The Black Anchor Scuba Diving & Snorkeling was founded in 2013 by Mariana Uriel, the first woman in Puerto Rico to establish a dive center on her own. With the idea of changing the perspective of diving in Puerto Rico by making it a sport accessible to all, providing safe and exciting underwater adventures and scuba diving courses at all levels, from entry level to professional. Over the years, The Black Anchor has grown into a well-respected diving center known for its commitment to safety, inclusive with the community, environmental conservation, and exceptional customer service.
It’s the first choice for anyone who wants to learn to dive, complete a referral, book a snorkeling or diving trip, and become an SSI professional. Our staff of instructors have over 40 years of experience, and we use MARES diving equipment in classes, rentals, and sale. Also, we have a MARES equipment repair center. The Black Anchor Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, located in a picturesque coastal region of Aguadilla Puerto Rico, is a premier destination for underwater enthusiasts looking to explore the rich marine life and stunning underwater landscapes and we as a training center offer a range of services and experiences tailored to both beginners and seasoned divers.
The Black Anchor offers a range of scuba diving courses, from introductory sessions for beginners to advanced certification programs. The courses are conducted by certified and experienced instructors who ensure that participants receive comprehensive training and guidance. Some of the popular courses include: •Basic Diver: you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 40ft/12m deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving •Scuba Skill Update: we will get you back in the water and dive very ease in no time. This scuba refresher course allows you to review and practice scuba skills you learned in your Open Water Diver course, under the guidance of an SSI Professional. •Referral: Allows us to complete your open water course in our Training Center. •Open Water Diver: This beginner course covers the basics of scuba diving, including safety procedures, equipment usage, and underwater navigation. •Advanced Open Water Diver: Designed for those looking to enhance their diving skills, this course includes specialized dives such as deep diving, underwater navigation, and night diving, nitrox. •Rescue Diver: This course focuses on developing the skills needed to prevent and manage diving emergencies, with an emphasis on rescue techniques and first aid. •Divemaster: Professional certification, this course trains divers to assist instructors and lead dive trips. •Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training: The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor •Specialty Instructor Seminar: Continue your diving education as an instructor by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor Seminar for each of the diving specialties you would like to teach. Alternatively, you can co-teach the specialty you are interested in with an experienced Specialty Instructor or request a Verification Application of your experience and send it directly to SSI. Teach more specialties to automatically earn the Advanced Open Water Instructor certification. •Assistant Instructor Trainer: Assistant Instructor Trainers prepare Assistant Instructors to teach academics and conduct in-water training. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer, you are also qualified to assist Instructor Trainers, giving you valuable experience along your scuba diving instructor pathway. When ready, you can finish the Instructor Training Seminar, allowing you to become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey to create scuba diving instructors today.
Whether you are a seasoned diver or a complete beginner, The Black Anchor Scuba Diving & Snorkeling offers an unparalleled experience that will leave you with lasting memories. With its commitment to safety, environmental conservation, and customer satisfaction, The Black Anchor is the perfect SSI Training Center for anyone looking to explore the wonders of the sea.
| ponedjeljak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Utorak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Srijeda | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| četvrtak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| petak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Subota | 09:00 - 19:30 |
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Always is someone on the store, if you knock the door and nobody opens, please call (787)674-0128 the training center is really big and on the back barely we can hear the door.
+1787674-0128 Web stranica| ponedjeljak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Utorak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Srijeda | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| četvrtak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| petak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Subota | 09:00 - 19:30 |
| nedjelja | 06:00 - 19:30 |
Always is someone on the store, if you knock the door and nobody opens, please call (787)674-0128 the training center is really big and on the back barely we can hear the door.
Ovo mjesto je ostatak starog pristaništa. To je plitko ronjenje, ne više od 30-35 stopa dubine s pjeskovitim dnom. Olupina na dnu pruža umjetni greben za veliki izbor morskog života. Vidljivost se kreće između 10 stopa (ako je padala kiša) do preko 50 ili 60 stopa.
Ovo je prirodno mjesto grebena u dubini od 30 stopa do oko 70-80 stopa, s postupnim spuštanjem. Obala je stjenovita pa morate paziti gdje koračate, ali ronjenje je lijepo ronjenje. Vidljivost se može kretati od 15 stopa do preko 50 ili 60 stopa.
MV Ambar je olupina dostupna samo brodom, koja doseže maksimalnu dubinu od 160 stopa. Zbog iznimne dubine ove olupine, ovo mjesto je namijenjeno stručnim roniocima samo uz odgovarajuću obuku i opremu za zaustavljanje dekompresije. Vidljivost je obično izvrsna, a ronioci mogu doživjeti lagane do umjerene struje u tom području.
Ovo je plitka obala ili ronjenje brodom na ostacima starog mola šećerane. Dno je pjeskovito i puno olupina pristaništa s maksimalnom dubinom od 40 stopa. Vidljivost je obično vrlo dobra i obično nema jake struje u tom području.
DPV ronjenje... 60 ft/18m... 1/2 milje od obale, mogući pronalazak artefakata. Mnogo različitih malih teretnih olupina iz ranih 1900-ih i drevnih španjolskih obrambenih baterija i mnogih invazija Britanaca, Nizozemaca i Francuza branila je španjolska vojska 1600-ih ...
To je duboko ronjenje 127 stopa / 38m, samo s broda, trebate nitrox da biste mogli uživati u njemu. To je avion WW2 koji se ne vidi puno, samo nekoliko dijelova motora i neki fusel luk.
Imaš sve u ovom zaronu s grebena, olupina. Možete ići samo brodom, imate shalow ronjenje, ronjenje na zidu i ronjenje grebena.duboko od 20 do 200 metara.
Ovo je plitko ronjenje na obali s pjeskovitim/stjenovitim dnom i prirodno formirajućim lukovima. Na tom području nalaze se brojna stara sidra, a dno je savršeno za nastavu i provođenje kontrole uzgona. Morski život bit će uglavnom male tropske ribe, s povremenim plivanjem kornjača ili zraka.
Nalazi se na dubini od 0 do 40 stopa, do nje se može doći s obale, dno je pjeskovito, da biste uživali u onome što ima, preporučuje se korištenje nitroksa, tako da možete ostati duže na dubini. Savršeno za noćna ronjenja.