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If you had to pick a trip either to Bahamas in Oct. or to Cozumel in Nov which would you chose?
Cozumel or Bahamas?
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I have never been to the Bahamas but many times to Cozumel. I love diving there.
The sea life is the same-Carribean diving-Carribean creatures.
You can dive the cenotes in the Yucatan in Mexico which is a real treat-I have never done it but my friends say it's incredible.
I have definite Mexico leanings-I like being in a foreign country even if it is as close as Mexico is-makes me feel like I have actually gone someplace.
That time of the year is the best time to observe hurricane activity in that region of the world. BEWARE.
The sea life is the same-Carribean diving-Carribean creatures.
You can dive the cenotes in the Yucatan in Mexico which is a real treat-I have never done it but my friends say it's incredible.
I have definite Mexico leanings-I like being in a foreign country even if it is as close as Mexico is-makes me feel like I have actually gone someplace.
That time of the year is the best time to observe hurricane activity in that region of the world. BEWARE.
Natasha
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I'd pick going to Cozumel in November over the Bahamas in October ..or anytime, for that matter.
But that's just me ...
But that's just me ...
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I love the Bahamas, Andros specifically.
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That is like asking which way will the wind blow? Hurricanes can go east or west. Or turn paths at anytime.
Traditionally, November is a bit later then the season. But I remember a December hurricane that reaped havic in the southern Caribbean.
No one can can give you a definate answer on what the future holds. Only that in the past, Coz hasn't been in the path as much as Florida, which is closer to the Bahamas.
That is like asking which way will the wind blow? Hurricanes can go east or west. Or turn paths at anytime.
Traditionally, November is a bit later then the season. But I remember a December hurricane that reaped havic in the southern Caribbean.
No one can can give you a definate answer on what the future holds. Only that in the past, Coz hasn't been in the path as much as Florida, which is closer to the Bahamas.
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Hi psyinyc,
The ~700 islands/islets in the Bahamas are spread over ~5,500 square miles. Of these, about 10 have commercial scuba infrastructure. In addition, there are a number of live-aboards doing various itineraries. Where in the Bahamas are you thinking of going? (Map can be found here http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/caribbean/bahamas/bahamas.htm)
June to November is tropical storm/hurricane season in both this region & Cozumel, with the peak month being September. I often do a dive trip in mid to late Nov and don't worry much about it. In fact, I'm going to Coz over this Thanksgiving.
Having dove most of the Bahamas a number of times, and Coz 18 times, I'd suggest you go with Coz unless you greatly desire something the Bahamas that you can't find in Coz, like shark feeds, wild dolphin dives or casinos.
Best regards.
DocVikingo
The ~700 islands/islets in the Bahamas are spread over ~5,500 square miles. Of these, about 10 have commercial scuba infrastructure. In addition, there are a number of live-aboards doing various itineraries. Where in the Bahamas are you thinking of going? (Map can be found here http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/caribbean/bahamas/bahamas.htm)
June to November is tropical storm/hurricane season in both this region & Cozumel, with the peak month being September. I often do a dive trip in mid to late Nov and don't worry much about it. In fact, I'm going to Coz over this Thanksgiving.
Having dove most of the Bahamas a number of times, and Coz 18 times, I'd suggest you go with Coz unless you greatly desire something the Bahamas that you can't find in Coz, like shark feeds, wild dolphin dives or casinos.
Best regards.
DocVikingo
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Hi psinyc,
Stuart Cove's http://www.stuartcove.com/ is on New Providence, sometimes referred to by its capital, Nassau. It, along with Nassau Scuba Centre & Dive, Dive, Dive, Ltd are located in the far SW of the island. All dive the same spots. Except for Dive, Dive, Dive, Ltd, with whom I've had some unsatisfying experiences, I recommend them. IMHO, the dive sites in the main are just so-so.
Yes, Coz is almost exclusively drift diving. All Coz ops dive most of the same sites, including Devil's Throat if the group has the needed skills. The Devil's Throat, or La Garganta Del Diablo in Spanish, is a site in the Punta Sur area, with Columbia Reef to the north & Chun Chacaab to the south. It's not a cave, but rather an extended swim-through. It exhibits a relatively gradual slope through most of its extension & in many places has room for two divers either side-by-side or over-and-under. Although dark in spots & an overhead environment throughout, at all or nearly all points during the dive you will be able to see some a route of escape with ambient light, although at times this will be behind you. The entrance is at about 75'-80', and it exits at one of two main openings, one to the upper left at about 116', and another to the lower right at about 127'. It is quite a sight to exit and look out into the blue, but it is not abyssal--about 55'-65' from where you exit you can see an expanse of sand & patch reef bottom tapering downward.
Got carried away there, didn't I? Anyway, I stick by the recommendations & conditionalizations in my original post.
Have fun wherever you go.
DocVikingo
Stuart Cove's http://www.stuartcove.com/ is on New Providence, sometimes referred to by its capital, Nassau. It, along with Nassau Scuba Centre & Dive, Dive, Dive, Ltd are located in the far SW of the island. All dive the same spots. Except for Dive, Dive, Dive, Ltd, with whom I've had some unsatisfying experiences, I recommend them. IMHO, the dive sites in the main are just so-so.
Yes, Coz is almost exclusively drift diving. All Coz ops dive most of the same sites, including Devil's Throat if the group has the needed skills. The Devil's Throat, or La Garganta Del Diablo in Spanish, is a site in the Punta Sur area, with Columbia Reef to the north & Chun Chacaab to the south. It's not a cave, but rather an extended swim-through. It exhibits a relatively gradual slope through most of its extension & in many places has room for two divers either side-by-side or over-and-under. Although dark in spots & an overhead environment throughout, at all or nearly all points during the dive you will be able to see some a route of escape with ambient light, although at times this will be behind you. The entrance is at about 75'-80', and it exits at one of two main openings, one to the upper left at about 116', and another to the lower right at about 127'. It is quite a sight to exit and look out into the blue, but it is not abyssal--about 55'-65' from where you exit you can see an expanse of sand & patch reef bottom tapering downward.
Got carried away there, didn't I? Anyway, I stick by the recommendations & conditionalizations in my original post.
Have fun wherever you go.
DocVikingo
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