Our Facilities

Ambergris Divers’ hub is located over the water off the beach in the center of Ambergris Caye’s Island town, San Pedro. From our dock, local dive sites lie a mere 5-10minutes boat ride away.

We encourage you to come our way so we may familiarize you with the destinations and how we carry on our dive trips, scuba certifications and snorkel trips. Ofcourse, you are always welcome to give us a call to make your reservations, as we offer pick up/drop off services from the island’s resorts and vacation rentals.

Physical address: on the beach off Black Coral Street and Barrier Reef Drive. 
Mailling address: PO Box 221, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Voice contact: (international line access code) +501-226-2634
Fascimile: (int. access code) +501-226-4263
Electronic contact: ambergrisdivers@btl.net

Our  Boats

Ambergris Divers’ fleet of dive boats has been customized to provide comfort and convenience for the way the trips have been set up, taking into consideration travel time and destination characteristics.

Ambergris Divers’ vessels are outfitted with communication equipment such as VHF marine Radios and cell phones, and Satelite Phone onboard our Offshore Dive Trips. Safety equipment such as life vests, oxygen and comprehensive first aid kits, are kept onboard and regularly maintained.  All our vessels are duly registered and licensed by the Belize Port Authority, registered and specified within our tour operators licensed issued by the Belize Tourism Board, as well as registered with the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, which guarantees our customers that the strictest requirements have been met.

“Lady Karen”
At 45ft in length, this vessel is assigned for Offshore Atoll dive trips, but also utilized for local dive trips.
Outfitted with 3 powerful 200hp outboards and paired with its unique hull design, Lady Karen offers the fastest ride to the offshore atolls, getting you to the Blue Hole or The Elbow in a record 2hours. This is by far the best travel time as compared to other bigger vessel’s 3 hour boat ride. Lady Karen has easy side door water access, a full head on board and fresh water rinse shower. The rides back from the day trips are scenic atop the flybridge with the captain, or on the front deck where you may enjoy the scenic ride back while basking in the warm sun.

“Baby Catherine”
Named after our daughter, this 41ft dive boat provides a very comfortable setting especially for dive groups.  Baby Catherine travels mostly to local dive sites along Ambergris Caye, and is powered by
2-200hp outboards. She has side door water access. Though local dive sites are just a few minutes away, a full head on board provides added convenience. At an ample width, shaded and unshaded areas also provide you choice of sunbathing on the rides out.

 

 

“Axel”
Ambergris Divers is a mid size dive operation which is comfortably equipped to offer all our services inhouse. With that in mind, named after our son, “Axel” is one of our main local diving boats, but it is also equipped to handle offshore dive trips. This 40ft dive boat is comfortably equipped with a full head and a pair of fast and quiet 200hp outboards. Axel is also used for local snorkel trips.

 

“Fish Tales”
We are avid sport fishermen, and in honor of that hobby our newest addition to our fleet is 30ft Fish Tales. In line with making all of our vessels comfortable, Fish Tales is outfitted with a full head, and with its inboard it affords a rear platform. It comfortably services small dive groups for local diving and snorkeling.

 

“Ms. Ermelinda”
Was built at our boat yard and is a full hull custom design of ours. We offer our Dive Course Students attentive and reserved training dives which on entry level are carried out onboard this 25ft Ms Ermelinda. Half day local snorkel trips are also serviced onboard this vessel. 

 

Our Dive and Snorkel Equipment
Ambergris Divers stocks a full line of rental equipment which is kept in perfectly functional conditions on site, as our staff have been trained to service the brand.  We restock our rental line every couple years.

Our line includes:

Bouyancy  Control Jackets (BCD’s) by Sherwood, ‘Shillouette’ model
Comfortable fit, all basic and necessary attachements without too many bells and wistles to avoid perplexity

Regulators by Sherwood, BRUT series
Proven most dependable air flow mechanism, patent shared by other brand regulator makers 

Wetsuits by Akona
Adequate fit and durable construction, dependable zippers
3mil which is quite suitable for our mid 80ºF water temperatures
Average Water Temperatures:

Masks and Snorkels by Caicos
Always a uniform fit for all face contours, secure built in
Snorkel keepers to keep in place

Fins by Mares
Slip on style with soft rubber foot structure to prevent blisters
Wide size assortment from small child size to size 12 adult

Dive Lights by Ikalite
Wide and bright output light range, comfortable grip
sustained illumination time

Dive Insurance
Its Always a great idea to protect your dive vacation investment and your health.
Follow this link to DAN Insurance.

Recompression Chamber
Ambergris Caye is fortunate to have a state of the art Hyperbaric Chamber
through Subaquatics Safety Services of Belize.
This is a unique oportuity to join forces in promoting Safe Diving.
Ambergris Divers is affiliated to Subaquatics of Belize Affeliation program.
Dive Accidents are extremely rare, however the need to have these services readily available 24/7 yearround requires financial inventiveness.
Thus, your $1us per tank affiliation contribution helps subside stand by operational expenses.
Why is this important? What does this affiliation do for you?
With your dollar-a-dive affiliation you are guaranteed immediate treatment should the need arise, without mandatory treatment prepayment.
If you do not have adequate insurance that covers dive accident emergency treatments you would be faced with a costly treatment bill. Your affiliation contribution will entitle you to a substantial discounted rate, which you may arrange after treatment.

To promote Safe Diving, Ambergris Divers requires dive customers this affiliation in the absence of Diver Insurance.
However, those with Diver Insurance may also join forces in promoting readily available treatment services by contributing at their discretion.

 

Scuba Diving has come a long way in all of its aspects since its introduction as a recreational sport, particularly in terms of maintain a Safe Diving approach.
Dive into this link for tips on Trouble-free Diving

 

DO’s
- Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration
- Dive conservatively within table/computer limits
- Ascend slowly- no faster than 30 fpm;
- Make safety stops after every dive
- Listen Carefully to your DM’s briefings and follow the Dive Profile

DON'Ts
-Drink alcohol, coffee or sodas immediately before or after dives
-Over-exercise or take hot showers after diving
-Avoid getting too cold during and after diving

SIGNS:
(A) Blotchy skin rash              (B) Weakness
(C) Staggering                         (D) Coughing spasms
(E) Shortness of breath           (F) Altered mental status.

SYMPTOMS:
(A) Pain                                   (B) Extreme fatigue
(C) Headache                         (D) Nausea
(E) Itching                               (F) Skin Rash
(G) Restlessness                      (H) Numbness
(I) Dizziness                             (J) Personality change
(K) Paralysis                             (L) Reflex change
(M) Bladder Problem.            

FIRST AID:
(A) Check airway, breathing, and circulation - (ABCs)
(B) Administer 100% oxygen
(C) Place diver in recovery position
(D) Treat for shock
(E) Transport to the nearest Hyperbaric facility ASAP.