Eastern Caribbean, best island for diving

[sarj04]

Hey everyone...first time poster here. I am a beginner, but comfortable diver with ~40 dives logged. Most of my dives have been in Grand Cayman, Cozumel, TCI, and the keys.

I am going on a family cruise with stops in Isla Culebra PR, St. Bart, Montserrat, St. Martin, Jost van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda. None of these islands are the usual suspects always associated with great diving. I have done the Rhone in BVI already, loved it, but would prefer to try something new.

I am in St. Martin from 7AM-10PM, so I could potentially catch the low altitude flight over to Saba if that is the best option. However, I'd like to avoid the hassle if one of those other islands offers comparable dive experiences. I'm hoping for some good dive sites at Montserrat, as there isn't much else to do there.

Any advice on how to get the best dives possible out of this family non-diving trip? Thanks!

 

[tkaelin]

I have read many positive reviews of diving in St Maarten. Not sure how the flying diving same day thing is going to work out.

 

[LarryHinDC]

From St Maarten, Saba is definitely your best bet. Depending on your preference and the ferry's schedule, you can either fly to Saba and do three dives or take the Edge ferry and get either two or three (not sure when the ferry arrives/departs Saba). In any case, get in touch with Lynn at Sea Saba (www.seasaba.com) and she can help you with all the arrangements, including diving, travel to Saba, and taxi, if needed.

 

[Bryan Cunningham]

The Indians in BVI, or the wreck of the Chickusen are both great.