San_Antonio_Ex Posted June 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I am on the Liberty on July 21 and was just trying to book a two tank dive on Grand Turk. This dive is a graduation present for my daughter. The excursion is no longer offerred. Can anyone recommend a private operator for diving in Grand Turk, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, or Half Moon Cay? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed93 Posted June 27, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have no first hand knowledge to recommend or not, but it seems there are only 3 to choose from if on a cruise - Grand Turk Diving Oasis Divers Blue Water Divers I am looking myself, so would be interested to see what others say. Good and so-so reviews for each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted June 27, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Stay away from Oasis Divers. The reason the ship's excursion is cancelled is because they caused the death of a discover scuba student several months ago. I dove with them in March and was very unimpressed. I've heard good things about Blue Water Divers and Grand Turk Diving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happybubbles21 Posted June 28, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The cause of the tragic death during the discover scuba or "resort course" to my knowledge has not been revealed. To say that Oasis caused the death may be libelous. While it is true that PADI has dropped it's affiliation with Oasis and Carnival is not using them for scuba activities. Choices on Grand Turk are in my opinion: Grand Turk Diving info@gtdiving.com Blue Water Divers info@grandturkscuba.com I have dove with both outfits and they are both good. Some reviews have low ratings but generally both companies get high reviews. Some people are never happy I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted June 28, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Yes, it has been revealed. Basically, Oasis violated PADI standards with regards to the ratio of instructors to students in the water. HAL also dropped them. This incident has been discussed in detail on other websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I have only had the experience of snorkeling with Blue Water Divers but I can attest to the fact that Mitch and Audrey are great people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FF-EMT Diver Posted June 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Blue Water divers is Top notch, we had a really great time with them and will be going back. Dove St. Thomas and it was not as good to me as GT, although anytime underwater is good! From my understanding good scuba in P. R. is too far from cruise terminal. Not sure if any is offered in HMC. My vote is to def do GT and go with BWD, the wall there is just the most beautiful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSSF Posted June 29, 2012 #8 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Half Moon Cay only has a snorkeling excursion by boat - no scuba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matndrew Posted July 8, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I dove with them last year on a cruise. LOVED Smitty and his first mate. We took a short cab ride over to his shop. We went out as a party of 7 - 2 divers and 5 snorklers. Had a blast. even got to spear Lionfish on the wall. Smitty delivered us back to the beach near the cruise terminal at the end of the dives. We also got to sample some of his wifes awesome food...my boys now guage all conch fritters by the ones he served! I highly recommend Grand Turk Diving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San_Antonio_Ex Posted July 12, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I dove with them last year on a cruise. LOVED Smitty and his first mate. We took a short cab ride over to his shop. We went out as a party of 7 - 2 divers and 5 snorklers. Had a blast. even got to spear Lionfish on the wall. Smitty delivered us back to the beach near the cruise terminal at the end of the dives. We also got to sample some of his wifes awesome food...my boys now guage all conch fritters by the ones he served! I highly recommend Grand Turk Diving. Thank you. We are booked with Grand Turk Diving. I'm assuming the divemaster dove as well, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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