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Poseidon Dive Center

Calle 18, Santa Marta 1436, Colombia
575 4219224
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Ranked #3 of 6 tours in Santa Marta
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Water Sports
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I have been going to Poseidon Dive Center for 5 years now. I even was PADI certified here. First off the equiptment they use and facilities are the best in the area. The instructors are all top notch and they take great pride in their work. I must finish by saying that Max the owner has the highest PADI qualifications... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We dove for two days with Poseidon Dive Center in Taganga. I can highly recommend the guides, the equipment, the boat and the dive center in general. They payed attention to safety regulations, while taking into account your level of experience (me: 50 dives, AOWD). I also wanted to use my air integrated computer (wireless) in addition to my pressure... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

We had a couple of very good dives with this station. The equipment is outstandig, one of the best we have found in south america and the guides are experienced and focused on safety. I did my Nitrox license there while my boyfriend already dive with Nitrox. Poseidon was the first dive station for him that actually adhered to the... More

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Berlin, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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The dive sites chosen offer nothing special and are rather overcrowded. Other dive schools in Taganga (Calipso) go to less crowded places deep into Tayrona National Parc and take care of Coral Conservation - something at least we didn ´t hear about Poseidon Dive Center. The equipment at Poseidon is surely very good and new. Staff seens to be experienced,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Firstly, I am reviewing Poseidon Dive in Taganga. Not sure if the address on this listing correct as the address listed is Santa Marta. Anyway Poseidon Dive Taganga are fantastic! Myself and my husband have been diving for 10+ years and both agree this is the most professional and well run outfit we've ever dived with. All the gear is... More

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Dusseldorf, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

I did 3 courses with Poseidon Dive Center (from totally Beginner till Rescue Diver) and I felt really great. The equipment like BCD, regulators, tanks ... everything was high quality and checked regularly. The 5mm wetsuit which I had was okay for me and I was comfortable during the whole dive - I am German, I am used to cold... More

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Ghent, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Poseidon is a professional diving center, with good equipment and well trained staff. Owner may look a bit grumpy and in fact he is. LOL ... Safety is highly rated and their boats are modern and perfect for diving. The place itself is georgeous and every dive is an adventure. Different dives for all levels of experience. Most of the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

This dive outfitter is a joke. He charges 20,000 colombian pesos more than the other reputable school in town for less service. We went to this company because we heard there was accommodation but it was disgraceful. A filthy mattress in a sweat-box of a room. Unless you are doing a course with them, they pay you no attention at... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

I recently did my PADI divemaster course with Poseidon. I researched the dive shop from Mexico where I live and picked this as the dive center of choice. After diving day in and day out with Poseidon for over a month I was able to see the inside of the operations. I have also done 50 plus dives in places... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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