Best shore diving, besides Bonaire?

[cold diver]

What are some other great shore dive destinations besides Bonaire? I have been to Bonaire and would love to go back, but it is a hike to get there.
Is there any place else that comes close?
I am not opposed to boat diving, I just find I appreciate the freedom of shore diving more and i associate boat dives with greater expense. Thanks

 

[Papa_Bear]

Grand Cayman! At least a weeks worth or more!

 

[CLEAR BLUE]

Big island of Hawaii and Maui.

 

[Damselfish]

Curacao, though while flights may be a little better it's not less of a hike. Perhaps Utila or Roatan, at least for shore div ing on site.

 

[cold diver]

Grand Cayman! At least a weeks worth or more!

Can you point me to some specifics? Shore diving.com doesn't differentiate between the islands.

 

[lmorin]

Curacao, although many of the best dive spots on the northwest part of the island are not accessible from the shore.

 

[ianr33]

All the dives here are on grand Cayman
Scuba Shore Diving Site Listing for: Cayman Islands, Caribbean

More info here Grand Cayman Islands Scuba Diving, the Cayman Islands offshore scuba diving guide,Shore Diving,Grand Cayman dive site locations

My favorite dives are on the North East Coast (Babylon area) although these are somewhat remote and come into the adventure category.
Next best would be the area around the Turtle Farm/Lighthouse point. Not as dramatic but easier to access.
Least best would be the popular West End sites of Eden Rock,Devils Grotto and Sunset House (actually I like the dive at Sunset House)

And to gratuitously bump a couple of my posts ..........
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/cayman-islands/211792-cayman-trip-report.html
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/cayman-islands/153825-cayman-trip-report.html

 

[diver-x_Boston]

I also vote Grand Cayman. It's my favorite shore diving destination and I've been to Bonaire too. The terrain is much more dramatic in GC than in Bonaire. No need for a boat there. There are many shore dive sites from George Town on up to West Bay. Resorts such as Sunset House and Cobalt Coast open up their house reefs to the public. My personal favorite spot is Turtle Reef at the Cracked Conch Restaurant (dive shop downstairs). I've got a bunch of write ups of shore diving on GC at: Virtual Tourist and links to travelogues with photos of dive shop facilities here. Have fun!!!

 

[diversteve]

We only shoredove for a week on Curacao. And it's a lot easier to get to from the states.

All the dives here are on grand Cayman
Scuba Shore Diving Site Listing for: Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Bloody Bay Wall might be a bit of a swim though...lol - it's off LC.

 

[caymaniac]

Curacao, Hawaii, and for wreck divers Tobemorey.