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16 Days (not that I'm counting down or anything...)! If anyone else is scheduled to be in Bonaire from May 4-11, reach out via DM here and we'll see if we can't coordinate a dive or two.

Some great tips here! Thanks, gang. I purchased a Suunto SK8 for this trip. Outside of navigation skills for certs, I've never had to use one before because all dives have been guided. I'm actually looking forward to practicing that skill. I also picked up new boots (Mares Trilastic 5mm). I...

Yeah, don't sweat it too much. On my last cruise which included a Cozumel stop, there were two divers from a Carnival ship in port and two divers who were staying at the Wyndham and wanted to take the later boat. They'll get you out that day. Enjoy your cruise!

Indeed, Dive Paradise US shoreside reps are incredibly helpful in filling boats. I would recommend you make a post looking for additional divers on your sailing's roll calls on Cruise Critic and Facebook. I have actually met a great dive buddy that way, who I've since cruised and dived with...

Great research done by @Wants2divemore! I've taken that cruise itinerary several times, so I can share some personal observations/recommendations. Cozumel I always go with Dive Paradise when diving off a cruise ship. I've found them to be very accommodating with the ship arrival times. They...

Great tips, guys, thanks! Keep 'em coming. I have 2mm Mares booties which I use for boat dives, but I am looking at buying a pair of "Bonaire-rated" booties with hard soles. Anybody have any particular recommendations? I've got a DryFob in my Amazon cart already. I love the tip to get the...

I'll be heading to Buddy Dive for a week, May 4-11. While I've got 4 Bonaire dives in my log book from cruiseship stops, this will be my first week-long stay on the island. So, I'm looking for any tips which would make my stay as memorable as possible. We have booked a 2bedroom apartment, with...

Heh... I have a X-Vision Ultra Liquidskin. It is my first mask and while I have the itch to replace it with a frameless mask, it fits pretty great and it's kinda hard to justify spending money when I don't really need a replacement!

You describe my experience at Iberostar Cozumel with Dressel Divers. Dive shop on the beach, short boat rides to the better dive sites, and surface intervals back on the beach.

I've got 4 dives in my log in Aruba and I've seen at least 1 turtle every one of those dives.

Well, I've got a cruise to Grand Cayman and the ABCs coming up in two weeks, and I've got ship excursions booked for two ports and direct with local operators for the other two. Maybe it depends on the cruise line?

I have had much success with Dive Paradise. They run a 10:00 a.m. Express Boat, which usually gives cruise divers enough time to get to their shop. The shop is on the main road, just across the street from the Wyndham, and last time it was a short $8 cab ride. Their state-side booking agent is...

Which ABC Beyond sailing are you on? We are on the 9 night leaving on the 13th, and have dives booked in every port. Grand Cayman - booked through ship Aruba - booked through ship (trying to fill a boat with a local op) Curacao - booked with Caribbean Sea Sports Bonaire - booked with VIP...

Well, I'm back from my trip, and I will have to say that was the most unprepared I've ever been for diving in my life, even looking at my first true open water experience (Aruba). The Atlantic is most definitely not the same as the Caribbean. I learned my limitations this week. Cold...

I'm headed to the Algarves for my pal's wedding/birthday the second week of September. While there will be festivities I'll be attending, I will have at least 4 unplanned days during my stay, so I'm hoping to try diving in the Atlantic for the first time. Apparently, we are about 15 minutes...

That's my Cozumel Combo. I like the resort, and the folks at Dressel are pretty great, too. The best part is that the location is at the south end of the island, so you're already pretty much on top of the best dive spots. Surface Intervals are back on the beach, so you can use the washroom...

Another Beyond cruiser here! I'll be on her in November for a 9-night Grand Cayman + ABC cruise. This is totally a diving cruise. My wife doesn't dive at all, but we are being joined by another couple we met on a previous cruise who is a diver + non-diving wife. Me and buddy will be diving...

We are back from our cruise. We arrived the day after a big storm passed through (we sailed through it towards Bermuda!), so we were able to enjoy some pretty nice post-storm April weather. Unfortunately, no diving was had on this trip. Dive Bermuda only got back to me after we had left for...

Looks like I won't be diving in Bermuda after all. I got an email on Sunday from Blue Water Divers telling me they have to reschedule my dives, but haven't responded to any followup requests to rebook. I leave for NYC on Friday, so I have 2 days to pack...

From a diving perspective, cruising offers a great compromise when one's mate is a non-diver. There are lots of activities on the ship to keep a partner occupied while a diver is out exploring the local reefs. Cruising also allows for visits to multiple islands in a single trip. That's a big...