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I just found out I will be able to take Memorial Day weekend off, and am looking forward to doing some diving. Anybody have recommendations for where to go? I know that is a very open ended question, so I've provided additional detail below:
Timing: 3 nights, leaving NYC Friday afternoon and returning late night Monday or early Tuesday (call it 10am at the latest). This is likely require direct flights.
Dive Experience: ~30 dives. Have my PADI Advanced and an SSI Nitrox Certs.
About Me: Guy in early 20s, travelling alone. So I will need to find a dive buddy and would prefer somewhere with nightlife.
Already Been To: Grand Cayman (West Wall), various Palm Beach dives, Peurto Rico (including Vieques), Costa Rica's Gold Coast (want to dive Cocos but not happening on this trip). I've also done GBR and The Similians in Thailand, but obviously don't have enough time to go to Asia.
At first glance, it appears that Bonaire, Curacao and Jamaica (Negil) are good options, but would love to expand that list. What do people think? Specifically looking for advice on dive season (weather, marine life), boat operators (open to liveaboards, boat dives + hotel or shore diving from a diver's resort) and spectacular sites/attractions.
Thanks
Timing: 3 nights, leaving NYC Friday afternoon and returning late night Monday or early Tuesday (call it 10am at the latest). This is likely require direct flights.
Dive Experience: ~30 dives. Have my PADI Advanced and an SSI Nitrox Certs.
About Me: Guy in early 20s, travelling alone. So I will need to find a dive buddy and would prefer somewhere with nightlife.
Already Been To: Grand Cayman (West Wall), various Palm Beach dives, Peurto Rico (including Vieques), Costa Rica's Gold Coast (want to dive Cocos but not happening on this trip). I've also done GBR and The Similians in Thailand, but obviously don't have enough time to go to Asia.
At first glance, it appears that Bonaire, Curacao and Jamaica (Negil) are good options, but would love to expand that list. What do people think? Specifically looking for advice on dive season (weather, marine life), boat operators (open to liveaboards, boat dives + hotel or shore diving from a diver's resort) and spectacular sites/attractions.
Thanks