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So clearly it wasn't a private boat just for your class. I've been on plenty of boats where an instructor had a couple of students, and there were other people on the boat simply to go diving or bubblewatch or whatever. I'm going to go off with my buddy and do my thing, and the class taking...

The Atlantis resorts seem to cater heavily to US customers, and charge US prices. But they do a really good job of customer service and logistics and everything. Makes it easy for a shop to run a trip that will go well without much effort. Or for individuals to do the same. But not as good a...

The receipts are pretty meaningless at this point.

It was a long time ago but the house reef at PPR was really good. So many giant clams, actually you could see alot snorkeling. Splash dive center is there, We were staying there and they were happy to just rent us tanks and point out the way to go. I’m not sure but I don’t think you need to be...

Spoilsport or Sprit of Freedom should get you to much better diving compared to the short “outer reef” options from Cairns. But I don’t think either has 2 night trips, and their shorter trips will be fly/dive trips where you meet or leave boat at a midpoint of a longer itinerary.

I’ve been diving for like 35 years so there’s definitely a lot of disappointment to be had on Grand Cayman and the Carribean in general. My current attitude is to get wet and enjoy what I can. Instead of rushing to get in 4 dives a day, we might do 2 then enjoy an umbrella drink by the pool...

Aquarium dive site, which has nothing to do with blue hole.

If you stay only in or near the city on Curacao, you will come away with a much different impression than if you stay out west which is remote and quiet and generally better diving. Sort of like West vs East ends of Grand Cayman. Comparing the more urban areas of Curacao to East End of Cayman is...

You may not want to hear this, but I wouldn't get too hung up on diving the Blue Hole. Choosing a place based on price and possibility of getting to the Blue Hole may result in a trip that is overall not as good as it might have been. Some people like it, some people think it's not worth the...

Shorter boat rides may be possible from Prove, but the long rides get you to the better diving. I don't think I would plan a trip there if the priority is short rides. Maybe look into Grand Turk. I haven't done either in a long time, so no idea of reef health. I dove some at Salt Cay from...

We've been to Curacao a bunch and like it. though it's been awhile so don't know what things are like now, and not sure where we would chose to stay now. (For comparison we prefer Curacao over Bonaire - for us easier to get to Curacao, we find the diving more varied and above water more...

I think they could do well in the Bahamas if they do it right. For one thing, it's generally easier and cheaper to get there. The Aquacat tends to be booked way ahead. IMO Bahamas reef diving isn't great, but AC is an excellent overall operation and knows how to make the most of what's there...

We did the BVI Aggressor last week, were on our way there when they announced the move. It seems pretty clear the boat isn't sustainable there with the low occupancy. I think part of the problem is the high airfares, and the tender diving probably discourages some people. And it's not really...

So all joking aside, I assume you are looking for 5mm or 7mm boots, not socks. And you are finding they have bulky soles that do not fit in your fins? It may be be hard to find 7mm boots that don't have pretty heavy soles, might have more luck with 5mm. Try doing a search including 5mm and...

I have not been to Thailand, though I wouldn’t mind seeing some of the country. I haven’t gone there for diving because my impression of the diving there is that it is largely crowded and not that special, with much of the appeal being its inexpensive. And yes, probably lots more interesting...

@NauticalNick have we converted you yet?

I think liking the bigger stuff first and getting into the small stuff later is fairly common. I like to see big stuff, but there is a huge variety of small stuff out there and they are often weird and wonderful. And rewarding when you find them. It’s all good. Its true small stuff is great...

Your best shore diving options are around the west end of the island, mostly the well known places at shops or resorts with tanks and facilities on site. There are some less well known spots at rentals that aren’t public access. Over the years I’ve heard of places people would shore dive around...

Even if a LOB doesn’t specifically recommend it, it’s still a good idea. Not only so your luggage arrives on time, but so you arrive on time. I find it more relaxing to arrive at least the day before and chill a bit. Have a nice dinner and check out the area. I might do same day for a short/low...

To paraphrase: “We do this because its best for us and don’t care much what’s convenient for our guests” They haven’t always done this, even when they were a bit smaller property. We’ve been there a fair number of times since they opened, but haven’t returned since they started this. I dislike...