La Isla grande is located about an hour south of Cartagena de la Indias. The island is a beautiful tropical paradise that is a great place to go scuba diving. The warm water surrounding the island is protected water and is home to hundreds of amazing tropical fish. Scuba diving off of la Isla grande is great for all people of all diving levels.
LA ISLA GRANDE
Located in the Caribbean sea south of Cartagena, La Isla grande is a beautiful destination. It is the largest island in the Rosario Islands, protected water by the Colombian government. The island has multiple resorts and hotels that attract tourists from all over the world each year. But the best part of the island is that it is surrounded by a marine national park. The warm Caribbean water allows divers to dive without a wetsuit if they want and you can see hundreds of different tropical fish.
WHICH DIVING CENTER SHOULD YOU DIVE WITH
There are a lot of different diving centers you can choose from when visiting Cartagena. The one that I recommend is Diving Planet. Diving Planet has over 20 years of experience in diving and protecting the ocean. It is a certified PADI dive shop with a PADI Green Star Award, a 5 Star Rating on Tripadvisor, and recognized by Travel Life, a sustainable tourist agency.
In addition to being a recognized Dive Center, Diving Planet has a Nonprofit foundation that focuses on including people with disabilities in the diving community. A portion of your payment for your dives, courses, and tours goes towards supporting programs that teach people with disabilities how to scuba dive.
If you are interested in diving with Diving Planet you can do one of the following options.
Option 1:
You can book in person by going to the Dive Center located here:
Calle Estanco del Aguardiente #5 – 09 Cartagena Centro, Colombia
Option 2:
You can book your Dive trip online on the Diving Planet website here: https://www.divingplanet.org
When you book online you will receive a 10% discount.
DIVING DAY SCHEDULE
Once you book your dive with Diving Planet you will receive an email with instructions on what to do on the day of your dive.
8:00 – 9:00 – Meet at Diving Planet Dive Center
Calle Estanco del Aguardiente #5 – 09 Cartagena Centro, Colombia
9:00 – Drive to the Port. Takes roughly 10-15 minutes
9:30 – Board the boat to go to Isla Grande. It takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Isla Grande. Diving Planet partners with a Hotel on the island.
11:00 – Check into Diving Planet on Isla Grande and receive your equipment.
11:30 – First Dive – Dives can last anywhere from 30 – 60 minutes. Depending on weather conditions, your dive guides and instructors will choose which dive spot is the best.
1:00 – Go out for the 2nd Dive
2:00 – Have Lunch, which is provided in your diving package. There are vegetarian and meat options.
2:30 – Head back to Cartagena
4:00 – Back to Cartagena and a shuttle bus will take guests back to Diving Planet Dive Center.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Overall, diving around Isla grande is a beautiful experience. The water is clear and warm and fish and marine life wander freely all throughout the water. If you are looking to go diving I recommend diving with Diving Planet. If you have any questions about Diving around Cartagena and Isla Grande you can reach out to info@bolddestinations.com.
Also, if you are looking to get certified either with an Open Water Certification or an Advanced Certification be sure to check out these articles: PADI OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION IN KOH PHI PHI and PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION IN MALAPASCUA PHILIPPINES
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