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I've been to Cocoview. And while it was a resort I'd go back to, the house reef was the only shore dive option and it's an AI on an isolated peninsula. You're pretty much confined to the property for the diving portion of your vacation. And it's the epicenter for "no-see-ums". I'm not dissing...

I have been diving all over the Caribbean since I was certified 8 years ago -- making up for lost time making $$$, raising kids, etc. Having just been to Bonaire for the first time and having been blown away by the quality, ease and low-cost of the diving there -- what are the places that...

6/12 trip. Anyone know what current water temps are on this itinerary?

I've been there the last 2 Septembers. Week at Blue Angel both times. In 2009 there were 3 rooms occupied (including mine). Most days it was just 5-6 of us divers in the Chiquimax with Jorge'. Never had a drop of rain, never had a windy day, never had a meal in a restaurant with more than 3...

Sounds like you're ready for a Liveaboard. With as many dives as you have, I'm surprised it hasn't already happened. I would suggest you check out Aquacat Cruises. They port out of Nassau which should be easy to get to from New York and their cabins are more spacious (with nice, big windows)...

I've been to most of the places already mentioned and they are all good. On the past 3 trips, I've also eaten at Costa Brava (Calle 7 between Melgar and Av.5 -- north side). It's an easy walk from the south side, the food is authentic, inexpensive, with attentive service, AND it's a nice quiet...

I learned my lesson last May. 20 guests on the liveaboard. One REALLY sick dude who had no business being out of bed, let alone diving. He was always the first one down the ladder. By Wednesday everyone on the boat was enjoying his virus. On the plus side, it probably saved me an H1N1 shot in...

Love the concept and the simplicity of the site. Good luck. Hope it prospers!

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/cruises-liveaboards-charter-boats/224877-wanted-liveaboard-advice.html#post3493236 Above is a review I contributed after my first (and only so far) Aquacat Trip. Bottom line is that it's a great vessel and experience. All the rooms looked the same to me and are...

I was just there on a Liveaboard 3 weeks ago. The "Old Gin House" The Old Gin House seemed to be the nicest and most occupied of the accomodations there. One of the other passengers had stayed there on another occasion and he said that it would be his first choice again. It's right on the...

The ground floor (which has 4 rooms) is going to be much quieter. On the the higher floors (2-4) which have 6 rooms each and better views of the sunset, you will hear random road noise from 6am to midnight -- especially if you don't have the A/C on. At other places, I've found poolside bars and...

After staying and diving with Blue Angel a few times with "the guys" I finally persuaded my wife to come on a trip "just the 2 of us". Of course, I booked at one of the more upscale properties with romance and her comfort as the priorities. On day 4 we walked over to Blue Angel so she could have...

Juliet tends to be more flexible than most of the larger operations. On the 10-day BVI trip last year folks were a bit "dove-out" and we opted to just sail for a few hours one afternoon, relocating back to a favorite dive site we'd hit earlier in the week. Sure, there might be days when you...

Been on them twice. Once in Bahamas, last year in Virgin Is. Expect 4-5 dives day. Great food, crew and vessel. Being a monohull sailboat with a short keel, however, it's gonna rock more than most -- which for me was no big deal. It's a true sailing experience when the wind is right and they're...

Welcome to the addictive world of Coz and Blue Angel. Thanks for the report. We were there in mid-September for a week and had a similarly positive experience in all respects.

That would likely be "Punta Tunich".

Back in Feb, 2009 my buddy and I did the usual walk out to the circle. Things were pretty quiet. Just to see what would happen we flagged down one of the Collectivo Vans heading toward town. It was just a small 20 passengers face-to-face operation. We had plenty of room for our bags (in front of...

You might try Apple Vacations. Hotel Cozumel comes up for the same dates at $792/pp. on their AI Plan with airfare included from LA on a 1-stop through Denver. Diving would run another $60/day (rough estimate depending upon who you use). Blue Angel is my preference. As always, read the fine...

http://www.applevacations.com Don't know if this link will transfer, but from Salt Lake on those dates you can get air/hotel thru Apple Vacations in Coz starting in the $500 range per/person. Diving will run you around $70/day pp with tips. I took my son to the Fiesta Americana for our first...

Quite honestly, you'll probably spend the same $$$ doing a "Discovery Scuba" dive -- which will be far more relaxing, allow her to actually see a real reef and more likely to have her want to take it to the next level. I watched SNUBA in operation in front of Jeannie's and even if everything...