good idea. i wonder if Wings has one. If I remember correctly, they actually might.
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Pura Vida has float and flag rentals for sure. I think it was cheap, like $5 a day. I'm like 75% sure ForceE has them too. You're free to take them to the beach with you, no DM required.
I would ask about a night dive permit too, technically required after sunset, though I've never heard of anyone getting fined for not having one.
There is a house between the park and Pura Vida on Blue Heron Blvd. that advertises bnb accommodations, though I don't know the price. Looks like there are a few other homestay offerings within walking distance roughly in your price range if you are flexible on dates.
Just did a quick check for you. Pura Vida’s site states that they rent flags for $10.00
Force E has a budget float/flag for sale at $38.00
Force E has a budget float/flag for sale at $38.00
Sweet. Thanks, guys.
CosbySweater
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Going to be VERY tough to find accommodations in that price range in February. Tanks, weight, and flags are available at Pura Vida or Force E (both are close). Best to have a rental car to carry gear around also. Not really feasible to lug tanks from either of those shops to the bridge on foot.
What about parking near the bridge? If I rent a car I might as well just stay somewhere off the island and drive.
I was there as an out of state visitor a few weeks ago. I found parking plentiful during the weekdays but tight (but available) on weekends.
I stayed at a VRBO, which was cheaper than a hotel. You'll definitely save money by renting a car and staying somewhere remote rather than trying to stay within walking distance.
This is coming together. Thank you, everyone.
I keep reading online that the time to dive is during slack tide. Does that mean that that is the only time you can dive under the bridge?
I just can't see spending the money for one dive per day.
I keep reading online that the time to dive is during slack tide. Does that mean that that is the only time you can dive under the bridge?
I just can't see spending the money for one dive per day.
Everyone who dives the bridge does one dive per day almost exclusively. Keep in mind it is a LONG dive. You need to get past the idea of just one dive a day somehow being "bad". If that dive is 2-3 hours long, it is the equivalent of 2-4 dives elsewhere.
It's not that you CAN'T dive at other times. No one will stop you. The question is do you really want to? Currents pick up and the viz drops, often to just about zero. Diving outside of the 2-3 hours of slack tide is typically just not enjoyable and sometimes not safe.
With that said, some days there is a really early high tide right around sunrise or just before and then another in the early evening for a night dive. On those rare occasions you can get in 2 dives in a day. I've done it a time or two.
fair enough. now if i can just find an decent place to stay that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
anybody got a couch they'd rent me? hell, I'll even sleep in the back seat of my rental car if you let me park in your driveway. seems like even airbnb single rooms are going for upwards of $80 per night. sheesh.
i'm too spoiled by southeast asia and mexico.
anybody got a couch they'd rent me? hell, I'll even sleep in the back seat of my rental car if you let me park in your driveway. seems like even airbnb single rooms are going for upwards of $80 per night. sheesh.
i'm too spoiled by southeast asia and mexico.
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