Guam and Saipan

[RikRaeder]

Glad to hear about Eric. He was ok, but he really should answer his email. The boy has missed some business. What I have read, is that non-NMI residents have to dive with local guides. I'm sure that there are ways around that, though.

 

[BuoyantC]

There are ways around that issue, however I don't know any shops that will rent gear to visitors without also supplying a guide. The best way would be to hook up with some of the MANY local divers. Check out Marianas Dive - Frontpage

Two of our main shore dive sites are pretty easy for competent divers, but the Grotto definitely requires an experienced guide and should be considered an advanced dive.

D.C.C.

 

[bikefox]

Good information to know. I don't mind paying a guide or joining up with some locals (I'll buy the beers after). It sounds like our best bet for an English speaking guide would be Speedy Tertle?

 

[bikefox]

Glad to hear about Eric. He was ok, but he really should answer his email. The boy has missed some business. What I have read, is that non-NMI residents have to dive with local guides. I'm sure that there are ways around that, though.

I see what you mean. I've sent two emails with no reponse. I guess I'll give it some time and then try to call.

 

[bikefox]

I have since recieved a response from Eric at Speedy Tertle.

 

[aatrek]

Hi everyone.
well. thanks for all the info.
I am an experinaced diver, currently in japan.
My friend (has >2000 dives) and I are planning to come to your beautiful island (saipan) on Dec 20-28.
Would totally appriciate any advice on where to dive shops.. also if you would recommend staying in saipan all 7 days or going to chuck/yap/guam.. (although I hate to waste time flying..)..
thanks all, and I would really appriciate phone numbers or emails of dive shops (if you recommend them) as I am having a hard time getting ANY HITS on line..
thank you all
A.