Friendly Island Divers Reviews 2026 | Trustindex.io

Bryan B 2026.05.06

The name says it all. Everyone was beyond friendly and super helpful. Night dive was top notch. If you want a crowded dive and second rate equipment, go elsewhere. If you want new equipment and a personalized feel, you found the place.

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Reply from Friendly Island Divers 2026.05.08

Hi Bryan, thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate that! We are happy to hear you've had such a wonderful time diving with us and we do hope to be able to take you out diving again in the future. Happy bubbles!

Andrew Fish 2026.05.05

This dive shop is amazing! The staff is friendly, helpful, safe, patient, and fun. I got my rescue certification with them and they thoroughly explained the info and made sure that I was capable. They explained everything that I did wrong and why it was wrong, then we would go over it again to make sure that I understood it and could perform it to a satisfactory level. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone from a beginner to an experienced diver. I also went on some non training dives with them. They handled everything safely and adapted to the experience of the diver that they were with. Their gear is high quality and well maintained.

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Reply from Friendly Island Divers 2026.05.08

Hi Drew, thank you so much for your time writing this and your kind words. Once again, congratulations on becoming a Rescue Diver! We had an absolute blast with you and both Dagmar & Sietse felt saved every time they played the victim. Thank you for choosing us and trusting us in continuing your education. Maybe the next time we will see you as a Divemaster? Good luck with your further courses!

Rens Englebert 2026.05.02

I’ve had a fantastic time here. The people here are so friendly! I’ve had some amazing dives, experienced the stunning underwater life and got my Open Water Diver certificate here! Now my diving adventure can really begin! Thank you, Friendly Island Divers!

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Reply from Friendly Island Divers 2026.05.08

Hi Rens, thank you for your kinds words. It really means a lot to us! We must say that it was our pleasure teaching you and both Dagmar and Natalie really enjoyed diving with you. From the beginning that you walked in we could already see your excitement for the underwater world which makes it extra special and gives us an energy boost! Once again, congratulations on getting Open Water certified! We do hope to be able to go diving again in the future!

Jade Visch 2026.04.28

Friendly Island Divers was een hele goede ervaring! Als gecertificeerd duiker kan je hier ook ontzettend fijn duiken met je vrienden die hun brevet nog niet gehaald hebben en een Discover Scuba duik willen doen. Instructrice Dagmar geeft fijn en rustig uitleg en spreekt Nederlands, wat voor de Nederlanders onder ons ook fijn is! Aanrader 🫶🏻

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Reply from Friendly Island Divers 2026.05.08

Hoi Jade, dankjewel voor deze mooie woorden. Het betekent veel voor ons om te lezen dat je het zo naar je zin hebt gehad! Ons doel is om plezier met vrienden en de veiligheid van het duiken te combineren. We zullen je compliment doorgeven aan Dagmar en hopelijk zien we je snel weer voor meer duiken samen!

ivar groenendijk 2026.04.28

Alles goed geregeld, de prijs kwaliteit was top voor de Discover dive bij Little Bay. Ook de instructriece Dagmar was top, meegaand en erg rustig tijdens het uitleggen en tijdens het voor het eerst onder water gaan. Ook spreekt ze Nederlands wat voor ons handig was! Al met al een aanrader!

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Reply from Friendly Island Divers 2026.05.08

Hoi Ivar, dankjewel voor je mooie woorden! Het was Dagmar een genoegen om jou voor het eerst mee onder water te nemen en alle garnalen aan te wijzen, ook al wist je niet waar je naar keek! Hopelijk zien we je snel weer maar deze keer voor het halen van je Open Water certificaat?!

Dean Alstrup 2026.04.27

We dove with friendly Island diverse for five days and it was an amazingly good experience. They are knowledgeable, great service and very customer service oriented. Natalie and Dagmar are great dive masters and took very good care of us. If you want a great full service dive center then friendly Island divers is your place. We will dive with them again.

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Reply from Friendly Island Divers 2026.05.08

Hi Dean (and Amy), thank you so much for these kind words. It really means a lot us to read that both of you had such an amazing time with us. Customer service is one of our top priorities and it's so good to hear that you've experienced this the whole week you were diving with us. Looking forward to taking you out diving more in the future! Happy bubbles

Andrew Woughter 2026.04.20

Come to St Maarten just to dive with Friendly Island Divers. They are fantastic. We stopped here on a cruise and loved diving with them. They make the whole process super easy, have a spacious boat, and are so close to the cruise terminals.

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Meghan W 2026.04.20

Wonderful dive experience! We came for one day off of the cruise ship. Easy to get to and very professional and fun dive shop!

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Ryan Brown 2026.04.18

Great dive shop! Natalie, our dive guide and co-owner, was awesome! She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She also emailed ahead of time about the potential waviness that day and suggested taking something just in case. Ended up being a life saver, as it was rocky out on the boat. Highly recommend them if you're coming in for the day off of a cruise or staying on the island!

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Ellen Temby 2026.04.18

Great staff. In business only 4 months, but runs as smoothly as if they'd been doing it for years. Great gear, attentive to each diver. Only 4 divers in my dive which is SO GREAT!!! DEFINITELY a good idea to take seasickness medication BEFORE boarding the boat. It's mid April, beautiful weather, but quite big waves.

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Rodney Nelson 2026.04.18

Friendly Island Divers is one of the best dive shops I have been to. They are very professional and experienced. They care about the environment and are caring about the reefs. I came from a Cruise ship and they helped arrange everything. Easy walk to their shop so no worries. Overall we had a great time. Good dives for any levels or training.

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Nadine Köhler 2026.04.15

Amazing diving Center. Everything was perfect.

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Reply from Friendly Island Divers

Hi Nadine, thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it. Happy Bubbles!

Johannes Walter 2026.04.15

Wir hatten einen sehr coolen Nachttauchgang. Mit den 3 von der Tauchschule. Sehr professionelle Umsetzung und super liebevolle Menschen und ein toller Tauchspot. Mit Schildkröte und Haien etc…

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The Fun-guy 2026.04.13

These folks are the best! Professional, competent and honest. They leave the dock on time, which I cannot say about other dive outfits I’ve tried on SXM. Excellent equipment, new and clean. I’ve done several dives with them, all of them were great!

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Archie Wilson 2026.04.13

Very friendly and great service. So easy to communicate and very efficient. Would highly recommend.

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Bradley Deafenbaugh 2026.04.12

Outstanding in all aspects. Incredibly professional guides who are highly experienced, competent, engaged, enthusiastic and friendly, and who go out of their way to make sure everyone is comfortable and has a fantastic experience. They were incredibly good with our kids and made them feel at ease. Top-notch equipment, easy booking, very convenient location with dive shop and dive boat in same location and quick boat rides to exceptional diving. Cannot go wrong booking with this crew!!

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Claire Adams 2026.04.11

I can’t say enough amazing things about Friendly Island Divers in St. Maarten!! From start to finish, this was the most incredible dive experiences I’ve ever had 💙 Natalie, Sietse, and Dagmar are truly something special.. not only are they extremely professional and knowledgeable, but they bring such warmth, positivity, and genuine care to everything they do. You instantly feel welcomed like part of a little dive family. Every detail was handled so smoothly, and their passion for the ocean is absolutely contagious. They made sure everyone felt safe, comfortable, and excited. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced diver. If you’re diving in St. Maarten, this is THE place to go. I’m already dreaming about my next trip back. Thank you, Natalie, Sietse, and Dagmar, for such an unforgettable experience. You guys are truly the best!! 🌊✨

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Mark Batzel 2026.04.10

This experience was amazing. Wonderful dives seeing spotted eagle ray, sharks, turtles, many species of fish and nudibranchs. The crew was simply awesome and friendly. Best Dive Shop on the island and all of Caribbean. Mark

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Meredith D 2026.04.09

Five Stars for Friendly Island Divers! We received our open water certification through FID because we heard they were the best of the best! They exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning, we felt cared for and safe all while having the time of our lives in the beautiful waters of Sint Maarten. Natalie took our children diving and they gained so much confidence and are already itching to go again! Hands down, one of our favorite experiences! We can’t wait to come back one day!