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    Coco Cay - Royal Caribbean Cruise Port

    I got suckered into going on a family cruise next year. One of the stops in Bahamas in at their private island CoCo Cay. As there are obviously no LDS on their private island, I'm forced to book through their cruise excursions. Anyone ever been diving here? How would you rate it? I'm definitely...
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    Caballito del Caribe

    Arriving in a couple of weeks by cruise ship. The ships 2 tank dive excursion was cancelled and I'll miss the departure times with the dive shop that I typically use on my trips to the island. They recommended Caballito del Caribe...I've never made a trip with this outfit. Can anyone that has...
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    Transportation CUN to PDC

    Heading to PDC and CZM next week. Flying into CUN, 3 days in PDC, ferry to Cozumel and fly out of CZM. 4 travelers…can someone please recommend a car service to get us from CUN to our AirBnB in PDC? What should we expect to pay? We (our wives) don’t want public transportation and don’t want...
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    Cozumel Sports Bar

    Heading down with a small group this week and diving with Tres Pelicanos. One in our group does not dive and is wondering if there is a good sports bar in San Miguel that will televise NCAA football on Saturday and NFL on Sunday. Thanks for any recommendations.
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    Need Help / Recommendations - Ft Lauderdale Area

    I'll be in the Ft Lauderdale area the first or second weekend in November (arriving on Friday evening and flying out Monday afternoon). Looking for some suggestions on some dive sites / LDS in the area. Short trip so we'll probably only have chance to dive on Saturday. I'm not familiar with the...
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    Self-Reliant Diver (Solo Diver) Certification in DFW?

    I'm interested in obtaining the PADI Self-Reliant Diver certification. My LDS does not teach that course and I've called around to a couple of others without success. Anyone know a shop or instructor in the area that is qualified to teach the course? Thanks.
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    Tray / Lighting for TG-5

    Looking for some recommendations on tray / lighting for Olympus TG-5... About me: diving for over 30 years, only been taking underwater videos over the last 2-3 years though, warm water recreational diving only, I've been using a GoPro with filters to take video and still shots. I'd like to...
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    Demos in Dallas

    Anyone know of any LDS in the Dallas / Fort Worth area that will offer demo of BCDs? I've always used a jacket style BCD but would like to try out a back inflate or hybrid. Would like to try one out prior to dropping hundreds of dollars. (Also posted in Diving into New Gear Forum) Thanks.
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    Demos in Dallas

    Anyone know of any LDS in the Dallas / Fort Worth area that will offer demo of BCDs? I've always used a jacket style BCD but would like to try out a back inflate or hybrid. Would like to try one out prior to dropping hundreds of dollars. (Also posted in Texas Regional Forum) Thanks.
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    CoCo View or Anthony’s Key?

    interested in opinions on what might be more suitable resort for my next trip. 2 couples...my brother and I both dive, my wife does too but my brothers wife does not and has no interest in it. My brother and I are down with diving multiple times per day...my wife, maybe 3 dives for the week...
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    Bag Drag from Cancun

    Heading to the island this weekend. On prior trips I've always flown directly into Cozumel. Any advice on getting from Cancun to Playa to catch the ferry? Looking for reputable transportation company at a good value. 4 of us coming in around 3pm on Saturday. Any recommendations greatly...
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    Dive Training Near Bel Air MD

    Interested in getting Open Water certification this spring / summer. Can anyone recommend a shop (or personal instructor) near Bel Air, MD? Many thanks!
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    Jamaica Question - Spearfishing

    Does anyone know if I can bring my Hawaiian Sling to Jamaica and spear lionfish while diving? I've searched the internet and can't find anything saying yes or no, if license is required, if dive op will allow it, etc. Sent dive op an email 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back (op at...
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    Jamaica Question

    Does anyone know if I can bring my Hawaiian Sling to Jamaica and spear lionfish while diving? I've searched the internet and can't find anything saying yes or no, if license is required, if dive op will allow it, etc. Sent dive op an email 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back (op at...
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    Negril, Jamaica in June

    Has anyone stayed at Couples Swept Away near Negril? Can you comment on the diving / dive ops? Also, my limited experience with all-inclusives is that the food is typically...disappointing. Can anyone comment on the on-property restaurants? If we find that we want to venture out for dinner /...
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    Resort Destination Recommendation

    Looking for some suggestions for a trip this summer. 4 adults, no kids. My wife and I are AOW certified. My brother and his wife are not divers and have zero interest in it. So we're looking for a place that caters to both. My brother and wife really like the larger all-inclusive resorts (my...
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    Pensacola in March

    I’ll be in Pensacola for a few days in mid-March. Never gone diving the wrecks off the coast in the area. What kind of conditions can I expect in Mid-March? I know the Oriskany is a popular site; what other nice wreck dives would you recommend? I'll need to rent equipment so any LDS and general...
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    Pensacola in March

    I’ll be in Pensacola for a few days in mid-March. Never gone diving the wrecks off the coast in the area. Is March a good time to dive the Oriskany or other sites? What water temp and visibility should I expect? Any LDS recommendations? Any advice greatly appreciated. TIA
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    Tank Purchase Help

    Need to buy my wife a "light" tank...she has some lower back problems and I'm wondering if there is a lighter weight alternative to the kinda standard aluminum 80s that we use. I've found these with a search http://www.carbondive.com/en/single-cylinders but can't find any pricing info on them...
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    Bahamas For First Dive?

    My wife is newly certified (actually she completes her cert this coming weekend). We have a trip planned for Nassau Bahamas the last week of June. I'm planning on doing a few dives with Stuart Cove's including the "Shark Dive". Interested in the thoughts of more experienced divers on whether or...
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