Antigua Dive shop suggestions please?

[zinfin]

Hi,
My wife and I are staying at the Veranda resort end of December. Could someone suggest dive shops / dive masters that are on island ? What are the dive conditions ? I noticed that the "sister" hotel to ours - St. James has a dive shop. Has anyone gone with (Mamora divers) them ? Thanx for your help ! Zinfin

 

[zinfin]

Hey Guys + Gals ,
Noone has dove Antigua ??? - Zinfin

 

[Seawolfdivingschool]

Dear Diver,


Thank you for your interest in Sea Wolf Diving School. I'm guessing you are certified, but let me know if not as we have many training options

Antigua has some beautiful dive sites, very colourful and lively reefs with the best diving at between 40 and 75 feet. We have found many of our own sites and continually search for new locations. Most sites are a 10 to 15 minute boat ride from our dock, stretching between Rendevoux Bay and Mamora Bay. We can now also offer a deep wreck dive at 100 to 130 feet. My dives are as long as your air permits and we stay out of deco, we average 45min to one hour. We do just one 2 tank trip a day, leaving the dock at 10am and returning approx. 1.30pm.
A two tank dive is US$88.00 and an additional US$20.00 for all equipment. We use high end Sherwood integrated weight BCD's and regulators to ensure the most comfortable diving possible and so it is not necessary to bring along your own equipment (considering baggage allowances!). We supply Nitrox on request and can offer online Nitrox training with Padi. Underwater Dvd's and DPV's are also available.
We close our books on 6 divers per day to ensure customers get the very best dive experience in Antigua. Bryan is a IDC Padi Staff Instructor with 13 years Scuba teaching experience who personally instructs and leads all dives. We have full liability insurance and carry oxygen and a VHF radio on our shaded dive boat. We have a 100% customer satisfaction and safety rating. You will be in the very best hands possible. We do not offer night dives during the yachting season as Falmouth/English Harbour is a very busy waterway and we consider it unsafe for night diving.
We do require a confirmation booking of 20% and your preferred dates. We are located in the English Harbour area near to the historic Nelson's Dockyard and Antigua's best dive sites. Due to time and manpower constraints we can only offer pick ups from the closest resorts. If you are not hiring a car I suggest you get a taxi quote from your hotel and then give us a call as we may be able to get you a better deal with a local driver.
We want guests to have the very best experience of Antigua and so I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

Very best regards,

Tish Cunningham

 

[zinfin]

Dear Tish,
Thanx for taking the time for answering the post!! I have been waiting for an answer! I look forward to diving w/ you guys! Stay well - Zinfin

P.S. You have a good rep on tripadvisor !

 

[stevehg]

Dear Diver,


Thank you for your interest in Sea Wolf Diving School. I'm guessing you are certified, but let me know if not as we have many training options

Antigua has some beautiful dive sites, very colourful and lively reefs with the best diving at between 40 and 75 feet. We have found many of our own sites and continually search for new locations. Most sites are a 10 to 15 minute boat ride from our dock, stretching between Rendevoux Bay and Mamora Bay. We can now also offer a deep wreck dive at 100 to 130 feet. My dives are as long as your air permits and we stay out of deco, we average 45min to one hour. We do just one 2 tank trip a day, leaving the dock at 10am and returning approx. 1.30pm.
A two tank dive is US$88.00 and an additional US$20.00 for all equipment. We use high end Sherwood integrated weight BCD's and regulators to ensure the most comfortable diving possible and so it is not necessary to bring along your own equipment (considering baggage allowances!). We supply Nitrox on request and can offer online Nitrox training with Padi. Underwater Dvd's and DPV's are also available.
We close our books on 6 divers per day to ensure customers get the very best dive experience in Antigua. Bryan is a IDC Padi Staff Instructor with 13 years Scuba teaching experience who personally instructs and leads all dives. We have full liability insurance and carry oxygen and a VHF radio on our shaded dive boat. We have a 100% customer satisfaction and safety rating. You will be in the very best hands possible. We do not offer night dives during the yachting season as Falmouth/English Harbour is a very busy waterway and we consider it unsafe for night diving.
We do require a confirmation booking of 20% and your preferred dates. We are located in the English Harbour area near to the historic Nelson's Dockyard and Antigua's best dive sites. Due to time and manpower constraints we can only offer pick ups from the closest resorts. If you are not hiring a car I suggest you get a taxi quote from your hotel and then give us a call as we may be able to get you a better deal with a local driver.
We want guests to have the very best experience of Antigua and so I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

Very best regards,

Tish Cunningham

Hi! will be in Antigua on March 10th, on Caribbean Princess and interested in a 2 tank dive. Can you arrange for pick up at pier? TIA, Steve 714-731-3205

 

[zinfin]

Hi Steve,
I dove with Sea Wolf over the Christmas - New Years Week. They picked us up promptly from The Veranda resort. We dove different sites . The vis was good. The boat was fine and the DM great ! They really tried to get us out even though the weather was windy. None of our dives were cancelled. Bryan checks the local conditions via internet and driving . Their rental gear was new. We had our own. The dive sites were a short boat ride from the shop. A good experience , any other questions give me a call. - Zinfin

 

[stevehg]

Zinfin, I will see about using Sea Wolf. I appreciate your post!!

 

[frostfire]

Zinfin, did you enjoy the Verandah? It's one of the resorts we are thinking of trading out timeshare for this year, along with St James Club. Anyone know if any dive shop on the island offers bubblemaker or seal team for the children? DD did it in Curacao and is now hooked like the rest of the family.

 

[zinfin]

Dear Frostfire ,
I liked the Veranda.Send me a pvt message and I will be happy to give you our impression - Zinfin

 

[master_diver_UJ]

Hi Steve,
I dove with Sea Wolf over the Christmas - New Years Week. They picked us up promptly from The Veranda resort. We dove different sites . The vis was good. The boat was fine and the DM great ! They really tried to get us out even though the weather was windy. None of our dives were cancelled. Bryan checks the local conditions via internet and driving . Their rental gear was new. We had our own. The dive sites were a short boat ride from the shop. A good experience , any other questions give me a call. - Zinfin

Hey Zin:

Did you write a trip report on your time diving in Antigua? My wife and I are going to the Sandals resort on Antigua in late March, and I'm looking for some recent feedback on dive sites and conditions.

Thanks !

UJ