Tropical but inexpensive diving vaca... is there such a thing??

[osprey]

Blackbeard's Cruises is only $799 this winter all inclusive. You will get around 20 dives. They are out of Freeport which has some great airfares now.

 

[TravisD]

If your travel is flexible, try calling the liveaboards and seeing if they'll give you any kind of last-minute deal. They'd rather get SOME income for a spot versus sailing empty. The downside of this is you will be at the mercy of the airlines for getting there....

 

[DeputyDan]

Key Largo is always a good option as well. I am surprised no one else mentioned it. I enjoyed my diving there just as much as some of the more exotic locations that I have been to. Lots of sites for everyone from beginers on up.

At a price per dive - Key Largo can be pricey. You also get blown out quite often

 

[cappyjon431]

Try Bocas del Toro, Panama. 2-tank dives are $60, including all equipment. Hostels are $10 per night, budget hotels (clean, with AC, hot water) are $25/night. Meals at the local restaurants are $1-$2 for breakfast, $3-$4 for lunch & dinner. Spirit Air (spiritair.com) flies to Panama City from Ft. Lauderdale for under $100 roundtrip if you join their $9 fare club (I just went back to the States to do some shopping and my airfare on Spirit with taxes was $91, roundtrip). That does not include the puddle jumper from PC to Bocas (about $200 rt.). If you wanted to take the scenic route, a bus from PC to Bocas takes about 8 hours and costs about $25. Check out Bocas.com for more info on the area. Happy travels!

 

[longliner]

check out coralcavernsresort.com

 

[tvictory]

I am surprised nobody has yet mentioned Utila.

 

[cappyjon431]

check out coralcavernsresort.com

This place does look interesting. I got married on Andros (Small Hope Bay lodge) and really enjoyed my time there. Might have to check this one out.

 

[Robert van Brussel]

Hi,
would the south side of theDominican Republic be a destination?
You could sleep in a so called Cabaña.
If interested and you like to buy a divepackage I can inform you.
Nice Dives, Robert

 

[Robert van Brussel]

Hi,
would the south side of the Dominican Republic be a destination?
You could sleep in a so called Cabaña.
If interested and you like to buy a divepackage I can inform you.
Nice Dives, Robert

 

[Brokendoll]

Hotel Cozumel is an all inclusive dive resort .. and VERY inexpensive. going there in January with a good group of people .. Let me know if you'd like the details ..