This small family owned PADI diving shop is right on the beach on Little Corn Island, only 300 meters away from the main dock. British Adam Clarke is running the dive school, which has 3 instructors and 2 dive masters with up to five years of instructing experience.
Dolphin Dive prides itself on having the most diving experience on the little island and knowing the best and most remote dive sites, including the famous "Blowing Rock". Most dive sites are max. 10 minutes away by boat and Little Corn Island is ideal for getting your Open Water certification, as most dive sites are not too deep and there are no steep drop offs.
Reception is open between 8am and 6pm and English, Spanish and Swedish is spoken. Payment can be done in US$, Córdobas, credit card (5% surcharge) and travellers cheques.
Dolphin Dive prides itself on having the most diving experience on the little island and knowing the best and most remote dive sites, including the famous "Blowing Rock". Most dive sites are max. 10 minutes away by boat and Little Corn Island is ideal for getting your Open Water certification, as most dive sites are not too deep and there are no steep drop offs.
Reception is open between 8am and 6pm and English, Spanish and Swedish is spoken. Payment can be done in US$, Córdobas, credit card (5% surcharge) and travellers cheques.
Tours...
In total, Little Corn Island has around 20 unique dive sites, of which 12-14 are visited regularly. Which dive site is chosen always depends on weather conditions. A one tank dive will cost US$ 35, whereas a two tank dive will set you back US$ 65. A five or ten dive package is possible, costing US$ 150/$280 respectively.
A PADI Open Water course (incl. 4 dives) costs US$ 305 and for an Advanced course (5 dives) US$ 225 is charged. These two courses combined are offered for US$ 499. To obtain the Rescue Diver certification, you`ll need to have at least 20 dives (PADI standards). This 4-dive course costs US$ 285. To become a divemaster, you`ll have to stay roughly 2 months on Little Corn Island (you could be worse off!) and have done at least 60 dives (PADI standards) before you can start the course, for which US$ 635 is charged. All prices include equipment and books, with the exception of the divemaster course (you`ll need to add US$ 70 for all the required books).
he 2 boats that Dolphin Dive owns are equipped with a first aid kit, life vests and spare equipment. If required, oxygen is available in the shop (the majority of the dive sites are under 10 minutes away by boat). The dives usually leave at 9am, 11:30am and 2:30pm and night dives are available upon request. Teaching groups are never larger than 4 people and a maximum of 6 people are combined for the fun dives.
Underwater cameras can be rented for US$20 per day, including a CD with your photos and Dolphin Dive`s best shots.
Snorkeling gear can be rented for no more than US$ 10 for 24 hrs and if you decide to go on a Dolphin Dive snorkeling trip by boat, it will cost you US$ 10 including equipment.
How to get there...
Pangas from Big Corn Island will arrive on the main dock. At the end of the main dock, turn right and after 300 meters, you´ll see the green coloured building on your left.
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Report & Photos by: Hanneke Kateman & Roy de Lange
Contact Info...
Little Corn Island
690 0225
917 0717
917 0717
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