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PADI Caribbean Dive College

Bobby's Marina | J. Yrasquin Blvd, Philipsburg, St. Maarten/St. Martin
599-587-0024
Ranked #2 of 15 tours in Philipsburg
5.0 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: The PADI IDC Resort "Caribbean Dive College" is your one stop for all your diving needs on St. Maarten. Your holiday fun dives as well as your PADI,...... more » Owner description: The PADI IDC Resort "Caribbean Dive College" is your one stop for all your diving needs on St. Maarten. Your holiday fun dives as well as your PADI, National Geographic, DAN, DSAT or HSA (dive) course, from your very first try dive all the way to PADI Master Instructor, are organised and supervised by the highest qualified, multilingual dive staff you can wish for. The brand new, well maintained gear is the icing on the cake. Our staff are also the only qualified SNUBA guides on the island of St. Maarten.Diving and all underwater activities, you do with Caribbean Dive College! The island's only Nat Geo center! « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I arranged a Discover Scuba course through email with Mich, long before leaving on my cruise with my girlfriend. He was friendly and helpful through the whole conversation. When we arrived at the shop, the woman at the desk was expecting us and knew our names. I regret that I cannot remember hers, but she was very friendly and quick.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

I would dive with them again. The crew and captain were very friendly and knowledgeable ..... Would highly recommend you dive with them. More

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Anna and Michel make you feel safe and relaxed, all the equipment was in excellent condition or new, and the dive itself was incredible. Anna is very attentive to her group and the surrounds, pointing out all the interesting creatures we may have otherwise missed. Manta Rays, nurse and reef sharks, turtles just to name a few - what an... More

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Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

I was in need of a scuba instructor to take out our certified guests! We called Michel at Caribbean Dive College and he sent Kelly. Let me just tell you that she is AMAZING! Our guests had a blast with her and they had a great dive! She is professional, charming and above all else, knowledgable and customer service oriented.... More

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wilmington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

This was my first time scuba diving and it was a blast. My instructor, Anna, was so patient with me. She took the time to go over everything step by step, making sure that I understood everything fully. St. Maartens is such a beautiful place to scuba dive, I think I would be dissapointed going anywhere else. I would definately... More

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nj
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

I had the beast tie ever. Everyone was extremely professional and an expert. This is my second time on the island and I use them every time. You could even say I cose to vacation at St. Marrten because of the CDC. It was an extreme pleasure to dive with everyone at the CDC. I will see everyone next year. More

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Treasure Island, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I have been diving in the Caribbean for years and The CDC is one of the best dive company's I have dived with. I have had an open water cert. since 1994 when I first started diving in the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida panhandle. I am now a Master Scuba Diver trained by the CDC. The staff was... More

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Miami, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

I had a blast on my courses and I really appreciate all the efforts that they did to accommodate with my schedule since I'm a cruise ship crew member and I was in St. Maarten every 10/11 days. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Especial thanks to Anne (my instructor, which taught me everything about diving and had lots... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Had a fantastic time with CDC. One deep dive to a wreck, one shallow dive. Very reasonably priced for two good dives. Great team and organisation. Overall a very positive experience with a great dive shop - highly recommended More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

Thanks to Michel and Anne at CDC, for getting my girlfriend and I through our Open Water Diver scuba certification. The whole team were friendly from owner to skipper (CDC has English, American, Holland Dutch and local Dutch staff). The value was great, costing less than the same course in the UK with the added value of the Caribbean seascapes... More

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