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With picturesque beaches, iridescent waters and multi-hued reefs, it's no wonder divers from around the world flock to the Caribbean. Ask our Caribbean Dive Specialists to book your Caribbean Dive Package! 10 Best Dive Destinations Best Dive Vacations 10 Best Dive
Destinations Best Dive Vacations CAYMAN ISLANDS Long a diver's favorite, GRAND CAYMAN offers great diving and snorkeling plus all the assets and attractions of a first-rate island retreat. Enjoy world-famous Stingray City, all watersports (even submarine rides!), duty-free shopping, excellent restaurants, exciting nightlife, interesting touring, even a golf-course and driving range. From budget accommodations to sumptuous beach-front condominiums and dedicated diver's resorts, the Cayman islands have it all. BACK TO 'VALUE-ADDED DIVE PACKAGES' TURKS & CAICOS But don't overlook the Turks & Caicos. Rising from vast underwater canyons, the chain is ringed by one of the world's largest reefs. Divers are likely to encounter sea turtles; angel, trumpet and clown fish; grouper, snappers, and schools of grunts, as well as a multicolored sponges and coral. In summer, divers and snorkelers meet with manta rays and other denizens of the deep. Through April, more than 2,500 Atlantic humpback whales pass by on their annual migration, serenading all with underwater mating songs. BACK TO 'VALUE-ADDED DIVE PACKAGES' U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Exploring the underwater world in the U.S. Virgin Islands can be facilitated by dive operators on St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. Whether you are novice or advanced divers, dive centers can accommodate all levels of experience. The following is a sampling of dive operations on the islands: St. Croix ANCHOR DIVE CENTER - Divers can choose from two locations, Salt River National Park and the Christiansted Wharf. A one-tank boat dive costs $60, a two-tank boat dive costs $80 and a one-tank night dive is $65. A three-day, six-dive package costs $210 and you can purchase a six-day, 12-dive package for $380. DIVE EXPERIENCE - This downtown Christiansted company offers a one-tank dive for $55, a two-tank dive for $75 and a night dive for $60. Packages for 6-, 10- and 14 dives are offered for $200, $325 and $425, respectively. Prices include equipment, transportation and instruction. ST. CROIX ULTIMATE BLUEWATER ADVENTURES - This company offers a two-tank dive for $85 and a one-tank night dive for $64. You can also book 2- to 7- two-tank dive packages that range in price from $170 to $470. Equipment is included in the rates. The"Discover Scuba Diving" introductory course, which includes a one-tank dive, costs $85. Open-water certification courses are available for three or six days. THE WAVES AT CANE BAY - This 12-unit property offers beach dives at Cane Bay with a dive instructor. The dive wall is only 100 yards from the hotel. Guided shore dives with full gear cost $25. Boat dives can also be arranged and cost $85 for a two-tank dive with tanks and weights. Three two-tank boat dives cost $210. St. John CRUZ BAY WATERSPORTS - This dive operator has three locations on the island, including one at the Westin Resort. Two-tank dives are offered daily for $85. One-tank dives cost $65, and night dives are $75. Cruz Bay Watersports also has an open-water certification course for $350 over a two-and-a-half-day period. Prices include equipment. LOW KEY WATERSPORTS - Certified drivers can choose a two-tank, two-site dive for $80 or a night dive for $70. Locations for dives include Grassy Island, which is a thrift dive, and Carval Rock. The Major General Rodgers wreck dive costs $80. Dive packages are also available: Three two-tank dives cost $210, four two-tank dives are $260 and five two-tank dives cost $295. Low Key offers the "Discover Scuba Program for $70. The course teaches first-time divers basic skills and takes them on a shallow reef dive. St. Thomas ADMIRALTY DIVE CENTER - located at the Holiday Inn Windward Passage Hotel in Charlotte Amalie. Admiralty Dive Center has daily two-tank dive packages for $80. Night dives cost $55. You can also purchase extended packages. A six-tank package, which consists of three two-tank dives, costs $220; eight-tank packages (four two-tank dives) cost $288 and a 10-tank package (five two-tank dives) costs $355. Equipment is included. AQUA ACTION DIVE CENTER - This facility has packages for novice divers. Included are rental equipment and an hour dive in a harbor for $65. Two-tank dives are offered for certified divers for $70. A one-tank dive costs $50, while night dives cost $60. CHRIS SAWYER DIVING CENTER - This company has three locations on the island Certification classes are offered, as are hotel and dive packages. A one-tank dive costs $60 and a two-tank dive is $85 with equipment. Another option is the "Diving Adventure Passport", which features six dives for $210 or 10 dives for $315. Non divers can try an entry-level course for $80, including equipment. Beginners start in the pool and then do a beach dive from Coki Beach. |
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