DiveCarib
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Scuba & Snorkelling • Shark Diving • Water Sports
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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DiveCarib, based in English Harbour, offers a variety of scuba diving activities including guided dive tours, PADI courses, and Discover Scuba programs for beginners. As Antigua's only independent 5 star PADI facility, you have come to the right place if you are looking for a great scuba diving experience in Antigua. The DiveCarib team have over 40 years of collective experience as professionals in the dive industry, and offer the most organised and enjoyable diving experience on the island. We cater to every experience level, from beginners looking to dive for the very first time all the way up to seasoned, certified divers looking for well guided dive trips. PADI Courses, Tec diving and yacht services are also available here at DiveCarib.
English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
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pedros7
st. evenage17 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
So our first ever dive and all I can say is I was made to feel 100% confident.
The instructors were excellent on every count. The briefing and the instructions were clear. Once in the water we were made to feel safe at all times. The instructor took his time and made sure we were calm and ok at all times.
I would recommend divecarib to anyone and everyone as it was 100% satisfaction on every level. Thank you for a fantastic first dive
The instructors were excellent on every count. The briefing and the instructions were clear. Once in the water we were made to feel safe at all times. The instructor took his time and made sure we were calm and ok at all times.
I would recommend divecarib to anyone and everyone as it was 100% satisfaction on every level. Thank you for a fantastic first dive
Written February 4, 2020
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Stu M
Kimberley, UK4 contributions
Nov 2021
DiveCarib are a truly amazing dive centre, right from start to finish.
I first contacted Leigh to arrange a Discover Dive for myself and my wide and he couldn't have been more helpful. I explained that my wife was nervous after an extremely negative dive experience in Australia a number of years ago. He took us through the options available and explained how they worked, which immediately gave her more confidence. We opted to have 2 dives for myself and a snorkel followed by a dive for my wife.
On arrival, we were introduced to our PADI Instructor (Louis) who explained exactly what would happen and how to use the equipment in great detail (and far more than I had at a previous dive school), which again gave my wife more confidence. We were working with Louis on a 1:2 ratio, so it was basically a private lesson and even more tailored to our needs.
The dive sites themselves were beautiful and my wife, although not completing a full dive, grew in confidence greatly due to the time Louis took with her over the in water pre-dive tests - she then snorkeled above us as we descended again.
I certainly can't be more grateful for the fantastically positive experience my wife gained to improve her confidence and the great time I had discovering 2 new dive sites and building my skills.
I am already looking at how I can go back and undertake my PADI Open Water Diver with them - I just need to save some money for the flights!
To Leigh, Louis and Junior, thank you and we will certainly be back.
I first contacted Leigh to arrange a Discover Dive for myself and my wide and he couldn't have been more helpful. I explained that my wife was nervous after an extremely negative dive experience in Australia a number of years ago. He took us through the options available and explained how they worked, which immediately gave her more confidence. We opted to have 2 dives for myself and a snorkel followed by a dive for my wife.
On arrival, we were introduced to our PADI Instructor (Louis) who explained exactly what would happen and how to use the equipment in great detail (and far more than I had at a previous dive school), which again gave my wife more confidence. We were working with Louis on a 1:2 ratio, so it was basically a private lesson and even more tailored to our needs.
The dive sites themselves were beautiful and my wife, although not completing a full dive, grew in confidence greatly due to the time Louis took with her over the in water pre-dive tests - she then snorkeled above us as we descended again.
I certainly can't be more grateful for the fantastically positive experience my wife gained to improve her confidence and the great time I had discovering 2 new dive sites and building my skills.
I am already looking at how I can go back and undertake my PADI Open Water Diver with them - I just need to save some money for the flights!
To Leigh, Louis and Junior, thank you and we will certainly be back.
Written November 15, 2021
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177PaulM177
Manchester, UK17 contributions
Apr 2021
Having previously done some discovery dives in India, I decided I wanted to progress to my PADI Open Water qualification. The quality of the instruction I received from DiveCarib surpassed all my expectations. The DiveCarib team is extremely experienced – including a world record holder – yet incredibly humble and patient with both students and qualified divers of all levels and abilities. Safety was top notch and all the equipment fitted and functioned perfectly. In the space of a couple of mornings we saw spotted eagle rays, Southern stingrays, spiny lobsters, green turtles, hawksbill turtles, large mutton snapper, scrawled filefish, porcupine fish and all manner of smaller reef fish and corals. I came away wanting to go back for more! I highly recommend you dive with DiveCarib, whether you want to gain qualifications, or just have an unforgettable experience exploring Antigua's unspoiled reefs.
Written April 23, 2021
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BellJH
Leatherhead, UK2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
I would highly recommend DiveCarib for experienced divers looking to do fun dives. Lee and Louis were very good guides and gave a thorough briefing and overall ran a great diveshop. The reason for 3* and not 5* is that we were charged $145 for a PADI refresher course that was essentially a fun dive with no skill brush-ups. I’ve done three previous PADI refresher courses over the last 11 years in Maldives, Tenerife and Red Sea and this was the only one that did not do any theory refresh or drills e.g. mask removal etc. I did two subsequent fun dives with them which were excellent and I could not fault it. Overall 2* for the PADI refresher course and 5 stars for the fun dives.
Written July 14, 2021
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Hi James and Linn,
Our goal here at DiveCarib is to ensure that you have a great experience, so we are very sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the refresher session.
We believe the initial briefing was appropriate, considering we covered basic buoyancy control, and took time to elaborate about the equipment, as well as briefing what to do in different scenarios. We do however concede that we should have made it clear that we could practice any skills at the start of the dive, before swimming away from the boat, and in hindsight, we should have asked you personally on the boat, away from the group. The other divers on the session, who had not dived for a couple of years, had told us that they were comfortable with e.g. clearing a mask / regulator, but at that point we really should have double checked that everyone else was also happy.
We wish that you had raised this with us at the time, so that we could have made amends.
If you’re ever back in Antigua, please reach out to us so that we can make it up to you.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your subsequent morning dives with us.
Best,
The DiveCarib Team
Written August 8, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Philip L
Villelongue-dels-Monts, France12 contributions
Jan 2020
This is my second year diving with Leigh, Louis and the team. Although I'm advanced open water I only have 40 dives or so, which means the reassurance that comes from Leigh's quite unbelievable record in technical and deep water diving is worth a lot to me. Their rental equipment is terrific and along with their calm and enthusiastic approach and some great dive locations it meant that this was another excellent year for me. I most certainly will be back next year....
Written January 31, 2020
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Dave P
3 contributions
Feb 2023
I made the error of initially booking two days with Soul Immersions. After they jammed 14 divers on a small boat on day one I decided not to go back. I dropped in to Dive Carib and spoke to Louis, he had a cancelation so I was able to book 2 tank dives with him the next day. They had a larger boat, took only 6 divers and were very professional. Leigh was our dive master, he provided an excellent briefing, they were very organized on getting geared up and very helpful. One deck hand and one other dive guide were very helpful in gearing up and changing over tanks. We dove Robs reef on the first dive and because Leigh had an advanced student, we dove to 100 feet then came up and spend time on the reef where there was lost of marine life including a black tip shark. This was a drift dive but was very organized in getting us all in and out together in spite of the choppy seas. Second dive was on a shallower reef just inside the harbor and we had 55 minutes in the water. again lots of marine life. Very Professional, organized and Friendly. This will be my choice for diving when back in Antigua.
Written February 21, 2023
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Barnaby Henshaw-Depledge
Palma de Mallorca, Spain7 contributions
Feb 2021
Myself and crew (we work on a yacht based in Antigua) have carried out Advanced Open Water and Deep Diver courses with the team at Dive Carib.
Leigh, Louis, and Stiffler are a fantastic team. The equipment is first class, their experience and vast knowledge shines through. We were treated to some great diving with a full focus on safety.
We caught Lionfish with a spear (which was offered to me and was great as ceviche and on the BBQ!).. and this attracted an inquisitive reef shark...
The Deep course involved a Nitrox mix and visiting the Montserrat Wreck. Though initially apprehensive to experience this depth - the team put me at ease quickly with their comprehensive briefings prior to departure (the same goes for all dives).
With a range of dive spots available close to the harbour - we will continue to dive with the team at Dive Carib and highly recommend them to anyone visiting Antigua.
Get booking now!
Leigh, Louis, and Stiffler are a fantastic team. The equipment is first class, their experience and vast knowledge shines through. We were treated to some great diving with a full focus on safety.
We caught Lionfish with a spear (which was offered to me and was great as ceviche and on the BBQ!).. and this attracted an inquisitive reef shark...
The Deep course involved a Nitrox mix and visiting the Montserrat Wreck. Though initially apprehensive to experience this depth - the team put me at ease quickly with their comprehensive briefings prior to departure (the same goes for all dives).
With a range of dive spots available close to the harbour - we will continue to dive with the team at Dive Carib and highly recommend them to anyone visiting Antigua.
Get booking now!
Written March 4, 2021
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Luke Milner
Blairgowrie, UK6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Great dive outfit. Nice small well organized operation. Lee is the most reassuring and relaxed dive leader. A real pleasure to be under the water with him. Everything is well organized. Whilst we brought our own gear the centre equipment was all top notch. The dive briefings were the best I have have for a very long time which really adds to the enjoyment of the dive. They have their own moorings on the dive sites so no other teams in the water. Underwater Lee sets a nice relaxed pace that allows everybody to explore freely. Highly recommended.
Written February 22, 2020
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naomiolivia
Antigua26 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Leigh was a really great dive instructor. He made us feel really relaxed and comfortable, and was very easy going yet professional. As locals, we would highly recommend anyone who wants to try out diving for the first time or to dive on your spare time with this company!
Written May 6, 2022
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Tim
Somerset, UK46 contributions
Feb 2022
This is a great team at Dive Carib with a good boat and good kit and great briefing to me as an experienced diver by our guide Nico with good emphasis on safety and checks. We dived on a pretty big swell with low viz and Nico showed good common sense and leadership in changing the dive plan when the conditions warranted it . Leigh great on the boat - good team and I look forward to returning later in the year to Antigua and will dive with them again.
Written March 2, 2022
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wbaCoventry
Wyken, UK89 contributions
Do you have trips for snorkelling only?
Cymro_Luigi
English Harbour, Antigua53 contributions
Hi there,
Thank you for your interest in snorkelling with DiveCarib.
We do have trips for snorkelling only, we can take 6 out at a time and the cost is $50US pp. We will take you to a sheltered shallow site, only 5mins boat ride away from our dock in Falmouth Harbour.
You can book online on our our website (it will not let me post a link here).
Hope to be of service,
Louis Evans
Tel: 1 (268) 732 3475
DiveCarib PADI 5 Star Resort # 16539
Sheflo
Appledore, UK81 contributions
We are looking at the Caribbean for next year - 3 divers and one snorkeler but would like to be able to go out together some of the time. Is that possible? How difficult is the snorkelling.
DiveCarib
Antigua17 contributions
Hi,
Yes we can arrange for a snorkeller to join the dive trip. Just need advanced planning to make sure we go to sites suitable for both. When are you thinking of coming? Best to email me for quicker responses.
We are 6 people, we are interested in excursions around the island that includes:
Overview of the island. Buying with skates and reviewing beaches,
Also we need a tour of underwater professional fishing for one person
DiveCarib
Antigua17 contributions
I am sorry, we can't help. We are a Dive Resort specializing in SCUBA diving and snorkeling. If you are interested in these activities please email me and I hope we can be of service.
258graham77
Kent, UK2 contributions
Hi, I am on holiday last week in April and first week In May , staying at the Grand Pineapple Beach resort. Do you pick up from this hotel or how far is your centre from there. I have PADI open water.
Many thanks Graham
DiveCarib
Antigua17 contributions
Hi Graham,
Thank you for contacting us. We do have availability to take you diving, but am afraid we do not do hotel pick ups. We are about twenty minutes from Pineapple Beach. There are unfortunately no dive operators any closer to you, as you are on the windward side of the island, which is unsuitable for diving. I do not check Tripadvisor daily, so if you have any questions, please email.
Many thanks, hope to be of service.
Craig R
Round Rock, TX11 contributions
Hi , can you please tell me about a typical dive? Duration, depth, surface intervals, fast boat? Thanks
DiveCarib
Antigua17 contributions
Hi Craig,
Our typical two tank dive trip departs 9am, returning 1pm. Dive sites are only about 15 minutes from our dock. Depths are between 12-18 meters, 40-60 feet. Time depends on air consumption and NDL limits, often exceeding an hour per dive. I do not check this site often, so if you have any questions and require a prompt response, please email me.
David S
Sanford, NC28 contributions
Bryan,
I spoke with Harry about treasure hunting off the Fort Berkeley site, the range of the 2.5 ton cannon on the site was about 1.5 miles so if you draw some concentric rings at 1.5 1.0 and .75 miles and were to do some research about British naval battles off the Fort you might come across some treasure from a French vessel sunk in about 50' of water near the Fort and somewhere between Montserrat. Take some divers with you and look for anything unusual! Have fun with that one, Dave.
DiveCarib
Antigua17 contributions
Thanks Dave. There were actually no battles here. A major one South of Guadeloupe, but English harbour was too well fortified for the French to ever consider attacking.
David S
Sanford, NC28 contributions
Bryan,
I spoke with Harry about treasure hunting off the Fort Berkeley site, the range of the 2.5 ton cannon on the site was about 1.5 miles so if you draw some concentric rings at 1.5 1.0 and .75 miles and were to do some research about British naval battles off the Fort you might come across some treasure from a French vessel sunk in about 50' of water near the Fort and somewhere between Montserrat. Take some divers with you and look for anything unusual! Have fun with that one, Dave.
Harriet G
Guildford, UK24 contributions
Hi,
On holiday between 16th - 26th september and were looking for a diving day. How long is the day and does the price include hire of the diving equipment?
Many Thanks
Harriet Greener
DiveCarib
Antigua17 contributions
Hi Harriet,
Thank you for your interest in Divecarib, I hope we get to cater to your diving requirements. Are you a certified diver, or looking to try it out? We have prices including equipment and excluding for certified divers. All courses and try dives include equipment.
September is a slow month, so if there are 3 or more in a booking, we can offer a discount.
Warm regards.
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