It is fairly mountainous island with few roads . Several small settlements have developed along with a few resorts that can only be reached by water. Most can serve only a maximum of 16 guests at a time.
Located on the North side of the Island is the G & G Clearwater Paradise Resort.
The diving is spectacular. The service provided by the owners is unmatched.
The resort is a unique villa built into the side of a lush forest.
All the rooms have a breathtaking ocean view from their walk out terrace. A swimming pool is being added just outside of the rooms for relaxing and sun bathing. A few steps down the walk and you are at the peer and ready to step on the dive boat. No "cattle boats" here!
The great thing about diving in Guanaja is that the island is virtually surrounded by a barrier reef with dozens of dive sites near the island.
35 moored dive sites, wrecks, wall diving, visibility of 70 to 100 feet, great coral and fish life combined with a surrounding barrier reef that permits diving 95% of the time makes this a perfect place to go in late February and early March.
Tripadvisor's "2013 Travelers Choice Award" rates this resort in the top 25 hotels in Central America.
I have been looking at the island of Guanaja for years waiting for a good dive resort to get established.
I am confident that G & G's is that resort.
Take a look at the links and give me a call at 218 233-6088. I bet you will be as excited as I am.
10 Night Package Details
February 26th - March 8th, 2014. Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Scuba Diver
(pp)$2,900.00
Non Diver
(pp)$2,700.00
Package Rates include
10 nights ocean view room with queen or two twin beds.
Round trip Airfare from Minneapolis, MN.
Airport transfers and welcome cocktail.
8 days of 3 tank boat diving including night diving.
Tanks, weights & weight belt.
3 top shelf meals per day incl. juice and coffee with breakfast, iced tea or limeade with lunch and dinner.
Remember
Not included is a departure tax of approx. $37
Beverages are not included.
All U.S. citizens need a valid passport.
All rates are subject to availability & change until under deposit.
All government taxes may change without prior notice.
No refunds on unused portions.
Tank Inspection Program
Internal & External Inspection (steel only)
Labor$15.00
Visual Plus Internal & External (alum. only)
Labor$22.00
Visual Plus Internal & External (alum. only) Older
Labor$30.00
Tank Tumble 1/2" Opening
Labor$40.00
Tank Tumble 3/4" Opening
Labor$35.00
Air Fill
Parts$6.00
Valve Overhaul
K Valve
Labor$15.00
J Valve
Labor$20.00
Twin Manifold K Valve
Labor$30.00
Twin Manifold J Valve
Labor$35.00
Valve With Stem Gauge (add)
$8.00
Regulator Overhaul
Equipment not carried by Northwest Divers add 25%
Single
Labor$45.00
Single Hose With Octopus (add)
Labor$20.00
Environmentally Protected First Stage (add)
Labor$15.00
Alternate Inflation Regulator
Labor$20.00
Octopus 2nd Stage
Labor$20.00
Double Hose
Labor$50.00
Power Inflator
Labor$20.00
Acid Bath
Labor$15.00
Drysuit Repair
Clean & Lube Inlet Or Exhaust Valve
Labor$25.00
Leak Puncture Repair (per leak or puncture)
Labor$15.00
Seams (per foot of seam)
Labor$20.00
Replace Both Wrist Seals (latex)
Labor$40.00
Parts$60.00
Replace Neck Seal (latex)
Labor$45.00
Parts$66.00
Replace Both Wrist Seal (neoprene)
Labor$45.00
Parts$80.00
Replace Neck Seal (neoprene)
Labor$46.00
Parts$80.00
Custom Work Rate
Labor(per hour)$60.00
Equipment Rental
Discount rates available for multiple days
Bag
(per day )$2.00
Fins
(per day )$3.00
Mask
(per day )$3.00
Snorkel
(per day )$3.00
Drysuit
(per day )$35.00
Divewear Jacket, Pants, Boots
(per day )$10.00
Wet Suit
top & bottom farmer john style
(per day )$12.00
Hood
(per day )$3.00
Gloves
(per day )$3.00
Boots
(per day )$3.00
Weight Belt & Weights
(per day )$7.00
B/C Stabilizer Vest w/Air II
(per day )$15.00
Regulator, Computer, Compass, Knife
(per day )$25.00
Computer Console
(per day )$15.00
Knife
(per day )$5.00
Tank
(per day )$10.00
Flag w/Line Tender
(per day )$3.00
Compass
(per day )$3.00
Safety Marker Float
(per day )$3.00
Dive Light
(per day )$15.00
Digital Camera w/Housing
(per day )$35.00
U/W Metal Detector
(per day )$65.00
Instruction
Your Choice: The complete diving experience opens a new world for you to explore and enjoy. A quality diving educational program is necessary to ease you into this exciting and inviting world. With any research you will soon discover that Northwest Divers offers the most complete education program in the area. This simply means, you receive more knowledge, comfort and expertise with Northwest Divers. At Northwest Divers you are always welcome to continue the fun and excitement by expanding your knowledge and experiences through additional training. So you see, your learning concludes only when you decide. With the Northwest Divers educational program, you are the one making the choices...and that's the way it should be.
Open Water Driver (Academic & Pool Course)
This is a course designed for the person with a tight schedule; the course will be based on a home study format. You will invest 1session for a review. And 2 sessions in a swimming pool, and one full weekend for your check out dives. You will need to provide the following items: Mask, Fins and Snorkel. Class size is limited to 6 students.
Course Fee$215.00
Entry Level Open Water Check-Out Training
$150.00
This training covers the same skills presented in the pool. You will complete 1 snorkel dive and 4 scuba dives. The open water course includes: skills instruction, modern state of the art scuba diving equipment and 5 training dives over a period of 2 days. Note: If boat is used this course includes the skills training for the Boat Diving Specialty (boat is used based on availability). Mask, snorkel and fins are not included in the tuition fee. Rental of this equipment is available for $16.
Specialty Driver
These courses are meant as a stepping-stone in becoming an Advanced Open Water Diver. The courses available are Boat diving, Deep diving, Dry suit diving, Navigation, Night/Limited visibility diving and Spearfishing. You will need to provide all of your own gear. Class size is limited to 8 students. Note: Four specialties are required to become an Advanced Open Water Diver.
Course Fee(plus books)$100.00
Stress & Rescue
This course will teach the basic techniques and personal limitations that a rescue can place on an individual. We will meet for one academic session, one pool session, and one day of open water checkouts. You will need to provide all of your own equipment for this course. Class size is limited to 6 students.
Course Fee(plus books)$150.00
Advanced Open Water Driver
This course consists of four specialty courses. The diver picks the specialty courses, (I.E. Night/Limited visibility diving, Deep diving, Navigation). The course will meet two nights a week for two weeks, with one full weekend of check out dives. You will need to provide all of your own gear. Class size is limited to 8 students. Some additional equipment is required.
Course Fee(plus books)$300.00
Master Driver
This course is meant as a stepping-stone in becoming a Dive-Con; in order to receive this level of certification one must first take a Stress & Rescue course and four other specialties as well as 50 logged openwater dives.
Course Fee$75.00
Scuba Skills Update
This course is designed for the diver who is certified but has not been in the water for a period of one year or more. The course will refresh your scuba knowledge. You will need to provide all of your own gear. This course will meet one time and more if need be. Regulator, B/C, & Computer Console are available for a discounted rental fee of $15.
Course Fee$75.00
Dine Con
You will need to own all of your personal gear at this point. As a Dive Con you must help to teach as well as be taught. The course will teach you how to conduct scuba update courses, snorkeling and guided underwater tours. You will also learn how to give lectures to students, learn product awareness such as how regulators work and how to fix them on site. This course consists of several academic, pool and open water sessions. Prerequisites for this course are Open Water Diver, Stress & Rescue Diver, Advanced, and Master Diver. Books are not included and should be purchased in advance to allow yourself more time to prepare for your course.
Northwest Divers has been in business in the same location for over 35 years. We are a full-service dive store with a reputation for providing quality at affordable prices.