Scuba Daze Belize
Scuba Daze Belize
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We are the newest tour operator on the island of Ambergris Caye. We specialize in scuba lessons, local diving, snorkeling, charters and customized tours. Owned and operated by Samuel Lin PADI Staff Instructor #241794 with 10 years experience in San pedro and surrounding waters. Come see why we're different.
San Pedro, Belize
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Chris D
2 contributions
Feb 2021
We had an outstanding experience at Scuba Daze when we visited San Pedro Belize in February 2021. I wanted to get my PADI Advanced Open Water certification and my wife wanted to get her PADI Open Water certification while we were there. After doing some research, I found Scuba Daze amongst the many dive shop shops in San Pedro. The Trip Advisor and Google reviews from previous Scuba Daze customers swayed me to book with Scuba Daze and we were not at all disappointed.
The owner Samuel and his crew took really good care of us and made sure that we were both comfortable with everything in the water. Buzz was our dive instructor while Samuel captained the boat. My wife was very nervous about some of the Open Water skills, such as mask removal while underwater. Buzz made her feel at ease with the experience, which helped calm her nerves. Buzz also did a great job instructing my Advanced Open Water and helped me become a better scuba diver. We learned a lot from Buzz and Samuel during our time with them.
We got to see lots of underwater wildlife, but the ultimate highlight was us getting to experience a group of 4 dolphins on our second dive!. The dolphins swam up near us and played for a bit before swimming off. So cool!! The 2nd best highlight was getting to dive at Hol Chan Marine Reserve where we got to see turtles, manta rays, and large schools of fish. After learning to scuba dive in a rock quarry in 2020, these experiences were like nothing I had ever seen underwater, I can't wait to go back!!
We were very happy to have done our certifications through Scuba Daze and would highly recommend their services to any scuba diver!!!! We will definitely book with Scuba Daze when we return to San Pedro Belize.
The owner Samuel and his crew took really good care of us and made sure that we were both comfortable with everything in the water. Buzz was our dive instructor while Samuel captained the boat. My wife was very nervous about some of the Open Water skills, such as mask removal while underwater. Buzz made her feel at ease with the experience, which helped calm her nerves. Buzz also did a great job instructing my Advanced Open Water and helped me become a better scuba diver. We learned a lot from Buzz and Samuel during our time with them.
We got to see lots of underwater wildlife, but the ultimate highlight was us getting to experience a group of 4 dolphins on our second dive!. The dolphins swam up near us and played for a bit before swimming off. So cool!! The 2nd best highlight was getting to dive at Hol Chan Marine Reserve where we got to see turtles, manta rays, and large schools of fish. After learning to scuba dive in a rock quarry in 2020, these experiences were like nothing I had ever seen underwater, I can't wait to go back!!
We were very happy to have done our certifications through Scuba Daze and would highly recommend their services to any scuba diver!!!! We will definitely book with Scuba Daze when we return to San Pedro Belize.
Written February 22, 2021
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Natalie C
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
Nicest, most knowledgeable guides. Very sweet with my son who needed extra attention. Let us build our own itinerary and shared very cool personal stories about being out on the ocean. Could not recommend Smiley and Danny more. Don’t be confused by the name—they do everything. We saw seahorses, went to Caye Caulker for BBQ and beach time, snorkeled at Coral Gardens and were shown a cool spot with starfish and watched Smiley hunt for conch and crab which he prepared fresh on the boat for us. Can’t wait to come again.
Written January 5, 2023
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NewFloridaMom
St. Petersburg, FL90 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Great first day! We spent the day with Sam and his crew from Scuba Daze - they were amazing! We needed a refresher so we started with that and then went on to do two single tank dives. We all felt very safe with their instructors, equipments and boats. We loved them so much we booked another four days with them - I highly recommend Scuba Daze!
Written March 13, 2022
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McCallum4
Leesburg, VA23 contributions
Jul 2022
We just returned from a snorkeling day trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve, shark and ray alley and Mexico Rocks. The guide we had lined up canceled at the last minute, and Sam (the owner of Scuba Daze) was two houses down from where we were staying. We had 11 people in our party so we knew we were asking a lot. He literally dropped everything he was doing, contacted another guide and had us on his boat within 15 minutes. We had Sam, Danny, Gilbert and Sam Jr as our guides. They were extremely informative, friendly and tons of fun. Their boat was amazing, they provided all the gear necessary, and they even had pineapple slices and water for us. This snorkeling trip was everything we had hoped it was going to be. The water was so clear and warm. We saw so many sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, an eel and a variety of fish. Everyone had a fantastic time and we would highly recommend Scuba Daze while in Belize.
Written July 4, 2022
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Tiffany B
4 contributions
Jan 2023
Danny, Buzz, and Captain Smiley were the most amazing guides. We went snorkeling on our very last day on the island. These guys were so engaging. Asking questions to ascertain our skill sets, get us equipment, and let us know a little about them. Once on the boat and the safety features (hilarious but informational) were completed we were off to the Hol Chan Marine Preserve. This was such a knowledgeable adventure. We went in two groups and Buzz was so amazing with the two younger boys. Danny kept us adults moving along. After we had seen so much and learned about the preservation of the park, it was off to Shark Ray Alley to swim with the sharks. My son, who is normally stand-offish on new things, went right in with Danny and listened so intently to everything he had to say. It was such a fantastic experience, and the price was more than fair for the trip we took and all we were able to see and learn. If you visit, hook up with them.
Written January 23, 2023
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Susan S
Colorado Springs, CO24 contributions
Mar 2022
The snorkeling was wonderful!! Israel was our guide/boat captain, and he was so knowledgeable and professional. Before we even got in the water, he checked our equipment to make sure it was set up correctly so that we would "have a great experience." My snorkel was not snug, and he immediately noticed and fixed it. What a difference that one change made! Israel went in the water with us and knew the names of so, so many fish and showed us ones we had never seen before. Israel's helper, Ielan. was also very helpful and nice. It was such a great snorkeling trip, and one I will always remember!
Written March 11, 2022
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Ted
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
I have say Danny is a special guide. He spots and points out the most interesting varieties of fish and coral and pops up to tell you what we saw together. He knows his stuff. Engaging and informative. I have had dozens of guided snorkels all over the world and none better than this. Mexico Rocks Belize!
Written January 23, 2023
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Kelly M
Houston, TX10 contributions
Mar 2024 • Business
Scuba Daze is incredible. Booked our Hol Chan private boat months in advance with no issue and then booked two extra dive days. They were very responsive on WhatsApp.
The staff is knowledgeable and safe! Big shout out to Alldi and Jonathan as outstanding dive masters!
Highly recommend and will visit again in the future!
The staff is knowledgeable and safe! Big shout out to Alldi and Jonathan as outstanding dive masters!
Highly recommend and will visit again in the future!
Written March 14, 2024
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Jacqueline Beavers
San Francisco, CA4 contributions
Dec 2022
We stayed next to Scuba Daze and found them to be amazing. Arden assisted me in getting scuba certified. He was patient, personable, and an excellent instructor. Fantastic guy! Scuba Daze was flexible with our schedule and our activities. Arden, Gilbert, and Danny took our group of six out on a half day adventure where everyone snorkeled and I did my open-dives for scuba certification. They taught us all kinds of marine life facts and were fun to just hang out with. The snorkeling was amazing. I have done quite a bit of snorkeling and Hol Chan was amazing. So much to see. Shark and Ray alley was mind blowing. Some of us swam with the sharks and even got to pet one. Arden and his crew came out on a rainy and windy Christmas morning to help me with my two dives to complete certification. It was a magical morning and I'll never forget it.
Written January 7, 2023
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Charley A
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
My wife, I, and two of our close friends are four lucky divers who enjoyed two weeks of diving with Scuba Daze. It's a lovely and professional family-owned business run by the experienced, knowledgeable, and all-around great guy Sam Sr. He's assembled an amazing group of folks to run daily operations, and he's an awesome go-to-guy for information, stories, and laughs. Our dive masters, Alde and Yoney, are phenomenal professionals in their field. A focus on safety and clear communication are what first struck me about both of them, but what will truly stay with me is the learning they gave me as a still-beginning diver, their enthusiasm for the sea and its conservation, and the simple delight of daily conversation and camaraderie on the boat or the dock. We also got to meet and dive with a number of more experienced divers who return time and again to Scuba Daze, so it was affirming to see how well they're regarded in the local diving community on Ambergis Caye. The spectacular nature of the dive sites, many nearby, and the abundance of life underwater need to be experienced to be believed. Go check it out with Scuba Daze!
Written August 19, 2024
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Do you offer water classes for pre-enrolled e-learning? Are you close to Captain Morgans? :-)
Written December 15, 2019
How far is Scuba Daze from Hotel Ocean Paradise 25 Barrier Reef Drive
Written May 1, 2018
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