FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scuba School And Family Dive Center Belize Gold Standard?

SSAFDCB was the first dive center to obtain the Gold Standard in the country.

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Here at Scuba School and Family Dive Center Belize, safety is our number one priority. Thus, we are constantly monitoring weather conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip for our guests. If there is bad weather on a day you are scheduled to dive, we will contact you so that we can postpone your diving until a later time when the weather is more favorable.

Here on the Belize Barrier Reef, we are lucky enough to have a wide range of depths for diving. Depths can range anywhere from 20ft (ca. 6 m) to 130ft (ca. 40 m). Learn More 

A dive can last anywhere from 35 minutes to an hour depending on air consumption and depth.

You do not need to have your Advanced Open Water Certification to dive into the Blue Hole. However, we do highly recommend that you get your Advanced Open Water Certification or at least do one adventure dive – Deep Dive – before diving the Blue Hole since it goes to a depth of 130ft (ca. 40 m). Learn More 

If you have your gear, we highly suggest that you bring it since you will be more familiar with your gear, as we want to you be as comfortable as possible.

No buddy? No problem! If you don't have a buddy, the dive instructor will either personally pair up with you or pair you with another diver to ensure a safe dive for everyone.
Absolutely you can still dive with us without a certification! Here at Scuba School and Family Dive Center Belize, we offer two options for our non-certified divers. The first option is called the Free Try Dive and is for those who are still a bit skeptical of diving. The Free Try Dive is done in the calm shallow water at the end of our dock where after going over the basics of diving with an instructor, you get to take your first breaths underwater. The second option is what is known as the Resort Course, (aka Discover Scuba) where after going over the basic skills and safety procedures of diving, then you get to enjoy a 1-tank dive along the beautiful reef under the direct supervision of an instructor. 
 

The water temperature is on average 84 degrees Fahrenheit (ca. 29 °C), 28 degrees Celsius. Learn More

The dive sites are decided by the dive instructor based on weather conditions as well as how crowded a dive site is to provide the safest, most enjoyable dives for our guests.

The minimum age a child has to be to dive is 8 years old. At 8 years old, a child can do what is known as the Bubble Maker, where the child can dive to a maximum depth of 7 feet under the direct supervision of an instructor. If a child wishes to get certified, the minimum age for Junior Open Water Certification is 10 years old.

You can dive in Belize all year round, but the peak season is from April to June, when the water is warmer and the whale sharks visit the southern reefs. The rainy season is from June to November, but it does not affect the visibility much.

Diving in Belize is not only fun and exciting, but also safe and responsible. Belize has a network of marine reserves and protected areas that aim to conserve its natural resources and biodiversity. As divers, we should respect these rules and regulations, as well as follow good diving practices, such as:

- Do not touch or disturb any marine life or coral.
- Do not collect any shells, corals, or souvenirs from the sea.
- Do not feed any fish or animals.
- Do not use gloves or knives.
- Do not dive beyond your limits or training.
- Do not dive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.