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Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
#176676
11/29/2018 05:12 AM
11/29/2018 05:12 AM
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PelicanPirate
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Im certified, the boss is not. That said, she did an intro dive (mask removal, clearing and all the hard stuff in the Ocean) prior to the reef dive on Bonaire this year. Loved it with no problms.
Then snorkeled Kleine Bonaire where you have an awesome reef to your left, a steady current and mucho deep (hundred) water to your right, no issues.
Looking for an easy, safe, interesting shallow (30 feet or less) dive in preferably calm water with a dedicated to us dive master to keep her/us safe.
Looking for recommendations for Dive Shops and Sites. Staying Simpson Bay Area, Will visit Orient often, so could be anywhere in between
Thanks
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Re: Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
[Re: PelicanPirate]
#176723
11/29/2018 12:02 PM
11/29/2018 12:02 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 18,826 Auburn, WA
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Since she is not a certified diver she would have to do another discover dive with a qualified instructor. Dive Adventures with Aqua Mania at www.stmaarten-activities.com and www.stmaartendive.com offer this. They are located in the Simpson Bay Resort and Marina complex. I have over 280 dives logged with them and can contest to their professional and safely record.
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Re: Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#176739
11/29/2018 01:18 PM
11/29/2018 01:18 PM
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Posts: 82,902 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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I'm confused, aren't you recommending the same place as the other two posters? Or not?
Carol Hill
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Re: Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
[Re: motoman]
#176755
11/29/2018 03:23 PM
11/29/2018 03:23 PM
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Carol_Hill
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I agree there's more info there, just I wasn't sure if he was referring to a different place, as he didn't say he agreed or disagreed with the other recommendation. I have no idea whether there is more than one dive shop at Aqua Mania.
Carol Hill
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Re: Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
[Re: motoman]
#176758
11/29/2018 03:41 PM
11/29/2018 03:41 PM
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Posts: 18,583 St Maarten
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Lot more useful information on scubamans post. Also one of the "other two posters" offered no information whatsoever. And you commented why? You have a recommendation? I was just agreeing with the recommendation.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
[Re: motoman]
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11/29/2018 04:37 PM
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And gee, you make your first and second posts here, both as snarky comments, because you are upset about other people's posts...
Carol Hill
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Re: Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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11/29/2018 08:25 PM
11/29/2018 08:25 PM
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Posts: 18,826 Auburn, WA
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I'm confused, aren't you recommending the same place as the other two posters? Or not? Yes. Same place but I wanted to include their web sites and say why I recommend them.
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Re: Dive Shops & Easy Dive Sites
[Re: PelicanPirate]
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11/30/2018 11:48 AM
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In the past we went with Dive Safari's based out of the Scuba Shop in simpson bay. (Near the bridge, lagoon side.) We did a refresher course, (we hadn't dived in 5-10 years) and had a great group dive with two dive masters. One DM was certifying 3 divers as rescue divers, and the second DM guided me and my wife about. Great fun and very personal service. They do their initial checkouts in a pool on property and then hop right into the boat for open water and fun. Also if you are staying at the SBR, they have great snorkeling right in front of the beach. Swim straight out about 100 yards. You'll know it when you get there. ;-)
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