About Us

The Belize Academy of Diving was formed by two couples who met and became friends through diving. Craig and Tracey set up the business from scratch in 2001 and turned it into one of the most popular dive shops on Ambergris Caye. Rosemary and Paul provided website and accounting support from the UK and enjoyed many diving vacations in Belize.

In January 2011, Craig and Tracey handed over the reins to Francois, a PADI Instructor from Montreal, Canada, who left the cold behind him and moved to San Pedro to embrace the dive lifestyle without the need to wear 6 layers of clothing and a dry suit. He aims to continue the BAD tradition of great dive instruction in a safe and fun environment.

Dive Crew and Boats

Francois is an experienced PADI instructor who, along with our Belizean staff, Kirk and Gio, are waiting to welcome you to our dive center and ensure that you enjoy your time with us.

Our dive boats are all equipped with life-jackets, radio, comprehensive first-aid kit and oxygen with staff trained to administer it.

Francois Gauthier

Owner and Dive Instructor

I can provide you with all kinds of scubadiving training and PADI certification.

Of course, I would be happy to dive with you just for fun !!

Gio

Experienced and certified Dive Master

Kirk

Experienced and certified Dive Master

The 28' Bad Attitude is great for dive trips to the local barrier reef.

The 25' Bad Manners is perfect for snorkeling trips and small groups of divers in training.

Dive Kit

A full range of high quality, well maintained, Scubapro and other rental equipment is available, including Uwatec dive computers and MX5 and MX10 underwater cameras.

Tanks and weights are included in our prices for all dive trips. Let us know if you need a smaller or larger tank than usual. Nitrox tanks are available at extra cost.

Recompression Chamber

San Pedro has the only recompression chamber in Belize. It is located right by the airstrip and its emergency service is available 24 hours, everyday.

We are proud to be a sponsor of the chamber. Our monthly contribution helps it to stay fully operational 24/7, 365 days a year. As an access member, our divers benefit from direct access to chamber services at anytime and if uninsured, are only charged a nominal cost recovery fee. However, we highly recommend that you have your own insurance to cover the cost of this and other eventualities.