Interesting... I've been reading websites dedicated to informing peeps of the conditions in Cozumel and I'm sure the locals will be delighted that Norwegian is returning to the island- the Mexican economy really suffers when the tourists aren't hitting Coz and Cancun. The main message that the locals and dive shops are trying to get across to the tourists is: COME DIVE, PLEASE! Their survival depends upon it. As far as the reefs, the shallow ones like Tormentos were the most affected. The deeper ones are supposed to be largely unchanged, but there are a few exceptions.
The cruise ship piers were destroyed, except I think one is still functional. I hope you have a blast, and please be sure to tip those hard-working folks well! Which dive shop will you use in Coz and Roatan? (Have you been diving there? You are in for a real treat.) Please give us a trip report when you return! I will be diving blue water vicariously for an indefinite time... the travel budget in our household has been temporarily sidelined, as our empty nest has become fuller, and will continue to grow by one new grandbaby in Jan. But, as we know- big blessings can come in small packages!
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