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Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop started off as a thatched roof structure in 1987 that offered snorkeling trips to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley reserves as well as a rental for scuba and snorkeling gear. The vision of providing a resourceful and fun-filled expedition to Barrier Reef and other National Reserves was something that owner, Changa, has always wanted for his community. It started as a small family venture with the renting of the scuba equipment and booking small local dive tours, then slowly went venturing off to other natural and National Reserves of our country which included the Turneffe... read more
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Membership
  Affiliation
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Languages
English, Spanish
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Transfer
From recommended hotels: Free
From airport: Surcharge
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Nitrox
Surcharge
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Diving types
Boat Diving
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| Location | Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop is located at San Pedro town, Ambergris Caye, Belize (beachfront location, in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of The Gallery of San Pedro Ltd, San Pedro Belize Express Dock, and Ambergris Museum; Belizean Melody Art Gallery and San Pedro Church are also within 5 minutes) |
| Instructors & Dive masters |
Jose Albino Paz - Owner,
Eddie Alamilla - Dive instructor (experience over 20 years), Marciano Mendez - Dive instructor (experience over 10 years). Lalo Talosa - Dive Instructor Edgar Lima - Dive Master Andre Paz - Dive Master Michael Hancock - Dive Master Giovanie Reyes - Dive Master George Rodriguez - Dive Master Alex Eiley - Dive Master Juan Mata - Dive Master Rene Paz- - Dive Master Antonio Rivero - Dive Master Jorge F....Continue reading |
| Number of Dive Guides | 14 |
| Non-diving activities | Fishing, Excursions, Snorkeling |
| Infrastructure | Classrooms, Coffee bar, Equipment shop, Shower, Storage room, Wi-Fi |
| PHYSICALlY DISABLED DIVERS | Please check with diving center before booking an activity (depends on disability) |
| Equipment Description | Regularly serviced and well-maintained equipment. Diving center supplies the entire island with aluminium compressed air and nitrogen 32 in aluminium tanks ranging from 60, 80 and 100 CC. Tanks with DIN valves are available. Full diving and snorkeling equipment rental is available for guests and other diving centers |
| Distance to nearest Deco Chamber | 1 km |
| Transport |
14 boats ranging from 17 footers to 38 footers and new addition 56 footer “Papa Changa” and 65 footer "Papa Tomas"
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| Number of boats | 14 |
| Check-in time | 8.00 am for local dives, 5.30 am for offshore dives (Blue Hole and Turneffe Atolls) |
| Seasonality | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS | Certification Card, Date of birth, Date of last dive, Diving Insurance, Logbook, Number of dives, Telephone, e-mail, List of preferred dive sites |
| Accepted Payment Methods |
Card Methods: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa Non-cards Methods: Cash |
| Transfers |
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| Nitrox | No |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | No |
| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Free |
| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Free |
| Nitrox | Surcharge |
| Transfer from recommended hotels | Free |
