My wife and I just returned from a 7 day cruise on the Carribean Princess, and had a chance to do some diving in Cozumel on 8/18. I had tried to book with Christi several weeks ago, but she did not have a place. Fortunately, she was kind enough to refer a former divemaster of hers, Raul, with bottomtime divers. Christi, a big thank you for the kind referral as Raul provided a great dive experience. We waived at your boat passing by, and we hope to dive with your operation some day.
I was pleased that Cozumel seems to have bounced back nicely after the Hurricane. I remember diving South Florida after Andrew in 92, and it took months for our local reefs to shed the silt. Although it looked like Palancar has some residual to shrug off, it appeared to be well on the road to recovery. Maybe not "perfect Cozumel" but our dives were extremely enjoyable and there was a lot to see.
Raul took us to the Palancar caves. I dont remember this site from my prior trips and it is indeed memorable. You get to experience the wall, coral caves and mounds, and a lot of turf since the current was a pleasant blow to the north (I guesstimated about 2+ miles in a 60 min dive). Lynne wanted to see horsefish which Raul was able to locate on the second dive, with other interesting critters.
The boat was a small island 6 pack with three total divers booked. Bud, it was a pleasure diving with you and I hope our paths cross again. Crystal, not to rub it in but you missed some great diving (I know, forced family fun; but I promise we kept Bud out of trouble). With three on the boat the service and timetable was very personalized.
Christi, you get full credit for this one. Thanks again.
---Bob
I was pleased that Cozumel seems to have bounced back nicely after the Hurricane. I remember diving South Florida after Andrew in 92, and it took months for our local reefs to shed the silt. Although it looked like Palancar has some residual to shrug off, it appeared to be well on the road to recovery. Maybe not "perfect Cozumel" but our dives were extremely enjoyable and there was a lot to see.
Raul took us to the Palancar caves. I dont remember this site from my prior trips and it is indeed memorable. You get to experience the wall, coral caves and mounds, and a lot of turf since the current was a pleasant blow to the north (I guesstimated about 2+ miles in a 60 min dive). Lynne wanted to see horsefish which Raul was able to locate on the second dive, with other interesting critters.
The boat was a small island 6 pack with three total divers booked. Bud, it was a pleasure diving with you and I hope our paths cross again. Crystal, not to rub it in but you missed some great diving (I know, forced family fun; but I promise we kept Bud out of trouble). With three on the boat the service and timetable was very personalized.
Christi, you get full credit for this one. Thanks again.
---Bob
