FYI, I moved this thread to the Caribbean forum where it will get the attention of people with good local knowledge.
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Are those daily rates in US dollars?
$400 to over $1000 per person per day?
Am I missing something?
Ya gotta shop around....
My LDS is going in April next year.
$2564pp double occupancy
7 nights
2-3 boat dives/day
unlimited guided shore dives (including night)
3 meals/day
unlimited non alcoholic drinks
That's $732 per day per couple.
How much does food and diving cost ala-cart? Maybe $400? So that's $332/night for the room. Pricey, but not unreasonable for a luxury resort. How much is Sandals or Treasure Island, even with a meal package.
Sure, you can go to Scuba Club Cozumel and have a great time, but that is in a different class...
Are those daily rates in US dollars?
$400 to over $1000 per person per day?
Am I missing something?
Couples Tower Isle in Jamaica has a much smaller beach, but it's 100% private. No vendors. The vendors don't bother me on the beaches there. It's part of the ambiance, and they all pretty much just move on if you simply shake your head.I agree with Scubadada - any of the Seven Mile Beach resorts on Grand Cayman would be a pricier option. The advantage they have is about 20 dive operations there pick up every morning/afternoon so you leave the rental car free for her use. Also - 2 dives and you're back b4 noon. It's also excellent wall diving. with over 365 dive sites. Red Sail Watersports is at both the Westin and the Marriott if they're of interest. Here's the stuff she can do while you're gone. Cayman Islands Activities | Cayman Islands Vacation, Cayman | Cayman Islands
There's also a few combo dive/snorkel options like Stingray City or the Kittiwake. Might promote her interest towards diving while snorkeling in crystal clear water. Seven Mile Beach is a very nice beach lined with resorts and condo complexes.
You've already done Curacao which is the other great beaches/diving location. Provo in Turks/Caicos is a smaller version of Cayman with Grace Bay Beach being one of the nicest in the world but the better diving will mean you're gone all day till 3pm or so.
Don't take her to Bonaire - she'll be bored. Roatan either - they're too small and divecentric unless she's easily amused. Roatan is also buggy and muggy much of the year. And no liiveaboards unless she's prepared to listen to the days dives recounted endlessly nightly.
And lounge on deck in the middle of nowhere while you're gone.
Jamaica has been over fished for decades. Plus being on the beach there means being hustled daily. Wouldn't be for me.