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Ocean Encounters West changed to Go West several years ago. Separate dive ops.

We had one incident at a dive shop where our credit card was declined several times sue to 'insufficient funds.' We were paying in USD. I have no idea what triggered this rebuff, but the next day we brought a different card and had no problems.

I loved reading your report! Several years ago, we visited the island. I would love to return, but the logistics of flying out to St. Maarten and making it into Saba within a day becomes dicey. Besides that route and taking the ferry(vomit comet), are there any other ways of getting to the...

I wish that I had your easy going temperament. I only go into town in the evenings. The hawkers are still obnoxious. A couple of years ago my husband, sister and myself were walking near the square when one hawker kept blocking our path and yelling to my husband "hey Mr. Mormon Big Love, take...

My husband always jokes that when in Cozumel I spend zero dollars shopping(except at Megamart). I too cannot stand the hawkers. I never step foot in their shops or engage with them. I give credit to those on this board who engage and talk with them. I prefer not to go down the rabbit hole...

Recently the entire Caribbean has suffered from coral bleaching and algae. While the pier in St. Croix is one of my favorite dives ever, the other sites were depressing. I was wondering WTF (where the fish?). This is a recurring theme in many of the Caribbean destinations. Over-fishing...

Delfins is a nice resort, in a good location with an average house reef. I liked our unit and decor, but per my usual gripe, I could not stand the wooden louvered windows! While they blocked out light, they did nothing to insulate from noise. Sure, I can begrudgingly tolerate the birds chirping...

Vacationed there a month ago and was never asked about insurance. Per the above post, definitely have diving insurance.

Most dive ops in Cozumel will store and clean your gear after diving; which is why Cozumel is known for having 'valet dive' services. I do not stay at dive resorts, but opt for condo rentals. Personally I like staying on the south end of the island since it means shorter boat rides to the...

I was talking to a friend who just returned from Cozumel. Tired of dealing with the taxis, they rented a car. They felt that they were targeted by the police. especially driving over to the east side. Then dealing with the gas station scams, it seems to be a lose/lose situation. My friend also...

Yikes, you are right. I edited the word and replaced it with "stalking" airfares, since that is more truthful.

After a four-year absence, we finally returned to Curacao on Feb 3-10. Covid threw a wrench in our plans on previous visits. I have been looking forward to returning to the island for years. On our way!: Airfares from St. Louis were consistently on the steeper end of what we normally pay. After...

Sounds like a bad experience on several fronts. Perhaps you can start a trip report thread outlining the specifics, especially the dining experiences.

It is now 1 pm. Winds picking up a the sea even rougher. @RIHappyDiver , the bench on south steps at Marazul has been washed away. The pier at Go West was damaged, not sure if it is even standing now. Tons of flotsam and sand in the sea.

Staying at Marazul up in Westpunt. Last night there was a lot of wind and some rain. Around midnight the seas were pounding the seawall so forcefully that it kept me awake. Skies have cleared with no wind but sea is still crazy.

I have stayed at Residencias Reef numerous times. I have booked through VRBO, Cozumelvillas.com, Enjoycozumel.com and Fulviocozumelrentals.com. All good experiences. I am not familiar with Ocean Front Rentals.

Basically, yes. As my air consumption improved and dive times longer, I begrudgingly surfaced with >1500 psi with everybody else. However, things may have changed since then. One trip report indicated that divers were able to dive their computer. I have been on a cattle boat in other...

We got certified in Cozumel through Scuba Tony. It was a great dive op for starting out. They are very good in getting divers comfortable in the water practicing safe diving practices. We used them for several years. I don't know if it is still their policy to limit dive times, and ascending...

Ugh. I cringe thinking about the Monkey Bar blasting music late at night since they have no longer have any alliance or reason to compromise with Landmark. The 9 pm stop time made the hideously loud and obnoxious music bearable. Thanks for providing an update.