DiveCarib
Scuba & SnorkellingShark DivingWater SportsEco ToursNature & Wildlife Tours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
DiveCarib, based in English Harbour, offers a variety of scuba diving activities including guided dive tours, PADI courses, and Discover Scuba programs for beginners. As Antigua's only independent 5 star PADI facility, you have come to the right place if you are looking for a great scuba diving experience in Antigua. The DiveCarib team have over 40 years of collective experience as professionals in the dive industry, and offer the most organised and enjoyable diving experience on the island. We cater to every experience level, from beginners looking to dive for the very first time all the way up to seasoned, certified divers looking for well-briefed boat dives. PADI Courses, Tec diving and yacht services are also available here at DiveCarib.
English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda
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2023

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(29 reviews)

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HeidiSayle
Halifax, Canada38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lee, the dive master and his team Burton and Trev were amazing. Hands down the best pre-dive briefing I have ever heard, great explanation of dive, equipment, boat. Our teen who now has 20 dives, myself and very experienced husband enjoyed every minute. We did the pillars of Hercules and Blackpoint. Saw eagle rays, turtles, boulders and everything I better . Lee is very caring of the environment and safety. Highly recommended!
The team did all the work, getting gear ready helping us in and out of the water.
Written March 15, 2024
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Joanna P
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We had a week of diving with Leigh a great company to go with, very professional and make you feel very safe and welcome . The diving was wonderful all of the group enjoyed the dives we had clear seas and lots to see on the various reefs very colourful and plenty of fish. Many thanks and can not recommend you enough. Jo and Brian
Written March 9, 2024
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Lindley P
Greenwich, CT3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Dive Carib was incredibly professional. We felt so safe after Lee did our prep discussion. And we saw beautiful fish, a large turtle, an eagle ray, and a few flounders in our two-dive tour. I would use them again any time!
Written March 8, 2024
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Richard B
Grand Cayman65 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
I dived/dove 4 mornings with DiveCarib, a very professional and well run dive operation. Louis and Leigh are meticulous in their care, briefing, safety, and boat and dive etiquette. While the diving in Antigua may not be the best in the Caribbean, DiveCarib surely does its utmost to show you the best there is. All the team are friendly, caring and careful.
Written February 21, 2024
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ESF1962
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Set up a refresher dive with Dive Carib. Louie was very accommodating and did a great job with the review and getting me ready to get back in the water after 3 years since my last dive. Unfortunately, when we got to the reef the waves were too big and we had to come back in. Louie offered to take us in near the dock to practice and to reschedule. The rest of my time in Antigua was booked and I could not reschedule so he was kind enough to refund my money (even though he spent over an hour reviewing proper safety and technique). I would recommend Dive Carib if you are in Antigua.
Written February 13, 2024
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Thank you for the review, we appreciate your patience and understanding, and hope to see you back soon.
Written February 14, 2024
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ScubaNut099
Edmonton, Canada222 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
Quick summary - good location, great staff, decent boat and functional equipment.

Location: If there was one area for improvement, it would be signage. Finding the National Sailing Academy was easy, but it took me 2 visits to actually find the dive shop hidden in the back (2nd visit I found some staff who pointed me in the right direction). Staying in the Falmouth area, it was an easy 10-15 min walk for me. There were other dive operators closer, but I was glad I choose Dive Carib.

Dive shop: Was a small little building where all the equipment was stored. There was a fresh water rinse available for equipment and area to hang it to dry. Washrooms were available as was a shower if you wanted to rinse yourself off after a dive. A nice outdoor lounge area with tables was available and used for briefings. Nice view of the harbour.

Staff: They were very friendly, helpful and always safety conscious. I was an experienced diver with 600 or so dives, but due to covid had taken a couple years off of diving. They helped to ease me back into great diving form. Always available to answer questions, give recommendations and always with a true antiguan smile.

Equipment: I rented strictly BCD & Reg - the rest was my personal equipment. I never had any problems or issues with any of the rental gear. They were also kind enough to keep my personal wetsuit from day to day (I didn't want to carry a wet wetsuit each day back to my accommodations) and even when I took a couple days off between dives! It was always there ready for me when I showed up for my next dive.
Nitrox was advertised as being available and I had planned to use it instead of air, but diving on an air profile (coming back to diving after a few years, I figured the added safety factor couldn't hurt). Unfortunately, due to a broken part which needed to be ordered, Nitrox was not an option.

Boat: The boat was a nice sized craft which had a dry area that you could store items, a seating & covered area and the dive deck. No head on board - but there was always the sea LOL. There was only enough room for 4 divers at a time to suit up, so we had to go in shifts. 6-8 divers could comfortably be on the boat at once. It was a simple giant stride entry off the back of the boat and a ladder up at the end.
Of course the essential emergency items were there, such as oxygen, radio, etc..
A small bucket was available for small cameras (if you had strobes and other attachments, however, I don't think it would fit).

Diving: A briefing on land was always given prior to the dives and a safety briefing on the boat to ensure everyone was comfortable and knowledgeable with the equipment. We weren't micro-managed during the dive, but followed a guide for each of the dive sites. They did ask and ensured everyone kept an eye on their air consumption and alerted the guide at two different points during the dive of their status.
Between dives, crew would swap out your tanks for fresh ones, while you sat back and relaxed; water & juice provided.
Generally left each morning by 09:00 and were back at the dock anywhere from 12:00 to 13:00 each day. The whole afternoon still available!

Speaking of safety - there was a doctor available in English harbour, not affiliated with the dive shop, should people require it. Though I did not have to use these services, I was glad this was available as in the past, I had issues with ear blockages and infections from prolonged multi-day dives.

Dive Sites: not really part of a review for the dive shop - all I will mentioned is they were somewhat varied and most of the reef was in pretty good conditions at the sites we visited. Had I been here on strictly a 'diving holiday' I probably would have wanted more variety.

Any dive operation can have good equipment, location & sites. But what separates just the good/okay from the great operators is the people. Dive Carib always went the extra mile to ensure my diving was the best experience it could be, treated me as a welcomed friend and always in a fun & relaxed atmosphere.
Written February 10, 2024
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Thank you so much for this detailed and positive review, it means the world to the team here. We look forward to taking you diving on your next trip to Antigua!
Written February 14, 2024
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pjtravelings
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
It had been 15 years since my wife and I last dove. Louis pointed us to the back to basics course that included an in depth refresher and skills practice. The refresher helped us feel safe and confident getting back underwater. The DiveCarib team is very professional and committed to safety.

When it was time to head out on the water the seas took a turn for the worse so Louis reviewed skills with us off the dock and helped us rebook a dive later in the week. We had a great dive at Red Rocks a few days later. Beautiful above and below the water. Trem and Hector were a great help with the equipment and on board. Will absolutely be back next time we’re in Antigua.
Written February 10, 2024
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Great to hear that your reintroduction to scuba diving was a success. We hope to see you back again soon!
Written February 14, 2024
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Sal
Huntingdon, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
Amazing gang, great couple of dives. Will definitely come again. Really helpful crew and nothing was too much trouble.
Written February 7, 2024
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Thank you for review. It means a lot to us! We hope to see you back soon!
Written February 14, 2024
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James B
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Leigh and Louis run an incredible dive operation. They were both responsive to my many inquiries and super positive and patient. On the dives, Leigh and Trem took incredible care of all the divers. It was my first saltwater dive and Leigh was amazing and showed tremendous grace toward the newby! Both dives were absolutely gorgeous. Leigh pointed out a lobster that looked as big as a small car! Again, a wonderful time and I am so happy to continue my new diving hobby, largely due to the tremendously positive experience I had with DiveCarib.
Written February 3, 2024
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Thank you for the kind words, we're so happy that you've found a love for diving, and we hope to see you back again soon to continue your adventure!
Written February 14, 2024
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john w
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
Louis and Hector made for a very memorable and fun experience. Louis was meticulous in explaining what to expect and ensured that the dive was both safe and fun. His attention to detail was appreciated and his sense of humour and adventurous spirit made for a relaxed morning on the water. The equipment was top notch and Louis and Hector took great care to prep everything for our dives. We saw a host of wildlife including several reef sharks. If I came back to Antigua I would definitely choose DiveCarib again! Well done lads!!
Written February 2, 2024
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Thank you for the review John, we appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again soon, but in the meantime, happy diving!
Written February 14, 2024
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