Dive Review of Amigos Del Mar/Ruby's Hotel in
Belize/Ambergris Caye

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Amigos Del Mar/Ruby's Hotel, Aug, 2004, by Mike Frayn, FL, USA . Report 1366.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity	N/A
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$	N/A
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Comments	Amigos Del Mar lived up to their reputation as a really good dive operation. I checked out most of the dive operations along the downtown strip and this appeared to be the best operation. I was on Ambergris Caye during low season so that might change when it was more crowded. They have numerous boats all in excellent condition with sun protection and padded benches. They wash and store your gear every night. They will pick you up and drop you off at your dock. The boat captain or divemaster help with putting on your gear. Entry is done by back roll. You hand up your gear at the end of the dive and climb the ladder. The seas ranged from smooth as a mill pond to 6 foot waves. Ambergris Caye has a fringe reef so boat rides did not last more than 10 minutes. The reefs were fairly healthy but lacked color. There was not a lot of small fish but we saw a fair number of nurse sharks, grouper and one huge Southern Ray. The dives typically lasted about 50 minutes with the requisite safety stop. The dive master kept everyone in sight and pointed out items of interest. Ruby’s Hotel has two locations. One is on the beach which is very convenient to downtown San Pedro and Amigos Del Mar. The other location is on the lagoon side and looks like a fire trap. This hotel is for someone who is looking for a bargain and doesn’t require amenities. The hotel is well worn but clean. Rooms range from $17.50 to $30 per night depending on size and whether you want A/C. Restaurants were plentiful with reasonable prices for a Caribbean destination. The locals were friendly and made you feel welcome. Everyone spoke English.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	101-250 dives
Where else diving	Bahamas, Bay Islands, Curacao, Cozumel, Cayman Islands, Catalina, Florida Keys
Closest Airport		Getting There
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	calm, choppy
Water Temp	84-86°F / 29-30°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-75 Ft/ 15-23 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	?
Enforced diving restrictions	Follow the dive master.
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	N/A
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	None
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	1 or 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Amigos Del Mar/Ruby's Hotel in Belize/Ambergris Caye

Amigos Del Mar/Ruby's Hotel, Aug, 2004,

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Amigos Del Mar/Ruby's Hotel in
Belize/Ambergris Caye