St. Thomas vs. St. Maarten

[Linds1230]

Hello! My sister and I have been certified for a few years but only get the chance to dive on vacations. We are going on an Eastern Carribbean cruise in March 2011, and I'm wondering which destination would be better to dive at. We can only go once, so I want to choose wisely.

Any advice? I know there are various dive sites at each location, but any advice would be much appreciated.

Thank you!
Lindsay

 

[Straegen]

Can't speak to St Thomas but SXM diving is OK but nothing spectacular. Most of their diving is off a sandy bottom onto rock formations with some interesting life. We caught a couple turtles, some cuda but nothing really spectacular. Florida diving off Boynton or Largo is much better.