St. Martin Recommendations?

[Joe from MN]

Heading to St. Martin mid-/February to mid-March. Has anyone used Bubble Shop for diving? We’re staying in the Orient Beach area and they are the closest.
Thanks!

 

[jonhall]

Only speculation on my part - because of their location, the op will only go to the few sites that are on the NE side of island. Creole Rock is shown as a dive site there - I've snorkeled around it before as it is a popular snorkel spot - don't think it's very deep.

The majority of dive sites around the island run along the south side of the island. That said, I've only dove along the south side (some decent wrecks, sharks, etc...) The few sites on the NE side may be great. Also the convenience of how close the op is shouldn't be overlooked. Hopefully someone with experience on the north side will chime in.

 

[wordizbon]

I am heading to St. Martin in 2 weeks and am looking for a good diving company to dive with.

 

[Wants2divemore]

I am heading to St. Martin in 2 weeks and am looking for a good diving company to dive with.

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[jonhall]

I am heading to St. Martin in 2 weeks and am looking for a good diving company to dive with.

If you're staying near Simpson Bay on the Dutch (southwest) side, Ocean Explorers is a popular dive op.

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If you're staying in Philipsburg, also on the Dutch (southeast) side, you should be able to find an op (like Dive Sint Martin located in Bobby's Marina) along the strip where cruise ships come in. You may have cruise ship divers diving with an op along this stretch - I only say that because there is always a slight chance you may have to wait on cruise ship divers to get to the dive op from their ship.

Remember, most of the dive sites around the island are on the south (Dutch) side.