International Diving Centre Cayo Levisa

On the southern side of the island, there is a small jetty (your arrival point) that is also home to the dive boats – large, purpose built day boats that have plenty of deck space for your kit (Cressi gear, all new in 2009, is offered here if you need it) . Powerful engines will transport you quickly to the dive sites around the island – this is a purpose-built dive destination.

Staggering walls, shallower reefs and coral gardens that are alive with marine life – this is a designated no-fishing zone – and there is even a resident family of manatees living in the lagoon – a fantastic diving or snorkelling opportunity if they decide to let you know where they are!

By the very nature of the island, diving here is peaceful – small groups of divers will be delighted by the underwater landscape and is inhabitants – fish that come so close that they bump your mask, and even the cleaner wrasse come and see if they can get a meal off you! Giant barracuda, huge morays, snapper, tuna, jacks and the like will be there on every dive, and you can even see your lunch on the walls – huge lobsters watching you fin by.

Whilst this is a tiny resort, the diving centre is well equipped and the safety standards and procedures are all in place. Oxygen is found on the boats and in the centre, and a decompression chamber is a short helicopter ride away.

Dive up to 4 times a day here, including night diving of course (the Instructors are resident on the island) or for the less energetic, the jetty is also home to a substantial sailing yacht that can take you around the island on a sunset cruise. Do as much, or as little as you like, but be warned – you won't want to leave!