BrewingDiver
Contributor
I can second the recommendations for both Scuba Club and Fiesta Americana for AI. I have shore dived both, but not FA after Wilma. Not sure about your dive experience, but those are good places to do the day you arrive before your first boat dive, to gain confidence and check your gear.
I am used to diving the cold lakes with low viz, and was amazed the first time diving in Coz when I rolled in that I could see the whole group near and far, with everyone moving at the same speed, and felt immediately much more comfortable. As was mentioned, the currents seem to be mostly horizontal, but please do monitor your depth, as it is easy to find yourself so relaxed that in the clear water you are deeper than you would have liked. But again, I found that my initial concerns were almost immediately laid to rest. You will love it!
I am used to diving the cold lakes with low viz, and was amazed the first time diving in Coz when I rolled in that I could see the whole group near and far, with everyone moving at the same speed, and felt immediately much more comfortable. As was mentioned, the currents seem to be mostly horizontal, but please do monitor your depth, as it is easy to find yourself so relaxed that in the clear water you are deeper than you would have liked. But again, I found that my initial concerns were almost immediately laid to rest. You will love it!