Dive & Snorkel
At Galley Bay, the beach is never far away. Just a few steps '''from''' your room, our three-quarter-mile-long beach is the perfect place for a cooling swim or an invigorating beach walk. If you've always wanted to explore the under-sea world, this is the time. Snorkeling equipment and caring instruction is complimentary at Galley Bay.

If you prefer your water flat, not fizzy, the free-form pool and its distinctive waterfall provide ample space to practice your strokes, and plenty of deck space and chaise lounges for reclining, reading, and soaking up the sun. If you're staying in our Gauguin cottages, you also can enjoy private swims in your own plunge pool overlooking the lagoon, where you'll enjoy great views of spectacular native birds and wildlife.

Dive
Antigua and its sister island, Barbuda, both are surrounded by coral reefs, walls and shipwrecks, and sea life is plentiful, so adventurous spirits can make the most of their vacation by checking out the wide range of dive sites available here. Dive depths are relatively shallow, ranging ''from'' 25 to 80 feet, with some deeper sites around 180 feet.

Those who'd like to visit some of the 20 nearby dive sites or take a lesson can do so with Mamora Dive Center. The nearby dive shop picks up guests on site and can arrange one- or two-tank dives. Especially popular are excursions to Cades Reef, part of which is now protected by Antigua's underwater park. With shallow depths of only 30 to 50 feet, and clear warm water, the reef supports a wide array of colorful sea life.

You'll be fascinated by the wreck of the Andes, a three-masted merchant ship which sank bow-first after a dramatic onboard conflagration in June 1905. A popular shallow-water dive, the Andes sits at 30-foot depths in nearby Deep Bay. Kids 10 and up are welcome to come along, after being deemed seaworthy by the shop's staff. Equipment rentals are included in the cost of any lesson or excursion.

The southern and eastern coasts of Antigua are considered to offer the most consistent diving. For more advanced divers, the ledge of Sunken Rock off the island's southern coast is a popular site, with a ledge at 30 feet that plummets to 150 feet, occupied by a welcoming committee of stingrays and barracuda.

Nearby, the island of Barbuda offers diving among many relatively unexplored wrecks. Because dive facilities are more limited on Barbuda, it's best to arrange in advance for transportation of diving gear by plane when planning a dive excursion ''from'' its shores.

Mamora Bay Divers - Dive Shop
The Mamora Bay Divers Dive Shop is a locally owned company of experienced PADI certified international divers located at the St. James's Club providing a full service dive shop.

Our open water dive instructor, Linda Swann is our multilingual certified PADI Dive instructor, she offers over 15 years of experience with over 10,000 dives under her belt. Linda has been diving Antigua's best dive sites and surrounding waters for over 5 years. Be sure to pick up a brochure for complete details and pricing.

• Full PADI certification
• Daily 2 tank dives
• 3 and 5 Day Packages
• Retail Outlet
• Dive Equipment Hire
• Tank Fills
• Fully Fitted Dive Boat
• Advanced Dive Courses

Please note Dive shop is closed on Saturdays.

For more information, contact the dive shop at (268) 460-5000 ext. 208