Afternoon 1 tank dives

[Christi]

it is about time. most of the dive ops in coz really shy away from afternoon dives. Probably driven by logistics and $'s......

Hmmm really? Actually most offer afternoon dives if there is a demand for them.

 

[gopbroek]

Hmmm really? Actually most offer afternoon dives if there is a demand for them.

While many operators offer 2 tank afternoon dives, for many divers after a two tank dive in the morning it is a bit much to do another 2 tank set Face it with Cozumel warm water drift diving this could be pushing 5 hours of bottom time (that’s with 80’s, with 120’s it would be more like 6 hours+), I will do it occasionally but after a couple days back to back my butt is dragging. What intrigues me and others is to have access to a relatively cheap leisurely afternoon dive, after a morning dive that operates on a pretty much daily basis. Few operators, logistically are, IMO are positioned to do this on a daily basis.
By the way last week I saw a couple of pretty brand new Yamaha 115’s sitting on a factory rack at the boat yard, they should look very nice on the back of the Bandida II.

 

[Dave Dillehay]

Dear Christi,

If diving with Aldora we will go out if it is only 1 diver. From other shops it will take 2 divers and that is a pretty low threshold!

Dave Dillehay
Aldora Divers

 

[Christi]

While many operators offer 2 tank afternoon dives, for many divers after a two tank dive in the morning it is a bit much to do another 2 tank set Face it with Cozumel warm water drift diving this could be pushing 5 hours of bottom time (that’s with 80’s, with 120’s it would be more like 6 hours+), I will do it occasionally but after a couple days back to back my butt is dragging. What intrigues me and others is to have access to a relatively cheap leisurely afternoon dive, after a morning dive that operates on a pretty much daily basis. Few operators, logistically are, IMO are positioned to do this on a daily basis.
By the way last week I saw a couple of pretty brand new Yamaha 115’s sitting on a factory rack at the boat yard, they should look very nice on the back of the Bandida II.

We often do three tank dives - logistics permitting

Yes - they are being installed as I type this and the logo/graphics are being painted on tomorrow - she is getting a complete face lift Her new maiden voyage should be Thursday - God willing We are a couple of weeks behind because of all the rain this month - but getting it done right is worth the wait

 

[AZjohn]

Dear Christi,

If diving with Aldora we will go out if it is only 1 diver. From other shops it will take 2 divers and that is a pretty low threshold!

Dave Dillehay
Aldora Divers

And that is what is important to me making dive plans. I ended up changing dive ops my first visit to Cozmel because the first op said they would do a afternoon dive only if there are a minimum of 4 divers interested. Why would I take a chance making my vacation dive plans on whether or not a dive op can find customers to go with me on a moment notice? No thanks, rather make plans with a op that for sure can get me out in the waster when I want to. Thanks Dave

 

[bilboinsa]

Dave, we are set with you guys in November. If my son is up for it, can we just add on an afternoon dive once we are down there?

 

[DeltaWardog]

Fascinating! My family is usually done after the morning 2 tankers (we dive with Scuba Tony), but I am almost always ready for more. This is a very interesting opportunity. I think you will have a new customer come December. Have always heard good things about you and this seems a great way to check things out.