For further clarification, Ecologic has just changed hands and now has new owners. But most of the staff appear unchanged and one of the previous owners is remaining as an employee, so their level of service shouldn't suffer.

Phil's recommendation is still one to be considered - BAD are highly reputable and not far from Portofino.

I'd like to weigh in for White Sands Dive Shop. I have been diving with them off and on for over 2 years and I think they are great. I have gotten to know the dive masters and boat operators and have absolute trust in them. By the way, it really doesn't matter much where you are staying, most of the dive shops will pick you up at the dock in front of your place and drop you off there. The only issue is sometimes they have to take you to the shop if you are renting gear and need fitted. I think Elbert, Sam, Juan Carlos, Junior and the rest of the crew are great.

My wife Debbie and I absolutely concur with the recommendations of Elbert and his team. Experienced, very knowledgeable and a real 'hoot' to dive with. I got Carlos to take me down to 130 ft just outside the A.C. reef to get used to the idea of going that deep before I went out to the Blue Hole. It made me much more relaxed on the 'big day' itself and was very well worthwhile!