Thanks for the info. I'll certainly look into those links you posted.
I guess I forgot to mention that I've already done all the classwork and pool work at home. I just need my "check out" dive.
I found a good deal from Dallas (where I live) to Cozumel including hotel for $450.
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Originally Posted by scubarobin
You should be able to do hotel and airfare from Houston for that price. Diving, including cert dives will be $$. YOur best bet is to get certified back home, or at least do the Classroom/Pool part at home. Don't waste your vacation time sitting in a classroom when you can be diving! That is what we did 9 yrs ago.... classroom and pool at home in CO, then our OW checkout dives in Cozumel. We chose Papahogs for the instruction. Mama Hog, Margaret Gerus, is awesome! She and husband Mike are both Canadian and living in Coz for 20yrs, teaching scuba, running a great dive shop. Check them out. Papa Hogs Scuba Emporium of Cozumel - Mexico
There are other dive ops that I would recommend, too. Cozumel Diving with Aqua Safari
Dive Paradise, Cozumel MX
For getting an airfare/hotel only package, check on Expedia or with one of the dive ops for their packages. Hotels on Cozumel range from "rustic" to 4star, some say they are 5star but they aren't really. It all depends what you are looking for.
Another option is to check with a dive travel agency...
Caradonna Dive Adventures - Dive Travel and Vacations
Bay Adventures :: Dive Adventures and Island Vacations :: 888.599.3483
Have fun, you will love Cozumel.
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