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Reviews (51)

Subway Watersports - Roatan, Honduras

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After diving the west side of Roatan, we moved over to the north side of the island to see how diving in this area compared. We used Subway Watersports at Turquoise Bay Resort. The dive operation is very well organized. Each diver has an individual dive locker to stow gear. The gear is set up for you on the boat by the crew each day. The dive masters are professional and informative. The boats are limited to 6 divers and the dive guide. The boats are modern and fast with plenty of space for gear and divers.. Most dive sites are only a short trip from the resort. All dives are guided, but diving your own profile is permitted. Marine life seemed to be less abundant here, most likely due to fewer Marine Park patrols. One day of diving on the south side of the island was included in our dive package. It was well worth the truck ride and we really enjoyed the diving. I like the 2 freshwater showers on the dock. Will return again.

Visited on 02/2022 - Submitted on 03/03/2023

Coconut Tree Divers - Roatan, Honduras

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I traveled to Roatan with three non-diving friends who were looking to get certified. We chose Coconut Tree Divers. I dove some great west end dive sites while they were taking an open water course. They completed their certification in 3 days for about $300.00. After that, they were on the dive boat with me for the rest of the week. They were very satisfied with the instruction and we all loved the diving. Great for both very experienced divers and newbies. This is an excellent full service shop, helpful staff, and great boat with professional crew and guides.

Visited on 02/2022 - Submitted on 03/03/2023

Pacific Rim Divers, LTD.

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Before traveling to Kona, I arranged diving with Pacific Rim Divers after a recommendation from a friend. I called them and found out that they take only small groups of divers and reservations were necessary to avoid being turned away because of a full boat. It is a family run operation and the husband and wife team were on the boat almost every day. Patrice is an incredible dive master. During her briefing, she shows pictures of fish you are likely to see and she does her best to point out every one. She often finds rare fish as well. Her husband, Frank, lead many dives and was a very knowledgeable guide as well. The bonus is that Patrice bakes fresh brownies for the boat every day. This is a great operation and I highly recommend them. Watch out for the chicken! An inside joke you will find out about on the boat the first day.

Visited on 06/2019 - Submitted on 02/15/2023

Lahaina Divers

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On a trip to Maui, my buddy and I used Lahaina divers for three days of diving. We customized our package by choosing the Molokini Back Wall dive, the Hammerhead dive, and the Three Tank Safari. These dives were at the Molokini crater, the island of Lanai, and the island of Molokai. The boat is built for divers and was very comfortable. The boat crew and staff at the shop were very helpful and professional. When we were diving Molokai, the weather was so perfect, the boat crew went out of their way to cruise around the island so we could see parts that divers and tourists rarely see. Even the crew was excited to be cruising these parts of the island under such pristine weather and ocean conditions. Bravo to Lahaina Divers. I would definitely use them again.

Visited on 06/2019 - Submitted on 02/15/2023

Isla Holbox, Mexico

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At the northernmost tip of the Yucatan peninsula, lies Isla Holbox (Holbox Island). This is an amazing out-of-the-way place where nature lovers can find paradise. This island is in the middle of the Mexican Whale shark migration route.
We hired a company specializing in Whale shark tours. We went on a small boat with 8 passengers and scoured the waters surrounding the island until the crew spotted a very large one. Mexico prohibits scuba diving with Whale sharks, so only snorkeling is allowed, with only two people in the water at a time. The boat pulls way ahead of the shark to lessen distress to the animal and allow the snorkelers to enter the water. It's necessary to start swimming immediately, because this giant fish will close ground very quickly. Even though they appear to move slowly, one flip of their tail will propel them a long distance. We spent a long time snorkeling, each pair taking their turn, returning to the boat, and the next pair entering the water. Each duo was able to snorkel several times before leaving the shark to continue its migration. On the return trip, we spotted a breaching Manta ray and a huge school of Mobula rays.
The next day, we hired a ponga for just 3 of us to do a full day nature tour. We started by going to a shallow bay where we found a flock of hundreds of flamingos. We approached as slowly and quietly as possible and the captain then gunned the engine causing the flamboyance (the name for a flock of flamingos) to take to the air. What a glorious sight!
Next, we headed for Bird Island, a nesting sanctuary for several species of birds, depending on the season. A dock has been built for boats to tie up and observation towers for watching the birds. We observed the ongoing struggle of the birds trying to protect their eggs and chicks from being eaten by the iguanas also living on the island. Be sure to bring binoculars! By this time, it was approaching midday and the temperature was climbing.
We reboarded the boat and headed for another island covered with vegetation and went ashore. After a short walk through the jungle, we came to a spring-fed oasis with a large, fresh water pool. We stayed and swam for over two hours and had lunch.
Our next stop was a deserted sandy island on which we were able to beachcomb and search for interesting shells and other flotsam and jetsam. It was a very special day in a very special place!
We stayed at one of several small boutique hotels on the island which was very lovely and had a lot of personality. There are also several international style restaurants in town. All of our meals were very good. The only transportation on the island is by golf cart or ATV.
Isla Holbox should be visited before this natural treasure dissappears!

Visited on 06/2022 - Submitted on 01/26/2023

Akumal Dive Center - Akumal, Mexico

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While staying in Playa del Carmen, we drove to Akumal so my non-diving companions could hang at the beach of this beautiful bay and snorkel with the many sea turtles here. The beach is beautiful and there are many large turtles in shallow water, easily seen while snorkeling. Akumal Dive Center is located directly on the beach here. They offer local ocean diving and also cenote diving. I signed up for a day of cenote diving and dove at Angelita and Gran Cenote. Their operation is very professional and the guide superb. This is a great shop and a great place for non-divers

Visited on 06/2022 - Submitted on 01/24/2023

Tank-Ha Dive Center - Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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When on a trip to Playa del Carmen, I wanted to do some additional cenote diving. I tried Tank-Ha divers in town. I was taken by a cave certified guide on what turned out to be a private tour since I was the only diver scheduled. We dove at The Pit, which is an incredible dive in a vertical pit. We also dove at Temple of Doom. If you have never done any cenote diving, this is something you must do if you are in the Riviera Maya area. Lunch was included and my guide asked if we should stop at the regular lunch spot or his favorite place. I opted for his suggestion, which turned out to be a roadside taco place that had authentic and delicious tacos. After returning to the shop, I learned that Tank-Ha runs a speed boat directly to Cozumel for diving on the reefs there. This saves a great deal of time by not having to take the ferry over and then a taxi to a dive shop. I tried this service the next day and was diving at Cozumel in a short time. We made 2 dives and returned to Playa. I recommend this shop for these reasons.

Visited on 06/2022 - Submitted on 01/24/2023

Phantom Divers - Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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While staying in Playa del Carmen, I used Phantom Divers to visit and dive in some of the local cenotes (underwater caverns). I went to their shop in town and arranged to meet at the shop the following morning. As it turned out, I was the only diver scheduled and I had a private guided tour for the regular price. In three days, we dove 6 different cenotes, including Taj Mahal, Car Wash, Chak Mool, Eden, and the 2 dives at Dos Ojos. The price included transportation, lunch, and a cave certified guide. These dives do not require cave certification because they are considered cavern dives in which you don’t lose sight of the entrance. I found the operation to be very professional and a true joy to dive with. The person at the shop also gave us his favorite places to eat. They were not the typical tourist restaurants and were very good. I recommend this shop.

Visited on 06/2022 - Submitted on 01/24/2023

Aldora Divers - Cozumel, Mexico

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I've been diving in Cozumel at least a dozen times. The last several times there, I used Aldora Divers. They cater to experienced divers. They use 100cf steel tanks for long bottom times and all dives are computer dives. They visit the best southern sites, such as Maricaibo, Punta Sur, and the famous Devil’s Throat. They also visit the world renowned Palancar Reef dive sites. For advanced divers, they will dive the little-explored east side of the island on pristine reefs. Highly recommended and will use them again.

Visited on 06/2022 - Submitted on 01/23/2023

Ocean Frontiers Dive Shop - East End, Grand Cayman Island

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Ocean Frontiers is the on-site dive operation at Compass Point Dive Resort. They are a true valet service. They load and set up your gear each day, then at the end of the day, they break it down, rinse, and store it. The crews and dive masters are all incredible. The location at the far east end of the island allows diving under most weather condition since they have the ability to head north, east, or south, depending on conditions. There are 55 different marked dive sites that they visit. They have a great challenge to complete all 55. I love this place, have made many trips here, and I'm already planning a return trip.

Visited on 04/2022 - Submitted on 10/25/2022

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