Recommendations for cruise diving?

[Wants2divemore]

Also, I'd consider travel medical insurance and medical evacuation insurance. If you don't have any health insurance at all, it's a no-brainer. If you have health insurance, double check that your policy covers incidents outside of the US, what they cover, and what you need to do. Even if they do, be prepared that some facilities will expect payment upfront and then you have to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

Some insurance doesn't cover the cost of medical transportation back to the US, or if they do, it is only if the treating physician feels that transport back is necessary because they can't care for you. I personally use AirMed International. They will transport you back even if it is not medically necessary. It's not necessary for me, but for the amount of travel my family and I do (both diving and non-diving) it makes sense for us.

 

[smashweights]

I have a DAN membership that covers medical transportation costs. I'll have to double check my medical insurance

 

[ChipDiver]

In Cozumel I have had great experiences with Roberta’s Scuba Shack. It’s an easy walk from the cruise pier and have any gear you need to rent. They are also good with pre-visit communication and work well with WhatsApp.

 

[mbwilliamn]

20+ Cruises and dove on many of them. Maybe 3 of those through the cruise line and only 1 of those was a good experience (Shallow, short). Cozumel - Aldora divers. Small fast boats, 100CF tanks. You WILL get 60 minutes. Bring cash for SI at Mr Sanchos...best fish tacos ever. Roatan - Barefoot divers. Mary's place is RIGHT outside their porch and is one of the best dives on the island. You can also jump over to AKR (unless they are the cruise ship's guys).