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I don't remember ever having an issue with using credit cards on the island. Too bad about your lodging. Did you ever submit a review on Tripadvisor?

I am glad you were resourceful in finding a positive plan B. Out of curiosity, did your original dive op help and assist you with booking at another dive op? I understand that taking out only one diver is not always feasable, but I would be annoyed if they didn't offer and help you book with...

I want the test clinic that has the best odds of producing a negative test result....

It seems that lot of you are quick to place the onus on the shuttle logistics of United Airlines. These arrangements were probably made by some outsourced worker named 'Alastair' or 'Ruppert' who had no clue as to the taxi mafia situation on the island. I'll bet one of the shuttle drivers...

How were the water temps? Where did you go for dive boat pick up?

We are looking at visiting Cozumel the end of Feb. I had Covid in Dec and per CDC guidelines, I can present lab result in lieu of getting swabbed on the island. While I can produce a copy of positive lab result, the letter from MD clearing me for vacation is vague. Is there a standard form...

I can't stand having to use the ATM's in Cozumel. Too many problems including getting your card gobbled up, and never seeing it again. I bring both pesos and American $$. $ for tipping DM's and maids. Pesos for cab rides. When dining out, I have pesos charged to credit card(much better...

At least you are more interesting as the social justice, offended warrior than the glib, condescending and painfully dull person who usually posts. I have been donating to multiple charities in Cozumel since the start of this pandemic. The Rotary Club in particular has been amazing in their...

I have a friend who visited Cancun last month. She noticed a lot more stray dogs, children swarming her selling candy and even more aggressive time share salesman. I am not sure if Cozumel has the same issue. I am sure that the Mexican economy has been devastated by this pandemic, but I also...

Ever since Dengue Fever became an issue, the beach clubs have been over zealous in spraying insecticides in the pool areas, palapas, beach chairs and the beach sand. At Sabor, the air is permeated with the smell of insecticides. Personally, I think that the runoff from God knows what are in...

Cozumel has been my favourite place to dive for several years. For over a decade, I have been selling the destination to friends, family and co-workers; telling them not to believe all the media hype about crime in Mexico etc. The good far outweighs the bad. Now it seems the scales are...

Who knows if the DM in question had a motive or not. If I felt I was being manipulated in order to burn through my air faster, I would(with my buddy) dive at much shallower depths and stretch out the dive time until my computer reached it's limits or air runs low. The DM would get stuck...

Several years ago Liquid Blue was owned by another couple. They divorced and the ex wife was the sole owner. The business was sold to another American couple. It was a very acrimonious transaction and transition. There was a great deal of he said/she said over this forum and other forums. I...

I have been following this thread for a while. It is so sad reading about the losses suffered by the Scubaboard family. Back when I was in highschool (ages ago!), I had a close friend commit suicide. I keep looking back, trying to figure out if he presented the usual signs of someone...

@Diving Dubai , I have read numerous anecdotes from complaint divers whom bring a signed form(within the 1 year requirement) from their physician, and dive ops who still require a visit from their local physician before you are allowed to dive. I think that it is this practice that has lead...

I can understand why so many people are less than truthful about their health history on the medical questionnaire. I can comprehend the questions about epilepsy, diabetes etc, but back pain, headaches, sinusitis, motion sickness etc. most of us would end up grounded until medical...

As a visitor to the island, the nuances and behind the scenes activities between the dive ops are unknown to me. Personally, I have never heard a dive op bad mouth another. Reading about the dive ops uniting to protest pier fees or presenting a united front in addressing the aggressive port...

I know Aldora has a stellar reputation as a dive op, along with a loyal clientele. I just find the 7-8 divers, coupled with a mandatory group ascent; while being a more pricey dive op compared to others on the island, a tough sell to those looking into a new dive op.

Many of us on Scubaboard are also Tripadvisor members. Overall, I think I can weed out most of the bogus reviews. I still use Tripadvisor, but am very cautious. It is interesting cutting and pasting the Tripadvisor reviews of a company(hotel or dive op) and looking up the authenticity on...

Confused. In your initial response you referred to "the busiest time of year" for your dive op. Now you are saying there were only three divers with one DM? Pointing out that there were only 3 divers on the boat is not germane to the original post. A ratio of 20:1 or 2:1 really isn't of...