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Sorry for the silence (bad OP!). Really appreciate everyone's opinions. I think we are going to try Finz, Captain's Corner and Dive Key West in KW for the first three days and then book the rest of the week based on who we enjoy diving with most. I saw one iffy comment about Dive Key West...

I second that inside the lagoon in Bora Bora is pretty decent and fine for beginners. There are a lot of beginner-friendly dives in FP - just do your research and talk to your ops about skill levels. PLEASE do not leave your dive gear at home!!!!! That would be such a shame. That said...

A few places come to mind. Roatan: If you stay at the right place (TranquilSeas, some other great spots too) you feel like you are in a treehouse in the jungle (with wifi) and no noises but bats and waves. Kauai: Kauai is perfection in the pacific. Unlike some of the other Hawaiian islands...

They'll mix margs for us after the dive?! I'm in!! :beerchug: ---------- Post added May 14th, 2015 at 08:29 AM ---------- Totally agree - the reviews seem to be from one group and don't seem very legit to me. A group that all decided to post because they were angry, sounds like!

Thanks for the posts, all!! Sounds like Finz will be the way to go. Really appreciate the advice :) Also, just to be clear - we like wrecks just fine but aren't as big of wreck fanatics as some! It sounds like we should try the Vandy while out there. We are lovers of reef diving and would...

Hi all, I've read a lot about dive ops in Key West, and it seems like a mixed bag of reviews. I'm looking for some insights on dive ops to "avoid" (it seems like there are quite a few...) and those that are fantastic. My dive buddy and I are giving Florida diving another go (posted about my...

To echo what previous posters said, do Niihau if you can but be prepared for them to reschedule you due to weather (sort of shoulder season now, should be clear by end of the month). Sheraton Caverns is a lot of fun but Poipu will begin to get rougher in the summer to, so be aware of that when...

Ah yes - would love to see the goliath groupers! Great point! Can we see those in the Keys as well or is Jupiter best?

Definitely TranquilSeas. There is AC, the cabanas have what you need without being fussy, the staff is AWESOME - bar / restaurant on honor system. The dive staff is top notch and it is very small group diving - most days it was just my buddy and I. The dive guide Di there is amazing. We still...

Someone mentioned TranquilSeas to dive with - I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. Get Di or Kent as a divemaster if you can. Di is top-notch and hilarious. The best part about TranquilSeas is that you and your buddy could be the only ones on the boat - no more than a six pack (most of my...

Thank you all very much for your input!! I'm glad to hear that my experiences were a fluke and am re-energized at the prospect of having a relatively cheap and accessible diving destination only a short plane ride away! Sheeper - we are going to research the charters you mentioned. I've done...

Hi all, I live on the east coast, so naturally, want Florida diving to be wonderful as it is easy and cheap to access (compared to other wonderful tropical dive locations). Unfortunately, I've never had a good experience in Florida diving and want to know if it is a fluke and I need to keep...

I have been diving for over 6 years now, and am a huge fan of macro diving. One thing that has always bugged my buddy and I, though, is why is it called macro? Shouldn't it be micro? Macro by definition means large-scale, but macro diving means small marine creatures. I know I must be missing...

Thanks for the tips! It will be my first trip so this is incredibly helpful. I've got some sturdy soled dive boots so those should come in handy for this. It sounds like the overwhelming opinion is to go Buddy's when you go Bonaire, which is enough for me. The idea of going out on our own, not...

Anyone know what the viz / temps are at Millbrook now? What are they usually in July / August?

Great to hear about AKR and Buddys! It's also good to hear the "real scoop" with Buddy's - I like the idea of a dive trip where everything is on your own schedule. Quite opposite of every dive trip I've done (except for Curacao) so should be great. And Richard - nothing better than a PBJ...

Thank you all for the tips and advice - incredibly helpful! I'm leaning towards staying at Buddy and just optimizing for shore dives and room-balcony gear storage. And as Richard said, every place is different so embrace it for what it is! That being said, my dive buddy just had to bail so...

Great tips - thanks, Diversteve! I guess I should clarify by "on the beach" - what I really mean is on the water. (That is to say, I don't want to drive to the resorts docks and want to jump on the dive boat right at the resort). I won't be doing much relaxing on the beach - there aren't any...

Have to agree with previous posters, but just to reiterate... Do not ever (please!) do a dive you aren't comfortable with. You can do that dive without going all the way down to 130, just have a buddy / guide to go to a depth you're comfortable with. Don't get AOW just for this - do it when you...

Agree with many of the above responses... If getting him in an actual class room is REALLY not an option (because if at ALL possible, I think that is 100% the best way to get him engaged), then I would set a limit (have his new dive buddy do it) of what he needs to pass and dive with her. I...