Scuba in: Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize or Honduras??

Helfrichs Chic · 08/08/2010, 03:02 PM

So getting amped up for my upcoming cruise and looking at all the information and pics I cant decide where to dive. I cant afford to dive in all locations and have several activities on each stop that I want to do so need to budget time wisely. I was wondering as I know many of you have been diving at these locations, which would be BEST to dive at? I definitely plan to do snorkeling at each stop, and Grand Cayman has the stingray city but I was a really great dive on this trip. Got a nice little underwater camera with flash so I should have some great pics for ya'll.

nckelley · 08/08/2010, 03:49 PM

I haven't been diving in those places but I have snorkeled in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. I would definately do stingray city in GC. We did a catamaran trip to stingray city that included a stop at coral gardens and the reef. The reef was really good. Got to pet a nurse shark and saw a huge eel.

Walken 1 · 08/08/2010, 04:19 PM

Grand Cayman and Cozumel have incredible drift dives.....Check your timelines on Belize because the best dives you usually have to take a boat ride out to and you might not be able to fit it in....the blue hole in Belize is really cool....and great reefs...

Never been to Honduras yet.....but I am going to Bonaire over Labor Day!....

Bring back photos!

rromero2 · 08/08/2010, 09:09 PM

Did someone say Lets Go Diving. I can tell you about Cozumel, since that is my favorite dive location. Yes drift dive, Yes visibility of 100+ feet, Yes lots of corals, Yes Im going at the end of September. Been diving here at least six times over the last two years. The cruise ship docks near the resort I am staying at and there is a dive shop on the international pier.

It depends on what time your ship docks in Cozumel. I think most of the boat leaves about 8:00 am, there are some that leaves at 10:00 am and there is always the afternoon dive.

The diving here is incredible and if you go, you will not be sorry. The shop on the international pier do include the gear with the dive trip. Let me know if you need anymore info.

hoonie778 · 08/08/2010, 11:55 PM

Cozumel is the best diving I've ever seen....
Palancar reef is AMAZING!!!!!

Xgame2k · 08/09/2010, 01:58 AM

from best to good: belize, cozumel, grand cayman, never heard anything good about honduras... and i thought stingray city was lame.

-the Royal Caribbean stop in haiti had crazy good snorkeling (if you dont mind getting yelled at by the life guards for going out too far)

MarineBioMel · 08/09/2010, 07:47 PM

We honeymooned in Belize after much research on the diving. It absolutely did not disappoint! If you are up for a deep dive and have the option, you must do Blue Hole! It is totally weird and awesome. Just make sure you and your buddy keep an eye on each other. My husband got narked there - his first and only time in 15 years (and he's a Master Diver!). Other reefs are good too - Half Moon, the Aquarium, both also beautiful conditions and cool animals.

Enjoy, whatever your choice!

rromero2 · 08/09/2010, 10:13 PM

Anyone up for diving in Cozumel at the end of September.

I just rented a timeshare and need someone to share the diving experience. pm me if you want more detail

Frank AZ · 08/10/2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rromero2

Anyone up for diving in Cozumel at the end of September.

I just rented a timeshare and need someone to share the diving experience. pm me if you want more detail

Wish I had the vacation time...... and the $$ and I'd be there in a heartbeat!

rromero2 · 08/10/2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank AZ

Wish I had the vacation time...... and the $$ and I'd be there in a heartbeat!

I hear ya about time and $$ but sometime you just have to say lets go diving.

Helfrichs Chic · 08/10/2010, 11:36 PM

Thanks for all the advice guys. I think we decided on actually diving in Belize. Pretty stoked! Will be LOTTTTTSSSS of pics from all locations

08/08/2010, 03:02 PM	#1
Helfrichs Chic Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Thomas USVI Posts: 2,791	Scuba in: Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize or Honduras?? So getting amped up for my upcoming cruise and looking at all the information and pics I cant decide where to dive. I cant afford to dive in all locations and have several activities on each stop that I want to do so need to budget time wisely. I was wondering as I know many of you have been diving at these locations, which would be BEST to dive at? I definitely plan to do snorkeling at each stop, and Grand Cayman has the stingray city but I was a really great dive on this trip. Got a nice little underwater camera with flash so I should have some great pics for ya'll.

08/08/2010, 09:09 PM	#4
rromero2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chandler AZ- Alma & Elliot Posts: 596	Did someone say Lets Go Diving. I can tell you about Cozumel, since that is my favorite dive location. Yes drift dive, Yes visibility of 100+ feet, Yes lots of corals, Yes Im going at the end of September. Been diving here at least six times over the last two years. The cruise ship docks near the resort I am staying at and there is a dive shop on the international pier. It depends on what time your ship docks in Cozumel. I think most of the boat leaves about 8:00 am, there are some that leaves at 10:00 am and there is always the afternoon dive. The diving here is incredible and if you go, you will not be sorry. The shop on the international pier do include the gear with the dive trip. Let me know if you need anymore info. __________________ Looking for Zoas and LPS Current Tank Info: 120 Oceanic Tech Tank

08/09/2010, 01:58 AM	#6
Xgame2k Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 786	from best to good: belize, cozumel, grand cayman, never heard anything good about honduras... and i thought stingray city was lame. -the Royal Caribbean stop in haiti had crazy good snorkeling (if you dont mind getting yelled at by the life guards for going out too far) Last edited by Xgame2k; 08/09/2010 at 02:03 AM.

08/09/2010, 10:13 PM	#8
rromero2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chandler AZ- Alma & Elliot Posts: 596	Anyone up for diving in Cozumel at the end of September. I just rented a timeshare and need someone to share the diving experience. pm me if you want more detail __________________ Looking for Zoas and LPS Current Tank Info: 120 Oceanic Tech Tank

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08/08/2010, 03:49 PM	#2
nckelley Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 4	I haven't been diving in those places but I have snorkeled in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. I would definately do stingray city in GC. We did a catamaran trip to stingray city that included a stop at coral gardens and the reef. The reef was really good. Got to pet a nurse shark and saw a huge eel.

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Walken 1 Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 654	Grand Cayman and Cozumel have incredible drift dives.....Check your timelines on Belize because the best dives you usually have to take a boat ride out to and you might not be able to fit it in....the blue hole in Belize is really cool....and great reefs... Never been to Honduras yet.....but I am going to Bonaire over Labor Day!.... Bring back photos!

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hoonie778 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 114	Cozumel is the best diving I've ever seen.... Palancar reef is AMAZING!!!!!

08/09/2010, 07:47 PM	#7
MarineBioMel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 33	We honeymooned in Belize after much research on the diving. It absolutely did not disappoint! If you are up for a deep dive and have the option, you must do Blue Hole! It is totally weird and awesome. Just make sure you and your buddy keep an eye on each other. My husband got narked there - his first and only time in 15 years (and he's a Master Diver!). Other reefs are good too - Half Moon, the Aquarium, both also beautiful conditions and cool animals. Enjoy, whatever your choice!

08/10/2010, 11:36 PM	#11
Helfrichs Chic Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Thomas USVI Posts: 2,791	Thanks for all the advice guys. I think we decided on actually diving in Belize. Pretty stoked! Will be LOTTTTTSSSS of pics from all locations