Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author #226 Share Posted January 7, 2017 After about 30 minutes in this beautiful area we returned to our dive boat for a second dive Some photos of why we love diving here : A nurse shark A sleepy octopus A green Moray The Splendid Toad fish is only found in Cozumel A Wife fish with a Queen Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author #227 Share Posted January 7, 2017 The following are video clips posted on Photobucket . To play just click on the small photo . A school of Horse Eye Jacks A turtle looking for lunch A 40' long Whale shark feeding on the surface . Look out for that tail , it's 5' tall from top to bottom ! 2 manta rays feeding , each about 10' wide ! 2 sleeping Nurse Sharks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author #228 Share Posted January 7, 2017 A couple of photos from the dive boat as we return to Puerta Maya And after a quick gear rinse and shower in the ship , we headed back to Cozumel for dinner , only stopping for a few photos along the way . The Oasis was docked across the way at the International Pier . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinNoony Posted January 7, 2017 #229 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Amazing photos!! Thank you! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted January 7, 2017 #230 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Oh My! I had not kept up with the review, but it was so fun catching up now!! Love the photos of the Enclave. Considering it for our upcoming cruise, but we are taking our mom for her retirement and she might not like it (she hates heat, Caribbean cruise, hahaha...poor mom). Also Grand Cayman is my second favorite dive spot. Loved seeing photos of both your GC and Cozumel dives! It's been a while since we've gone, and now I'm missing it. This has been such a thorough review. Thank you for taking the time to do it, post all the patters and share your photos and experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author #231 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Amazing photos!! Thank you! :D You're welcome , we're glad that you enjoy them . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author #232 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Oh My! I had not kept up with the review, but it was so fun catching up now!! Love the photos of the Enclave. Considering it for our upcoming cruise, but we are taking our mom for her retirement and she might not like it (she hates heat, Caribbean cruise, hahaha...poor mom). Also Grand Cayman is my second favorite dive spot. Loved seeing photos of both your GC and Cozumel dives! It's been a while since we've gone, and now I'm missing it. This has been such a thorough review. Thank you for taking the time to do it, post all the patters and share your photos and experiences. Pat loved the enclave and grew up with indoor pools ( Michigan ) but I grew up with the heat , rain and humidity of Florida . So I would rather be in the ocean or go somewhere cool (to visit ) :cool: So where is your favorite spot to dive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author #233 Share Posted January 7, 2017 The port was decorated for Christmas It was evident that Mexico is a Roman Catholic country We made our way out of the shopping area to pick up a cab And while it pays to share a cab ( 1-4 passengers are the same price ) , we were headed to the boonies for dinner at El Moro . When our cab driver noticed our interest in the statue in the truck , he explained about an upcoming holiday that has been around since the 1600's in Mexico , Our Lady of Guadalupe coming up on December 12th . http://www.thecozumelsun.com/our-lady-of-guadalupe-holiday-december-12th/ And he went a little out of the way to show us the Parish . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted January 7, 2017 #234 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Pat loved the enclave and grew up with indoor pools ( Michigan ) but I grew up with the heat , rain and humidity of Florida . So I would rather be in the ocean or go somewhere cool (to visit ) :cool: So where is your favorite spot to dive ? My favorite spot is Ni'ihau, off Kauai. It's an all day dive so we can't do it while cruising but it is amazing. So beautiful. Clear, unpolluted waters. Deep water dive, think there was also a drift dive on that trip. I would want a refresher for myself before I'd go again because it's been a while, but it truly was the most beautiful dives we've ever done. Nothing else compares to Ni'ihau for us. What's your favorite dive spot? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author #235 Share Posted January 7, 2017 My favorite spot is Ni'ihau, off Kauai. It's an all day dive so we can't do it while cruising but it is amazing. So beautiful. Clear, unpolluted waters. Deep water dive, think there was also a drift dive on that trip. I would want a refresher for myself before I'd go again because it's been a while, but it truly was the most beautiful dives we've ever done. Nothing else compares to Ni'ihau for us. What's your favorite dive spot? That sounds amazing ! We did get to visit Hawaii once on a cruise ship and so we know what you mean . It's beautiful above as well as below . We did get to dive Molokini crater from Lahina and Kona the day before the Ironman in 2001 . We did get to spend a week post cruise in Kapaa but the sea was really rough the whole time we were there , so no diving . But we were really enchanted with Kauai !! Our favorite dive spot is Cozumel . It's about 1/2 the price of staying in Grand Cayman and Cancun is only 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale Airport . We have made a number of friends who live there and we meet dive buddies there on a regular basis to stay and play . The island is only 15 minutes from Cancun on this plane This is where we stayed with some friends It's easy to see why we love staying here And this is where we had dinner from the cruise ship . But this photo was taken in late October , we we last stayed there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 8, 2017 Author #236 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Dinner for us in Cozumel was at El Moro It's not fancy but , they have good food , good prices and some of the friendliest people that you will ever meet . Breaded conch Shrimp on a wire Rey removing the wire And if it's a show that you seek , order the Mayan Coffee https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=N0bQnNvUI24&video_referrer=watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 8, 2017 Author #237 Share Posted January 8, 2017 There was part of us that wanted to stay in Cozumel and join the CB a week later . But we also wanted to finish the cruise , and we were the last ship in Port . We had a day at sea on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 8, 2017 Author #238 Share Posted January 8, 2017 We're glad that the Regal has a self serve laundry , which we started before coffee The Atrium was decorated for Mardi Gras , later that day And we took a few shots of the Crown Grill where there would be a British style pub lunch later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted January 8, 2017 #239 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Excellent laundromat picture. That should answer a lot of questions around here. You now have me wanting to go to Cozomel which I haven't done yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted January 8, 2017 #240 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Dinner for us in Cozumel was at El Moro It's not fancy but , they have good food , good prices and some of the friendliest people that you will ever meet . Breaded conch Shrimp on a wire Rey removing the wire And if it's a show that you seek , order the Mayan Coffee https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=N0bQnNvUI24&video_referrer=watch Wow!!! You make Cozumel look amazing! Only dove on one occasion there and all 3 dives were drift dives (not my favorite). We honeymooned in Cancun, used to vacation regularly in Playa Del Carmen but have only cruised to Cozumel and now that we have kids we've stopped diving as much. Now that my oldest is 13, I think he can get certified. I'm sure we will start diving more. I'll have to ask you in greater detail next time we cruise to Cozumel. If you ever get a chance to dive Ni'ihau, do it! Kauai is beautiful but May to September is probably when you can get good diving in. Maybe even June to August. It is beautiful to watch the waves in the winter too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 9, 2017 Author #241 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Excellent laundromat picture. That should answer a lot of questions around here. You now have me wanting to go to Cozomel which I haven't done yet. We hope that photo will help others but the dryer sheets and soap are a little pricey . Our day at sea was rainy and we had some damp clothes from diving that we wanted washed and dried , so it was really nice to have that option . :) :D Staying in Cozumel compared to a cruise is like the difference between day and night . After the ships leave and the days work is finished , people relax and slow down . We love Sundays there because there are no cruise ships and there are no crowds at the beach clubs , dining or diving . If love diving or snorkeling Cozumel may be your place ! :cool: We did start a thread about our last visit there which can be found here : http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=242253 Edited January 9, 2017 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 9, 2017 Author #242 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Wow!!! You make Cozumel look amazing! Only dove on one occasion there and all 3 dives were drift dives (not my favorite). We honeymooned in Cancun, used to vacation regularly in Playa Del Carmen but have only cruised to Cozumel and now that we have kids we've stopped diving as much. Now that my oldest is 13, I think he can get certified. I'm sure we will start diving more. I'll have to ask you in greater detail next time we cruise to Cozumel. If you ever get a chance to dive Ni'ihau, do it! Kauai is beautiful but May to September is probably when you can get good diving in. Maybe even June to August. It is beautiful to watch the waves in the winter too. As you have noted , most of the dives in Cozumel are drift dives . The currents here keep the water moving and clean and can also be used to cover a lot of ground and see a lot . Some dives have little or no current like Paradise Reef which is near to the port and where snorkeling is popular . Also Columbia shallows in the far south is calm and shallow and a good second dive because you don't need a SI there . There are a couple of ways to minimize the currents like hiding in the eddies created behind rocks or walls , or swimming through the many caves here , as seen in this video clip : http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=242253 Our grandson learned to dive in Cozumel when he was 12 by completing the PADI course on line and doing the water work with our dive provider in Cozumel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 9, 2017 Author #243 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) Before the pub lunch we went to the Cast Costume Showcase in the Piazza and the purple lights were back . I had envisioned showgirls in elaborate costumes , in character - a perfect photo op . However , it was a little different than I had imagined . I didn't remember this dress from Fiera . To be certain the cast was very nice , answering questions and posing for photos ! It was just different than I had envisioned , having never attended anything like this before . Edited January 9, 2017 by scubacruiserx2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 9, 2017 Author #244 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The queue as they say in the UK . There is no charge for the lunch but we paid for a couple of beers . The witch has landed Pat's Scotch egg and Fish and Chips My chicken curry and we split a Sherry Triffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 9, 2017 Author #245 Share Posted January 9, 2017 The day at sea started out overcast and we wish that we could say that the weather improved maybe if I turn the camera sideways the NCL Getaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 9, 2017 Author #246 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Choosing some treats to go with afternoon tea With our choices made we returned to our cabin and to get ready for dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted January 9, 2017 #247 Share Posted January 9, 2017 scubacruiserx2, I'm enjoying cruising vicariously on this thread through your pictures. Good work! I must say - the fish & chips at the pub lunch looks like an appetizer. Is there a potato famine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMet Posted January 9, 2017 #248 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great review! Loving it so far. Keep up the good work[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 10, 2017 Author #249 Share Posted January 10, 2017 scubacruiserx2, I'm enjoying cruising vicariously on this thread through your pictures. Good work! I must say - the fish & chips at the pub lunch looks like an appetizer. Is there a potato famine? Thanks Bill , maybe there was a shortage , after all , we were on the last day of the cruise ! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted January 10, 2017 Author #250 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Great review! Loving it so far. Keep up the good work[emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] Sent from my iPad using Forums Thank you , thank you very much ! Heading home for round 2 . :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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