Diving in Montego Bay Jamaica

[chez95_san19]

Hello Everyone, I'm heading out to Montego Bay Jamaica. I am going to stay at the Rose Hall resort. Dressel Divers is on the property of the hotel. I just think that they are a but pricey. They want $300 for 6 dives. I used Dive with Martin in Cozumel and I paid less than $170 for the same amount of dives back in November. Dive with Martin even picked me up at my hotel's pier every day.

Have any of you used a specific dive outfit in Montego Bay that was reasonably priced and offered good service. I want to dive and I feel I may have to just shell out the cash with Dressel. Suggestions anyone...thank you in advance.

[rayaa3]

Hi, I don't have any advice for you - I've never been to jamaica. However, I was wondering if you could post a trip report when you come back. I looked into Jamaica, briefly, in the past. I was suprised that it isn't brought up on boards very often. The impression that I got was that, while diving is done there, it's not a "dive destination" like cozumel, belize, etc. I would love to hear a first hand prospective about the Dive OP, vis, temperature, sealife, etc.

Good luck on getting your info.

I did a little googling - and found this shop to be avail at your hotel

Captainswatersports

They want 90 bucks for a 2 tank dive. So 270, for 6 tanks. Alot of these shops charge more for credit card, so you might look into using cash...but it's usually only about 10% difference. Also - it's possible the boats have to go farther out, than in Cozumel.

In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico the cost is similar 90 bucks for 2 tanks, but all the good sites are a 1 hour boat trip. Since P.V. is not a "dive destination" it's unusual for more than 6 divers to be on a boat...so, it cost more.

[chez95_san19]

No problem, I will let you know how it goes. I have the same feeling as you. Jamaica is not really a diving destination. I figure I'll pay for four tanks and that's about it. After that I'll enjoy the beach and just relax in the sun. I also found these folks from a posting on this site: SUNDIVERS NEGRIL JAMAICA. I emailed them to ask if they would pick me up form my hotel but no response yet. I'm probably going to be forced to use Dressel Divers.

[kat]

You are correct. Jamaica is not much of a diving destination since it is over fished by the locals and tourist have trashed the reefs. I have been there twice diving, most recently last december, and the reefs are in very bad shape. Jamaica itself is a beautiful island. It's more of a place to go on vacation with diving, but not a diving vacation. Enjoy your time away! We did.