Curacao, Belize, or Cayman Islands for beginner?

[herman]

No ferry, just a couple of small airlines. I am sure you could find a DM on Curacao but the shore diving is no big deal, in many ways it's easier on Curacao than Bonaire. You can stay very shallow if you like and still see lots of life. You could use the dive bus for your first couple of dives then go on your own......on the other hand for airfare and a place to sleep I would be happy to DM for free.

 

[scubatexastony]

Free flight? A place to stay!

You forgot meals and entertainment!

tony :14:




I've sent a bit of info to them and hopefully our schedules will work so I can show them some nice sites.

 

[herman]

I did not forget, I entertain easily and I can live off PBJ if there is free diving involved....well I might have to take a few bucks for Amstels!!
Say, you got room in your fridge for beer??

 

[Thresa]

No ferry, just a couple of small airlines. I am sure you could find a DM on Curacao but the shore diving is no big deal, in many ways it's easier on Curacao than Bonaire. You can stay very shallow if you like and still see lots of life. You could use the dive bus for your first couple of dives then go on your own......on the other hand for airfare and a place to sleep I would be happy to DM for free.

I'll take you up on that if I win the lottery between now and then...I'll let you know. I did decide on Curacao. Thanks everyone for all the input. I will post a trip report after we get back. We will be there May 18 through the 22nd...I can't wait.

 

[herman]

If you win the lottery, it's Bonaire and you might just have to thow in some Amstels.
You will enjoy Curacao. Do a search on the board, there has been a lot of information on Curacao posted over the last couple of years. A couple of real nice and very easy dives are Porta Maria and Cas Abao. These both have good on site facilites, sloping sand beaches and you can see a lot in 30 ft or less. We were there with some experienced shore divers and we went back to both a couple of times.

 

[scubatexastony]

Say, you got room in your fridge for beer??

Plenty, even after shopping, but keep in mind Bren is not here right now so my shopping is a bit less than hers I'm more the OJ or Cranberry and vo sipper, healthy drink, ya' know.
Temps were 78-79 yesterday @ blue gardens, partly cloudy and 81 topside.

tony