Pirate wrecks, pelagics everywhere, caribbean reefs and pacific excitement . . .
Central America is a very narrow isthmus of southern North America extending from Mexico to Panama. The Pacific Ocean lies to the southwest, the Caribbean Sea lies to the northeast, and the Gulf of Mexico lies to the north.
Scuba diving in Central America takes you down the Gulf of Mexico, through the Caribbean sea into the South Pacific ocean and onto the Galapagos Islands.
Costa Rica enjoys a world-renowned system of protected areas, covering nearly a quarter of its territory and offers over 1,200 km of coastline stretched along two oceans, highlights of which feature snorkelling with Humpback whales and diving with giant Manta Rays.
Try Panama for a spot of canal diving; Drake Island for pirate wrecks, crater diving in El Salvador and the Corn Islands in Nicaragua for the famous "Blowing Rock".
Central America: Latest User Reviews
Best Diving Shop Ever
Mayan Divers, Honduras
5 Star Rating
Added: 6th April 2012 by Tanrad
All the staffs were excellent to deal with. Julie and Sara went above and beyond to make our diving experiences unforgettable. Anya was very professional and friendly. The dive equipments were top notch. This is definitely a 5 star dive shop.
D.M. Are not diving to guide divers but for their own photo and video
Okeanos Aggressor, Costa Rica
2 Star Rating
Added: 25th March 2012 by Diver4ever
From the time we arrived on board, we were constantly shot with camera and video by the divemasters (entering the boat, trying life jacket, preparing gears, on the dinghy, eating meals, resting between dives...) and underwater they were always at first row for their own shots.
On the 2nd day, as...
The worst fleet absorbed by the largest, worse fleet
Aggressor Fleet, Galapagos Islands
1 Star Rating
Added: 23rd February 2012 by racerbruce
I can say without a moments hesitation, that The Aggressor is the most incompetent, and overblown ripoff on the oceans and seas. Crap rundown gboats, dangerous dive practices, and owners that were absolutely abysmal to deal with. Boats that need dry dock repair are pitched to the unsuspecting consumer as...
It's all about the diving
Anthony's Key Resort, Honduras
3 Star Rating
Added: 1st January 2012 by Rlovor
Accomodations:
We stayed in cabin 39 - which the host stated was a "great room", basically a junior suite. It wasn't that great. The cabin was basically like a hotel room but on an island - two beds, (King and twin), small closet, sink and a bathroom -there is a small...
Awesome diving experience
Reef Gliders, Honduras
5 Star Rating
Added: 29th December 2011 by Akipil
I had an awesome time diving with Reef Gliders in West End Roatan! They do a great job offering divesites at your level of diving, no matter wheather you are a beginner or an advanced diver. The staff is very helpful and friendly, with a very personal touch. You don't...
Don't even think about diving with Hammerhead Sports-Belize
Hammerhead Water Sports, Central America
1 Star Rating
Added: 20th July 2011 by carolinasoon
If you really want to waste your money and almost lose your life, be sure to book a dive with Hammerhead Sports (through Coral Breezes) in Belize.
I have been diving for over 40 years and have visited many different dive locations. We recently booked a dive with this operation while...
I Love Mayan Divers!!
Mayan Divers, Honduras
5 Star Rating
Added: 16th July 2011 by Ymuegge
I have been to Roatan several times over the past 2 years and my family and I have used Mayan Divers everytime. We started out with Discover Scuba and last year became PADI certified. Anya is wonderful! She has been so friendly and helpful! The staff, Rick, and Julie, are...
