Takata Experience - Ambergris Caye
The team at Takata Experience are the quiet professionals of Ambergris Caye, the kind of operation you hear about by word of mouth from divers who’ve been around a while. While they’re a PADI 5 Star IDC, they’re not just about churning out certifications. We love their focus on proper dive education, from absolute beginners taking their Open Water, right up to those looking to go pro. If you’re serious about developing your skills and understanding the ocean better, these are your people. What makes them special? It’s the attention to detail. We've seen instructors take extra time explaining current dynamics or pointing out subtle coral formations that most would overlook. They run smaller groups, which means less fin-kicking chaos and more actual diving. You’ll find them well-organised, gear in good nick, and the boats are comfortable. We’d suggest booking ahead, especially in peak season, as their reputation means they fill up fast. They’re less about the party vibe and more about quality diving and instruction, which, for us, is exactly what we look for when we’re serious about a dive trip.
- Location
- Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America
- Coordinates
- 18.716700, -87.716700
- Phone
- +52 983 158 9027
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.takataexperience.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:26488]
- Address
- Coastal Road Mahahual, Xcalak KM 2.6 N SN Manzana 29, Lote 11, 77940 Mahahual, Othon P Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Dive Sites Near Takata Experience
Takata Experience provides access to 15 dive sites in Ambergris Caye.
- Amigo s Wreck - 15-30m (wreck)
- Basil Jones Canyons - shallow
- Belize Diving: The Highlight of the Caribbean
- Boca Chica Canyons
- Boca Ciega - 45-100+ feet
- Buena Vista Canyons
- Caroba canyons
- Catalan Rocks
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve (reef)
- Christ of the abyss - 10-20m (reef)
- Coral Garden (reef)
- Cypress Canyon (wreck)
- Cypress Canyons (reef)
- Cypress Garden - shallow to 100+ feet (reef)
- Daradanellos Cut
Other Dive Centres in Ambergris Caye
Best Time to Dive in Ambergris Caye
The warmest water temperatures in Ambergris Caye occur in September, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 26.8°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 26.9°C
- February: 26.8°C
- March: 27.2°C
- April: 28.0°C
- May: 29.1°C
- June: 29.5°C
- July: 29.7°C
- August: 30.1°C
- September: 30.3°C
- October: 29.9°C
- November: 28.8°C
- December: 27.9°C
Marine Life in Ambergris Caye
Home to 193 recorded species including 156 reef fish, 19 hard corals, 7 other, 3 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 jellyfish.
Notable Marine Life
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
- French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- Redear Herring (Harengula humeralis) - Reef Fish
- Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
- Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Ambergris Caye
Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 5 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories