Dive Travel Specific Websites?

[scottpops]

Does anyone know of any travel websites that are targeted toward the diving community? Like websites that can search dive resorts, liveaboards, etc. Just curious because I am looking to plan a trip for the end of the year and wanted to get a head start. Usually I will do everything separate (Airfare, Hotel, Diving) but this time I wanted to try an all inclusive because I feel like it might be able to save me some money. I just got back from Key Largo which was beautiful and we had really great weather but now I want to try to go a little further south. Anyway, any help would be great thanks!

 

[shawrg]

Scottpops,
My search for scuba destinations, dive operators and equipment includes Undercurrent. You can get it online or hardcopy. There is a membership fee but they do have a few articles on line available to the public for free.

 

[diversteve]

AquaDreams - Grand Cayman scuba diving - Bonaire diving, Curacao diving, Cozumel diving, Costa Rica diving
Caradonna Dive Adventures - Dive Travel and Vacations
Bonaire Pros -- Dive travel & windsurfing vacations to Bonaire

Breezes offers diving at various locations.

Some popular AI choices "further south":

Curacao

Lions Dive and Beach Resort
Welcome to Habitat - Curacao - Dutch Caribbean
Curacao Diving - all inclusive Curacao Sunset Waters Beach Resort
Curacao Beach Resort | Lodge Kura Hulanda and Beach Club

Bonaire

Welcome to the Buddy Dive Resort website
Welcome to Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino Bonaire - Divi Resorts
Welcome to Habitat - Bonaire - Dutch Caribbean

Roatan

Welcome to CoCo View Resort
HOME | Anthony's Key Resort
Fantasy Island Beach Resort, Dive & Marina
Bay Islands Beach Resort- Roatan, Honduras -* Diving and Snorkeling Inclusive Packages

Grand Cayman

Sunset House - Cayman Islands Scuba Diving Resort
Cobalt Coast Dive Resort in Grand Cayman

Liveaboards are all inclusive except for getting there. There's no central website that I'm aware of but popular caribbean liveaboards are:

Nekton
Peter Hughes Dancer Fleet
Explorer Ventures
Blackbeards/Aquacat
and a lot of others.

You can also find the more popular destinations on Expedia and Travelocity. But they usually don't bundle the diving in a cost-effective way.

 

[mselenaous]

Hi Scotpops,
Looks like you are interested in a dive travel agency. Check out these:
Welcome to Dream Weaver Travel (Steve Weaver has a great reputation)
: ESCAPE BAREFOOT : Travel Philosophy (my LDS has used them, talk to Rodrigo)
Ultimate Dive Travel - Scuba Diving Tours - Scuba Dive Vacation

There are others out there. Don't hesistate to ask them for references and check them out before booking.

So many great destinations to choose from. Have fun!

 

[diversteve]

There's no central website that I'm aware of

Evidently there is one with schedule information now:
Cruises, Dates & Availabilities of Scuba Diving Liveaboards

 

[ScubaSteve]

I think I might just have to remember this thread so that when it comes time to book next year's trip, I have somewhere else to look. . Thanks

 

[kdiver902]

I always use the live-aboard company for all the accommodations and tours as they send people to the same spots and are very knowledgeable about where to stay and what tours are the best. I mostly dive with Aggressor but have found a couple of others I thought were OK.

 

[robint]

Dive Travel Agents with excellent reviews:

Caradonna Dive Adventures - Dive Travel and Vacations

Bay Adventures :: Dive Adventures and Island Vacations :: 888.599.3483

Island Dreams Travel scuba diving vacations, cozumel scuba diving, dive travel, dive resorts, diving trips

Ultimate Dive Travel - Scuba Diving Tours - Scuba Dive Vacation

these people can get you travel to land-based or liveaboard dive trips pretty much anywhere you want to go. I would trust any of them. Their websites are good sources for information on dive trips, too.


If you are looking for a specific liveaboard, like Nekton or Blackbeards or Aquacat or Explorer Ventures, etc. I would deal directly with them by their own website.

robin

 

[scottpops]

Wow! Thanks so much everyone. This is going to be a great help. I'm gonna start looking right away.

 

[tadeotadeo]

For Dive travel to San Andres Island or Old Providence Island you can contact Tad at diveold providence.com.
Ciao
Tad