Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop
Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop
Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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A family-owned business established in 1984 on the island of Ambergris Caye, Amigos Del Mar, started off as a tiny dock on the beach with nothing but a thatched roof and a group of brothers along with a few of their close friends and an aspiration to share the best of their home with the world. Amigos Del Mar is an SSI Diamond Dive Center and SDI resort facility which specializes in full-service diving, instruction, snorkeling, boat charters and is ideally situated in the heart of San Pedro Town.
San Pedro, Belize
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2024
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Jonie M
Mount Pleasant, SC101 contributions
May 2023
Amigos Del Mar is more than just a dive shop. It's also a great place to book tours and excursions! When the forecast called for a day to windy to dive, we decided to book an excursion to mainland Belize. Kyle Crimmins was very accommodating, booking our trip within one day's notice! We took. short 29 minute flight to Belize City airport where we were met by our very friendly guide, Shaid. He first took us to the Xunantunich Mayan ruins where he shared his extensive knowledge of the Mayan history. From there he took us to the Caves Branch where we had a blast ziplining. Our zipline guides, Glen and Dewana were very congenial - taking videos and pictures with our phones so we'd have the experience on record, and they took every precaution to make sure we were safe. After ziplining, we changed clothes and walked the 30 minute hike to float on tubes through an extensive cave system. Shaid accompanied us and once again, impressed us with his vast knowledge of the history of the area and was able to answer all of our questions. Upon exiting the cave, Shaid pointed out a family of howler monkey playing in a nearby tree! Lunch was provided for us at the Cave Branch site and was a delicious plate of barbecue chicken, beans & rice, and slaw. I can't say enough about Shaid - he made sure we stayed hydrated and safe throughout the trip, and by the time we said "good-bye," I felt like we had made a friend. Highly recommend Amigos Del Mar for a wide range of excursion options and extremely attentive and courteous service!
Written May 25, 2023
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FryGuyF16
Italy10 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Anyone can put you in a boat and drop you in the water. Our dedicated snorkel guide Chris, however, made all the difference on this excursion! His enthusiasm was contagious, and he had excellent knowledge of the local area and wildlife. Stick close to him, because he's always on the lookout for special sightings and will dive down, point them out, then come up and explain. He repeated everything he said, which was great, because inevitably a ripple would whack me in the ear just as he said the name of the fish, but I'd get it the second time around!
He somehow spotted an arrowhead crab in the coral and let us get a close look at it. He obviously does this enough that he knows where things are hanging out. Every time he pulled something out of its environment, he carefully put it back in place.
I wasn't as impressed with the chumming, but all the operators do it. It definitely enhances the experience for us one-time tourists. 🤷♂️
It's a long 2.5 hour cruise out to the area, so a punctual, early departure is necessary. The boat was combined scuba and snorkelers. We were picked up directly from our hotel. By the time we did the paperwork, they were yelling at us to get on the boat. So much for the "continental breakfast". Only after we were slamming down banana bread and coffee did they say that it would be on board with us 🙄. The coffee didn't make it, but the rest of the food did.
There were 3 snorkel/scuba stops and a lunch stop on Half Moon Key with a chance to use a bathroom and quick walk to the bird tower to see the roosting red footed boobies. Celebratory drinks and music for the long cruise back. The crew definitely enjoys their job! It shows and makes the experience that much better for us!
He somehow spotted an arrowhead crab in the coral and let us get a close look at it. He obviously does this enough that he knows where things are hanging out. Every time he pulled something out of its environment, he carefully put it back in place.
I wasn't as impressed with the chumming, but all the operators do it. It definitely enhances the experience for us one-time tourists. 🤷♂️
It's a long 2.5 hour cruise out to the area, so a punctual, early departure is necessary. The boat was combined scuba and snorkelers. We were picked up directly from our hotel. By the time we did the paperwork, they were yelling at us to get on the boat. So much for the "continental breakfast". Only after we were slamming down banana bread and coffee did they say that it would be on board with us 🙄. The coffee didn't make it, but the rest of the food did.
There were 3 snorkel/scuba stops and a lunch stop on Half Moon Key with a chance to use a bathroom and quick walk to the bird tower to see the roosting red footed boobies. Celebratory drinks and music for the long cruise back. The crew definitely enjoys their job! It shows and makes the experience that much better for us!
Written November 11, 2024
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Scott R
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We did the full day snorkeling at Hol Chan, Shark and Ray Alley as well as Caye Caulker with Siad. He was a great tour guide. Hol Chan and swimming with the sharks were my absolute favorite. He also worked some magic and we managed to find the manatee (or big gray potato ;). We were the only ones booked on the full day tour but Amigos Del Mar managed to get the minimum so we could do the full day.
Siad was funny, informative and made sure we knew the history and significance of the area.
Siad was funny, informative and made sure we knew the history and significance of the area.
Written January 9, 2024
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Rita Marie
Aurora, CO69 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Wow! I am simply amazed by the service of this dive company and our specific dive team - Captain Andre and dive guides George and Imar. We had checked out all the dive companies going to Blue Hole the week we were there and Amigos Del Mar rose above them all - plus they were highly recommended by another group who just completed the Blue Hole dive and were staying at our resort. We are so fortunate for this recommendation! First there was NO pickup charge to come get us at the resort (another company charged $50 US). Vladimir was very patient with us to make our final reservations and he made sure to call us in time so that we did not miss our chance to reserve. The trip was phenomenal. First a yummy breakfast before the boat took off. The boat was very clean and comfortable and the dive crew kept it clean the whole time. Yes it is a long boat ride but very smooth with special thanks to Captain Andre. The care and humor provided by the dive team ensured comfort with plenty of treats and scenery along the way. The dive briefings were thorough and George and Imar were clearly making sure we would have safe, enjoyable dives. The three dives were awesome!!! Besides the Blue Hole, such a unique experience, the sharks on the second dive and conchs on the third dive were especially memorable. Lunch was amazing at Half Moon Caye and of course the Rum Punch after diving was completed was a very special treat. Stellar day, superior customer service! I am a recently retired scuba instructor and my husband is a master scuba diver with many trips under our belts and this dive operation and crew are simply the BEST we have experienced!
Written May 11, 2023
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ser20410
ser2041039 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was an experience we'll always remember! Amigos Del Mar had the best guides, Soup and Big Bird! They were the best, both were so helpful and fun. It's because of them I was able to enjoy this snorkeling trip. As soon as I jumped in I felt panicked so Soup made sure I had a life saver to help me float and went out of his way to help all of us get the most out of our time in the water. He was so observant, to our surroundings and to the sea life so we didn't miss anything. He even pulled me around so I could stay with the group when I was falling behind. His personality and experience made me feel safe and comfortable! Big Bird made sure we all got a chance to engage with the sharks and sting rays, he even helped us feed the fish! Both of them made our experience better than we could have hoped for! The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is beautiful but it's the guides that make the experience fun and safe. Thank you to both of you for helping me live out my dream to snorkel in Belize!! This is the only dive shop we'll use on Ambergris Caye.
Written December 6, 2023
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Ruth M
5 contributions
Feb 2023
This shop will attend to all your needs and they have a variety of trips to make sure you have a great time. We had already done a group snorkel tour earlier in the week and wanted to go out more. We were met with a bout of VERY windy weather and ended up booking a private charter for snorkeling....absolutely the BEST thing we have done. We spent the day with Saeed (sp?) and he was professional, friendly, jovial, and all around an incredibly informative guide who did all he could to make sure our day was as good as could possibly be. I'm not the "Private Charter" type of tourist but I honestly cannot recommend it enough. It was my best day of the whole vacation! So very worth the money!!
Written February 27, 2023
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Ludomir W
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Friends
I Loved the experience snorkeling at the blue hole and the other 2 dives we did. Food was delicious and the dive masters are professionals and incredible guys. However, The reason I’m giving a 2 star review is because during the blue hole dive my regulator started leaking water at 35 feet, keep in mind I check all of my equipment prior to the dive and as soon as I jump into the ocean. I tested my backup as well at 35 feet and it was very difficult to breath out of the equipment so I had to Abort the dive and resurface.
When I went into the shop after a long day out on the boat, the owner (older man) took apart my equipment for 30 min and tried to show and convince me why his dive master and I were lying about there being an issue with my equipment. He was so convinced that nothing was wrong , when I could have easily drowned at 35 feet if I continued my descent to 130 feet.
The 30 min long interrogation completely ruined my diving trip. Not only was he accusing me of lying but also his dive master (when his dive master tested my equipment at 35 feet and also noticed a severe problem).
After 30 long min of being uncomfortable, I got a partial refund of $40 for a $120 dive, a dive I didn’t get a chance to complete. I won’t be returning to this dive shop for future dives and would be cautious about using their equipment.
When I went into the shop after a long day out on the boat, the owner (older man) took apart my equipment for 30 min and tried to show and convince me why his dive master and I were lying about there being an issue with my equipment. He was so convinced that nothing was wrong , when I could have easily drowned at 35 feet if I continued my descent to 130 feet.
The 30 min long interrogation completely ruined my diving trip. Not only was he accusing me of lying but also his dive master (when his dive master tested my equipment at 35 feet and also noticed a severe problem).
After 30 long min of being uncomfortable, I got a partial refund of $40 for a $120 dive, a dive I didn’t get a chance to complete. I won’t be returning to this dive shop for future dives and would be cautious about using their equipment.
Written March 12, 2022
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Chris B
Conesus, NY20 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
My daughter and I went on a day excursion with Amigo Del Mar which included visiting a Mayan temple, zip lining, and cave tubing. The entire day was amazing starting with Burger picking us up at the pier and efficiently dropping us off at the municipal airport for our short flight to Belize City. We felt safe and Burger knew EVERYONE, shouting out a “Hey” and bantering back and forth to random people in town while driving by in the golf cart. He took our pictures and also provided a picture of our guide in Belize City who we were to spend the day with. Sahid met us at our gate and led us to our minivan which was quite comfortable for the 1 1/2 hour drive to the Mayan temple. Sahid was friendly and knowledgeable and efficient-just the way we like to travel! After a snooze, we were led around the Mayan grounds with a thorough Mayan history lesson provided by Sahid. After climbing the temple and walking the grounds, (Sahid timed this perfectly thus beating a large group of people arriving just as we were leaving), we were provided ice cold water on our 1 hr trip to zip lining. Sahid called ahead to a local restaurant with our lunch order so it was only a short wait for our food, which was AMAZING btw! We are vegetarians which can be challenging at times, but the veggie quesadilla was one of the best meals that we had, stuffed full of every imaginable vegetable. Zip lining was a blast, quick and exhilarating, then a short drive to the river which ended up being more fun than ever imagined. A 30 min walk on cleared trails which winded back and forth through the river landed us just in front of the cave. The float through the massive cave was incredible and words can not describe! We ended with a leap from a ledge into the refreshing river, changed into dry clothes, and drive back to the airport. Sahid made this entire day worth every penny. Burger met us as we were leaving the plane in San Pedro and ended up dropping us right at the doorstep of our motel which conveniently was right along the way.
These guys are the best in the business-kind, enthusiastic, and personable. We can’t say enough good things about them!
There is an option to take the ferry to and from Belize City. For $65pp you can fly which is WELL worth it. Not only does it save on time, 2 hours each way, the flight itself is a hoot and the pilot calm, confident, and appears well trained. My daughter was even given the copilot seat on the way over!
These guys are the best in the business-kind, enthusiastic, and personable. We can’t say enough good things about them!
There is an option to take the ferry to and from Belize City. For $65pp you can fly which is WELL worth it. Not only does it save on time, 2 hours each way, the flight itself is a hoot and the pilot calm, confident, and appears well trained. My daughter was even given the copilot seat on the way over!
Written January 14, 2023
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David G
Cibolo, TX1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Couples
Went snorkling at Hol Chan. Soup was our guide and he was fantastic, extremely friendly and very fun. We were the only couple so we had a private tour. Worth every penny and I highly recommend doing this and make sure you request Soup to be your guide. You won’t regret it. We literally swam with several dozen sharks and saw stingrays and lots of other fish.
Written April 24, 2024
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Maryta B
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We did a dive with JC at Hol Chan marine reserve and snorkel at Shark Alley on Thursday. As a novice scuba diver I needed a bit of extra support and JC was so good and ensured myself and my husband had a wonderful time under water with marine life. Jeremy looked after snorkelling really well too.
Written November 15, 2024
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Hola! Necesito saber la duración de la excursión al agujero azul. Porque voy a estar en belice un día por un crucero que estoy por contratar, por ende no se si me darán los tiempos para contratar esta excursion. Gracias!
Written January 27, 2018
hello, I would like to know how much would be to spend one day on local diving (4 dives) with your equipment? and how much would be the day diving in the offshore atolls ? I'm a Advance PADI but I didn't have the opportunity to dive for several years. Thank you very much for your answers. I will be there on July. Adriana
Written April 26, 2017
Good Day,
Kindly contact us via email for packages and pricing of tours.
Written April 28, 2017
How close is your dive shop to the Spindrift hotel? Do you have lockers to store our gear ?
Thanks
Written April 4, 2017
I didn't notice lockers. The staff will hold onto cell phones and there is a place on the boat where things stay reasonably dry. Not sure where sundrift is, but, if it's near a dock they will pick you up by boat and take you to the shop.
Written April 17, 2017
Necesito saber la dirección electrónica de "Amigos del Mar", para ver las posibilidades de buceo, entre el 08 y 11 de abril próximo.
Written March 17, 2017
Lo mejor es llamar o visitar su página de facebook. Llame gratis: 1-800-882-6159 Tel: 011-501-226-2706
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Written April 24, 2017
Estimados señores.
Viajaré con mi esposa a Belice del 07 al 18 de abril próximo. deseo saber si hay posibilidades de bucear los días 08; 09; y 10 de abril (solo mi persona). Cuanto cuesta y el alquiler del equipo (llevo la mascarilla el smorquet).
En principio he reservado un Hotel en la Ciudad de Belice, se que ustedes están en la Isla San Pedro. en ese caso a que hora debo de tomar el ferry para llegar donde ustedes.
Mi carné de buzo es "RICARDO ARAYA MONGE OWD 14355514 LA , de SNSI para OPEN WATER DIVER
También si me pueden recomendar otra opción de hospedaje ("Bed & Brefaer"), ya sea en la Isla o en la Ciudad, que me quede cómodo para movilizarme.
Sería una habitación con dos camas individuales y baño privado, (con aire acondicionado ó abanico).
Agradezco su información.
Ricardo Araya Monge
Written March 16, 2017
Hola Ricardo,
visita su sitio web y manda correo alli. Mas que seguro que te ayudaran con la informacion que necesitas
Written March 19, 2017
is this diving only? we have a party of 8 in January, 2917 - 2 want to make this dive, but the others would enjoy the ride and snorkeling ....would this work for us?
Written October 10, 2016
Yes, they separate non divers and they can snorkel, it is a bumpy 2 hour ride, I'll rather go to a nearby reef... did not ask snorkelers how was the viz
Written December 1, 2016
Hola! Cual es el costo para hacer el curso de buceo? Que incluye y cuantos dias son?
Gracias :)
Written September 19, 2016
The dive trip fees include the equipment rental?
Written September 8, 2016
Equip rental is separate. I can't remember how much I paid for it. My mask is the only I did not rent.
Written September 8, 2016
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