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Hi UnderH20Girl! Just a quick note to say that I hope your first trip to Bonaire is spectacular and that you thoroughly enjoy your diving in this special place. You've been given great advice in this thread about security and theft in Bonaire, and having been to Bonaire almost a dozen times...

Cozumel is a great scuba diving destination and we've traveled there more times than we can count, always packing our own dive gear. I've actually written an article about Five Ways to Pack Smart for Your Next Dive Trip and How To Pack All of Your Dive Gear in One Bag for Travel. Hope this...

We sure enjoyed meeting divers and members from your organization at the 2013 Scuba Show in Long Beach this year. Please keep us posted on your upcoming trips and needs. We gave our card, names and email addresses on your sign-up sheet but have yet to hear from anyone. Thank you and safe diving!

Hi Snowmann. Here is some information on Kauai dive sites, and I can personally recommend Lawai Beach, Koloa Landing and Poipu Beach Park. It's been about 10 years since I've been in Kauai, however, so I highly recommend that you seek out the local dive operators there to obtain current info on...

Hi Mulla. You've been given sound advice here and it is indeed wise to follow up with your surgeon and obtain medical clearance before you dive next. Also, keep in mind that it will take your body time to heal fully, even for minimally invasive procedures, even if your wound is closed and...

Great photos Bob! Thanks for sharing! Your website is really informative also. No matter where one ends up diving in the world, it's always fun to explore the area and get to know the locals. For us this time is usually when we off gas before departure and usually during a break we take in the...

Deep, Dark and Dangerous: On the Bottom with the Northwest Salvage Divers, by Rebecca Harrison, is a fascinating read about the courage, woes, tenacity, and deaths of the amazing salvage divers of the Pacific Northwest from the 21st Century to the more present day. Although the book was...

Will look for your booth at the Scuba show then. We are very excited to attend the show this year!

Welcome to ScubaBoard, ScubaBen1! Definitely, ScubaBoard is your go-to resource for most anything diving related, so spend some time here, check it out, and post often. You'll find a wealth of info and many divers who love to share their knowledge, tips and advice with you, or just hang out...

Welcome to ScubaBoard! First of all: THANK YOU, Chris, for your service to our great country! I was first certified in 1974 on Okinawa, Japan. My dad was career military, USAF. All divers in my class were either Navy or Air Force. Scuba diving has progressed quite a bit since the 1970s, but...

I tend to concur with robint and drrich2 here, Allibelle. Traveling with an infant for an overseas dive trip will be challenging and costly, not to mention long flights (4 hours minimum or more) from East Coast USA to Caribbean destinations such as ABC Islands, Caymans, etc. We've traveled to...

DevonDiver's quote is great advice, and I tend to follow more in line with 00wabbit and DivemasterDennis above, especially if I'm diving with someone I've never been underwater with before. And I'll tell you, after many years of diving, a simple buddy check - or a more in depth check as already...

Hi T.C. First of all, THANK YOU for your service to our country; we are so glad you have returned home safely from Afghanistan. Enjoy your leave time! Sounds like you are going to do just that as you head to Bonaire.. how wonderful for you and your sister! Having been to Bonaire numerous...

Hi Divemaster Dennis. As an Undercurrent dive magazine subscriber, I just read the excerpts from your great book "Scuba Snobs' Guide to Dive Etiquette". Excellent! You and Debbie so adequately penned what many of us know and have observed as we dive the oceans of the world and try to enjoy...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mau, Scuba Mau staff, and their families during this difficult time. Scuba Mau has friends from all over the world, and we are fortunate to be among them. Cozumel will not be the same for us without you, Opal. Los amigos, Mel and Ken

Hey, great trip coming up! Cozumel diving is like none other! I agree with Kevin here in this thread and recommend ScubaMau! We just got back from Cozumel (again) and diving with ScubaMau, which was GREAT. I have been diving with most but not all of the dive operators mentioned in this...

Hi El Gaucho. I also recommend ScubaMau for your AOW & rescue training and all diving in Cozumel. They offer CPR as well. Mau and Opal own and run a great dive operation, and as said in this thread, emphasis on safety is priority, and you can indeed practice your skills right across the...

Cozumel in January is GREAT! Love diving Cozumel and highly recommend diving with Scuba Mau, and they offer numerous packages with local hotels depending on your preferences and budget. Recommend Villa Blanca. Get Opal to set you up. You'll love Scuba Mau, fun crew, experienced local staff...

We spent two HEAVENLY weeks diving in Bonaire in Jan. Stayed at Den Laman and it was perfect for our needs with full kitchen, truck rental included, etc. Also met folks who were staying at Buddy's and Sand Dollar and loved it. It's usually easy to book directly with the resorts via e-mail...

We will definitely plan to include Curacau for a future dive trip. Thanks for your great insight and info! Like you, I agree that Aruba sounds more of a party destination from a few divers I know who have been there. One can party anywhere if that is your thing. Diving is something...