San Padro Trip

[Taylor86]

I had an awesome time and Aqua Dives is a great dive shop! here are a few pictures from around the island.

here is my aunt playing in the water

 

[Jeff88]

When were you there. My wife and I just got back from our trip (11/19-11/26) there. We dove locally with Chuck & Robbie..then did the Turneffe Elbow trip with Amigos Del Mar. Did you stay north of the cut? Around Belizian Shores?

 

[Hawkeye Mark]

I was there 11/20-27 diving with Amigos Del mar. May have seen you there

 

[Jeff88]

My wife, sister and I did the Turneffe trip on the 24th with them. We had Edgar as our dive master.

 

[Taylor86]

wow i was there from 11/20-11/25

 

[SStrecker]

How safe and reliable was Tropic Air, for the flight to Ambergris Cay? (I saw their terminal shack in background of your first photo.) Considering price, convenience, safety and reliability; would you recommend going by Tropic Air or by boat from the harbor? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[peterbj7]

We consider Tropic as a good example of how a small airline should be run. They're pleasant, helpful, and within the bounds of safety are very flexible. Their safety record is good but not impeccable, but that is also true of the other operator here (Maya Island). Mostly related to pilot/operator error, not aircraft maintenance, like underestimating the strength of a squall. Their aircraft are mostly Cessa 208 Caravans, single engine aircraft with remarkable performance and carrying capacity. I'd fly with them any day - in fact I do.

 

[SStrecker]

We consider Tropic as a good example of how a small airline should be run. They're pleasant, helpful, and within the bounds of safety are very flexible. Their safety record is good but not impeccable, but that is also true of the other operator here (Maya Island). Mostly related to pilot/operator error, not aircraft maintenance, like underestimating the strength of a squall. Their aircraft are mostly Cessa 208 Caravans, single engine aircraft with remarkable performance and carrying capacity. I'd fly with them any day - in fact I do.

Thank you. I will book flights on Tropic Air for the final access legs of my scheduled trip to Ambergris Cay this month.

 

[peterbj7]

Maya Island is just as good and currently has a 50% offer if you pay in cash.

 

[South4Scuba]

We have flown several times with Tropic Air. I think Tropic Air is a well run operation and is definitely a better choice than riding a boat for an hour.

Once, our group had way too much luggage for the Cessna Caravan so they sent a special plane to follow us to San Pedro with some of the luggage. There are enough flights each day that they can sort of balance the loads for safety.