wanadive:
RCL - Soverign of the Seas offers 2 dives. One Shore Dive in Cococay and one in Nassau- 2 tank dive. Not sure if it is a shore or boat dive.
Would like to book the excursions, however I am seeking information. Has anyone participated in either? If so can you give me some insights. Thank you - Wanadive
There's a section here on SB for cruise ship diving for future reference:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forumdisplay.php?f=207
I'd say you're booked on weekend warrior cruise (they run the same itinerary on Majesty OTS out of Miami). I do the run on Majesty once or twice a year.
In Coco Cay (Little Stirup Cay on the nautical charts), you'll take a tender to the island. If it's rough, they can't stop there since the tenders can't run. Once you're on the island, you go to the shop and they'll set you up with whatever gear you need and your tanks. The dive itself is quite nice, you'll swim out to the reef from their protected cove, the reef is in decent shape with a good variety of life to be seen. To return to the cove, you'll grab a line and be towed back riding a "sled" attached to a waverunner.
In Nassau, the dive operator will be Stuart Cove's. Stuart Cove will not allow you to book the dive directly so you must book it with the ship. Pack light, you have a 10 minute walk to where the van picks you up. From there, you have a 25-30 minute ride to shop/boat. It's easiest to book excursions directly on
RCCL's website, just remember to do it at least 10 days before departure since they close that option 10 days out. I love diving in Nassau, good reefs, lot's of sharks, and they've been sinking wrecks to take the pressure off the reefs. Did I mention there's lots of sharks
Enjoy your cruise, make sure you join the Crown and Anchor Society with RCCL as well.
