Epinions Recent Content for Diving Operations

There's a reason why it's crowded...

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:31:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author noelfeliz - ...and that's because it's a GREAT company! We open-water certified with Lahaina Divers (four dives over two days), and on subsequent dives with other companies on Oahu, we constantly remarked that Lahaina Divers had spoiled us. Yes, their boats...

Fantastic three days of Diving

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:46:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author novadiver - My 15 year old son and I just returned from 3 days of diving in Key Largo. I had chosen Quiescence mainly because of their six person maximum boats, as well as reading a few reviews on the web. I quickly found out that I had made a really good choice...

Horrible Customer Service, Out to Rip You Off, Stay Away!

Fri, 9 May 2008 14:10:22 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author surfacing373 - We recently went to Cozumel in March 2008 and decided to get certified. Since it was the only dive operator at the Wyndham and it was too expensive to take a taxi to town to Aqua Safari ($30 RT per day), we decided to use Sand Dollar Sports, even...

Full Circle Charters with Captain Rich Gray: Full Circle Charters Captain Rich Gray - The Sea was Angry That Day, My Friend...

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:32:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mongomad1 - Like an old man in a deli sending back cold soup… We chartered what you would consider a full day with Captain Rich Gray, whom I had never met, on the advice of
Captain Kevin Faver...

Staff Divers

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 16:31:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author msebo - I have used these guys three times over the past eight years and I am completely satisfied with their operation. I have tried more expensive operations on the island and I was less satisfied with them. The staff is helpful and and the equipment was...

Good Dive Experience, 04Feb08

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:18:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjhuth - I enjoyed my time with Searuba and the dives were great! I was picked up from my hotel on time in a nice van and welcomed nicely by some of the crew and other guests. The operation is professional, well staffed, and did an excellent job of providing...

Good Dive, 03Feb08

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:18:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author sjhuth - Unique is used to handling large groups of intermediate and novice divers. Their operation is professional and appears to be staffed appropriately. The boat that I traveled on appeared to be in good shape; however, it was really cramped in getting...

Good Diving and Clear Instructions, 08Feb08

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:18:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sjhuth - Clive is professional and communicates exceptionally well (clear and detailed instruction with no language interpretation issues). While the dive boat is small for high wind/wave conditions, it is well maintained and ensures small dive parties. Clive...

Good Dive Experience, Feb07

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:18:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjhuth - I dove with Mermaid in 2007 and was very pleased with my dives and enjoyed Carlos and family, Tito, Berro, and all. Berro instructed me in AOW certification and except for a few language miscommunications was very thorough and informative. Boat was...

Lahaina Divers A Great Operation!

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:26:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author capozzola - I have been diving all over the world and Lahaina Divers rates as one of the better dive shops, especially for its large size. Despite large numbers of people on dive charters, the personal service offered is good and the dive groups still 6 people or...

Terrible experience with Manta Divers.... Continued

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:14:45 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author senoritakrlita - For those of you who read the review "Terrible experience with Manta Divers" by Senorita Krlita (should be SenoritaKarlita), dated 01-10-07, I need to mention that Karla left out some additional information that readers should know relative to our diving...

still great

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:28:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author skuhr - I did 10 dives with DWM in 12/07. Fantastic. Prices can't be beat, 6-8 divers per boat, pick your locations, snacks and water in cooler on board. Never had a problem, pick ups at the dock were punctual. Discussed with other divers and no one could...

1st Class Dive Operation! No other compares.

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:06:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author motobrown - We just returned from a fantastic week in Cozumel diving with Aldora Divers. We can not say enough great things about the dive operation. Say goodbye to the common 'cattle boats' with 10-20 divers invading your personal space on the boat. We have not...

Unbelievable Service

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:25:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ncdiver - I got open water certified 10 years ago while deployed to Kuwait. Since then I have been lucky in the fact that I have been able to dive in 3 different oceans and visit multiple locations over the years. With that said my wife (Dive partner) and I plan a...

I wouldn't go again with Manta Divers

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:46:40 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author yotirani - Being our first time diving in Cancun, we were not sure about which company to go with so we made arrangements with Scuba Cancun and Manta Divers, basically based on reviews posted on the internet. The first day we went diving with Scuba Cancun, was...

OEX Express Dive and Kayak Centers: Nice Place, VERY bad experience

Wed, 30 May 2007 23:19:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author xandriver - To make a long story short, a guy that works there named Joe disrespected myself, my family, and a friend over a $30 weight pocket. Three days later it still burns me the way we were treated. I'd imagine this place has some nice scuba gear, but by...

Aldora Rules!!!

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:32:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author standow1 - I have been diving for almost 20 years and I can say that Aldora is definitely the only operation I would use in Cozumel. I have used Del Mar cattle boats and Dive with Martin (when he was still alive). Aldora is absolutely the best overall. Sure...

Dirty, Unsanitary & Noisy

Thu, 17 May 2007 04:04:52 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lookout07 - For $300+ a night (2+2kids) I expected at least a clean & quiet room. At best described as shabby but is in reality dire. Should have taken heed when on arrival we were told part of our reservation was incomplete due to ‘so many changes of staff’. If...

Worth every penny

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:21:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author getwet - I chose Aldora because I wasn't interested in a cattle boat, plus I'm a bit of an air hog and they provide bigger tanks. My first scheduled dive started with me sitting on the dock waiting for a boat that never showed up. I called and learned that the...

Best in Cozumel

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:07:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author worldtravelman - I and my wife Vicky have been diving with Aldora for 10 years and with other dive companies for 7 years prior to that. Ten years ago my wife and I had a bad experience on one of the cattle boats so we were looking around to dive with someone else. We go...

Aldora - Premier Dive Operation

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:08:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aodiver00 - We took a quick trip to Coz in mid-April 2007. After diving with the "cattle boats" for over 10 years due to ease of booking and on-site resort operations. I would never book with anyone else other than Aldora. Arriving Sunday - we dropped our gear...

Trilogy's Molokini & Turtle Town Excursion

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:55:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nouwenfan - My husband and I were both pleasantly surprised by and satisfied with our snorkeling excursion with Trilogy. The crew was pleasant and informative from our first encounter, though they'd likely been asked the same questions a million times before. The...

Unprofessional and lacks Personal Touch

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:42:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kancheta - In the past Red Sail was a decent operation but now it really lacks a personal touch. My friend was a beginner and decided to take a resort course. She was greeted by a real sarcastic (in the rude sense) who was relentless on teasing her throughout the...

Scuba Pepe Jan 2007

Sat, 3 Feb 2007 21:30:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rickmeinig - I had a great experience with Scuba Pepe and the Coral Princess Hotel in late Jan 2007. The N end of Cozumel is less hectic than the S end so it was a relaxing place to stay-only a few dollars for a taxi ride into San Miguel. The town is overun by the...

Heavenly Diving - But Don't Rent From Don!

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:20:08 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dogma302 - The following opinion is based solely on my experience as a day visitor to Captain Don's Habitat in Bonaire, NA. I mention this because Captain Don's is a full resort with dining and hotel rooms. I can't evaluate these aspects of Captain Don's because...