Scuba and freediving - Marina Blue Haiti

 

DIVING WITH MARINA BLUE

 

Marina Blue is a PADI Dive center located in La Cote des Arcadins since 2014 and the most complete and safest dive shop in Haiti. We offer adventure dives along La Cote des Arcandins and La Gonave and we also perform PADI courses and specialties. We are currently the only dive shop with a Dive instructor on site and with a dive store open every day of the week. All our equipment is almost as new conditions and professionally serviced every year.

 

Our boats are perfectably suited for Scuba Diving and our guided dives are perfomed by PADI professional divers.  All our staff are certifified Emergency first responders and are trained for emergency situations. 

 

Scuba Diving

Discover Haiti from below. Visit unknown sites and discover Haiti's marvelous deep sea life, shipwrecks, and deep walls.

Free Diving

If you’ve always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you.

Equipment Rental

A complete shop with all the diving gears you will need.

DIVING IN LA COTE DES ARCADINS, HAITI

 

While it is surrounded by other diving hotspots in the Caribbean, Haiti’s reefs rarely see scuba divers. As such, most of the sites found around the island are in pristine condition, seemingly unaffected by the coral bleaching that has devastated other Caribbean islands. A variety of wrecks, reefs and walls are just waiting to be discovered.

 

In addition to colorful reefs, Haiti is also home to a variety of wrecks. A small PT boat lies at a depth of 90 feet (27 meters) just off of Kaliko Beach, about 30 minutes boat ride from Marina Blue's wharfs. The wreck is neighbored by a fascinating wall creating a 2-for-1 dive. The Tina D and the Ellie Jeanne, both large boats, lie a bit deeper, making great dives for advanced and technical divers.

The most famous dive site in Haiti is Amani’s Zombie Hole, about a 50 minute ride from Marina Blue's wharf. Here the floor falls to 450 feet below sea level and the wall is covered in black coral and sponge tubes. The most sought after feature of this dive is the largest elephant ear sponge in the world. It purportedly survives at a depth of 130 feet (40 meters), but has not recently been seen, leading to rumors that it was pushed over the edge by a storm.

There is certainly enough diving to keep both beginners and advanced divers happy during a dive vacation to La Cote des Arcadins. It is important to book your adventure in advance. An unexpected benefit of visiting a place so far off the diving map is that dive sites are always being discovered and you might just be one of the first divers to ever see a newly discovered wreck. If it’s adventure you’re looking for, La Cote des Arcadins should be on your mind.

 

What's there to see?

 

Much of Haiti’s marine life has been overfished in the last couple of decades, so fish sightings may not be as abundant here as elsewhere in the Caribbean. However, steps are being taken to create protected marine areas in the hope that the plentiful marine life that used to call the island home will soon return.

One thing you are sure to see in Haiti are beautiful and huge corals. The island is home to 35 species of coral and 12 types or gorgonians. In particular, the black coral and gargantuan elephant ear sponges stand out. In fact, the Zombie Hole is purportedly home to the largest elephant ear sponge in the world.

In addition to beautiful corals, you might also spot stingrays, eagle rays, reef sharks, barracuda, small schools of fish, moray eels and crabs. Of course, the invasive lionfish has created issues for the local ecosystem. If spotted, expect the dive master to kill this poisonous species.

 

DIVING CONDITIONS DURING THE WHOLE THE YEAR

 

PRICING LIST

Boat dives (double tank) $100 US
Guided shore dive $65 US
Additional tank $40 US
Guided Night Shore dive $80 US
   
Full equipment rental 1 day (No tanks) $40 US
Additional day equipment rental $20 US
Tank (inside our premises) $10 US
BCD $15 US
Regulator $15 US
Wetsuit $15 US
Mask and Snorkel $10 US
Fins $10 US
Weightbelt $5 US
Weights $ 1 US

 

 

SCUBA DIVING EXCURSIONS AND PADI COURSES AVAILABILITY

Choose your preferred date for the excursion or courses. If you wish to inquire about an activity that is not available or you are interested in our Stay & dive packages or just simply want to rent equipment, please write us at info@marinabluehaiti.com

 

 

SHORE DIVES AND DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING AVAILABILITY 

 

*You must be a certified Scuba diver to book a shore dive

* If you want to try Scuba Diving for the first time, Discover Scuba diving is your activity

 

All diving activities at Marina Blue

Double Tank Boat diving Excursion (Advanced)

Discover Haiti's wonderful underwater. Visit unknown sites and discover Haiti's marvelous deep sea life such as shipwrecks or deep walls. A two-bottle dive excursion that includes the divemaster, equipment, tanks and refreshments. Do not miss your chance to dive in Haiti   Explore the underwater world on this guided boat trip with 2 divers along the Côte des Arcadins and the Gonave region, one of the most popular scuba diving spots in Haiti. Includes full diving equipment, divemasters and refreshments. Dive sites include sites such as La Gonave, Anse à Pirogues, Trou Forban, Ilets des Arcadins.   Upon departure from Marina Blue's Wharf to one of the proposed dive destinations that will be decided based on the diving conditions and skills of the group. Possible sites for deep diving include Gonave, Anse a Pirogues, Trou Forban, Les Ilets des Arcadins or wrecks: Tina D, PT boat or Parking. On the way to the dive destination, the guide will select pairs and give you a description of the dive. Then you will begin to start the equipment before reaching the first dive site.   At the first dive site, you will have about 50 minutes. Then, there will be a 45-minute surface interval with refreshments with a good swim in the warm, crystalline waters of the Caribbean's Côte des Arcadins. From there, you will travel 15 minutes to the second dive site where you will have 45 minutes to explore. After the second dive, there will be 5 minutes of free time for refreshments and a bath. Then you will leave for the Marina Blue dock. Once you arrive, you will collect and rinse the equipment if you brought your own and then check-out with the staff.   From there, the day is yours or you can enjoy a lunch or a drink at the Moulin Sur Mer Beach Resort or at Cafe Sur Mer with other divers (extra charge). The entrance to the station is included in this activity. * The itinerary may change depending on the water conditions and the group experience   NB: You are allowed to bring your own drinks but it is not necessary since drinks, such as Beers and Rhum Punch are already included in the activity. Maximum allowance is 2 bottles per group of people. 

Double Tank Boat Diving Excursion

Discover Haiti from below. Visit unknown sites and discover Haiti's marvelous deep sea life, shipwrecks, and deep walls. A two-bottle scuba dive excursion that includes a divemaster, equipment, tanks and refreshments. Do not miss your chance to explore the marvelous underwater world in Haiti.   Explore the underwater world on this guided boat trip with 2 dives along the Côte des Arcadins and the La Gonave region, one of the most popular scuba diving spots in Haiti. Includes full diving equipment, divemasters and refreshments. Dive sites are usuallty La Gonave, Anse à Pirogues, Trou Forban, and Ilets des Arcadins.   Upon departure from Marina Blue's Wharf,  one of the proposed dive destinations will be decided based on the diving conditions and skills of the group. Possible sites for deep diving include La Gonave, Anse a Pirogues, Trou Forban, Les Ilets des Arcadins or wrecks: Tina D, PT boat or Parking.

Guided Shore Diving

Marina Blue Haiti is located in front of a beautiful coral reef and ideal for diving during the day. Coral reef goes down to 100 feet/ 30 meters. Lobsters, Crabs, small fish, Stingreys, Eels, squid and much more can be spotted in our house reef.

Night Dive

Try something different and explore our reef at night to observe the behavior of the underwater world in which some sleep and others go out to play.

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Discover Scuba Diving

Have you always wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but are not yet ready to embark on a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you. PADI Marina Blue Haiti offers this program in a swimming pool or on a beach. Although not a diving certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.   To register for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, you must be at least 10 years old. No previous experience in scuba diving is necessary, but you must be in good physical health.   What will you learn? You will learn the basic safety instructions and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI professional. If you are diving in open water, you will practice some extra skills in shallow water to prepare for your adventure. Prepare to: Review the dive gear you use to dive and how easy it is to travel underwater with your gear. Discover what it's like to breathe underwater. Learn the key skills you will use during each dive. Have fun swimming and exploring. Discover how to become a certified diver with the PADI Open Water Diver course.   How can you start learning now? Contact your local PADI center or dive center to sign up for a Discover Scuba Diving program and get a Discover Scuba Diving Participant Guide. Your participant's guide explains the experience and allows you to study in advance the safety rules and skill techniques that your dive professional will review with you. You will also learn about the possibilities of being part of the diving community after completing your underwater experience.  

PADI Open Water Diver course

Who should take this course? If you’ve always wanted to take scuba diving lessons, experience unparalleled adventure, discover new adventures and see the world beneath the waves, this is where it starts, with your first scuba certification.   Get your PADI Open Water Diver certification – the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba diving course, with our certified PADI Instructor here at Marina Blue. Millions of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the wonders of the aquatic world through this course.   To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver course (or Junior Open Water Diver course), you must be 10 years old or older. You need adequate swimming skills and need to be in good physical health. No prior experience with scuba diving is required.   What will you learn? The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases: Knowledge Development ( online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!   How can you start learning now? Enroll in Open Water Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option – and you can start learning right away. PADI Open Water Diver Online gives you the background information you need to dive safely and allows you to study at your own pace through an interactive computer-based program. Get started now! Click here to start the eLearning.   *Price in this package ($275 USD) doesn't include the eLearning PADI fee. You can purchase it directly from PADI or as an add-on when you book for the course. We will then assign you a code in the PADI ELearning program.  The fee for the ELearning module is $185 USD.   Every student needs to have a logbook and a dive proof watch with dive planning device (table or eRDMPL). Logbook and eRDMPL are included in eLearning OWD Crew pack we have for sale.   Dive computer is considered as both watch and dive planning device. We have a limited number of them for rent.   *Rental of all needed scuba equipment is included in price of this course *Theory is not included in this course. You must do your theory before the course. You can inquire at info@marinabluehaiti.com for a theory on site or do it online. You can purchase it at padi.com or add it as an add-on when registering into the course. We will then send you the code via e-mail. *The PADI Open water crew pack is not included in the practical part of this course and is necessary to complete this activity. It can be added as add-on when purchasing this course. 

PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving Course

Exploration, excitement, experiences. This is what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course offers. You do not need to be "advanced" to take it - it is designed to advance your dive, so you can start right after you get your PADI Open Water Diver certification. The course helps build confidence and expand your diving skills with different adventure dives. You try different specialties while gaining experience under the supervision of your PADI instructor. You record dives and develop abilities as you find new ways to enjoy scuba diving.   Who should take this course? PADI Open Water divers (Junior) aged at least 12 years old are ready to register for an Advanced Open Water Diver course.   What will you learn? You will plan your learning journey with your instructor by choosing from a long list of adventure dives. There are two dives required - Deep and Underwater - and you choose the other three for a total of five dives. During the Deep Adventure Dive, you will learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper diving. Scuba diving adventure navigation refines your compass navigation skills and helps you navigate better using kick-cycles, visual cues and time. The other knowledge and skills you get will vary depending on your interest and the adventures you have - photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, wreck exploration and many more. How can you start learning now? Sign up for Advanced Open Water Diver Online - the PADI eLearning option here - to get started right away, or you can buy it as an add-on when you book for the course. We will then assign you a code in the PADI Elearning program. The fee for the eLearning module is 174 USD. The web-based system allows you to learn more about seven of the most popular dives, including deep-sea and underwater dives, as well as scuba diving, boating and boating. You study at your own pace with an easy-to-use interactive program.   * The rental of all necessary diving equipment is included in the price of this course * Theory is not included in this course. You must make your theory before the class. You can inquire at info@marinabluehaiti.com for an on-site theory or do it online. You can buy it on padi.com or add it as an add-on when registering for the course. We will then send you the code by e-mail. * The Advance Open Water Crew Pack is not included in this course and is required to complete this activity. It can be added as an add-on when purchasing this course.

PADI Rescue diver (Practical part)

Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed. During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – it’s serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning. PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in a Rescue Diver course. You also need to have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. You can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course.  What will you learn? The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include: Self rescue Recognizing and managing stress in other divers Emergency management and equipment Rescuing panicked divers Rescuing unresponsive divers How can you start learning now? Register for Rescue Diver Online here – PADI’s eLearning option – to start now. You progress through five knowledge development sections using a web-based system that lets you learn at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Rescue Diver Manual for reference during and after the course. If you prefer, you can choose to study with the Rescue Diver Manual and watch the Rescue Diver Video (a book and DVD package). Go to your local PADI Dive Center and Resort to enroll in the course, get your materials and start learning. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your rescue exercises and scenarios. What scuba gear will you use? At this level, we encourage you to use your basic scuba equipment, but if you dont have it, equipment is already included. During exercises, you’ll work with an oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys and perhaps CPR mannequins. Your PADI Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional gear, such as your own first aid kit, which will be useful throughout your diving career. *Theory is not included in this course. You must do your theory before the course. You can inquire at info@marinabluehaiti.com for a theory on site or do it online. You can purchase it at  padi.com or add it as an add-on when registering into the course. We will then send you the code via e-mail. *The PADI Rescue Diver Crew pack is not included in the practical part of this course and is neccessary to complete this activity. It is included in on-site theory class and can be added as addon for those studying theory online.

PADI Divemaster (practical part)

The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level of the PADI Diversity Training System and allows you to work as a training assistant on PADI courses and programs, supervise certified divers during recreational dives and conduct some PADI diving programs. independently. Becoming a PADI Divemaster includes the following segments: Knowledge Development, Practical Application and the Divemaster Final Exam. The online part of the course, PADI Divemaster Online, covers nine topics that prepare you for the practical sessions needed to complete the Divemaster course. With PADI's eLearning® system and convenient Divemaster course segments, you become well prepared to work as a PADI Divemaster

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PADI Wreck Diver Speciality

Whether purpose-sunk as an artificial reef for scuba divers, or lost as the result of an accident, wrecks are fascinating windows to the past. Ships, airplanes and even cars are fascinating to explore and usually teem with aquatic life. Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.  

PADI Deep Diver Specialty

The attraction of depth. There is something exciting and mysterious about exploring deeper dive sites during scuba diving. Sometimes it's a wreck that catches you below 18 meters / 60 feet, and on wall dives, it can be a giant fan or sponge. Anyway, to dive with confidence at depths up to 40 meters / 130 feet, you should take the PADI Deep Diver Specialty course.

PADI Night Diver

The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you’ve been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light. The scene changes as day creatures retire and nocturnal organisms emerge. If you’ve wondered what happens underwater after the sun goes down, sign up for the PADI Night Diver Specialty course.  

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PADI Bubblemaker for kids

Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds - a chance for kids to bubble up on scuba diving. Children who are at least 8 years old can use diving equipment to breathe underwater and swim in shallow water. Organize a party or celebrate a birthday by hosting an unforgettable and exciting Bubblemaker event with your friends and family at your local PADI dive center or resort. A child must be 8 years old or older. Children must be comfortable in the water, but no prior experience is necessary. Parental approval is required.

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PADI Sidemount Diver

Having scuba tanks on your back isn’t a requirement for exploring the underwater world. Many scuba divers have discovered the joy of mounting cylinders on their sides. Sidemount diving gives you flexibility and streamlining options. Plus, you don’t have to walk with heavy cylinders on your back – just enter the water, clip them on and go. Sound interesting? Sign up for the PADI Sidemount Diver Specialty course.

Scuba Diving Charter

The Scuba Diving Charter gives you the pleasure and freedom to dive with your guests of choice and to manage diving time and free time at your leisure in a 7 hour charter boat. It includes a diving boat for a maximum capacity of 8 divers for 7 hours. The charter includes a captain, fuel, all the necessary tanks and weights, water, a cooler with 2 bags of ice and a bowl of fruits.   * Conditions: One of the crew members must be a dive master with special knowledge in local venues and play the role of leader of the invited group. Experienced crew: advanced divers with at least 20 recorded dives and freshly activated. Diving equipment (if necessary) must be rented separately. Equipment rental divers will receive a 50% discount on the full rental package for this particular activity. Divers are free to choose destinations and dive sites. The charter includes sites close to 12 miles (includes Anse Galets, Three Water, Arcadines, Wrecks, Anse a Pirogues). The extension of the trip can not exceed 25 miles in total. This charter excludes Zone 2 (Zombie Hole or other areas on the south side of La Gonave). All drinks or foods not mentioned above are excluded. Guests are welcome to bring food, drinks and snacks. Departure is scheduled for 8:30. Arrival at 8 o'clock. The clock starts counting at 8:30. The arrival time is at 15:30. Non-divers are also welcome onboard and count as well as a diver. Snorkelling equipment is also included in the charter. For guests registered in a room at the Moulin Sur Mer. We remind you that the check-out time of your room is 13:00. Please make the necessary arrangements before engaging in the activity. You can inquire at the reception of the hotel for the possibility of a free extended check-out as a client of Marina Blue (according to the availability of rooms). The staff of Marina Blue reserves the right to decide on the admission of any participant. Overtime costs $ 50 per hour. * Booking conditions 100% of the payment must be paid in advance. Activity available on request. To book and schedule this activity, we advise you to contact Marina Blue 3 weeks in advance. Marina Blue can not guarantee the availability of this activity at any time. The reservation can not be modified in the process. Regular Scuba Double Tank Tour reservations can not be upgraded to Scuba Diving  Charter. Scuba Diving Charter can not be downgraded to a regular Scuba Double Tank Tour reservation either.

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Scuba Diving Charter Plus

The Scuba Diving Charter Plus gives you the pleasure and freedom to dive with your guests of choice and to manage diving time and free time of your own free will in a 7 hour charter boat. It includes a diving boat for a maximum capacity of 7 divers for 7 hours. The charter includes a captain, Divemaster, fuel, two tanks per person and weights, water, a cooler with 2 bags of ice and a bowl of fruit. * Conditions: Experienced divers with at least 20 logged dives and freshly activated. Diving equipment (if necessary) must be rented separately. Equipment rental divers will receive a 50% discount on the full rental package for this particular activity. Divers are free to choose destinations and dive sites. The charter includes sites near 12 miles (includes Anse Galets, L'Etroits, Three Water, Arcadines, Wrecks, Anse à Pirogues). The extension of the trip can not exceed 25 miles in total. This charter excludes Zone 2 (Zombie Hole or other areas on the south side of La Gonave). All drinks or foods not mentioned above are excluded. Guests are welcome to bring food, drinks and snacks. Departure is scheduled for 8:30. Arrival at 8 o'clock. The clock starts counting at 8:30. The arrival time is at 15:30. For guests registered in a room at the Moulin Sur Mer. We remind you that the check-out time is 13:00. Please make the necessary arrangements before engaging in the activity. You can inquire at the reception of the hotel for the possibility of a free late check-out as a client Marina Blue (according to the availability of rooms). The staff of Marina Blue reserves the right to decide on the admission of any participant. * Booking conditions 100% of the payment must be paid in advance. Activity available on request. To book and schedule this activity, we advise you to contact Marina Blue 3 weeks in advance. Marina Blue can not guarantee the availability of this activity at any time. The reservation can not be modified in the process. Regular Scuba Double Tank Tour reservations can not be upgraded to Scuba Diving Charter Plus. Scuba Diving Charter Plus can not be downgraded to a regular Scuba Double Tank Tour reservation either.

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PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver (Practical part)

The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course. Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver.

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Shore dive Refresher

Feeling a bit rusty? The Shore dive refresher is what you need to brush up on your knowledge and skills. ... If you havent been diving in year,  this what you need! Marina Blue Haiti is located in front of a beautiful coral reef and ideal for diving during the day. Coral reef goes down to 100 feet/ 30 meters. Lobsters, Crabs, small fish, Stingreys, Eels, squid and much more can be spotted in our house reef.