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    Looking for shore diving buddy - cayman Brac - now through Feb 10

    Hello all- Anyone on the Brac over the next 3 weeks looking for a shore diving buddy? I’m here on until Feb 11. I’ll be doing a bit of diving with Brac Scuba Shack, and with Reef Divers, but I’d love to find some other divers who want to do some shore diving. I’m experienced, but a little...
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    Are some days quieter at CBBR? Any other advice for someone staying other than at the resort?

    Sorry for the late reply! Airbnb. We are at the Cayman Breakers right now, through Feb 11! It’s a nice quiet location. Too rough to swim, snorkel, or dive right here, though. And internet has been a problem. Apparently, this is the only building on the island that hasn’t been hooked up to...
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    Are some days quieter at CBBR? Any other advice for someone staying other than at the resort?

    I've visited the CBBR about 5 years ago with my daughter and we had a great time. I'm returning to the Brac again, this time with my partner, staying in a rental home for about a month, from mid-January on. We're looking to dive 3-4 days a week while we are there, and I've spoken a little with...
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    Recommendation for a condo/apartment/home for month of January

    We're looking for a place to stay for the month of January. One or two bedrooms. Full kitchen. We'd love something ocean front, but just off the water would be fine too. And we'd love it to be close to a good dive center or pickup point - something convenient. Extra bonus for a facility that...
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    PADI - overlapping online courses for Rescue/DM/IDC before taking actual in-person courses

    To quickly follow-up, I was able to arrange all the e-learning for the divemaster and IDC to be done before starting the either course. Completed all in October and November. When I arrived in Bonaire in late December, I spent several weeks doing my divemaster, and then moved right on to the...
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    Lightweight second stages?

    I have a diver with TMJ who tends to get some pain in the jaw. We’ve tried a variety of mouthpieces on a Scubapro g260, but the problem persists. Can anyone suggest a different second stage that’s a bit more lightweight and/or smaller, with good performance and a reasonable network for...
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    Red Sea liveaboards with fast, reliable internet?

    Does anyone have any recommendations for Red Sea liveaboards with fast and reliable internet? Maybe a boat with Starlink? Ready to go for a week, but also need to remain in contact with my company.
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    Barbados - equipment, weight, tank rentals

    Hello- Going to be in Barbados for a couple of weeks, and I've got a few shore dives I'd like to do. I'll be with someone who may need full gear rental. I'll need weights and a tank. Any suggestions for a good place to rent gear? Barbados Blue only shows pricing for their boat dives and...
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    Best prepaid data plan for Curacao and Bonaire?

    Yeah, that’s basically it. Starting to get text messages warning us about international usage. So I just need a good backup plan
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    Same question, different island: Best dive shop on St. Lucia?

    I did a couple of days diving with Dive St Lucia last April. They were super-convenient - we were staying in Marigot Bay and they came and picked us up at the docs there by the restaurants. The diving was nice - fairly shallow, and they had a "everybody descend together, everybody ascend...
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    What's the currently best dive shop in Barbados as of Nov2022?

    I did a couple of dives with Barbados Blue, and then cancelled the remaining dives. I'd very specifically enquired if they split divers up by skill level, and they promised that they would, and that they'd have more experienced divers separate from the least experienced. But my morning diving...
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    Best prepaid data plan for Curacao and Bonaire?

    We do have T-Mobile….but we have been traveling since August and they start pushing back on international usage. So I’d like to have a local solution ready to go as necessary.
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    Best prepaid data plans for Curacao and Bonaire?

    We will be visiting Curacao for three weeks and then we will be in Bonaire for about 6 weeks more. Looking for the best option in a data-only sim/esim. “Best”, in this case, meaning data included and coverage, followed by price. What’s out best option? Thanks-
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    Best prepaid data plan for Curacao and Bonaire?

    We will be visiting Curacao for three weeks and then we will be in Bonaire for about 6 weeks more. Looking for the best option in a data-only sim/esim. “Best”, in this case, meaning data included and coverage, followed by price. What’s out best option? Thanks-
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    Buying dive gear in Bonaire?

    I think I’m going to want to pick up some good hard-sole boots and open-back fins for my dive buddy for the shore diving in Bonaire. How is the gear selection in the shops? Will we have some decent choices? Maybe find some Scubapro Go Sport fins or something similar? Or better to order...
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    Blue Bay or Dive Bus for a rescue course?

    Anybody do a rescue course or other training with either Blue Bay or the Dive Bus? I'd appreciate any opinions on the operations and their training practices.
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    PADI - overlapping online courses for Rescue/DM/IDC before taking actual in-person courses

    Hello- I've been diving since the early 90's, and have quite a bit of experience, but I've never gone beyond AOW certification. I'm going to be doing my rescue, divemaster, and IDC with PADI starting in January. I know each is a prerequisite for the the next, but I have the next few months...
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    Wifi at Buddy's Dive Resort?

    Can anyone who has stayed recently comment on the wifi there at the Buddy Dive Resort? Is it only available in certain public areas? Is there coverage in the rooms? And how reliable was it? We don't need high-performance, but just some reasonable reliability. Thanks-
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    How hard to find non-diving friends to hang out with in Bonaire?

    My wife and I will be in Bonaire from Mid-December through the end of February. My wife isn't a diver, and I'm going to be doing several weeks of training while I'm there, and will be busy all day long. Tentatively staying at the Buddy Dive Resort. How difficult will it be for her to find...
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