend getaway or dream diving vacation. Dive your favorite destinations with the top dive operators, friendly, helpful crews, choice hotel accommodations and dining options.
Discover a whole new world underwater and above the surface, with a company that truly cares.
How it all began...
John Koch
Founder
Long before John Koch founded Paradise Dives, he spent his career creating exceptional experiences for his guests. He has traveled extensively and has enjoyed the chance to cook and dine around the world. John has made national television appearances on:
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CHOPPED (The Food Network)
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Big Brother (CBS)
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Fox & Friends (FOX News)
He has developed a clear and true understanding of who eats what, where they eat it, when and why.
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His experience includes:
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Chef-owner of a critically acclaimed French Bistro
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Chef-owner of a critically acclaimed Diner
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Leader of culinary development teams for the country’s largest restaurant chains
Today, he is combining these experiences with one of his greatest passions, diving.
When John and his wife Cathie began scuba diving with organized trips, they noticed that the boats were often overloaded, the hotels were subpar, and the meals provided or restaurant recommendations were not to their taste. They knew there was a better way. They have now set out to offer a more elevated dive experience, where the journey offers exceptional experiences in all aspects of the trip – interesting dives, quality accommodations and elevated dining.
At Paradise Dives, quality and enjoyment are the top priority for a
wide range of custom excursions for every budget, including:
To begin a custom dive experience of your own, contact us below.
