DIVE CARIB

It has come to our attention that misinformation regarding scuba diving insurance in Antigua and Barbuda is circulating among travel agents, hotels, and booking companies. We want to address these inaccuracies to ensure that potential visitors have the correct information for their travel plans.

1. Public Liability Insurance for Dive Centers:

It has been falsely reported that dive centers in Antigua and the broader Caribbean are having difficulties acquiring public liability insurance. We want to assure you that this is not the case. Divecarib and other dive centers in Antigua have successfully renewed their public liability insurance with DiveAssist, a leading provider, without any issues.

2. DAN (Diver’s Alert Network) Coverage:

Another misleading statement claims that DAN has stopped offering public liability insurance coverage for the Caribbean. To clarify:

• DAN has never offered public liability insurance for the Caribbean. They have recently begun offering it in certain US territories but have not expanded this service to the Caribbean.
• DAN continues to provide medical coverage for diving accidents in the Caribbean, which is often misunderstood when such false claims are made. Additionally, there are various other providers of dive accident coverage, and many travel insurance policies include coverage for scuba diving.

Advice to Travelers and Agents:

We strongly advise against spreading unverified information. Such misinformation can have detrimental effects on tourism, particularly in regions like Antigua and Barbuda, which rely heavily on visitor numbers. We have already received inquiries from travelers who were considering canceling their holidays based on these false claims.

For accurate and reliable information regarding scuba diving and insurance in Antigua and Barbuda, please contact us directly or consult the insurance providers in question. Ensuring that you have the correct information helps support our local tourism industry and ensures a positive experience for all visitors.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

The Divecarib Team