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 |
| Sreda | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| četvrtak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| petak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Subota | 09:00 - 19:30 |
| nedelja | 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.
+1787674-0128 Web stranica| Ponedjeljak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Utorak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Sreda | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| četvrtak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| petak | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Subota | 09:00 - 19:30 |
| nedelja | 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.
Ова локација је остатак старог мола. То је плитко место, дубине не више од 30-35 стопа са пешчаним дном. Олупина на дну пружа вештачки гребен за велики број морског живота. Видљивост се креће између 10 стопа (ако је падала киша) до преко 50 или 60 стопа.
Ово је природни гребен који се креће у дубини од 30 стопа до око 70-80 стопа, у постепеном спуштању. Обала је стјеновита, тако да морате бити пажљиви гдје крочите, али роњење је пријатан зарон. Видљивост може да се креће од 15 стопа до преко 50 или 60 стопа.
МВ Амбар је олупина до које се може доћи само чамцем и достиже максималну дубину од 160 стопа. Због велике дубине ове олупине, ова локација је само за професионалне рониоце са одговарајућом обуком и опремом за декомпресијска заустављања. Видљивост је обично одлична, а рониоци могу искусити слабе до умерене струје у том подручју.
Ово је плитка обала или роњење чамцем на остацима старог пристаништа шећерана. Дно је песковито и пуно олупина пристаништа са максималном дубином од 40 стопа. Видљивост је обично веома добра и обично нема јаке струје у том подручју.
DPV ronjenje... 60 ft/18m... 1,5 km od obale, moguжe pronaжi artefakte. Mnogo različitih malih teretnih olupina s početka 1900-ih i drevne španske odbrambene baterije i mnoge invazije britanaca, Holanđana i Francuza branila je španska vojska 1600-ih...
To je duboko ronjenje 127 stopa/38m, samo iz čamca, potreban vam je nitrox da biste mogli da uživate. To je ww2 avion koji se ne vidi mnogo, samo nekoliko delova motora i malo trupa.
Imaљ sve u ovom ronjenju od grebena, olupino. Moћete da idete samo brodom, imate ronjenje, ronjenje po zidu i ronjenje na grebenu.duboko od 20 do 200 stopa.
Ово је плитко роњење на обали са пешчаним/стјенитим дном и природним луковима. У околини се може наћи неколико старих сидара, а дно је савршено за часове и вежбање контроле пловности. Морски живот ће бити углавном мале тропске рибе, са повременим пливање корњача или ража.
Nalazi se na dubini od 0 do 40 stopa, može se stići sa obale, dno je peskovito, da biste uživali u onome što ima, preporučuje se upotreba nitroksa, tako da možete duže ostati na dubini. Savršeno za noćno ronjenje.