After over two decades in the dive and snorkel industry, we have learned how to keep you the safest and the happiest with your experience with Ambergris Divers, and visiting Belize. That’s why we are known for our professionalism and friendliness. Our signature “Dive Safe” protocol has shaped our reputation as a safest dive operator in the island.
Below are descriptions of our policies and insurance programs – just a little peace of mind for us and our customers.
Dive Insurance
Are You Covered?
At Ambergris Divers, we believe it’s always a good idea to protect your dive vacation investment and your health. That’s why we offer travel/trip, dive accident, group term life, and equipment insurance through DAN (Divers Alert Network), a non-profit scuba diving and dive safety association.
Please make plans to inquire on these well before you start your diving activities, do not wait for last minute, so that you are able to review all the options you have available.
For as low as $40 per person, you can insure your dive vacation in Ambergris Caye, Belize. See below for more information and links.
DAN Dive Accident Insurance (up to $250,000 in coverage available)
- Compare DAN’s Dive Accident Insurance Plans
- Learn More about the DAN Preferred Plan
- View the Preferred Plan Certificate Schedule (PDF: 39KB)
- Frequently Asked Questions about New Preferred Plan
- View the Member Benefits Handbook (PDF: 109 KB)
- Sign up for DAN Membership and Dive Accident Insurance
DAN Trip Insurance
- Trip Cancellation & Interruption Coverage
- Coverage Sold Exclusively Online
- Coverage is subject to policy terms and conditions.
- Coverage Overview
- Purchase Coverage Today
DAN Dive Equipment & Camera Insurance
- Worldwide Coverage Territory
- Protect dive equipment, cameras, housings, lenses, and strobes.
- Coverage is subject to policy terms and conditions.
- Apply Today
DAN Group Term Life Insurance (up to $200,000 in coverage available)
- Learn more about DAN Group Term Life Insurance
- Plan Coverage
- Premium Schedule
- List of Eligible States
- Frequently Asked Questions
Policies
As part of the Ambergris Divers signature “Dive Safe” protocol, we emphasize a handful of very simple rules, which prove to be highly effective given our impeccable track record for safety.
With every guest, we follow the Ambergris Divers DOs and DON’Ts:
DO
- Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration
- Add atleast one electrolyte drink per day, especially if your vacation also includes alcoholic drinks.
- Dive conservatively within RDP table, even if using a dive computer.
- Ascend slowly – no faster than 30 fpm
- Make safety stops after every dive
- Listen Carefully to your DM’s briefings and follow the Dive Profile
- Strictly practice the buddy system
- be completely honest on your health and capabilities for scuba diving
DON’T
- Drink alcohol, coffee or sodas immediately before or after dives
- Over-exercise, or take hot showers, or massages after diving
- Avoid getting too cold during and after diving
- break the buddy system
- wait last minute to book your dives and forgo attentive buddy and gear checks
Before and After dives be perceptive of
SIGNS
(A) Blotchy skin rash (B) Weakness
(C) Staggering (D) Coughing spasms
(E) Shortness of breath (F) Altered mental status.
SYMPTOMS
(A) Pain (B) Extreme fatigue
(C) Headache (D) Nausea
(E) Itching (F) Skin Rash
(G) Restlessness (H) Numbness
(I) Dizziness (J) Personality change
(K) Paralysis (L) Reflex change
(M) Bladder Problem.
FIRST AID
CREW ONBOARD TRAINED FOR BASIC FIRST AID
(A) Check airway, breathing, and circulation – (ABCs)
(B) Administer 100% oxygen
(C) Place diver in recovery position
(D) Treat for shock
(E) Transport to the nearest Hyperbaric facility ASAP.