Dive Industry Association Member
Re-Opening Status Post COVID-19 Pandemic
by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director
Dive Industry Association, Inc.
As of August 19, 2020
We are publishing the status of our Members during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our Members are following the advice of their local, state and national governments to insure the safety of their employees, customers and the general public. Remember that status changes rapidly. We do our best we to educate and inform but please contact our members directly for up-to-date information.
- Dive Industry Association, Inc: – West Melbourne, FL – We are operating at full capacity. We continue to publish our Weekly News and Monthly Newsletter. Our Staff is not exhibiting or attending dive shows at this time. We conducted primary industry research of Dive Stores in the U.S. We completed a 1,800 piece postcard mailing to Dive Stores in the U.S. We completed a 2,000 piece postcard mailing to dive equipment manufacturers, sales reps and travel businesses. Check our web site for current blogs and information. www.diveindustry.net
- Dive Industry Foundation: – West Melbourne, FL – OPERATING at full capacity. – www.diveindustry.org
BELIZE
- Belize Dive Haven – Turneffe Island, Belize – www.belizedivehaven.com
- Splash Dive Center Ltd – Placencia, Belize – www.splashbelize.com
BONAIRE
- Buddy Dive Resort – Kralendijk, Bonaire – www.buddydive.com
- Delfins Beach Resort – Kralendijk, Bonaire – www.DelfinsBeachResort.com
- Divi Flamingo Beach Resort – Kralendijk, Bonaire – www.diviresorts.com
- Eden Beach Resort – Kralendijk, Bonaire – www.EdenBeach.com
- Plaza Beach Resort Bonaire – Kralendijk, Bonaire – www.PlazaBeachResortBonaire.com
CARIBBEAN (MISC)
- ScubaCarib – Bavaro, Dominican Republic – www.scubacaribe.com – Currently operating in Aruba, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic (Punta Cana), Jamaica (Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios), Maldives, Mauritus, Mexico (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cabo San Lucas, & Vallarta)
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Cayman Islands government suspended all international flights effective March 22, 2020, resuming September 1, 2020. The Cayman Islands has also issued a shelter in place notification to all residents.
- Cathy Church’s Underwater Photo Centre & Gallery – Grand Cayman Island – www.CathyChurch.com – Conducting Photo classes online. UPDATE
- Cayman Brac Beach Resort – Cayman Brac – Closed for all services. Sent all Guests home early and closed resort. All affected Guests can reschedule for up to 2 years. Updates posted on website and 5 social media sites – www.ClearlyCayman.com
- Cobalt Coast Resort Grand Cayman – Grand Cayman Island – Closed for all services. Sent all Guests home early and closed resort. All affected Guests can reschedule for up to 2 years. Updates posted on website and 5 social media sites – www.ClearlyCayman.com
- Little Cayman Beach Resort – Little Cayman – Closed for all services. Sent all Guests home early and closed resort. All affected Guests can reschedule for up to 2 years. Updates posted on website and 5 social media sites- www.ClearlyCayman.com
COZUMEL, MEXICO
- Cozumel Scuba Repair – Cozumel, Mexico – www.CozumelScubaRepair.com
- Dimi Scuba Tours – Cozumel, Mexico – www.dimiscubatours.com
- Dive Paradise – Cozumel, Mexico – Open but in reduced capacity. Gear, Boats & Facilities are sterilized regularly. – www.DiveParadise.com
- Pro Dive International – Cozumel, Mexico – www.prodiveinternational.com
- Sea Robin – Cozumel, Mexico – www.searobincozumel.com
FLORIDA KEYS & KEY WEST
The Florida Keys has recently reopened for business.
- Captain Slates Dive Center, Inc. – Operating Charter – Tavernier, FL – www.CaptainSlate.com
- Conch Republic Divers – Tavernier, FL – Open but the challenge of available lodging in the Florida Keys. – www.conchrepublicdivers.com
- Florida Keys & Key West – Key West, FL – www.fla-keys.com/diving
ROATAN, HONDURAS
- Mayan Divers – Roatan, Honduras – www.mayanprincess.com
- Mayan Princess Beach Resort – Roatan, Honduras – www.mayanprincess.com
- Roatan Charter, Inc. – San Antonio, FL – www.RoatanCharter.com
- Turquoise Bay Resort – Roatan, Honduras – www.turquoisebayresort.com
ST CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Beginning August 19, 2020, the U.S. Virgin Islands is closing its doors again to leisure visitors for a period of at least one month, according to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Read more
- Cane Bay Dive Shop – St Croix, USVI – www.canebayscuba.com
- St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventure – St. Croix, USVI – UPDATE – www.stcroixscuba.com
SAINT LUCIA
- Anse Chastanet – Saint Lucia – www.ansechastanet.com
- Jade Mountain – Saint Lucia – www.jademountain.com
- Saint Lucia Tourism Authority – Castries, St. Lucia – www.stlucia.org
- Scuba St. Lucia at Anse Chastanet – St. Lucia – www.ScubaStLucia.com
ASSOCIATIONS & NON-PROFITS
- Blue Ocean Network – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – www.BlueOceanNetwork.com
- Dive Industry Association, Inc: – West Melbourne, FL – Operating in full capacity. Publishes Weekly News, Monthly Newsletter. Conducting primary industry research – www.diveindustry.net
- Dive Industry Foundation: – West Melbourne, FL – OPERATING – www.diveindustry.org
- Dive Pirates Foundation – Wellington, CO – www.divepirates.org
- Diveheart – Downers Grove, IL – www.diveheart.org
- Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society – Chicago, IL – SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
- Underwater Society of America – Sonoma, CA – www.underwater-society.org
- Women’s Scuba Association – New Smyrna Beach, FL – jenniferstitch2@gmail.com
MEDIA
- Dive Local – Melbourne, FL – Continuing to build & verify worldwide trade directory of all Dive Industry Professionals on web site – www.divelocal.org
TRADE SHOW & EVENTS ORGANIZERS
- Beneath the Sea – Secaucus, NJ – Rescheduled for March 12-14, 2021 – www.beneaththesea.org
- Our World-Underwater – Chicago, IL – Rescheduled for 2021. Date to be announced. – www.ourworldunderwater.com
MANUFACTURERS – ARTISTS
- Beverly Factor Photography – Laguna Beach, CA – www.beverlyfactor.com
- Cathy Church’s Underwater Photo Centre & Gallery – Grand Cayman Island – www.CathyChurch.com UPDATE
MANUFACTURERS – JEWELRY
- Big Blue Aquatic Gifts – Putnam, CT – Operating as usual. U.S. domestic shipping free until April 1, 2020 – www.bigbluedive.com
- Dive Flag Jewelry: – Denver, CO – OPEN – We can fulfill orders as usual, via call or website. Shipping Product – www.diveflagjewelry.com
- Miss Scuba / Gogh Jewelry – Redondo Beach, CA – www.miss-scuba.com
MANUFACTURERS – WHOLESALE
- Amphi Americas LLC – Philadelphia, PA – www.amphiamericas.com – Launched Crowdfunding Campaign on August 19, 2020 – Crowdfunding
- Aquatic Performance – Cozumel, Mexico – www.CozumelScubaRepair.com
- Atlantic Sports International, Inc. –
- Henderson Aquatics – Millville, NJ – www.HendersonUSA.com
- Innovative Scuba Concepts – Colorado Springs, CO – www.InnovativeScuba.com
- Lita’s Natural Insect Repellent – La Mesa, CA – New Product – www.NoSeeUmNoMore.com
- Prescription Dive Masks – La Mesa, CA – www.prescriptiondivemasks.com
- Riptide Scuba – Westminster, CO – www.RiptideScuba.net –
- SeaCure Custom Mouthpiece: – Surprise, AZ – Secure is in full operation. Family owned. Mouthpiesces made in Arizona. No supply chain issues. Support dive retailer channel. Sharing a mouthpiece is unsanitary. – www.seacuremouthpiece.com
- Stream2Sea – Wauchula, FL – www.stream2sea.com
- Submersible Systems, Inc. – Huntington Beach, CA – www.spareair.com
- Tektite Industries, Inc. – Trenton, NJ – Manufacturing COVID19 PPE Face Masks. – http://www.tek-tite.com
- Truli Wetsuits – Toronto, ON, Canada – www.truliwetsuits.com
MANUFACTURERS SALES REPRESENTATIVES
- Riptide Sales Group – Westminster, CO – Sales Reps are on the road visiting Dealers. – www.RiptideScuba.net
TRAINING AGENCIES, COMPANIES & FACILITIES
- American Cylinder & Safety LLC – Iowa Park, TX – www.americancylinderandsafety.com
- IAHD-Americas – Harleysville, PA – www.IAHD-Americas.org
- NAUI Worldwide – Riverview, FL – www.naui.org
RETAIL DIVE CENTERS
- Astoria Scuba & Adventure Sports LLC – Astoria, OR – www.astoriascuba.com
- Discovery Diving Company, Inc. – Beaufort, NC – www.discoverydiving.com
- Eugene Skin Divers Supply – Eugene, OR – www.EugeneSkinDivers.com
- Indian Valley Scuba – Harleysville, PA – www.IndianValleyScuba.com – Open for business
- International Scuba: – Carrollton, TX – Working regular hours. Offering private classes. – www.internationalscuba.com
- Lighthouse Diving Center, Inc. – Lynnwood, WA – www.lighthousediving.com
- Mass Diving Inc – Natick, MA – www.massdiving.com
DIVE OPERATORS
- Discovery Diving Company, Inc. – Beaufort, NC – www.discoverydiving.com
- Truth Aquatics, Inc. – Santa Barbara, CA – www.TruthAquatics.com
TRAVEL ADVISERS / WHOLESALERS
- Amazing Adventures Travel – Mill Valley, CA – First priority is to our travelers abroad to ensure they return home safely. Working on re-arranging and postponing travel plans for clients. – www.AmazingAdventuresTravel.com
- Dream Weaver Travel – Boulder, CO – www.DreamWeaverTravel.com
- Fly & Sea Dive Adventures – Surrey, BC, Canada – www.flyandsea.com
- Roatan Charter, Inc. – San Antonio, FL – NEWS BRIEFS – www.RoatanCharter.com
- Scuba Travel Ventures – La Mesa, CA – www.scubatravelventures.com
TRAVEL TOUR OPERATORS
- Go Deep Scuba – Santa Rosa, CA – TRIP UPDATE
- Kids Sea Camp – Columbia, SC – Open for Business. Rescheduled Spring Dive Trips. Arranging credit vouchers for clients. Rescheduling Trips. Continuing talking with resort owners and travel companies in order to provide best information available. Contact Margo Peyton. – www.familydivers.com
- SingleDivers.com – Boca Raton, FL – www.singledivers.com
TRAVEL BUSINESSES
- Aquatic Reservations Network – Weston, FL – www.AquaticReservations.com
- Travel Resource Solutions, Inc. – Ft Lauderdale, FL – www.trsres.com
- Kungkungan Bay Resort – North Sulawesi, Indonesia – www.divekbr.com
- Meridian Adventure Dive – Indonesia – www.meridianadventuresdive.com
- Beqa Lagoon Resort – Bequ Lagoon, Fiji – www.beqalagoonresort.com
- Go West Diving / All West Apartments – Westpunt, Curacao – www.gowestdiving.com
- Island & Cruise Adventure, Inc. – Oak Hills, CA – www.islandcruiseadventure.com
- Manthiri Maldives – Male, Maldives – www.manthiriliveaboard.com
- Sam’s Tours Palau – Palau – www.SamsTours.com
- Marco Vincent Dive Resort – Puerto Galera, Philippines – www.mvdive.com
- Salaya Beach Houses – Negros Oriental, Philippines – www.SalayaBeachHouses.com
- Scandi Divers Resort – Puerto Galeria, Philippines – www.scandidivers.com
- Pelagic Safari (Pelagic Fleet) – Cabo, Mexico – www.PelagicSafari.com
- Pindito USA – www.Pindito.us
- Pro Dive International – Playa Del Carmen, Mexico – www.prodiveinternational.com UPDATE
- Rocio Del Mar Liveaboard, Baja, Mexico – www.RocioDelMarLiveaboard.com
- ScubaCarib – Bavaro, Dominican Republic – www.scubacaribe.com
- Socorro Vortex (Pelagic Fleet) – Socorro & Guadalupe – www.Vortexliveaboard.com
- Solmar V (Pelagic Fleet) – Socorro & Guadalupe – www.solmarv.com
- Bilikiki Cruises Limited – Solomon Islands – Rescheduling people at no cost where necessary – www.bilikiki.com
SERVICE PROVIDERS
- Bonnie Toth Advertising & Design – San Clemente, CA – www.bonnietothadvertising.com
- Evolution Insurance Brokers – Sandy, UT – www.eibdirect.com
- Solstice Productions – St Peters, MO – www.solsticeproductionsvideo.com
- Muchanski & Associates – West Melbourne, FL – www.diveindustrynews.wordpress.com
- OCG Creative – Reno, NV – www.ocgcreative.com
- RegTech – Kenosha, WI – www.regtechscuba.com
- Skaja, Daniels, Lister & Permito, LLP – Escondido, CA – www.sdlplaw.com
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
- Szilvia Gogh – Redondo Beach, CA – www.miss-scuba.com
- Lorraine Sadler – Avalon, CA – Lsadler@usc.ed