Questions regarding diving with young children(trip planning).

[scubafreaky]

I have a 2 year old son and my wife and I are isolated rom our families. The last two years since he was born we dove Cozumel, and the hotel set us up with a NAnnty service. this year we would like to hit the Pacific, ideally Phuket or GBR. ANyone with kids had any experience in these locations? If not does anyone have any info regarding childcare while diving? Do the liveaboards cater to this at all. Some help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[diveborg]

I think a liveaboard is definitely not the place for children who are not old enough to dive themselves. Liveaboards are not set up for young children. I think you would have much better luck going with a land based resort.

 

[scubafreaky]

Thanks...that was the insight I was looking for. Can you or anyone else reccomend any family friendly resorts in Phuket??

 

[diveborg]

You have no idea how much I wish I could personally recommend a resort in Phuket. The farthest west I've been is the Big Island of Hawaii.

I would suggest looking in the Australia & the Pacific Islandssection for more specific information.

 

[Kim]

Drop Jamie a PM.
http://www.scubaboard.com/member.php?find=lastposter&t=118390
He'll probably have some answers for you and can arrange the diving as well.

 

[scubafreaky]

Drop Jamie a PM.
http://www.scubaboard.com/member.php?find=lastposter&t=118390
He'll probably have some answers for you and can arrange the diving as well.

Unfortunately he doesn't accpt PM's...thanks Kim for the refferal. Do you have any other contacts?