Dive Review of Amigos Del Mar/Blue Tang Inn in
Belize/Ambergris Caye

Other Belize reports
Subscriber Content Preview
Active subscribers go here

Amigos Del Mar/Blue Tang Inn, Feb, 2010, by Maureen C. Carnevale, VA, US ( Reviewer 4 reports). Report 5385.
No photos available at this time
Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$
Beginners
Advanced
Comments	I was part of a dive group of 19 divers. We took over two dive boats at Amigos del Mar and nearly the entire Blue Tang Inn. DIVING Like others have posted, the reef life at Ambergris Caye is disappointing. The diving here is just OK. We booked a package deal and were able to get discounted 2-tank dives for $77 US with Nitrox. The total package was for 5 2-tank dives. It is common practice for the dive operators to chum to attract nurse sharks, groupers and eels. While this is not the most environmentally friendly practice, I don't see it stopping in Ambergris Caye anytime soon. One one dive there were twelve nurse sharks and several huge groupers. Spotted eagle rays and turtles were a spotted on nearly every dive. Amigos took really good care of our group. They were attentive, friendly, fun to be around and mindful of safety. The dive boat picked us up at the pier at the Blue Tang Inn. It was a quick walk to the dive shop from the hotel for those who preferred to walk. Coffee and fresh fruit was provided between dives back at the dive shop. The staff would rinse and store our gear each day. I would rate the diving at Turneffe Reef, Lighthouse Reef and the Blue Hole much higher. The reefs were much healthier, with more fish life. Turneffe is $185 US for a three tank dive. Blue Hole/Lighthouse Reef is $250 US for a three tank dive. Pick up at 5:30 am. Drop off between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm. Breakfast (pastry, fresh fruit, cheese), Lunch (chicken, beans and rice, potato salad, coconut cream pie), soft drinks, and rum drinks (post diving) included. It is a long day for three dives, but worth it. BLUE TANG INN We had a great package with the Blue Tang Inn. The staff was very friendly and attentive. All rooms have a kitchen. There are two grocery stores within walking distance. Each room is different and have recently gone through a mini makeover...new decor. Rooms on the third floor are preferred. The continental breakfast is very basic: coffee, juice, fresh fruit, cereal, toast and sometimes waffles. •Package reflects discounted room rates based on 2009 pricing (not 2010) •9 day/8 night accommodation & hotel tax; daily continental breakfast incl. •5 days of local 2-tank dives = 10 dives (with tanks, weights and belt) •Complimentary nitrox on the 10 local dives ($100 value) •RT air from Belize Int’l Airport to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye ($120 value) •Roundtrip taxi transfer from San Pedro Airport to Blue Tang Inn ($10 value) •Complimentary use of tandem kayak •Free wireless access from lobby/pool area Group Package includes all taxes (does not inc. gratuity for hotel staff/dive shop) $1,155 US per person based on double occupancy
Websites	Amigos Del Mar Blue Tang Inn
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Florida Keys, Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Bonaire, Cozumel, Channel Islands
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	cloudy	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	78-79°F / 26-26°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	Typically first dive was max of 80 ft., second dive was max of 60 feet. Most dives lasted 50 minutes.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	I am not a photographer. They did have a fresh water bucket exclusively for cameras.

Leave a comment (Subscribers only -- 200 words max)
Subscribers can comment here

Subscribers can post comments, ask the reviewer questions, as well as getting immediate and complete access to ALL 482 dive reviews of Belize and all other dive destinations. Complete access to all issues and Chapbooks is also included.

Other dive reports on Amigos Del Mar

All Belize Dive Reviews and Reports
Diving Guide to Belize
Diving Reviews for All Dive Destinations

Featured Links from Our Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Reef & Rainforest, Let our experience be your guide -- Reef and Rainforest

Reef & Rainforest is an agency for travelers that like to scuba dive. Want to see the Blue Hole, Caves, Mayan ruins and rainforests? Let us plan your adventure to Belize

Want to assemble your own collection of Belize reports in one place?
Use the Mini Chapbook Facility to create your personalized collection.

Note: The information here was reported by the author above, but has NOT been reviewed nor edited by Undercurrent prior to posting on our website. Please report any major problems by writing to us and referencing the report number above.

Undercurrent Home

Page computed and displayed in 0.14 seconds

Get more dive info like these and other important scuba updates sent monthly to your email. And a FREE Recent Issue of Undercurrent
Get a free monthly email and a sample issue!

Dive Review of Amigos Del Mar/Blue Tang Inn in Belize/Ambergris Caye

Amigos Del Mar/Blue Tang Inn, Feb, 2010,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Overall Rating

Reporter and Travel

Dive Conditions

Dive Policy

What I Saw

Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Dive Review of Amigos Del Mar/Blue Tang Inn in
Belize/Ambergris Caye