Comments on: Is Diving in Jamaica Worth It?

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:58:24 +0000

In reply to Matty. Hey Matty! Honestly, if I was going back to Jamaica on my own, I'd do a boutique hotel -- and just do a few dives with a local dive shop. I loved our stay there but as you said, you kind of miss the island itself because you think oh well why would I leave when it's all paid for! On another island with better preserved reefs, I might say otherwise.

By: Matty

Matty — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:44:54 +0000

Hi Alex,

I found this really helpful, so thank you!

I am booked to go to Jamaica in December with a friend and looking at where to stay. She is keen on Sandals for the ‘all inclusive’ benefit of it whereas I am more here for a boutique vibe. Is Sandals worth it? I’m worried it will be full of older people and we would miss out on any sort of authentic Jamaica. however, it’s the included diving within the cost that’s drawing me in as I’m also a Dive Master so now I’m really torn. Would you go back there again?

Matty

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:47:41 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline. That is sad :( We really need to prioritize protecting marine life!

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:28:46 +0000

I got PADI certified in Montego Bay Jamaica 1985. There were so many fish when you walked into the water. It was incredible diving in Jamaica. I started all over the world and hadn’t been to the Caribbean in many years. Fast forward, 2005 I went diving and there were barricudas when you walked in the water. NO FISH! Cruise ships had gutted out the coral reef and it was dead therefore barricudas and sharks were inland looking for something fish to eat, NOTHING! I hope they have repaired their reefs therefore increasing their marine life.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:43:39 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Of course! you're so welcome.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:31:17 +0000

In reply to Alex. Thanks for the response Alex. Appreciate it.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:54:29 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Hey Amanda, sorry, I haven't been so I can't compare! Would love to someday though!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 18:33:38 +0000

Have you been diving in St. Lucia? If so, how would you rate it compared to Jamaica?

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:20:45 +0000

In reply to Steve warriner. Wow, that's definitely a radical opinion -- I like it! Glad you had such a great experience diving in Negril!

By: Steve warriner

Steve warriner — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:59:46 +0000

Hiya.

I just returned home from Negril. Diving was spectacular. In my opinion it trumped Bonaire. (More diversity per square meter of reef). Diving is like chocolate, even when its bad it’s still pretty good! Cheers, Steve aka scootersteve