robint
Contributor
We never cruised until my hubby had hip surgery and was out of diving for awhile. We went on a cruise not planning to enjoy it, just a getaway. But we loved it, and have done several since.
Diving from a cruise ship can be okay. We had some fantastic dives in Roatan just a few months ago. Good dives in Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Used the ships excursions for each due to port times, except for Roatan where it is Anthony's Key and we wanted to dive with them regardless. We take our own gear, get a balcony room so we can sit it on balcony to dry for a few hours after the dives.
It can be a hassle having to go back on the ship after diving, rinse gear, put it out to dry...etc. Would be less of a hassle to use rental. We just figure we own the stuff, might as well take it.
And as far as which cruise to take.... there are so many lines and they all appeal to different people. Price is often a motivator for some. We do Carnival and love it. More casual and easy going that some of the others. We cruise for the ports, not the party or fancy stuff.
robin
Diving from a cruise ship can be okay. We had some fantastic dives in Roatan just a few months ago. Good dives in Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Used the ships excursions for each due to port times, except for Roatan where it is Anthony's Key and we wanted to dive with them regardless. We take our own gear, get a balcony room so we can sit it on balcony to dry for a few hours after the dives.
It can be a hassle having to go back on the ship after diving, rinse gear, put it out to dry...etc. Would be less of a hassle to use rental. We just figure we own the stuff, might as well take it.
And as far as which cruise to take.... there are so many lines and they all appeal to different people. Price is often a motivator for some. We do Carnival and love it. More casual and easy going that some of the others. We cruise for the ports, not the party or fancy stuff.
robin