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Fwiw, it looks like fates13 edited his/her post and is diving with Tres Pelicanos.

The dive op I use is not located at my hotel, but keeping the equipment to shore dive would be an option . Otherwise, the boat would bring the rental gear.

I've been wondering where you were. I was a little worried. Glad to see you're back. Wow. This is amazing and done exactly as an informational website should be done, imo. Simple. Wish I lived there. I would love to run around to every one of those restaurants and get their info for your site.

It looks like someone had luck using a Mexican credit card too. https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/conanp-park-passport.616573/

Late response. Just saw this. I've dived the Garrison Dam and Lake Sakajawea many times and the Tailrace a couple times. I didn't see any paddlefish but did see some enormous catfish (I was told) in the Tailrace. Your best source of information about this would be to contact Randy at Scuba One...

How is it decided which boat you're on? Is it luck of the draw? By request?

I've never stayed at either, but another consideration may be boat size. Scuba Club is more of a big boat operation, while I believe Blue Angel is more of a small boat operation.

Depending on how they handle "lunch", imo, that's a nice, relaxed trip and perfect if arriving by cruise ship. Dive 10:30-11:30, lunch at a beach club until 1:15, dive 1:30-2:30, back by 3:00. If I was two-tanking that sounds appealing, especially if there are more options than Playa Paradise...

Deep Blue has a 9am departure. They have boats that leave from downtown and can pick-up at hotel piers south of downtown.

In that you have never stayed AI, maybe you should do that. You're only going to be there a few days so even if you decide you don't like it, it's only for a few days. You may be impressed with the food, you may not, it'll soon be over but you'll have a glimpse of what it's like. Whatever you...

Yes, I've seen that happen. If you want to stay at CDM, it's definitely a question you'd want to ask the dive ops you are considering.

Casa del Mar, like Blue Angel, would be another "splits the difference" choice. No charge for dock pick-up, but you'd be limited to dive ops that leave from downtown or the ops in the area. You'd have shore diving. It's a little more quiet than downtown. Resort feel but small grounds. Taxi for 3...

Most, really all, of the shops will be able to provide you with varied opportunities at whatever skill level you're at. Just let them know about your skill level and what you're looking for in terms of accommodation. You forgot to mention a private DM. heh. As to a dive op convenient to where...

A "money strategy" I've used is to pay for most of what I think I'll spend up front as a deposit. At the end of the trip, I'd only owe a small amount and I didn't have to worry about holding a bunch of cash or using a credit card.

Most or all of the shops will have prices on their websites too. Depending on how much diving you'll be doing, etc., they may be able to put together a package price. Be sure to let them know exactly what you're looking for. The shops can be a wealth of helpful information.

There are a couple more dining options close to Roberta's. Ernesto's Fajita Factory is right across the street from Village Tan Kah and right next to Scuba Shack. Paprika/Tikila is about 100 meters from Casa del Mar, maybe less. Paprika used to serve the food at Tikila, but that may have changed...

Lol!! This one is great too. Your really captured a personality with these shots!

Reeeeaaaally excellent flamingo tongue picture. That green moray might be my favorite green moray picture of all time!

It's a service the dive op provides so you don't have to think about it. Even in 2022, some of us don't care to be plugged in while vacationing. A call from the dive op saves that need. As mentioned above, it's good customer service. It has nothing to do with anyone needing babysitting. I have...

No good deed..... Posts asking about port closure communication have always surprised me. The dive op I use always called to let me know.