Dive Shop & Courses
Dive Shop & Courses
Discover the most impressive dive sites Belize has to offer!
Carpe Diem Charters
Conveniently located at the end of our dock
Carpe Diem Charters arranges a variety of diving adventures and PADI scuba certification courses. We like our guests to have a relaxed diving experience, so there is no hurry. The diving groups are small and according to your skills, so everyone can enjoy the incredible underwater life.
Small groups
Groups are matched to your skills, so everyone can enjoy the underwater life at their own pace.
One-, two- or three-tank dives
Dives include air fill and weights.
Free try dive
Join our PADI Dive Master for a free “try dive” in our pool to get acquainted with diving.
PADI courses
Get certified as a PADI Open Water Diver with our Dive Master.
Not certified yet?
Explore a new world. Get certified today.
The Belize Barrier Reef offers some of the most amazing dive sites in the world, and our staff takes pride in professionalism and quality service.
- A free “try dive” in our pool with our PADI Dive Master
- PADI scuba certification courses, including Open Water Diver
- One-, two- or three-tank dives, with air fill and weights included
- Gear rentals available, or bring your own
Good to know
Questions about the dive shop
The basics before you suit up.
Who can book dives and courses?
Dives and snorkeling tours are for Portofino guests during their stay. Book your room first, then tell us what you would like to do, and we will confirm availability with our partners.
What is a try dive?
Our PADI Dive Master takes you through a free “try dive” in our pool so you can get acquainted with diving before heading to the reef.
What is included with a dive?
Dives include air fill and weights. Single-tank, two-tank and three-tank dives are available.
Can I bring my own gear?
Yes. Gear rentals are available, but you are more than welcome to bring your own gear.
How big are the diving groups?
The groups are small and organized according to your skills, so everyone can enjoy the dive.
Ready to dive with us?
Dives and snorkeling tours are for Portofino guests during their stay. Book your room first, then tell us what you would like to do, and we will confirm availability with our partners.