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The way shore excursions work is that the cruise line contracts with companies at each port of call to provide the shore excursions the sell on the ships. In most cases, you can make your own arrangements and cut out the cost the cruise line adds to the trip. Pros of making your own...

Naia dive skiff: Always had a live boat pickup when I was there.

You can read the trip report robint is referring to on Awoosh.com

You need to check out www.cruisecritic.com message forums. Personally, I would not do the ship's excursion in Cozumel unless you absolutely can't make arrangements with a private operator for some reason, such as late arrival time in port.

You left out one important detail; who will you be diving with?

Is there some reason you can't just post more details here?

if it is raining, there will be run-off. That means reduced vis, especially if you are land based. I'd wait until June/July.

Wanting to be beachfront and non-AI really limits your choices. Blue Angel Resort would be my choice. On-site dive operator is OK, but most all the dive operators in Cozumel will pick up from this hotel dock. Personal favorite dive operator is Cozumel Diving: Blue XT SEA Diving, Cozumel Mexico...

I disagree. St. Maarten would be at the bottom of the list of those islands. I'd dive St. Thomas, St. Lucia, and Dominica.

That is correct. June/July are the driest months. That's when I'd want to return to Fiji.

I've been to Fiji, but not on the Aggressor. I was on the Naia. They visit some of the same sites, so I can tell you for sure that the diving there is fantastic. You'll have a great time.

I'm about 6 ft and skinny, and I get cold easily. So take that in to consideration. I was in Fiji last year the end up June and was cold in my 3 mm full, even with a beanie. After a couple of days, I changed to my 5/4 full suit and was quite comfortable. I didn't wear the beanie with the 5/4...

Those are both larger operators with multiple boats, so you probably wouldn't have a problem. Personally, I'd go with one of the small boat operators, most likely Cozumel Diving: Blue XT SEA Diving, Cozumel Mexico

Those two lines are more alike than different. The biggest difference will be Carnival ships tend to be more garishly decorated while the RCL ships are just a little bit "classier" and perhaps a bit easier to navigate. Cabins on most RCL ships have a little nicer decoration, but cabins tend to...

I'm confused. Why are you posting in the market place section with a question? I thought this was "A place for posting about upcoming trips, classes and other events, whether they are non-commercial or commercial in nature."

SOME people travel with children. AI makes sense for them. SOME people like the convenience of AI, especially for breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks...... I would agree, FA meets the requirements of the OP.

Don't know if it really is number 1, but it certainly would be in the top 5. In any case, you've made an excellent choice.

Time to let both threads die:

You don't really need a knife to dive in the Caribbean. If you are concerned with entanglement issues, get yourself a pair of shears. They are much better than a knife. Personally, I'd AVOID any cruise that stopped in Jamaica if your interest is scuba diving. My preference is a Western...

Where does "quality of dives" enter into the equation?