elora_c
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I'm considering a return (solo) trip to Cozumel this October and am struggling with a good combination of lodging + diving. Last time I stayed at Scuba Club Cozumel and while I enjoyed many things about it, the main drawback was I only got in 2 dives a day. I signed up for the afternoon dive each day, but no one else ever did, so there was no trip. I'm not outgoing, so doing a shore dive with someone else at the resort isn't really viable. I did like the fact that there was a full meal plan as I didn't want to venture out on my own to find restaurants. I had no problems with the food.
This time, though, I would like to try to guarantee 2 morning dives and an afternoon dive. I've only found Dive Paradise at Hotel Cozumel, Pro Dive at Allegro, and Dressel Divers at Ibero. Since the dive sites are in the south, staying to the south to get in that afternoon dive seems logical. Of the three, Ibero seems the best. At least on TA; on here, it doesn't seem as well regarded. And Pro Dive told me I wouldn't be able to do morning dives the day after I arrive, which I'd never heard before.
So, I'm asking the experts for recommendations given the following:
Dive op:
1) 3 daily dives (2-tank morning, 1-tank afternoon). I'm not interested in the 2-tank mornings, and 2-tank twilight/night options.
2) Dive your own computer (not having to ascend as a group)
3) Will let me "buddy" up with the DM instead of another solo stranger
Nice to haves:
4) Knowledgeable DMs who are good at pointing out critters
5) Takes care of equipment between days (or at least has a locker to store it)
6) Fast boat w/ shade (a better criteria would be a morning trip that gives enough time to eat lunch before the afternoon trip)
Lodging:
1) Prefer somewhere that offers a full meal-plan. If not, then at least an on-site restaurant (w/ breakfast)
2) Convenient to the above-selected dive op
3) Wifi (or gets good service from T-Mobile's network
Just a little more background: I am Nitrox and AOW certified. 29 logged dives. I have dived T&C, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel.
Thanks!
Carole
This time, though, I would like to try to guarantee 2 morning dives and an afternoon dive. I've only found Dive Paradise at Hotel Cozumel, Pro Dive at Allegro, and Dressel Divers at Ibero. Since the dive sites are in the south, staying to the south to get in that afternoon dive seems logical. Of the three, Ibero seems the best. At least on TA; on here, it doesn't seem as well regarded. And Pro Dive told me I wouldn't be able to do morning dives the day after I arrive, which I'd never heard before.
So, I'm asking the experts for recommendations given the following:
Dive op:
1) 3 daily dives (2-tank morning, 1-tank afternoon). I'm not interested in the 2-tank mornings, and 2-tank twilight/night options.
2) Dive your own computer (not having to ascend as a group)
3) Will let me "buddy" up with the DM instead of another solo stranger
Nice to haves:
4) Knowledgeable DMs who are good at pointing out critters
5) Takes care of equipment between days (or at least has a locker to store it)
6) Fast boat w/ shade (a better criteria would be a morning trip that gives enough time to eat lunch before the afternoon trip)
Lodging:
1) Prefer somewhere that offers a full meal-plan. If not, then at least an on-site restaurant (w/ breakfast)
2) Convenient to the above-selected dive op
3) Wifi (or gets good service from T-Mobile's network
Just a little more background: I am Nitrox and AOW certified. 29 logged dives. I have dived T&C, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel.
Thanks!
Carole