Couples Negril:
We had a great time, the food was wonderful, the facility was impeccable, and the service and staff were great. The drinks while free were always available, I thought you would have to wait a long time - but it was immediate. However, my wife and I are both divers, we have 20+ years of experience many, many trips. The dive itself, the underwater topography and life was nice - the reef was akin to Key Largo, the fish life was minimal but what was there was cool. The dive operation and the instructor who ran the trip were horrendous. We dove one day and did not go back. The operation had simple procedures all messed up. Wt. belts are set up on the boat before you get to the dive site (five minute ride) this is after they asked how much wt you want. We got to the dive shop 20 minutes ahead of time to make sure of all the details, then sat there doing nothing only to be rushed in the five minute boat ride. The dive staff did nothing for you - zero. The drift line is tied to a cleat on the side of the boat not the ladder, so when you pull to the boat you end up having to grab the swim deck - in 3-4 ft seas this is simply dangerous. Tie the rope to the ladder!! Worst of all there is no dock. You have to carry your gear to a dingy that takes you to the dive boat which is on a mooring. The instructor was arrogant at best. After walking to the dingy on the beach, the dive instructor to us to get all the sand off the dive bag so there is no sand on the dingy - our dive bag has wheels.
My recommendation is this is an excellent place to vacation, well worth the money and travel. I would love to stay there again. If you are a diver - don't bring your gear. The dive operation was the only down side to the entire vacation. Kudos for the facility (bars, bedroom, dining etc) Kudos to the staff, Kudos to the cooking staff. But diving operation should start all over again.
