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Volcano Divers

Diving center Dive shop Scuba instructor Scuba tour agency

One of the Top rateds in Catarina (Municipio)


Address

Laguna de Apoyo, del Restaurante Monte Verde 100 metros al norte, Catarina, Masaya, 21532, Plan de La Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua

Contact

+505 8408 7410

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (82 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 7 pm

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  • 5/5 Francis M. 3 months ago on Google New
    My 15 y.o daughter and I loved our dive with volcano divers. William was a great guide. Professionnal and helpful. The volcano dive is a must do. Water temp is heavenly ( specially compared to our water up north in quebec, canada!!) small fish are abundant and to experience the heated water and rocks was truly special. Above the water, the view is amazing and the rest of the family enjoyed swimming in the laguna. Do not hesitate to go. Francisco y Stella
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Baja G. 4 months ago on Google
    This was different and unique! The people and their dogs are very friendly. After our dive we enjoyed a cup of coffee and nice conversation. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to try a fresh water dive in warm water.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shaun H. 3 years ago on Google
    The diving in the Laguna is by no means amazing, but there are a few cool fish species & the thermal vents are a hoot to play with & your diving in a volcano. That's very cool. The crew here are all good. Professional & fun at the same time. Plus they work with the local NGO program so the money you spend diving helps fund local kids education. That's a win, win for everybody
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjamin R. 10 months ago on Google
    It's not a place to go diving everyday for a week, but it's definitely one not to miss! When will you get the chance to dove in the crater of a sleeping volcano again?? There's 5 endemic species of fish, geothermal activities and an underwater Statue of Jesus 🤌🏼 the people are super nice and friendly, equipment is we'll kept. The whole experience was very well worth the 35 bucks 👌🏼
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel 2 years ago on Google
    I had a very nice dive with divemaster William and will never forget diving in a volcano!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great dive masters, with incredible knowledge of the local ecology. Prices are very very reasonable too. Volcano diving is such a unique experience, and their passion really helps inspire wonder for this incredible natural environment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paaras S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a really fun dive with William at Volcano Divers. It was great to experience the geothermal activity in the lake - warm water (no need for a wetsuit) and very warm sand and rocks and sulphur gas escaping when we disturbed the lake bed. We spotted various fish and some large crabs. Would 100% recommend this as a very unusual dive but also a fun and informative activity for anyone visiting Apoyo Lagoon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience diving! Very little bio diversity but it's super tranquil under the water! A must try for experienced divers, and a great place new divers to learn!Staff is very professional and our dive master made sure to continually check on us! It's also a hostal so you can spend the night here and go diving in the morning
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great dive with William a few days ago, very nice and interesting crater to explore! I highly recommend. (The only thing I have to say is that the dive shop is really hard to find, I found it because I really wanted to go dive and should put a bigger sign in front or at the corner of the street.)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanner T. 7 months ago on Google
    Just realized, I hadn't reviewed my experience with Volcano Divers. I contacted Eddy and William to obtain my advanced Paddy diving certificate back in May. We had 5 dives together in Lake Apoyo. I speak Spanish but was very impressed to discover both Eddy and William are fluent in English. Eddy is a naturalist and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the fish species in the Lake. We spent multiple days together over the course of becoming certified. They are very enjoyable to be around and gave me a compilation video of all our diving experiences. Eddy made sure I was comfortable before each dive and did an excellent job explaining the safety precautions we were taking. I only had about 7 dives under my belt when we started so I made many mistakes. Both Eddy and William were very patient with me. They had no issue repeating instructions in English if I didn't understand. This is an amazing dive shop, most hostels in Granada have shuttles to Lake Apoyo. Volcano Divers is easily within walking distance of the shuttle stops. Go check these guys out and tell them I said hi!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex C. 11 months ago on Google
    Did a really good and unique lake dive in May 2023. Don’t be expecting Caribbean visibility, but you will see lots of fish (some only found in this lake), possibly crabs and interact with the volcano - feel the warmth under the rocks, liberate the trapped sulphur bubbles. If you’re staying overnight at Laguna Apoyo (eg Paradiso Hostel) don’t miss a chance to dive in a lake in an active volcano! Thanks William for leading my dive [pic from Paradiso]
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil and Christy K. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a great dive while I was visiting. Equipment was in good shape. Best of all, I really enjoyed the great authentic conversation with Eddie. I’d definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gilgar G. 7 months ago on Google
    Went on a morning dive with William. The experience was great. There was great attention to safety and he ensured that we were comfortable with all aspects of the dive. I would recommend the dive to anyone, especially if you want a unique experience diving in a volcano crater!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anja H. 7 months ago on Google
    First time I dive a volcano and amazing experience:) I really enjoyed the dive! The instructor was very friendly and has a great knowledge about the volcano under the water and above! Can highly recommend his place :) thanks for this great experience:)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andi R. 8 months ago on Google
    Great place to dive in a volcano lake - a rear opportunity. William was a great guide showing us not only the amazing live underwater but also the prove that you really diving in a volcano-sea. A must for every diver.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Henry P. 11 months ago on Google
    A unique experience diving in lake Apoyo, I did a one on one dive with William who was a great DM and pointed out lots of cool fish. The release of sulphur bubbles from the ground was cool and made the dive worth it. My first fresh water dive and felt safe the whole way through. The equipment I used was the newest I’d had with everything working perfectly. Would highly recommend. Visibility 8m, depth 18m, time 52mins, water temp 26 degrees C.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Willian M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the best (Original) Es lo mejor
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lenet R. 4 months ago on Google
    Wonderful place to get scuba, open water certified. It was my first time trying it and I only have great things to say about the location and staff. They were incredibly laid back, patient, and knowledgable. The lake is a beauty. Not much to see underwater but that's expected in a lake with a volcano underneath. Would absolutely recommend for any beginners or experienced divers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter R. 7 years ago on Google
    Great dive center! The instructor was very professional and handled everything exceptionally well. Really cool dive sites, we found an illegal net in one and followed up to get it removed with the police. Greatly recommend a weekend trip to Xiloa with them, good food and awesome thermal vents there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niek H. 4 months ago on Google
    It was amazing! William is a very nice guy and explained it all good. The sets were already prepared. One of the tanks was leaking a bit, but he resolved it immediately. We had some coffee before we started the dive. The dive it self was very unique. With the heat switch underwater and the weird sand. We had an amazing time for a good price for 1250 cordoba per person. Definitely recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Raul S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Boxes always saturated, it is a little cheaper than other supermarkets but the experience is not very pleasant (Original) Cajas siempre saturadas, es un poco más económico que otros supermercados pero la experiencia es poco agradable

  • 5/5 Brigitte O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) My favorite, very friendly employees ... (Original) Mi favorito, los empleados muy amigables...

  • 5/5 Mark M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great and friendly staff. Love diving with them.

  • 5/5 Olivera N. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely experience! We did a dive in a Lake Apoyo. The crew is super nice and experienced. Our dive master William was very sweet. This is something completely different. If you are a diver and you pass through Apoyo don't miss the opportunity to explore this completely different underwater universe. 🌋❤️ And definitely do it with this crew!

  • 4/5 Alexander B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a complete supermarket, they have good service, they maintain the necessary precautions, the only thing that sometimes gets very crowded (Original) Es un supermercado completo, disponen de buen servicio, mantienen las prevenciones necesarias, lo único que en ocasiones se llena mucho

  • 5/5 Eise Mink van der M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a great time diving. Visibility is not optimal but for beginners it is good. Instructors were excellent, equipment up to date. Definitely recommend this diving school!

  • 5/5 Chef V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good treatment from workers (Original) Buen trato de parte de los trabajadores

  • 5/5 Mark S. 1 year ago on Google
    I did a guided dive with William. Good equipment, good guide, good price and a good dive. Very relaxed and careful. Also focused on preserving nature and cleaning up which I consider a big plus! Diving spot itself is a great experience due to the fact you are diving in an active vulcano which adds some interesting details.

  • 5/5 Joanna G. 1 year ago on Google
    I discovered this dive centre thought a blog. The owner is passionate conservationist who is knowledgeable about the local ecosystem. I had wonderful experience. The crater still has some pockets where the warmth from the inside of the volcano radiates. We saw a few species of fish as well. My friend and I learned a lot today. I’d recommend this experience to anyone who is passionate about diving and/or volcanoes.

  • 5/5 Amanda C. 1 year ago on Google
    I did a dive with volcanoe divers in Language de Apoyo and had a great time! It's a unique place to dive because of the volcanoes surrounding it, and the divemaster was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a stop on your trip to Nicaragua 😄

  • 5/5 Julian N. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time diving with Willian. He’s a knowledgable dive master who makes sure you have a good experience. Good equipment, very reasonable prices and a surreal dive site. Surprisingly much wildlife. If you’re in the area, definitely stop by

  • 5/5 Spencer T. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome dive with Volcano Divers! Didn’t realize it was a hostel or I would have booked here for a couple days of diving. Highly recommend these guys!

  • 5/5 Moritz G. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time diving with Edgar. We never dove in a lake before so it was new and we saw and experienced couple of cool things we don’t want to spoil here. Fully recommend and very professional!

  • 5/5 Richard M. 4 months ago on Google
    I couldn't come to Laguna de Apoyo and NOT go dive a volcano crater. Well worth the $35. Well maintained equipment, great guide. More fish than I thought there would be, it was cool feeling the geothermal heat coming from the ground. If you're around and wanna blow some bubbles go check it out!

  • 5/5 Adam T. 9 months ago on Google
    Very professional yet friendly outfit who really looked after us. Really enjoyed the dive today, what a beautiful setting and what a unique experience!

  • 4/5 Blanca Q. 7 years ago on Google
    Great prices, the parking lot is a bit bigger when compared to other locations, lines are crazy long so plan your grocery shopping before stopping by, especially if it is during a pay day. They have Bac and banpro ATMs so that's a plus

  • 5/5 Sass M. 4 years ago on Google
    Eddy and William are so warm, friendly and professional. It was such a pleasure to meet Eddy and get to know about his projects. He is doing so much for under privileged teens. I will be back. Thanks for everything Eddy

  • 5/5 Zacharia M. 5 years ago on Google
    I stayed with Edgar recently. We went for a dive in the lake. It was dirty so the dive was not the best, but Edgar and his DM were great and very professional. Later that day he took me to see the Masaya Volcano. I spent the night in his hostel and the next morning he dropped me off to continue my travels. Edgar is very knowledgeable about many subjects from diving to ecology to politics. Very friendly too. I recommend visiting him if you are in the area, you like diving and want to know more about the country of Nicaragua.

  • 5/5 Dani C. 7 years ago on Google
    I would definitely recommend Volcano Divers to anyone who wants to experience something different. Diving in the Laguna was awesome, there was great visibility and impressive underwater rock formations!

  • 1/5 Girls Empowered by T. 6 years ago on Google
    Call before arriving. I called two days before, they told me I can come anytime from 9am-7pm when I arrive at 11:30am they tell me to come tomorrow because there is no instructors. Waisted $300 cordobas 1hour away and had to head back another $300 and 1hour.

  • 5/5 Piotr L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great experience, there were no sharks, but a hot bottom. (Original) Świetne przeżycie, rekinów nie było, za to gorące dno.

  • 4/5 Carlos L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular view of the city of Granada (Original) Vista espectacular d la ciudad Granada

  • 5/5 Bismarck L. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing people very friendly and very kind is a great place !!!

  • 4/5 Michelle M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good but needs more kind persanel

  • 5/5 Alicia P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice and outgoing survice.

  • 3/5 Eric Martinez P. 7 years ago on Google
    Big maxi pali branch with many options. Lots of residential areas around so lines get very long on most days. Spacious parking and hallways but areas could be kept cleaner due to the high traffic of visitors. Cheap prices. Also has a pharmacy inside.

  • 5/5 Christian Giovanni Flores F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great prices no air conditioner

  • 3/5 Anallancy J. 4 years ago on Google
    Affordable prices but not much variety of products.

  • 5/5 silvio w. 4 years ago on Google
    Find all you need

  • 3/5 Franklin B. 4 years ago on Google
    Is very crowded.

  • 4/5 Bismarck M. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 3/5 alfredo cesar cortez c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When it is not full you can make purchases with peace of mind, organization and cleanliness are its points of improvement and in addition to the times at the checkout. (Original) Cuando no está lleno podés realizar las compras con tranquilidad, la organización y limpieza son sus puntos de mejora y además de los tiempos en caja.

  • 3/5 Jose Humberto C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was too full a lot of discomfort (Original) Estubo de demasiado lleno mucha incomodidad

  • 2/5 Marco E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Missing variety of products (Original) Falta variedad de productos

  • 1/5 donald enrrigue gonzales g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All expensive cheaper in sales (Original) Todo caro más barato en las ventas

  • 5/5 NI-109 AMIGUITOS DE I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good shopping place but somewhat messy (Original) Muy buen lugar de compras pero algo desordenados

  • 3/5 Helder P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bien

  • 4/5 MTALK 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a detour but I still want it (Original) Es un desturque pero aun asi lo quiero

  • 1/5 Martin B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Poor attention never use the express checkout and in the meats only 1 person attends and up to 15 customers accumulate in the middle of the pandemic (Original) Mala atención nunca usan las cajas rápidas y en las carnes solo 1 persona atiende y se acumulan hasta 15 clientes en plena pandemia

  • 5/5 Janeth A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Neat place and comfortable prices almost everything you are looking for in one place (Original) Lugar ordenado y cómodos precios casi todo lo que buscas en un solo lugar

  • 4/5 noecraft t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are large lines to enter and the entrance manager responds in an arrogant way that he does not like that he can go buy elsewhere (Original) Se realizan grandes filas para entrar y encargada de entrada responde de forma prepotente que el no le guste que se puede ir a comprar a otro lado

  • 3/5 Giomar P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very little space to walk with a wheelbarrow (Original) Muy poco espacio para andar con carretilla

  • 1/5 Hector Lara S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is no care against covid 19, it is a messy supermarket, there is merchandise in the aisles, the meat area does not look very clean and the meat is not very fresh, there is not a great variety of fruits and vegetables. The prices are quite acceptable. (Original) No hay cuidado contra el covid 19, es un supermercado desordenado, hay mercadería en los pasillos, el área de las carnes no luce muy limpia y la carne no es muy fresca, no hay gran variedad de frutas y verduras. Los precios son bastante aceptables.

  • 5/5 Martha V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Safe parking, surveillance and ample. With a variety of products. (Original) Parqueo seguro , vigilancia y amplio. Con variedad d productos.

  • 3/5 Alvaro Murillo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Permanent offers. Good reasonable prices. Well stocked (Original) Ofertas permanentes. Buenos precios módicos. Bien surtido

  • 4/5 Luis Cesar Siles G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service, very spacious and a good variety of products for mass consumption. (Original) Muy buena atención, muy espacioso y una buena variedad de productos de consumo masivo.


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