Corn Island Dive Center
Corn Island Dive Center
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07:30 - 17:00
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday
08:00 - 17:00
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Corn Island Dive Center on Corn Island, offering a wide range of PADI dive courses from beginner to professional. We provide professionally guided dives for certified divers, Discover Scuba Diving, snorkel trips, equipment rentals, special trips to surrounding islands, and more. Let Corn Island Dive Center take you on your next dive adventure around the stunning reefs of the Corn Islands!
Big Corn Island, Nicaragua
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mariabeds
Spain14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Take out of the equation that The Corn Islands are untouched gems of the Caribbean which you don’t want to become too popular, but credit due Corn Hill Divers need to be promoted for their professionalism, care and safety first attitude.
Corn Island divers from the very first Enquiry made me feel welcome, communication was prompt and even when I rescheduled it was not a problem.
Myron and his team are professional, the kit is in good shape and the tanks are filled that little bit more to give you more time underwater. The rates were good! I went to Blowing Rock which I thought was exceptional lots to see, reef shark, manta ray, and I also went to some other local dive sites, lots to keep divers happy.
I would recommend Myron and his team wholeheartedly, if you have never tried diving before give it a go with this outfit and if you are advanced its still a good centre to go with. Myron does offer some basic economical accommodation which I stayed in and was super happy clean and comfortable with! I do hope I come back as I know there are some other sites worth exploring! Thank you Corn Hill Divers you really helped me with my diving.
Corn Island divers from the very first Enquiry made me feel welcome, communication was prompt and even when I rescheduled it was not a problem.
Myron and his team are professional, the kit is in good shape and the tanks are filled that little bit more to give you more time underwater. The rates were good! I went to Blowing Rock which I thought was exceptional lots to see, reef shark, manta ray, and I also went to some other local dive sites, lots to keep divers happy.
I would recommend Myron and his team wholeheartedly, if you have never tried diving before give it a go with this outfit and if you are advanced its still a good centre to go with. Myron does offer some basic economical accommodation which I stayed in and was super happy clean and comfortable with! I do hope I come back as I know there are some other sites worth exploring! Thank you Corn Hill Divers you really helped me with my diving.
Written 26 January 2020
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Daniel O
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Jan 2020
Hmm where do I even start. I walked into Myrons place after booking a reservation weeks before with absolutely zero expectations and no experience. What started was an adventure. Not only is he a great instructor and absolutely the best person to lead your through the fundamentals of diving, but he’s also a great human. His dive shop sits along the Big Corn coast, 5 minute drive from the port. He moved to Big Corn after having a dive spot in SJDS.
I’ve had the opportunity of getting a certification at another dive spot at Little Corn and I am so happy I picked Myron as my cherry to diving. His direct style teaching approach with a sprinkle of island vibes is exactly what I imagined my best experience to be. He is well established and well liked amongst the locals and he takes each certification seriously. I felt more than confident to dive into the water at the end of the course on my own. Even though the weather conditions were far less than ideal, he made the best of everything and we never skipped an opportunity to go with the schedule. After our 3 days, me and another one of his students, Charlie, developed a little comradorie. It was the highlight of my trip and left me with a very pleasant afterglow for the rest of the trip.
I highly recommend Myron.
I’ve had the opportunity of getting a certification at another dive spot at Little Corn and I am so happy I picked Myron as my cherry to diving. His direct style teaching approach with a sprinkle of island vibes is exactly what I imagined my best experience to be. He is well established and well liked amongst the locals and he takes each certification seriously. I felt more than confident to dive into the water at the end of the course on my own. Even though the weather conditions were far less than ideal, he made the best of everything and we never skipped an opportunity to go with the schedule. After our 3 days, me and another one of his students, Charlie, developed a little comradorie. It was the highlight of my trip and left me with a very pleasant afterglow for the rest of the trip.
I highly recommend Myron.
Written 25 January 2020
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Magdalena
8 contributions
May 2021
I did my PADI Open Water course with Corn Island Dive Center and had a great experience. I've been wanting to get certified for years now, and the staff made this dream come true. Myron is a knowledgeable and patient teacher and explained everything to me thoroughly, and made sure I fully understood everything and did the activities correctly. I sometimes panic in open water because I'm not the best swimmer, but Myron was by my side the entire time safely guiding me and I'm now much more confident swimming and being in open waters. I highly recommend doing a PADI Open Water course, or even a regular scuba diving or snorkeling tour with Corn Island Dive Center because the staff is professional and friendly and you'll have a fun time!
Written 27 May 2021
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Eatan
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Feb 2020
I, normally dont write reviews but after reading a bad review that was post about the dive shop i feel myself responsible to fill in, i was one of the 7 divers on that dive and i can assure everyone that the dive shop and instructors did everything according to the book, luckily on the dive there were 2 instructors so one were able to guide us through the dive while the other had to dedicate full time with one of the girls that seem didnt had any idea about diving, look more like a DSD he was giving.
we enjoyed our dive and went for a second one, the girl decide not to do the other dive not to incomodate us which was good for us, so now for them to say that the dive shop is irresponsible is very inadecuate from there part. i will certainly dive again with the dive shop and strongly recomends them.
we enjoyed our dive and went for a second one, the girl decide not to do the other dive not to incomodate us which was good for us, so now for them to say that the dive shop is irresponsible is very inadecuate from there part. i will certainly dive again with the dive shop and strongly recomends them.
Written 6 March 2020
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We really appreciate your comment and clarification and from the entire staff of Corn Island Dive Center will like to say thank you.
Written 8 March 2020
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Dan R
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Solo
Rating: 1/5 ⭐I am Dan Ruch, a rescue diver who recently stayed on Corn Island. I stayed at a hostel owned by the same person who owns the dive center. My experience with the dive center has been highly disappointing due to several significant issues, primarily related to management.Firstly, communication with the owner has been severely lacking. Not only did I experience this personally, but several other guests at the hostel also mentioned their inquiries via email and WhatsApp went unanswered. This poor communication has led to widespread frustration among customers and has tarnished the reputation of the dive center.Additionally, there is a noticeable absence of effective communication within the dive center team. This lack of internal cohesion has resulted in misunderstandings and inefficiencies in daily operations.Moreover, the absence of a cash machine and the lack of change on-site have made transactions cumbersome for both staff and customers. On multiple occasions, we had to wait for days for change because the owner left for Managua without leaving sufficient money for change. This indicates a disregard for customer convenience and service.The owner's lack of patience and kindness has been evident in numerous interactions. Attempts to discuss issues are often met with indifference, as the owner remains engrossed in their phone during conversations, effectively ignoring customers.As a rescue diver, I am particularly concerned about the safety and quality of the diving equipment. There is a lack of essential equipment such as weights and masks, and the maintenance of regulators is subpar, with frequent issues like leaks. This makes diving at this center unsafe.Overall, my experience at the Corn Island Dive Center has been marred by these issues, significantly impacting my satisfaction. The owner's apparent focus on money over safety and customer service is troubling. For a safer diving experience, I recommend going to Little Corn, even if it is more expensive. It's not worth risking your life for a cheaper dive.Make safe bubbles and enjoy the islands.
Written 7 June 2024
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Julie roebotham
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
My 11 yo wanted to try diving so we booked a discover dive session with Myron. My 11yo is fairly nervous and Myron was great with her. Took the extra time to make sure she could clear her mask and took a couple of attempts to go down to the 8m depth. Honestly she was driving me nuts but he was so calm and patient with her. The dive itself was great .. under the water for about 33 minutes and the reef was pristine. I have my PADI open water advanced and have dived in thailand but even though this dive was guided it was easily the most beautiful reef I've been to. Lots of barracudas!
Written 11 February 2020
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François Le Cam
Fribourg, Switzerland14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Shameful, never go there! After not receiving any further news from the WhatsApp contact, we went there the next day.
The person responsible was not there. The only person on the premises (she doesn't speak English) told us that we would be contacted by WhatsApp. Still no news around 4:00 p.m., we decide to return to the center The same person is there but still nothing organized She tells us to come back the next day at 8:00 a.m. Then in the evening we received a message telling us to come at 1:30 p.m. the next day.
Here we are on the 3rd day after the first contact, 1:30 p.m. at the diving center. We are told that the boat is not ready to leave.
This time wasted because of incapable and dishonest people...
The person responsible was not there. The only person on the premises (she doesn't speak English) told us that we would be contacted by WhatsApp. Still no news around 4:00 p.m., we decide to return to the center The same person is there but still nothing organized She tells us to come back the next day at 8:00 a.m. Then in the evening we received a message telling us to come at 1:30 p.m. the next day.
Here we are on the 3rd day after the first contact, 1:30 p.m. at the diving center. We are told that the boat is not ready to leave.
This time wasted because of incapable and dishonest people...
Written 13 October 2023
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Daniel V
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Friends
My experience with the Open Water Dive course was very interesting. We discovered a new and different world in the sea. The main instructor and his team were very professional and knew how to prepare the best ‘Rondon’ dish on the island.
Written 13 September 2024
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Jocelyn Cayer
2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
My two teenagers, my wife, and I went for a 2 dive trip with Myron. He was very well-organized and considerate of our expectations and limits since we are beginners. He was patient with us and we felt safe at all times. The equipment was well-maintained and the team worked well together. Myron also sent us great pictures from our dives. We had a great time!!! We highly recommend Myron and his team!
Written 5 January 2020
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Hayden Hall
13 contributions
Apr 2021
Myron and the staff at Corn Island Dive Center were AMAZING! They were really accommodating to our schedule, were very professional the entire time and brought us to some amazing reefs. DO NOT miss Blowing Rock, it's one of the best dives we've done in the Caribbean- think sharks, eagle rays, and lots of fish. So cool.
Written 19 April 2021
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Hey! I want to go diving, and was wondering if it us possible to take 1 dive for 35$ without having a diving certificate? And is it possible to pay by card?
Written 21 January 2020
The 35.00$ is for certified divers only, ut you can do the scuba discovery wich is for none certified diver for $65.00 and you can easy pay with your credit card l.
Written 22 January 2020
Hola, esta escuela da cursos hablados en español nativo y con libros de estudio en español tambien? ...
Written 10 May 2018
herty jose S
Managua, Nicaragua
Da los cursos en español e inglés de igual manera el material de estudio y videos, excelente lugar para aprender a bucear, instructores capacitados y amables.... Ahi saque mi open water
Written 16 February 2020
Could you tell me if you have any good/luxury hotels nearby the dive centre. Where would you recommend staying if you want to go diving.
Written 25 July 2017
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