Where is the
Best Place to Scuba Dive?
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We get asked all the time - "Where is the best place to scuba dive?" With all the places to choose from in the Caribbean, it's not an easy question to answer. But we will do our best.

In answering this question, we take into account not just the diving, but topside as well. In other words, the whole package. The appeal and fun of our non-diving time adds alot to the overall enjoyment of our dive trips. So, with that being said, here's our answer to "Where is the best place to scuba dive?"

• Cozumel, Mexico

I'm sure if you read our write-up on Cozumel, you know we love the place. It pretty much has it all - fantastic drift diving, cheap to reasonable prices, lots of local culture, fun nightlife, friendly people and a great island to explore. It still makes our list even with the influx of the cruise ship crowds. That's how much we love it.

You can read about our latest Cozumel scuba diving vacation here.

• Bimini, Bahamas

This is a little different since we go over to Bimini on my brother-in-law's boat from Florida. So it's a little different experience than flying in and staying at a resort. We have had lots of good dives here (OK, we'll forget about the drift dive we aborted because we were only over sand - everyone makes mistakes). And the topside is great with lots of little local places to go to when you are not diving. I just hope the new resort going in at the other end of the island doesn't ruin it.




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Where is the best place to scuba dive continues:

• Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

The diving here is fantastic and there is the absolutely gorgeous Seven Mile Beach to hang out on after you're done diving. There are lots of restaurants and clubs to keep you entertained at night. And there is always the fun pirate ship to go on if you want to hang out on top of the water instead of underwater. Unfortunately this is also a favorite stop for cruise ships. So try and avoid town when the ships are in. But it is really about that great beach. Why leave it?
• Bonaire

We finally got to Bonaire and now we now why it is always rated as one of the best places to dive in the Caribbean. The freedom of shore diving is what it is all about. And that shore diving is wonderful - plenty of marine life, healthy reefs, easy diving, warm water, good visibility, etc. What more do you need? If you haven't been here, I recommend you put it near the top of your list. And you may soon be answering "Bonaire" when people ask you "where is the best place to scuba dive?"

You can read all about our Bonaire scuba diving trip here as well as our tips for Bonaire shore diving.

So there you have it. Our answer to the question "Where is the best place to scuba dive?" We hope you enjoy these places as much as we have if your travels take you there. Let us know. We would love to hear from you.

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Do you agree with our list above or not? Maybe you've been there and weren't impressed (hey, it happens). So, where do you think is the best place to scuba dive? Do you have a spot that made you think "Aahh, this is why I scuba dive!" It could be anywhere in the world - Red Sea, Asia, Caribbean, etc. There are so many place out there to dive, we would love to have your input. It could help all of us plan our next dive trip!

Don't we all love reading about great places to dive? Even if we can't get there (yet!), we can put it in the back of our minds for future dive trips. Read about the places where other divers love to go by clicking on the links below.

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