Sepandee
Contributor
Hey all,
I've been to Barbados twice and both times I've gone diving with The Dive Shop, which is run by Haroon. I don't have anything bad to say about it frankly. I did both my PADI advanced and rescue diver courses there. My instructor (forgot his name, a British guy with a shaved head who was really knowledgeable) was very cool and nice. The only thing about it, and not necessarily a negative thing but depends on what kind of a person you are, is that they run on Caribbean time. SOmetimes they don't know where they're going until the very last minute, and soemtimes (not always though) things will be running late. But alas, you're there to chill, not to run on NYC time.
Anyways, I'll most probably be diving again with them when i get there this December, but just for the sake of trying another diving operator, I'd like to know where else is recommended. I've heard of some names (Blue, Eco Dive, Reef, etc., might be saying the names wrong but oh well..) and have read some of the reviews here. Just wondering if I can get any more input on this matter.
$$$ permitting, I might also take a 24-48 hour trip to another island nearby. My friend lives on St. Barths but that's really not that close. Does anyone have any recommendations for a nearby island with a good diving reputation?
I've been to Barbados twice and both times I've gone diving with The Dive Shop, which is run by Haroon. I don't have anything bad to say about it frankly. I did both my PADI advanced and rescue diver courses there. My instructor (forgot his name, a British guy with a shaved head who was really knowledgeable) was very cool and nice. The only thing about it, and not necessarily a negative thing but depends on what kind of a person you are, is that they run on Caribbean time. SOmetimes they don't know where they're going until the very last minute, and soemtimes (not always though) things will be running late. But alas, you're there to chill, not to run on NYC time.
Anyways, I'll most probably be diving again with them when i get there this December, but just for the sake of trying another diving operator, I'd like to know where else is recommended. I've heard of some names (Blue, Eco Dive, Reef, etc., might be saying the names wrong but oh well..) and have read some of the reviews here. Just wondering if I can get any more input on this matter.
$$$ permitting, I might also take a 24-48 hour trip to another island nearby. My friend lives on St. Barths but that's really not that close. Does anyone have any recommendations for a nearby island with a good diving reputation?