Got an e-mail back saying they may start working with this cruiseline (MSC) to organize dives. Being over a year out at this point, they didn't have any definitive plans yet. Looks like it may be an option, though. Thanks for the tip.
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Originally Posted by heydn62
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Originally Posted by John Yaskowich
I just returned from a cruise (Celebrity Solstice) with a stop in St Maarten. I did a 2 tank dive with Scuba Fun ( Caribean Dive Center - Diving on St Martin - Scubafun) . I was impressed with them and would dive with them again if I go back. Their shop is across the small bay from the cruise port - easy 5 min walk (out the gate, turn left down the road and look for the Dock Maarten sign) but you could also take the water taxi which drops you off quite close (~$6). I booked through Shore Trips but you could book direct with them. I did a morning dive but I'm sure they have afternoon dives. We dove the "Carib Ghost" wreck and "Maze" Be warned: this is the dive shop that Celebrity uses for their excursions (more money than booking on your own but they got a bus ride to/from the shop). The boat is large enough to accomodate a fair sized group and they divided us up into 3 groups of about 5 plus the DM. We saw lots of lobsters, a huge crab and a number of barracuda along with the normal assortment of fish, large and small. I enjoyed my dives with them. |
Thanks John.
I sent them a message to ask about afternoon dives. I've been to St. Maarten 3 times, but this will be the first time since I got certified to dive. Wasn't impressed with the snorkling, and many people don't recommend St. Maarten as a dive destination, but I've seen some good reports and some good photos. Glad to here you had a good time.
I'm land locked in North Georgia, so ANYWHERE in the Caribbean is a dive destination for me.  |