lostcajun
Contributor
Well, my wife and I are new divers. Very new. After Padi Open Water certification through John Searle of Sea Sports Belize (which was a great experience) we took a trip with the Belize Aggressor III. At 3PM sharp on Saturday we walked aboard the Belize Aggressor III. All our dive gear was set next to our locker and tanks on the dive deck. We were invited to set up our gear first. When we finished setting up, one of the Dive Masters talked with us and asked us how many dives we had, and we told them "four". He said, "Really??? That's awesome! This will be a great way to start your diving experience!" We thought we might be the most inexperienced of divers when a few minutes later one of our fellow passengers was asked the same questions and replied, "Well do you count closed water dives?" He completed his Open Water certification while on the Belize Aggressor III. Most of the divers had well over 300 divers, but they were all gracious to us and eager to help us have a great beginning.
When we were finished setting up our gear we were escorted down to our cabin which had our luggage. We unpacked and then enjoyed the rest of the afternoon touring the boat and relaxing. The entire cruise could not have been a better experience. All dives were at Lighthouse Atoll except Friday's dives which were at Turneffe Atoll. The food was very good and plenty of it. There was wine and beer after a day of diving for those who wanted to partake. We found all the divers friendly and helpful, especially to us as new divers.
The crew was beyond helpful. They really seemed motivated to inform, instruct, help, teach, guide, serve and enjoy the trip with us. The visibility was very clear and probably was 75-100 + feet on most dives. The variety of fish was amazing and the ease of getting on and off the boat was as easy as we could imagine. The after dive hot showers were wonderful and the interval snacks really hit the spot! Our cabin was very comfortable but we spent very little time there. Most of our time was on deck or below sea level. The captain and crew made believers out of us in regard to Aggressor cruises.
Sunday we dove Long Caye Ridge and Cathedral
Monday we dove Aquarium and Dos cocos.
Tuesday the group dove Blue Hole, and my wife and I dove the rim of Blue Hole amidst huge schools of fish. We also spent time on Half Moon Caye enjoying nature and a great BBQ. Our afternoon dives were at Half Moon Caye Wall.
Wednesday we dove Chain Wall and Long Caye Wall
Thursday we dove Silver Cayes and and Hat Caye Wall
Friday we made two dives at Black Beauty which is at Turneffe Atoll
We cruised on smooth waters back to Belize City in which most of the passengers took inland tours while my wife and I simply enjoyed the pool at the Radisson. Then a wonderful cocktail party with great food and dinner at a local restaurant.
Here is a GoPro video of our Diving experience:
https://vimeo.com/70885564
BTW, thank you to all you experienced divers on Scubaboard. I did a lot.... A LOT... of research on this board before our trip. And we were well prepared thanks to info gleaned from conversations and ideas posted here.
When we were finished setting up our gear we were escorted down to our cabin which had our luggage. We unpacked and then enjoyed the rest of the afternoon touring the boat and relaxing. The entire cruise could not have been a better experience. All dives were at Lighthouse Atoll except Friday's dives which were at Turneffe Atoll. The food was very good and plenty of it. There was wine and beer after a day of diving for those who wanted to partake. We found all the divers friendly and helpful, especially to us as new divers.
The crew was beyond helpful. They really seemed motivated to inform, instruct, help, teach, guide, serve and enjoy the trip with us. The visibility was very clear and probably was 75-100 + feet on most dives. The variety of fish was amazing and the ease of getting on and off the boat was as easy as we could imagine. The after dive hot showers were wonderful and the interval snacks really hit the spot! Our cabin was very comfortable but we spent very little time there. Most of our time was on deck or below sea level. The captain and crew made believers out of us in regard to Aggressor cruises.
Sunday we dove Long Caye Ridge and Cathedral
Monday we dove Aquarium and Dos cocos.
Tuesday the group dove Blue Hole, and my wife and I dove the rim of Blue Hole amidst huge schools of fish. We also spent time on Half Moon Caye enjoying nature and a great BBQ. Our afternoon dives were at Half Moon Caye Wall.
Wednesday we dove Chain Wall and Long Caye Wall
Thursday we dove Silver Cayes and and Hat Caye Wall
Friday we made two dives at Black Beauty which is at Turneffe Atoll
We cruised on smooth waters back to Belize City in which most of the passengers took inland tours while my wife and I simply enjoyed the pool at the Radisson. Then a wonderful cocktail party with great food and dinner at a local restaurant.
Here is a GoPro video of our Diving experience:
https://vimeo.com/70885564
BTW, thank you to all you experienced divers on Scubaboard. I did a lot.... A LOT... of research on this board before our trip. And we were well prepared thanks to info gleaned from conversations and ideas posted here.
) how cute and quaint. I have done three 3 day live aboards around the Channel Islands and had a blast each time. I still have to do any of the warm water live aboards but one day I will. You two look real comfortable in the water column also, which is very good. Stay wet and have fun!!! B.
