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The Dive Shop Barbados

Dive Shops (English)

Service:
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  • School Course Learn to Dive
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  • Wreck Diving
Company description The Dive Shop Ltd was founded in 1965 by Abdulhai ``Paki`` Degia one of the island`s first qualified SCUBA divers. He contributed information on Barbadian diving to such specialized magazines as ``Underwater USA``. His consciousness about the safety dimensions on SCUBA diving led him to be a founding member of the Eastern Caribbean Safe Diving Association. That body raised funds for the decompression chamber now at the Barbados Defense Force which is used to treat ailments, such as the bends, for Barbadians and neighbouring islands.
*We offer a large selection of dive sites on both the West and South coasts, over 20 dive sites.
*We are a PADI, NAUI & ACUC Training Facility.
*All of our dive packages include transportation to and from the dive shop (some restrictions may apply).
Available courses:
*Discover SCUBA/ Resort Class
After you are outfitted with the basic SCUBA equipment, your instructor will give you a basic orientation on the use of the equipment and proper diving procedures. Now you will be ready for your introduction to SCUBA, which will be conducted in a pool/confined water environment so you can get the feel for the equipment and make sure you are comfortable doing your skills.
DURATION: Two (2) to three (3) hours
*OPEN WATER COURSE
A short knowledge review confirms that you have picked up the information you need from that section. There is a final exam of fifty (50) multiple choice questions to test your knowledge of what you have learned, (75% required to pass the exam). The fun begins in the confined water dives, during which you apply diving principles, learn and practice procedures and skills. There are five(5) confined water training modules that correspond with the five (5) knowledge development sections. You will make four (4) SCUBA dives before you complete your training as an entry level diver by applying and further developing your skills in a dive environment under your instructor`s supervision and guidance. Once you have completed this you are now an Open Water Diver.
DURATION: Two (2) days minimum/ Performance Based (Four (4) Days)
*ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE
After choosing your three (3) elective dives you instructor will give you an orientation of how the dives will be conducted.
Upon completing the advanced training dives you will be given a PIC or Personal Identification Card form to be filled out (2 passport pictures required) which will be sent to the certifying agency for a permanent certification card, which will be sent to you and a ninety (90) day temporary card will be given.
DURATION: Two (2) days minimum
Location description: Dive sites:
*BERWIND: Carlisle Bay 25’ A 70ft long World War French Tug boat sunk in 1919.
*CE-TREK: Carlisle Bay 45’ The Ce-Trek a derelict boat constructed of cement was sunk in January 1986 and has attracted lots of marine life.
*EILLON: Carlisle Bay 55’ An 110ft freighter sunk 8th June, 1996 to form part of Carlisle Bay Marine Park . The ship was a former drug boat, and was tied up for 6 years. The wreck is easily accessible for penetration.
*BAJAN QUEEN: Carlisle Bay 40’ She was Barbados ’ first tug boat “Pelican” when the Bridgetown Harbor was being constructed in the 1960’s. One decade later, as more modern tugboats were purchased; the Bajan Queen was converted into a “Party Boat” which holds many memories for thousands of Barbadians. She was sunk on 19th May, 2002 . She is already started to become a home to many tropical fish.
*CORNWALLIS: Carlisle Bay 15’ A Canadian freighter sunk by a torpedo from a German U-boat during World War II. This wreck was relocated to this Marine Reserve on 22 October 2000 because it was lying in a high traffic area and was suffering anchor damage.
*BARGE: Carlisle Bay 10’ A Naval Landing Barge found in Carlisle Bay . These six (6) wrecks are visited on the same dive, a very good first dive for beginners, re-entry divers, photographers and night dives. Lots of tropical fish and marine life concentrated on these wrecks. Frog Fish and Sea Horses are often seen on this dive. Lots of old anchors and cannons litter the bottom.
*OLD FORT: Off Needhams Point 30’ – 90’ Shallow barrier reef, lots of small fish life, cannon balls and antique bottles found on this reef. A drift dive.
*THE DEEP: Break off from Castle Bank 60’ – 130’ Deep reef dive, lots of fish life, good photography and a good drift dive.
*LOBSTER REEF: Off Drill Hall 30’ – 80’ Inner reef, can be done in combination with Friar’s Craig as a drift dive, good marine life, occasional sightings of stingrays.
*FRIAR’S CRAIG: Off Asta Hotel 30’ – 90’ A 170ft freighter sunk 2nd July, 1985 after 10 years at anchor in Carlisle Bay . Lots of bottom growth, has broken into three (3) pieces due to a lot of surge.
*AS TA REEF: This reef is done as a combination dive with Friar’s Craig. Lots of marine life including snappers, barracudas, angel fish & stingrays, great for photography.
*JOHNSONS:Off Paynes Bay 70’ – 80’ A typical west coast reef, well worth a dive as the corals remain as beautiful as ever harboring all the small reef creatures often missed when you are concentrating on not missing bigger fish. Abundant with soft corals, barrel sponges, tube sponges, and a large variety of schooling tropical fish, barracudas, turtles, parrot fish, and much more. Very consistent conditions make this a popular dive site.
...and many more.

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Contact information:

Phone: (246) 426-9947
Fax: (246) 426-9947
Street Address:
P.O.Box 44-B
St. Michael
Barbados
Spoken language(s): English
Open: from 09-00 till 17-00
Local time:  GMT - 4 Caracas, La Paz
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