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Scuba-Diving, Eco Buzos
Taking advantage of the extensive coral reefs along Cartagena's coast, Cartagena has grown into an important Scuba-Diving center. Most local dive schools are in Bocagrande and El Laguito.
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IANTD Okinawa, dive operators
Located in Naha's suburban sprawl, this is one of two English-speaking dive shops. It's a bit difficult to find, but if you phone ahead, it can arrange a pick-up from your accommodation.
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Reef Encounters, dive operators
Located in Naha's suburban sprawl, this is one of two English-speaking dive shops. It's a bit difficult to find, but if you phone ahead, it can arrange a pick-up from your accommodation.
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Diving Center La Gorgonia
Given the crystal-clear waters, snorkelling and scuba diving are also incredibly popular. For details on courses or hiring equipment, contact Diving Center La Gorgonia.
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Ze'ev Hayam Diving Club
Scuba divers can explore the dive sites off the coast with Ze'ev Hayam Diving Club ; they have an eight-day PADI diving course (around ₪1100) and dives for certified divers.
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Sail Rock Dive Site
Sail Rock Dive Site 34m maximum depth. Features a massive rock chimney with a vertical swim-through, and large pelagics such as barracuda, kingfish and the occasional whale shark.
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Malibu Diving
Snorkelling and diving equipment, surfboards and bodyboards can be hired from Malibu Diving, which also runs daily snorkelling trips and open-water, four-day scuba diving courses.
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Japanese Gardens Dive Site
Japanese Gardens Dive Site 12m maximum depth. A low-stress dive site perfect for beginners. There's plenty of colourful coral, and turtles, stingray and pufferfish often pass by.
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Dive Academy Gran Canaria
Dive Academy Gran Canaria has a free minibus to pick up plungers from their hotels and take them to the dive academy, due west of town. Both boat and shore dives are available.
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Catalina Dive Shop
Outfitters offering equipment, guided snorkeling trips and off-shore dives include Catalina Divers Supply, on the Green Pier, and Catalina Dive Shop , near the boat terminal.
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Golfo Azul
With interesting shipwrecks and sea life nearby, Madryn and the Península Valdés have become Argentina’s diving capitals. Golfo Azul sells diving equipment.
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Spice Dive
Spice Dive is a large operation. It offers snorkelling trips (€23), local intro dives (€45) and popular Menjangan trips (€60). It’s based at the west end of the beach path.
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Culebra Divers
Across from the ferry dock, this is one of the island's two main dive operators. Both offer similar services and prices, and are generally open during normal business hours.
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Catalina Divers Supply
Outfitters offering equipment, guided snorkeling trips and off-shore dives include Catalina Divers Supply, on the Green Pier, and Catalina Dive Shop, near the boat terminal.
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Aegean Diving College
At Golden Beach (Hrysi Akti), Aegean Diving College offers a range of dives of archaeological and ecological interest led by scientists and experienced professional divers.
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Dive in Caribik
Based at Hotel Palma Real, an all-inclusive resort 25km east of La Ceiba, this German-run dive shop offers recommended diving and snorkel trips to Cayos Cochinos.
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Diving, 7 Mares Las Canteras
Diving, 7 Mares Las Canteras 7 Mares Las Canteras has English-speaking diving instructors and offers courses at all levels, plus wreck dives and equipment rental.
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Notos Mare Diving Centre
Notos Mare Diving Centre offers a range of experiences for beginners and experienced divers, as well as snorkelling and boat excursions along the south coast.
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White Rock Dive Site
White Rock Dive Site 29m maximum depth. Home to colourful corals, angelfish, clown fish and territorial triggerfish. Another popular spot for night divers.
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West Divers
West Divers has beefed up their operation in the area. They offer three-hour snorkeling trips ($35) and two-tank trips to the Wall ($80).
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Sueño del Mar
Friendly, professional dive center with excellent gear - in fact they service equipment for several competitors in town. Hotel and retail shop on-site.
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L'Aventure Jean-Michel Cousteau
L'Aventure Jean-Michel Cousteau has excellent daily dives. Two-tank dives/PADI Open Water Course cost around F$250/around F$1000 (not including gear).
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Nautil Diving
April to October (weekends only March, November and December), portside dive company Nautil Diving organise courses, expeditions and equipment rental.
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Palm Beach Plongée
Hire diving and snorkelling gear at Palm Beach Plongée. Dives start from around €37 including gear; snorkelling is priced from €23.
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Paradise Dive Centre
The Paradise Dive Centre runs diving activities and PADI courses for all grades of divers from its base at Petres, about 15 minutes west of Rethymno.
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