Diving

[jbphan]

Ok, trip is planned to PDC end April at the La Tortuga. 8)

Please offer your recommendations of local dive operators for both ocean and cenote diving...is cenote diving nearby PDC or is it a further drive away from the coast?

Thanks for any info you all may have. I'm an experienced diver and am bringing an u/w video setup to film as much as I can.

Thanks
- Paul

[oklahomajack]

Abyss,Phantomdivers,and Yucatek. I'm personally diving this time with Yucatek because of staying at Cas De Gopla. Will be there from May 27 to June 6. looking for anyone else around that time to dive with as wife is ow cert but will only dive 1 or 2 times. I have done lots of searching and all of the above are very reptuable dive operations it seems. Hope this is helpful.

[Doris]

Explora divers just on the north side of the new cruise dock is great. Ask for Miguel. My husband just got certified there last year and they were wonderful.

[Jesus]

Originally posted by "jbphan"

is cenote diving nearby PDC or is it a further drive away from the coast?

the cenotes are 20 minutes driving or more (depending on which one are you going to dive) from PdC. Your dive operator should take care of the driving to the site. For Dos Ojos I drove over there with the family as there are also snorqueling tours for the children.

[positivethinktank]

I have been diving for 4 years with Abyss Dive Shop and have always had a great experience. Up to date equipment, small dive groups, friendly and very competent dive masters, and just all around good people. They offer reef and cenote dives.

[jbphan]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm thinking of checking out Abyss . Dos Ojos is looking rather interesting Looking to get some good video footage.

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[bemarshall]

Just got back from Playa yesterday. :cry: Dove with Abyss and stayed at La Tortuga. Both are wonderful. :P I'm relatively new to diving and Diego at Abyss literally held my hand until I was comfortable. He was wonderful. Also, the staff at LaTortuga were all so friendly and the hotel is beautiful and spotless. You'll love them both, I'm sure.

Beth

[Lexie]

We dove last week with Dive Mike. Had some great dives.

[Blinks1babe]

Phantom Divers or Abyss!

[james]

Reef Diving

Bottom line: all the dive shops go to the same places , and charge generally the same amount. Mostly.

The difference is in the logistics (where's the shop, where does the boat leave from) and the guide (friendly? confident? understanding? capable?) and the conditions you end up with that day.

I have friends at most of the shops and I'd go diving with all of them. Just make sure you go diving because it's a great thing to do.

Cenote Cavern Diving

I recommend doing a search for my prior comments and also follow the above link.